But did I go straight home afterSlingshot Hip-Hop?
No, I did not.
I wish thered been more people there to see it.
To make up for that, I am dedicating the entirety of after the jump to him.
hey join me there, PopWatchers.
The guys a handsome Canadian who grew up sailing instead of playing hockey.
Whats not to love?
Imagine tinny pop music playing in the background.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:So,Chronic Town.
What I know is that its a stoner movie, in Alaska.JR BOURNE:Chronic Town!
Its just a little slice of someones life.
I play Truman, a cab driver, and hes got some issues.
What kind?Well, you know, the man cant stop at one drink.
The guy cant be alone.
But at the same time, hes well-read, and hes a bit of an eccentric.
And the movie just kind of looks at his life and all of his friends.
And this is based on a real guy?It was written by the directors brother.
They dont say that its a loose autobiographical look, so dont say that, but you know…
So its a comedy.Yeah.
Its happy [laughs].
They found the humor [at the premiere].
And they laughed, and it was a beautiful sort of experience.
Id seen an older copy, not with an audience.
This was the first time with a group.
Someone described it perfectly as, The audience surfed the movie.
It was really great.
Does watching the movie bring back memories of shooting?Yeah, it sure does.
I have to trust that it was in the moment.
This is your first Sundance.
When you first came down to Main Street, what was your initial impression?Im at Sundance!
And everybodys walking around, and sort of like a movie, the weather plays such a role here.
I pushed a couple people.
[Laughs] No.
Did you hit any of the hot spots?No.
Thats not really the focus.
I come here with the great expectation of selling the film and that being the main goal.
Because Im proud of this film.
So lets get it sold, and lets get it out there so everyone else can see it.
Im from Toronto, so going there Ive got family, and Im going back home.
But I love that!
Its just a little more laid back, a little more relaxed.
I wish I was seeing a more movies, though.
Thats what everybody says.
This is also your first American indie.
Is there a marked difference between this and Canadian independent filmmaking?I think there is.
Canada has a different film industry, obviously, and Im so proud to do films up there.
I couldnt be more proud of those films.
But Im all about whats the next challenge, whats the next obstacle to overcome?
Its really just, keep doing projects that scare the heck out of me.
Drop the whole idea of Whats the destination?
Just enjoy the journey.
Absolutely enjoy the journey.
Thats very zen.Isnt it, though?
