He didn't socialize. Blackstone Season 1 - "The Ladies Want to Know" 48,230 views Nov 24, 2011 217 Dislike Share Save BlackstoneTheSeries 1.14K subscribers Eric Schweig answers questions about Last of the. He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings. Our intent is not to criticize or alienate, rather to wonder why? ES: I like playing bad guys. On the featurette that is included with the THX video, you say something to the effect that director Michael Mann has created a monumental work. Perhaps things were twisted by the editing of the interview. There was really very little dialogue between the two of you, but, you both presented a very strong relationship on film despite the lack of dialogue. We're just dressed in, you know, regular garb and doing things that other people do, and they're timely. It's retarded. How is he different from them? It's also the truth that you have to do something about it. Join Stevie, comedic director "Steelbird" and his "assistant" real life movie star Eric Schweig as they present these incredible live performances, in-depth artist interviews and hilarious comedic backstage antics with featured artists. Available - Free Downloads Only! As a former foster child himself, he knows all too well the obstacles that youth can face when growing up in care. There are no subscriptions or costs. She was pretty nice, Jodhi's mom. Just HUGE games. love interest. Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and
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MP: Alice, played by Jodhi May, was obviously your love interest. Eric Schweig is a Canadian actor of mixed Inuvialuk, Chippewa-Dene and German heritage. I'd go in there and buy 50 CDs at a time. There's got to be a lot of women in order for there to be a lot of guys MP: Well, in that regard, most of the film takes place where you wouldn't expect to FIND a lot of women, on the battle front. Do you have a message for these people? RM F6FR3M - RELEASE DATE: Aug 26, 1992. [More laughter]. Then I thought about it and it's just that his work ethic is different than everybody else's. Has Eric ever heard of "running the gauntlet"? Making it more subtle? Over near Lake James. [Sad voice. SOUNDTRACK ||
of symbolic imagery. You have a rather large following. Or, at least wonder why he says it! E: Pretty good, thank you! When you do that you really have to commit. And I love to be around the sets, learning things. All they had to do was put at the end of the movie, " All these characters are based on fiction". MP: Then they'll be there for future generations? EARLY
ES: Well, we did boycott the set one day because all the extras were getting shit on. Not Chimney Rock was that Chimney Rock? like a sauna in the summertime. You were cut by a Huron. MP: Supposedly.. Uncas was. E: The only stage shot was the waterfall and the cave. Probably in a little while. but, I'll get the script in
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But when someone shouts at me, I shout back! I thought it would stink! That, perhaps, is petty stuff. E: I think they wanted that, but the height did come into it. I don't get it because those are our babies. Was that ever filmed? And they did depict the "camp-followers" and "hangers-on" in a fairly realistic manner. Twitter @VinceSchilling TikTok @VinceSchilling Email
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E: Yes, to an extent! It was stupid not to! before it was a tad more difficult than we'd anticipated. In COLOR! it's getting much better here. MP: It is really scary to be a parent now. Or maybe it would be a
ES: Actually, about three or four years ago I was sitting around the house with Vern Etzerza and, what's the name of the book? Everything just soars in it. They'll get a kick out of that. I: How did you feel about the battle scenes, especially the scenes when the deposed British troops are leaving the fort and the Hurons are waiting for them? At first it took us about a minute or a minute and a half when we first got a hold of them to get them ready to fire. E: I got along with everybody! E: No, I didn't. Massive games; twice the size of a football field and we are,
They sold a lemon to the wrong person and find themselves reverting back to their old ways as mercenaries. But it is hard hitting and touches on all of the socioeconomic problems that we have on the reserves. The point is that it's not really
MP: I understand you worked with horses in that film. ES: Yeah, all up and down there; all over here. And who they focus on and who they promote is gangster rap. ES: Oh yeah! Why do you think Blackstone is so popular? I've never told anyone I am a Marlon Brando or whoever. ES: Yeah. First, how were you chosen for the role of Uncas? MP: Well, would that be something you would consider? Things like that, you know, the time of day or whatever, but .. if you mean were we planning to strike up a business or something or go skydiving, or meet each other's family .. it was nothing
This is all in the 1800s and actually we shot it over at the ranch where they shot Legends of the Fall. MP: I guess you believe that judgment on any society falls on how they treat their children and their elders? I guess we swayed public opinion since then but I haven't heard of it. Because it took so long to shoot, six months to shoot that and so many things went on. If the movie makes $80 million, they don't care what I say. It's everybody's favorite spot. Does he realize war and violence do really take place, even though we are "not born to hate each other"? MP: The problem, then, is if all an Indian actor can get cast as is something like that.. that's definitely a problem. ES: Well, the doors are opening now. I've been doing this for 25 years now. They were doing illegal tampering with time cards, skimming hours off time cards and the make-up artists went on strike. That
MP: Well, what I mean is that you guys, in the movie of course, went through every possible trial and tribulation. It's absurd. I think it's called Across Continents, something like that, but it's [picture of the mask] right on the cover of it. I think, anyway. Yeah, you know, just like locusts. The stupidest idea or concept I've ever
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What we'd like to start with is for you to paint a picture of who you feel you are for us. We were shooting [?? Obviously, one of the only ways to do that, since there's not too many opportunities in Hollywood or the whole industry in general . you have to sort of start making your own
10 followers . mask each and every time? A third manolder, earringed and wearing an indigo shirtappears to be after the two younger men, who pause to scope the object of their pursuit. MP: Regarding the children's drama group that you're involved in . your girlfriend's name is Gail? Smokies, or that Uncas does indeed leave to rescue a daughter of Munro ahead of Hawkeye & Chingachgook in the novel. ES: Yeah, THE INDIAN. life cycle. ES: I don't know, they should have stuck it in there. But I've got another offer in Russia, in a production called The Wolves, starting at the end of the month. We're heading out." I: Now to the slew of questions! I: Was there another person in your canoe one that wasn't scripted? It's jacked up obviously for television so the story is more interesting. I was homeless when I was a kid. MP: That's true. It's too bad that I was born out of abuse, but you know, that's how most of us are. Daniel, he's pretty laid back, to say the least. E: There are six different nations in the Mohawk nation. I had no idea. MP: Throughout the film there is featured some terrific landscapes. Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe were THE couple so they couldn't take away from them because that was the main interest. And their dogs too. Vincent Schilling, Akwesasne Mohawk, is the associate editor and senior correspondent at Indian Country Today who enjoys creating media, technology, comics, and movies. MP: Okay.. again, regarding art.. a strong quality of any artist's work is the individuality of their creations. It's so big. wasn't the only time he did that. MP: It didn't leave you craving for the city lights? You know.. just in town here, right beside the baseball field.. and this is a small town, there's about 10,000 people. right beside the ball field, this young girl, about a year and
rights, or land claims, or any of that, you have to start healing yourself. MP: Okay, well. aside from the masks, which will obviously be going to take a lot of your time and focus.. are you still pursuing your acting career? We hope all who read this feel they've gained more insight, or a better
MP: Another scene that may have been filmed but didn't make it in the final cut was when you were approaching the fort. It could have been developed more. ES: [Laughter] Yeah! But you know who they don't ban? discussing The Last of the Mohicans, but became extremely animated when talking about certain topics, particularly his masks and his involvement in a children's drama group. Even so, it seems to us, one simply must dispute much of what he says. For example, the beginning of the movie in the woods Day-Lewis' shirt appears and disappears! But, take yourself. [Laughter] "Hold on! And I'm waiting to see if I can get the role of Joseph Stone, a cop who's been to Lebanon and all that. them in the first place. A film that tries to cover too much historical ground at least 40 years in too little screen time and winds up becoming a bore because of it.
They were stiff, the leather in them was REALLY stiff, so you could carry it
MP: Where as a well made period piece, showing history as realistically as can be, is good. I: How do you feel about Indians being depicted in films by white people, in earlier movies? It is up front and it is brutally honest. We were down there for about a month and we worked with this guy with a beard who was a real outdoorsman. Since we came upon, posted, and discussed the above interview, both here and on the WWW Board, we have had the good fortune to be able to talk with Eric Schweig directly. Other than that, everybody got along. We come from two different distinct worlds. We hung out with him a lot. He also creates his own designs and concepts. I: What were the good points about the film? That would've been really cool if they'd have done that. Gangster rap's fine for the individual who doesn't want to pick up a gun and .
ES: Yeah. good idea to have one of your masks displayed in the vicinity. Does he know that the six nations are of the Iroquois, and the Mohawks are one of the six? ES: Yeah, but I understand the reason why. HISTORY ||
It would be wild to go to Moscow and find all these masks all over the place. ES: Yeah. The people at the music store said. when I said "Well, we're almost done here. SCRIPT ||
on our Book Store page. it take to coerce you to be there? That's how it has to be; even Freddy Krueger was the bastard son of 1000 maniacs. you have to bring to the forefront. All three of us stood there with them. They had a pool and a waterfall. ES: Yeah, absolutely. I don't know what either one of them is doing. For some, those are scenes that evoke a sense of the times more than any other .. they really hit you. COLLECTIBLES ||
I can't remember which scene it was. It was a really good script and a good concept. Did you ever get a feeling of really being in that
ES: Yeah, that's. see, this is almost right on the money. I: Uncas comes over as the strong and silent character (minus the huge amount of dialogue), but the terrific expressions that you have throughout the film speak for you. In regards to the entire star system and awards systemI don't care who has won what or who has done this or that or the other thing. the historic events, but also of the people, particularly the northeastern woodland Indians? ES: Yeah, Asheville's really nice. You're always poor. Try to balance it, you know.. go
Right THERE! there. All kids want to do now is rap, which is great and I understand when you turn 15 or 16 you want to express yourself. ES: Yes! But we took care of them! that would be upsetting, too. That's good because anything that can you know what I'm into in? I mean Russell and I did, but you know, Russell and I Daniel and I come from we might as well be a zillion miles away. their heart.. and it's pretty wild to watch them do these kind of things.. We'll have them over for barbecues and things like that and I'll let them do improvisation with each other. I don't think he plays but he'd like to
And that works to create a well-rounded villain. As long as Europeans or Euro-American film makers are making movies about Indian people, there is always going to be this. MP: The photo of the mask you described. on the cover of the book, is that 18th century or 19th century? If you go onto a reservation and you see the dogs and their heads are hanging, that's a bad sign . you know, people don't care about them. Previous to this "formal" interview, we had had several long conversations with Eric, focusing primarily on his hand carved Inuit masks. I like walking with my gun and my dogs in the woods near here. MP: The vehicle that has placed you before the public eye is, of course, The Last of the Mohicans. I: The dialects in Mohicans what are they? ES: No, not when I was there. That scene has repeatedly come up because following that, when you're getting your wound dressed by Cora ES: Oh yes. Did you feel close? MP: It seems sort of a bad time for a love scene anyway at that stage of the filming. This may be bad energy but it is energy nonetheless and that is power. But it's good for them because they have so much to offer, these kids, and some of
ES: Yes. We have seen your work and it's beautiful. I teach them and they teach me. So, the more contemporary films we can do and be allowed to be a part of society and society's subconscious, then the better it will be. But that was a superb scene! It will be cool because it will be the first time I'll be on a set and.. abstaining. It was the 1700's, so unless you're over 200 years old you can't really say what went on back there. MP: What was your favorite scene in the movie? There is an endless amount of historical fact they dredge up from the past and twist it around and suck all the blood out of Indian people to paint their own pictures. I: What kind of qualities do you think they were looking for, that maybe you had that other people didn't? Their living conditions were bad, like one loo [bathroom] for 400 guys. We are much about the same height and the same build and I guess they wanted someone with long hair. Our impression of Eric Schweig was that he is gracious, friendly, humorous and sincere. Could you tell him Eric said "hello"? He's got a real character face. All I expect from anybodyand this is what I like about Blackstoneis that people on the show can do their job. So, when you carve .. are you trying to recreate an exact image of another mask? What was the most trying on you personally? MP: She's working with you with these kids? I: Well, that explains that! MP: Do you have any relationship with your family? It's sad whenever kids have an abusive childhood. He is such an integral part of our favorite movie. MP: Have you had any contact with her since filming LOTM? But after practicing, after a
You know what I want to do, I want to get a bunch of jackets for them, a bunch of Drama Club jackets and put the name of their band on it. MP: Would you describe yourself as a private person? So, that's good to see. The following interview - apparently from late 1992 - appeared in the pages of Trail Dust magazine. ES: Yeah, I just get a real charge out of it.. so does anybody who's listening. That's what I like to see. Eric Schweig has spoken freely about his alcoholism. They made me dive from one canoe to another. He headed to the big screen following his Broadway performances. 30 below weather. effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright
MP: Okay, many people are sincerely anxious to see you in more films. We had a really deep love scene in the cave and they cut that out completely. MOHICANS
Invited to the conference to share his own experiences and perspectives, Eric was pleased to have the opportunity to speak on a topic close to his heart. If you do good things, good things will happen. Usually they paved the way so we didn't have much of a problem. And if he could magnify that with a damned megaphone, he was happy as hell. There were guys from all over the place. Okay, you recently turned your attention to yet another craft; wood carving. Thanks, Eric. of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. I'll see you at the movies.". There was a golf tournament out there. Was she on the set all the time? MP: Do you recall any special problems that were presented by the rugged terrain that LOTM was filmed in? Although at one point they wanted to shave everybody's hair off. They could come so close but the rest is just theoretical, or hypothetical. What was your relationship like with those two actors? I: Have you seen the whole film unedited? But unfortunately, the camera doesn't capture it; you just see my feet sticking up. [Laugh]. They're very well
It's a shame we [Indian actors] haven't been given the opportunity to well, you know, Wes is doing really good. Glad we did! He was just a guy. So, after putting it off and saying "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah". at the time I was running around a lot and too busy to
Things usually turn out if you do it that way. Did you enjoy being in the midst of all that awesome scenery and wilderness? He runs Many Hawks Special Operations Camp in Columbus, Georgia where he
And, if there should be any activism it should be to talk to kids you see, if you're going to solve a lot of the problems within the Indian community, as far as civil
Although I was forcibly detached from my Inuit culture I always knew I was Inuit in my heart and I knew I had a real mother somewhere. ES: Yes. Yeah, they're making they're redeeming themselves. But you know, for what it's worth, Last of the Mohicans, it's a good movie. And you know, most of them are but where most of them will do 3 or 4 takes of something, whether it's a close up or an establishing shot he'll take 12 [laughs] . or 13. They said "We'll miss you!" I love Asheville. Born: June 19th 1967 Height: 6'2 Weight: 210lbs Eyes: brn Hair: blk Marital Status: none Heritage/Tribe: Inuit/German country: Canada But people still, especially kids who have this .. it changes the way they see things. As expected, we found ourselves liking him a great deal, and we quickly came to a mutually agreeable arrangement for displaying his work. Just a cop. Before that I had no idea what they were doing up there. To Continue Reading Our Interview With Eric Schweig, Move On To: PART 2: ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW. It's scheduled for June in North Carolina. MENUS! He's the guy that showed us how to
That's what I love about it. ES: Uhhh no.. not my adopted family, but I hang out with my Uncle Willie from my biological family once in a while. MP: Well, a lot of people feel put out! You know, he hung out and he talked to . anybody. The copy we were given is very poor, and was somewhat difficult to transcribe. You know .. especially the people that buy them. You know, what goes around comes around. I never met my biological mother. It's a DAMN sight better than movies they had in the 50s. MESSAGE BOARD, STOREFRONTS! It was probably him. In an interview with ICTMN, Schweig discussed life experiences that have helped him to play his role in Blackstone, his belief in giving back to the community, and how he has obtained such success in his career. And it has a real
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