Battlefield Earth Screenwriter Explains What Happened - Corey Mandell

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  • @filmcourage
    @filmcourage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    To watch the full episode with Corey Mandell: th-cam.com/video/cj5tlCDEdcE/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/hZgWw5juPJ8/w-d-xo.html

    • @reasonerenlightened2456
      @reasonerenlightened2456 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Avatar technology makes Battlefield Earth possible to be by the book.

  • @mickfromaustralia2680
    @mickfromaustralia2680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    He should write a script about him writing the script for Battlefield Earth!!
    I'd watch it..

    • @Ashalmawia
      @Ashalmawia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      watch Adaptation

    • @jakekoethler7206
      @jakekoethler7206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Battlefield: Battlefield: Earth

    • @silverblue73
      @silverblue73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@jakekoethler7206 *Battle FOR Battefield Earth

    • @silverblue73
      @silverblue73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd watch it, other films that have done older flashbacks of movies being made are always interesting

    • @mounekanori7554
      @mounekanori7554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this thought! I'd watch it too.

  • @lethalwolf7455
    @lethalwolf7455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    This would’ve been better if filmed with a Dutch Angle

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      This one makes us laugh!

    • @mike_ely
      @mike_ely 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂😂😂 perfect!

    • @niallhughes4089
      @niallhughes4089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      David and Tom scientology dutch rudder, shot in dutch angle. bliss.

    • @mmmuuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiirrrrr
      @mmmuuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiirrrrr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha! Good one.

    • @crimsondynamo615
      @crimsondynamo615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      To get the authentic Battlefield Earth experience

  • @lexc1560
    @lexc1560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    I appreciate his honesty. It’s inspiring to know your biggest failure can make your life completely better.

  • @JohnMiller-sr7dk
    @JohnMiller-sr7dk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This dude seems like the most sincere and down to earth dude in Hollywood....I hope he can still work on projects that are deserving of his skills

  • @johnnylavery5512
    @johnnylavery5512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    This is how to conduct an interview with someone like this. Ask one question of the extraordinary storyteller and just let him speak.

    • @JohnMiller-sr7dk
      @JohnMiller-sr7dk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      100% good lord so many interviewers make it all about themselves, or they consistently interrupt

    • @assassin8636
      @assassin8636 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@JohnMiller-sr7dk and what's the problem with that

  • @lawrencescales9864
    @lawrencescales9864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    I thought this was just going to be lighthearted joking about what can go wrong mixed with finger pointing... but it was incredibly heartfelt. I learned a lot and can see why he is a lauded teacher

    • @TheRealDarrylStrawberry
      @TheRealDarrylStrawberry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it heartfelt? Admitting to doing ANYTHING for your lowlevel hollywood career HEARTFELT?

    • @williamflowers9435
      @williamflowers9435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheRealDarrylStrawberry it’s relatable at least. Who wouldn’t take the money.., I’m sure most people would make a sequel to Battlefield Earth if they thought it meant they won’t have to suffer through working a regular job

    • @reasonerenlightened2456
      @reasonerenlightened2456 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Avatar technology makes Battlefield Earth possible to be by the book.

    • @Darkness-ie2yl
      @Darkness-ie2yl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was hoping he would tell us why the story is complete nonsense

  • @TheDouglasTrevino
    @TheDouglasTrevino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This interview is a lesson on Life. I have a lot of respect for him, and his willingness to speak about this.

  • @landryprichard6778
    @landryprichard6778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Fear leads to the Dark Side. Fear leads to Battlefield Earth. Phenomenal interview.

    • @alfredoprime5495
      @alfredoprime5495 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I must not fear,
      Fear is the mind-killer,
      Fear is the little death that leads to Battlefield Earth...

    • @johnjacobjingleheimerschmi2895
      @johnjacobjingleheimerschmi2895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Landry Prichard 😂😂🤣

  • @johnvukelic1602
    @johnvukelic1602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    ... the hardest thing in life is learning to say no.

  • @theoriginaltommysteward
    @theoriginaltommysteward 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This guy is awesome. I've never accepted the excuse that "well that's just how the industry works" and this dude just sealed that rejection. Just have integrity!

  • @peeishnefenes1477
    @peeishnefenes1477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Just by looking at the title I can tell that this is going to be an insightful video. Dude has balls to actually do this.

    • @andrewdevine3920
      @andrewdevine3920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why? It's the only thing he ever did in his whole career. What's he got to lose?

    • @reasonerenlightened2456
      @reasonerenlightened2456 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Avatar technology makes Battlefield Earth possible to be by the book.

  • @ericrenquist6494
    @ericrenquist6494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Wow. I really like this guy. He's very honest and full of wisdom.

  • @book3100
    @book3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Dude, you walked the fire. Now you can pass on how to get through it. Mad respect.

  • @RogueA.I.
    @RogueA.I. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have no idea why this showed up in my recommendations but I’m glad it did. How we face our failures is a large part of what defines us.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting Robert!

  • @SteveLutz76
    @SteveLutz76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This was tremendous. Incredibly vulnerable and humble. This isn’t just a screenwriting lesson, it’s a life lesson. Thank you.

  • @residentgrey
    @residentgrey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    A beautiful subtlety here is how he is able to talk about something that caused great pain, still feel a measure of that pain in the telling, and not identify with the pain or let it own his life like it could have if he truly gave up. No, he instead upgraded his life in a bolder way, applying all that he learned, and became an ideal teacher in the field in the "process". What a testament to perseverance this is!

  • @ScratchArkkitehti
    @ScratchArkkitehti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    David Miscavige opened 20 accounts to thumbs down this video.

    • @9erGuy
      @9erGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You are now a suppressive person.

    • @awanshura
      @awanshura 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      What are you TALKING about, he had 20 FOLLOWERS make accounts to thumbs it down. He doesn't want to get his hands dirty.

    • @billrhoasts5456
      @billrhoasts5456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao

    • @andrewhoyle1521
      @andrewhoyle1521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO

    • @James_Bowie
      @James_Bowie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey David: where's your wife?

  • @bendirval3612
    @bendirval3612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow. I watched this on a lark and didn't expect much from it, but this is a really beautiful and uplifting interview.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for taking the chance on us. Glad to see you find value here.

  • @alyssamaio8058
    @alyssamaio8058 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He's just the best. And his classes are equally amazing. I found him and another teacher right here on Film Courage. Very grateful for this channel.

  • @IKMCDANIEL
    @IKMCDANIEL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is one of the most honest, sincere and insightful people I’ve ever encountered on TH-cam. Thank you for this interview.

  • @fionaross1292
    @fionaross1292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Corey's classes have changed my screenwriting life. Signing up was the best decision I ever made. I've changed my process and I'll come back here and let you know how I got on.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for the comment Fiona! Our best to you as you move forward with your writing.

    • @PatriceBoivin
      @PatriceBoivin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I had that opportunity, I am in eastern Canada and am stuck writing a storyline. My wife seems able to just roll it out naturally and happily but for me, ... LOL

    • @CriticalRoleHighlights
      @CriticalRoleHighlights 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you've written Lost you've pretty my bought yourself 10 forgiven Hollywood failures.

    • @zangeejoe
      @zangeejoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool

  • @RudyAmid
    @RudyAmid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The hardest thing in life is to recover from hitting rock bottom. The ability to bounce back is the thing everyone ought to be taught since we're born.

  • @whatisbestinlife8112
    @whatisbestinlife8112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He seems like such an honest, good-hearted guy. It's really strong of him to admit his own mistakes and weaknesses in leading up to taking the project.

  • @Horatio787
    @Horatio787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Wow. I always love hearing about movie disasters but this is almost on another Shakesperean level, like I can't believe this actually happened just naturally in the world.

  • @gustavoseabra
    @gustavoseabra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This is a real learning for life. Thank you Film Courage and Corey.

  • @dcarsondavis
    @dcarsondavis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a great heartfelt interview. Cory is the best.

  • @darinsingleton3553
    @darinsingleton3553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mandell's honesty is inspirational, and applicable to all walks of life.
    Much appreciated. Thank you.

  • @lumen8r
    @lumen8r 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In my opinion, this guy is a shining example of what good mental health looks like. And really good at being himself.

  • @MickySarge
    @MickySarge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wow, his thoughts and insights about writing Battlefield Earth feel like they could apply to my entire life.

    • @JM-gd3hr
      @JM-gd3hr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's really good at distilling experiences down to the elements that make them universally relatable and understandable. Which is what writers do, ideally.

  • @overweightactor
    @overweightactor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    "Nobody deserves Battlefield Earth"
    No, we all deserve Battlefield Earth. It is a penance for all of mankind's sins.

    • @Firguy_the_Foot_Fetishist
      @Firguy_the_Foot_Fetishist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Praise Xenu!

    • @thanktink4328
      @thanktink4328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We didnt get the battlefield earth we wanted, we got the battlefield earth we deserved.

  • @JStack
    @JStack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an insightful understanding person. Even outside of screenwriting, this level of awareness and clarity about past events and the role you play in them, is astounding.

  • @artmurrizon2261
    @artmurrizon2261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The lesson for me was to always listen to your instincs, to not compromise out of the fear rejection, to learn to say NO and to do what makes you happy! thank you Mr. Corey Mandell.

  • @jaeeproductions
    @jaeeproductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you to the interviewer for allowing you to talk largely uninterrupted. This is one of the best interviews that I have ever seen.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is a very high compliment. We're glad this video found you. Cheers!

  • @jerkifer924
    @jerkifer924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Moral of the story: Have a plan or become a part of someone else's.

    • @mattjindrak
      @mattjindrak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Storal of the mory: yeah you rite

    • @ApocryphalDude
      @ApocryphalDude 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Money movie, art movie, money movie, art movie.”

  • @danielnewton2390
    @danielnewton2390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I felt like he was on the verge of tears the whole time. What a great outpouring of knowledge and life experience.

  • @LarryEColeman
    @LarryEColeman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is rich and wonderful. I really enjoyed this one.

  • @piticfilms
    @piticfilms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Either you're in charge of your process or your process is in charge of you" 17:05 Nothing but respect for Corey Mandell. Thanks for being real.

    • @ryanthoroman3293
      @ryanthoroman3293 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He speaks in cliches which is the worst thing for a writer

  • @visuellemontage
    @visuellemontage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for your honesty Mr. Mandell and making that interview happen Film Courage!

  • @robertoruizgarcia4199
    @robertoruizgarcia4199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I took Corey's workshops and he didn't just help me become a better writer, but a better person as well. He's an amazing screenwriting instructor, but he could very well be a life coach.

  • @lemarrthomas3314
    @lemarrthomas3314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Everyone needs a wife like that.

    • @insanejughead
      @insanejughead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen!

    • @dcb1138
      @dcb1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Gotta tell you...I just went thru the same experience. 15 years at a miserable job where I made a ton of money. My wife finally put the brakes on when she saw me mentally and physically abused. If it wasn't for her, I'd probable die from exhaustion.....The most true thing he said is "you don't live forever" !!!

  • @atlantium65
    @atlantium65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This was an extremely powerful explanation. He is a perfect example of Amor Fati. A love of fate.

    • @niallreid7664
      @niallreid7664 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I now know what that is. Thank you.

  • @Sophia-wv6yf
    @Sophia-wv6yf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a great heartfelt story. Thank you for sharing, It taught me so much 🙏

  • @mtssvnsn
    @mtssvnsn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The best cavemen in jet-fighters movie ever made!

    • @BrettonFerguson
      @BrettonFerguson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      If I remember correctly the jet fighters had been sitting there for 1000 years with no maintenance and they still ran fine, the fuel was still fine, everything was fine.

    • @TheStapleGunKid
      @TheStapleGunKid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@BrettonFerguson And you can learn to fly them proficiently in weeks. Really makes one wonder why the military insists on wasting so much time taking years to train their pilots now.

    • @matthewphenix7952
      @matthewphenix7952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bretton Ferguson Everything. Was fine.

    • @viracocha6093
      @viracocha6093 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TheStapleGunKid and everyone is ignoring the fact those jets were perfectly able to fly in space???

    • @katiwyekjopny
      @katiwyekjopny 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@viracocha6093 I've just rewatched the movie - they didn't fly in space

  • @TheSiliconSoul
    @TheSiliconSoul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was an amazing amount of self-actualization, realization, and humility. Feels like one of the most heartfelt interview responses I've seen.
    The funny thing is, I didn't really think the movie was that bad if I compare it to the book.

  • @ehcmier
    @ehcmier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, Corey Mandell.

  • @BumdogTorres
    @BumdogTorres 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    What a pained look on his face when they start.

    • @slckb0y65
      @slckb0y65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      haha yeah, the "aaah shit, here we go again..." face ;)

    • @silverblue73
      @silverblue73 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The real battlefield was between his heart and soul

  • @llermorogers
    @llermorogers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Stick to your ground, integrity and gut feeling....and have the other party sign a waiver if they happen to change the script to take your name off the credit so that you are not accountable for someone else changing your work.
    Much respect for being honest and vulnerable to the world. Thank you.
    Great writers tend to take great risk of vulnerability.

  • @endaoconnor
    @endaoconnor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is an amazingly honest interview.

  • @lamar7of9
    @lamar7of9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I get it... sometimes you just want it to bad... you gladly put on a blindfold and hope for the best 😞

  • @leslieaharden6183
    @leslieaharden6183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Corey Mandell is so honest and inspiring. Great interview Film Courage!

  • @peepspers
    @peepspers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i just started listening to this guy a week ago, and i was wondering "this guy knows his stuff. why is the only script he's credited on battlefield earth??". didnt think i'd get such a wise, deep and nuanced answer to that question

  • @TheVerbos
    @TheVerbos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Major props to Corey for taking the best perspective on this situation. Owning it, not being afraid of it, but also not letting it keep him down. Great stuff.

  • @nunouno001
    @nunouno001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Well you can learn more from your mistakes then from your successes.
    And I’m sure that Battlefield Earth left a lot of lessons to be learned.

    • @acommon
      @acommon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He learned so much, he was able to become a professor. That's one successful epic fail.

  • @meditationmountainbyrishab919
    @meditationmountainbyrishab919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To be a good teacher, one needs to be foremost a good person, emotional, compassionate and generous. Corey I am sure is all that.

  • @MikeNeri1
    @MikeNeri1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I'm just a little embarrassed to admit that I loved this movie; it was fun

    • @Gemini_Samura1
      @Gemini_Samura1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You aren't alone. Anytime it comes on I find myself watching it lol

    • @desertsand4797
      @desertsand4797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      While absolutely a bad movie, I found it no worse than hundreds of others that I've watched, and yes any time I catch it on I watch it through to the end. Because I love Rebellion against evil as a moral to any movie.

    • @synaesthesia2010
      @synaesthesia2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's MST3k worthy type of bad

    • @mrchopsticks3
      @mrchopsticks3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When was your last drug test?

    • @freetranslate-u8e
      @freetranslate-u8e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      typically its not the greatest movie, but I do actually enjoy the dutch angles and usually people have this idea that if a movie flopped at the box office, that it just wasn't good and it will never be good, it would have been nice if they adapted the book into 3 separate movies, make the first movie just entirely awesome and if it still flops, you will have a small community of fans who still mourn for the sequels

  • @wowzers94
    @wowzers94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate his honesty and how he dealt with that situation. Good for him!

  • @foldinghomeuser
    @foldinghomeuser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really outstanding interview. This is valuable even if you don't care about movies, screenwriting, or BFE. A great statement about teaching, integrity, purpose, and reflection.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We appreciate your comment T R.

  • @kyletitterton
    @kyletitterton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had some mental experiences in the business. Haven't we all? I remember watching this video at the time of my deepest struggles and I have to credit this with giving me perspective that allowed me to recover and keep going. Watching it again I can see why... it's hilarious, humbling, educating, sad and ultimately extremely hopeful. I love it. Thanks to everyone involved whom got this on TH-cam.

  • @tomnorton4277
    @tomnorton4277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    In the words of Avatar Aang, "When we reach our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change."

  • @finchharper4647
    @finchharper4647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very enjoyable to see someone be real real, and own their mistakes and not try and pass the blame, as everyone there tends to do. We've all taken jobs that the voice in the back of our head says no to, I did and lost 10 years of my life. All I do is look back on it and say, remember and learn.

  • @DanMcIntyre
    @DanMcIntyre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Excellent and informative talk. Loved it. Just tackled Battlefield Earth on a Podcast not long ago. Fascinating story behind this film

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the comment Dan. We loved this one as well. We weren't sure if Corey would talk about Battlefield Earth, it was awesome to see how open he was about it.

    • @DanMcIntyre
      @DanMcIntyre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@filmcourage I love hearing interviews like this about writers on failed movies, especially redemptive in nature. So much to take away! Love the channel!

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Our next video with Corey will probably be his story of pitching Ridley Scott as a 23 / 24 year old screenwriter. Incredible story, excited to share it.

  • @kickblue22
    @kickblue22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    very interesting to hear the wheeling and behind the scenes dealing...reminds me of 'Adventures in the Screen Trade' by William Goldman

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great reference. In an upcoming video we have the full story of how Corey pitched Ridley Scott. We love it, we may have to publish that one next.

  • @emailalpha6437
    @emailalpha6437 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was very inspirational, thank you.

  • @weARallDEVO
    @weARallDEVO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a whole new level of respect for him now. Everyone makes mistakes, and it takes a real man to own those mistakes.

  • @pll9000
    @pll9000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Recognizing how fear affects your judgment and decision making. Trusting your instincts and the sage advice others give you.

  • @Kripaww
    @Kripaww 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this interview, honesty like this is so rare these days. Thank you

  • @skellzzed8255
    @skellzzed8255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These stories are so inspiring because they teach me to embrace failure, and have faith for the future.

    • @skellzzed8255
      @skellzzed8255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And even if the industry says no. It's never over, as long as you get your fingers on that keyboard.

    • @waterpenny6907
      @waterpenny6907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ricardo Mata
      That’s why your supposed know ifdoing this will make me happy

  • @natashabetts7509
    @natashabetts7509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this is such a raw interview. It is good he found his passion through teaching.

  • @fandude7
    @fandude7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the honesty.

  • @ARKHAMxMaverick
    @ARKHAMxMaverick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really glad I stumbled upon this channel. TH-cam finally got something right with their recommendations.

  • @3DPT
    @3DPT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A lot of truth here. We've all taken jobs because we were scared and worried we won't get the next offer, taking a crap job because they said yes... that got me two years of dead end misery at a call center...

  • @ReneAdams-ss9sv
    @ReneAdams-ss9sv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every one of Corey's interviews is an exceptional lesson in humility, expression, honesty, and professional talent.

  • @amsalespush
    @amsalespush 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great guy. Smart, responsible.

  • @Jamminn555
    @Jamminn555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly moving, riveting real-life back story, industry insight, tremendous personal courage, and poignant honesty from Corey Mandell. Thank you so much to Corey, and and thank you so much to Karen for creating the space for this incredible conversation.

  • @sethorren
    @sethorren 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a remarkable interview.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We're glad this one found you.

  • @jaymethysell5111
    @jaymethysell5111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love Battlefield Earth as one of those "it's so bad it's good" movies. It's a laugh riot and I enjoy every minute of it.

  • @tylerskiss
    @tylerskiss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm the guy that took the money for a project I didn't want to do... I'm no longer working in Hollywood. You might want to listen to Corey's advice.

    • @niallreid7664
      @niallreid7664 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Story time? You can change names.

    • @oldschooltommyim
      @oldschooltommyim 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vivat Grendel

    • @Shadowboost
      @Shadowboost 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is your asshole still virgin?

  • @lemarrthomas3314
    @lemarrthomas3314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Good interview. I really learned a lot.

  • @spaceforcevet985
    @spaceforcevet985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I wish Patrice O'Neal could've seen this

    • @BlackOpzFX
      @BlackOpzFX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep, Patrice had the opposite experience. Freedom but just also just out of the '"Mega-Success" club because of his stubbornness and principles (refusal to change or conform). He did it the right way (and suffered those "almost-there" frustrations time after time) but I think if he would have lived just a few years more he would have found "success" on his terms. RIP Patrice O'Neal...

    • @PickassoEnt
      @PickassoEnt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BlackOpzFX I think hes referring to when Patrice talked about the film itself n how amazingly awful it was.

    • @matth7448
      @matth7448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      long live the cult of black phillip

    • @tdizz88
      @tdizz88 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prince Mutumbu right! 😂

    • @ziggygunz2447
      @ziggygunz2447 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol that exact thought crossed my mind

  • @theAlphatron
    @theAlphatron 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! This was awesome to listen to . Thank you so much for sharing your story!

  • @BG-mj1wp
    @BG-mj1wp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating and insightful talk. As an aspiring, frustrated screenwriter, I get a lot out of this. And I LOVE that he reflects on the bigger spiritual questions - it's so easy to get caught up in Hollywood success, but we need to back up and look at our lives and what has real meaning and lasting impact. Years ago I got his first draft script for Battlefield Earth. I always liked the movie for its unmitigated B-grade campy fun. His script is basically the film, so I don't understand why he felt so bad about the final product. Sure, maybe it was because Travolta chose to play the bad guy. But as far as content, dialogue, etc., it's all in his script. Maybe he hates the dutch angles.

  • @radicalempire6599
    @radicalempire6599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great story! Everyone deserves a second chance. As soon as you sell the script it's out of your hands. You can only hope it ends up in the right hands.

  • @Mbnewman087
    @Mbnewman087 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great movie battlefield earth. One of my go to favorites. I mean where else can i watch cavemen flying harriers after 6-10 days off flight simulations? Fugging great flick mang.

  • @willtheangrydudeist9120
    @willtheangrydudeist9120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This channel just popped up in my recommended.
    Seems pretty interesting...
    New subscriber for sure

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to hear. Welcome, we hope you find value when you visit with us.

    • @willtheangrydudeist9120
      @willtheangrydudeist9120 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filmcourage
      Thank You!!!

  • @annatarbaby
    @annatarbaby ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing interview, thank you very much for posting it! Seeing Mr. Mandell speak about the ill-fated script makes me feel immensely inspired.

  • @david_feed
    @david_feed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You should interview Martin Campbell about Green Lantern :D

  • @markhedquist9597
    @markhedquist9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Just, wow. This was truly beautiful. I can only hope to learn who I am for all of my experiences like he has. I could really see the pain he suffered through by the way he spoke of it. Amazing story.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Mark! We are glad this one found you.

    • @markhedquist9597
      @markhedquist9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@filmcourage I am too.

  • @mistermetokurarchives
    @mistermetokurarchives 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    IMDB says Battlefield Earth was his last writing credit ..... how the hell is his career not dead

    • @JojiRyuKasu
      @JojiRyuKasu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      there's many people working in Hollywood who don't make the final credit list of a movie (or TV). I know storyboard artists who've worked on dozens of movies where they aren't credited. Many writers do a polish or rewrite on scripts where they aren't listed in the credits. Or being paid to write a script that doesn't get made. Also you have to submit to IMDB to keep your IMDB up to date - many forget or don't bother or don't care.

  • @Whereisshellymiscavige
    @Whereisshellymiscavige 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know why but Coreys message really resonated with me. Perhaps because I feel like I have spent my whole entire life making fear based decisions. This includes what I studied at University and the career I have subsequently spent my life pursuing. What I got from this interview is that life is too short to spend pleasing others and making safe choices. Somehow watching this interview really brought that home for me. Thanks Corey and thank you to whoever put this video on TH-cam!

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers, we are glad this one found you.

  • @Chameleon1616
    @Chameleon1616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    “John is does not make sense that you would play the 8 foot tall alien, this was nev...”
    Travolta: “DO YOU WANT LUNCH?!”

  • @JSBozick
    @JSBozick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview. I really appreciate the honesty and vulnerability, not to mention the real life lessons. Awesome stuff!

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a little positivity here!

  • @NanoNutrino
    @NanoNutrino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This guy is the only person who came out on top on the worst movie ever made. A studio paid him money to write a film and then dropped the movie, that's a win in my book.

    • @jesaispasvraimentquoiecrireici
      @jesaispasvraimentquoiecrireici 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He never got paid for a full lenght film again if you check his rotten tomatoes, that's a fail in my book

    • @NanoNutrino
      @NanoNutrino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jesaispasvraimentquoiecrireici Yea... he should write a film about writing the film. Like The Disaster Artist. This whole discussion could easily make a great movie.

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He says in the video that he continued to get paid to write for 4 more years at his full quote.

    • @cpmow831
      @cpmow831 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@filmcourageyou could tell on some level this movie traumatized him.

  • @DM-il4sw
    @DM-il4sw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was lovely and beautifully human
    thank you for sharing this

  • @into_the_void
    @into_the_void 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I watched this movie on Netflix recently, i remember watching the trailer when i was a kid and always wanted to see it....
    What a disastrous movie, like a sci fi equivalent to 'The Room' . What a collosal waste of acting talent and money. The editing, graphics , dialogues everything feels so amature .... and unintentionally funny.
    I can feel for this guy... relatable.

  • @thecandidframe
    @thecandidframe ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful segment with such sincere honesty. Greatly appreciated.

  • @alexandraacreator-art
    @alexandraacreator-art 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    chain of events from hell...wow...what a nightmare for Mandel! love him, he's so sincere telling us the importance of integrity at all times and trusting ones own intuition...

  • @mechtech220
    @mechtech220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so much WOW! I'm unable to properly comment because I'm just so blown away. I have to learn more about Corey and his teaching, etc. THANK YOU FILM COURAGE!!! ANOTHER INCREDIBLE, INSIGHTFUL, BRILLIANT INTERVIEW!

    • @filmcourage
      @filmcourage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to see your reaction! We were very fortunate that Corey gave us extended time. Believe we have over 3 hours on the timeline. The entire interview is top notch. Excited to share more.

  • @jacksp8de
    @jacksp8de 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Asking What happened is so hilarious even though it’s a serious question 😂 What a great attitude he has though, seems like it was a great learning experience.

  • @RaymondHulha
    @RaymondHulha ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great video. ❤