I once read a story about a man who walked across the United States over the course of a year or so. He said it was very physically painful at the beginning because his legs would be sore from walking and his feet would be covered in blisters. But, little by little, he got used to the walking and even the pain and entered a zen-like acceptance of his situation. So the whole middle part of the walk was rather easy, even pleasant. He said the most difficult part of the walk was the last few weeks or so, because he could see the end in sight. He was focused on where he was going instead of the going itself. He couldnt wait to see his friends and family again and have a normal life. And the days became long and agonizing and slow. I think about that guy a lot. Its been nearly a full two years since I started Guardians of the Galaxy, and my life has been pretty much Guardians day in and day out. At night I go to sleep thinking of it, and in the morning I wake up with it running through my blood. I have sacrificed the majority of the rest of my life in the pursuit of making the best film I can. But in a month, my work on the production of Guardians will be completely done. Barring any tragedies, all the visual effects shots will be in, and the score, sound, DI, and 3D will be completed. Im not really sure WHY I think of that guy who took the long walk so much. Because this last length, for me, is not the most agonizing part of the process. I mean, at least I get to sit down a lot more than I do on set or in pre-production. And the truly agonizing parts of post-production - finding the movies shape, doing test screenings, editing out scenes and moments you love because its better for the film overall - all of that is pretty much done as were in final cut. I guess its because the end is in sight, and my life is there, so close but no more present than it has been for two years. I suppose its because I feel camaraderie with another man who took a long journey. Whatever the case, the strangest thing is that I didnt sit down to write this Facebook post about my journey. I was thinking about how I was excited for doing nothing for a little while after the press tour. I want to travel. For at least part of the wing, my pal Stephen Blackehart might come with me. I am almost certainly going to go to Japan, but I was looking for suggestions of other places to visit. Whats the most wonderful place youve ever been? Wheres the most wonderful place youve never been but want to go? What places are amazing to visit, but perhaps arent normally thought of as tourist destinations? I love weird things, nature, beautiful stuff, and exotic food. I will eat nearly anything besides balut or monkeys. Where, after this long journey ends, should I go? Because, God knows, Im going to miss the hell out of it!
Posted on: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 17:42:32 +0000
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