EliseMcg

Mr. Hirsch,

When you were filming Into the Wild you guys filmed all of the scenes that took place at the parents house in my neighborhood. I was in sixth grade at the time, but I spent everyday after school there watching the action. There was one scene that was shot (and I believe cut out of the movie) where you started around the corner of the street and ran up the hill shirtless. I was one of the two giggling girls who were told to stand around the corner with the grip and you before the shot. I at the time, didn't know much about movies, but this experience really got me interested in them. I am now a film student studying cinematography, so thank you for allowing those two annoying kids to hang out on set.

One of the scenes I saw filmed was that Chris McCandless' last thought where he is hugging his parents. There were a lot of us around, watching and we had no idea it was such an emotional scene being filmed. So, my question for you is, was it hard to get into that emotional state while having all these gawkers look on for each take?

On an unrelated note, Alpha Dog is one of my favorite movies, what was it like working with Justin Timberlake and Anton Yelchin?

Thank you!

Hi Josh,

What was it like working with Will Ferrell in Kicking and Screaming?

Wow! Thanks for the reply!

As a Portlander I was really sad to hear that Legit had to move after the pilot. While you were in Portland did you have any crazy experiences? Or do you have any stories?

Oooh, I get that! I think I would go with hearing and sight, I just think that would be really cool, like the scene in The Soloist. I once took a psychology class in which a synesthete came and talked to us. He had the cross of sound with taste, and he also associated letters with colors. It was very interesting to hear about his experiences, but it also sounded torturous to taste everything you hear.

Anyway, thanks for the response, and I love the show!