Audience Feedback From December 2010
Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 03:14AM great film adrian! watched it this morning, tells a good story about how fame can go to your head! glad the mother realized how controlling her little snot son was! nice to see he changed his ways! maybe someday someone will do a documentary on me, famous excavator operator from alberta! lol
December 31, 2010 | rick kemt (rlkent@live.ca)
şüphe dizisi - Exelente film para entender al progimo
December 23, 2010 | Cenko (zenctocan@gmail.com)
Please come and do a special screening in Montreal, QC. It is the perfect city for exposure for a real film like this one. If you come I will throw a private city loft cast party. I also have a home and business in Naples, Italy. Honestly I will throw a cast party in either country just to witness a cast party. And please make more films. Thanx.
I really enjoyed watching this documentary on HBO. I was so happy to see in the end that they young kid realized that there's much more to life then stalking celebs and being a disrespectful douche. He really seemed to change his mind on himself when he watched the movie with you and his mum. I think it was a great learning experience for everyone involved in the project! I was wondering how you were going finish the ending, and you picked the perfect way. I hope you guys have truly become real friends instead of just being a pap and a celeb.
Great Film!
December 16, 2010 | Darcie J (darcienjefferis@gmail.com)
I really enjoyed this documentary and i dont generally enjoy stuff like this but I was curious. what could a teenager possibly bring to the world of celebs? Austin himself is interesting as the focus of the film. he brings some insight as to what its like to be up all hours waiting for a celeb to appear. what its like to be hounded from one end of town to the other for nothing but a "unflattering shot"...He's real. sure he turned into a snot rag for a bit but after seeing the film himself and realizing how much of a brat he was, he turned around. I was quite surprised by the turn-around in him. Adrien does a great job with this film, even becoming briefly, a pap himself. He gets a better understanding of being on the other side of the camera.
Great film, thank-you
December 16, 2010 | Katrina
I think Adrian did a great job, he gave us an insight as to what a young Pap was like and why... Glad that Austin at the end man's up to reality...
Awesome work by all involved Thank you...
Vancouver BC Canada
December 11, 2010 | danno1962 (daniel_leclair007@hotmail.com)
Audience Feedback From January 2010
From watching the program it made me realise that fame isnt all that it seems and that you have to be strong minded not to crack under pressure of it all. I think it was great for Adrian to do this film as it was like him saying
I am human...
I think Adrian is a really trendy guy and a fantastic role model to others. He grasped the attention of his audience really well and produced something which is out of the ordinary. I would love to see Adrian continue on in his acting career but also producing documentaries similar to Teenage Paparazzo as Adrian has the power and talent to make people connect and understand the issues raised. I also believe that if Adrian were to continue on in this field of television he will see much return for many years to come.
January 23, 2011 | Mr sugar cakes
I watched the program last night and just loved every minute of it.
I was expecting another show on how the paparazzi hound and destroy lives etc but was surprised at the angles the documentary actually covered.
A very good documentary on the subject and the young boy, would highly recommend a watch, even if you are not interested in photography at all.
Chris
www.cpphotography.org.uk
January 13, 2011 | CPPhotography.org.uk (cpphotography@btinternet.com)
This is how Adrian Grenier's controversial documentary struck me.
PAPAROID EYE
Mechanised paparroid eye hunts its prey
incessantly snapping its subject
without limitation or exception
Its subject unable to escape its eagle eyed grasp
Unveiling all, in that uninvited moment,
its target unopposedly brought to task
Nothing missed when the lens focussed on its sight,
captured for all on which to muse
Feeding the media monster multiplying second by second
With alarming uncontrollable stealth
Serving the unseen with unimaginable power, unprecedented wealth
Perpetrating an all encompassing voyeurism unable to be blotted out
Truefully Illustrating society's blinded need
to be connected to a virtual community
In which Its members in reality forever out of reach
Yet to which many want to feel they belong, perhaps not understanding why
Endlessly tempted with glimpses of celebrities through the glossy
pages of ever growing numbers of tabloid magazines
Feeding the fantasy of a life not yet experienced believing it will be better
Resulting in the breaking down of real communities in gilded cities
Shrinking perceptibly with the lack of interest or even the time
their sense of pride and numbers sadly on the wane
Yet images flicker and flicker incessantly through gadgets
we are denying our addiction to and can seemingly no longer function without
Reading their subliminal messages yet not knowing the reasons why
Time to switch focus to the life you find yourself in,
Without this compulsion or comparison
to aspire to fantasy lives that only for a few exist,
and to understand for those we perceive to already have those lives
Only they know. they would perhaps. given the choice in hindsight
to have their old life where they had their real friends,
their time, their space, their privacy
The equilibrium of a life lived how they wanted it to be
not how they are now, however willingly, seemingly forced to exist
January 12, 2011 | Kelly (Akell43@hotmail.com)
Really impressed with this documentary especially as I had only known Adrian for his work as an actor in Entourage previously. This is well put together and fascinating due to a depth of analysis and comment reagrding the nature of fame and the relationships between the famous and society in general.
By the end I was beginning to worry for the kid Austin as it looked like he was turning into a monster but the epilogue a year later showed that he had matured massively in that time and become a much more likeable and rounded person.
Adrian - please pursue your documentary making in the future as you have a real talent as both presenter and director in so far as you explore and engage with your subject in a way reminiscent of Louis Theroux which creates an intimacy for the viewer which is refreshing and honest.
January 12, 2011 | Martin UK
Wow personally I have no interest in photography yet I found myself unable to stop watching your documentery.
January 12, 2011 | Alex
Well done on the documentary. I found it very interesting. It was amazing someone so young had so much drive. Then also how the extra attention was affecting his relationships with friends and family. It also gave great insight into both the pap world and celeb world. I wish for you both to have the happy lives you deserve.
Peace
January 12, 2011 | Jamie
hey like others just finished watching this on uk tv.
I have to say i was hooked to watching it lol
I like the fact that wee man changed his views i am just a regular joe blogg and i have always had a few questions about celebs and paps most was address it was nice to see 2 sides of the stories here and i thought you captured it well . i am glad this boy now a man i see has had a great experience and learned so much i think your intervention helped with or without you his thirst was growing stronger but you knocked him back down to earth so well done both of you and hope we see lots more of his talent
good work :)
January 12, 2011 | stephanie (stepzy3@msn.com)
just finished watching your movie on uk tv what a refreshing documentary
an insight into both sides of the fence.
as a avid photographer i enjoyed it from the paparazzi side of the fence and many years ago tried my hand at photos for cash which was unsuccessful.
going back to the documentary it deserves to win awards i hope the young paparrazi benefits from proceeds of the documeantary as well. but i feel his mother came across as a weak parent possible she loved the attention side of things as well.
a documentary with a difference honest and revealing
January 12, 2011 | pawl (pawl15@hotmail.com)
i just watched the documantary and was very intresting, the documentry has made me wanna become a paparazzo :). i hope he comes a succeful photographer wich from his say 'fame' he could become a massive photographer for say fashion just like celebrity life in general and become a succes not from being famous but being a professional photogropher, like he said he doesnt want to become famous from being a paparazzo but something else and a professional photogrpher could give him that
January 12, 2011 | charlie (sellick_rm7@hotmail.co.uk)
Hi as I have literally just finished watching the film on CH4 UK I would like to say this Documentary should be shown to media students and any one with an interest in media related social trends. The end was far from disappointing and it played out as it should with Adrian taking responsibility for the content of said documentary the angles included to stress the Social trends towards modern day celebrities were well informed and credible. I personally would like to know how the film did at Sundance?
Adrian Keep up the documentary work as it seems you have a flare for such projects, many thanks, and I found it insightful despite my interest as a Cinematography/Film production student here in the UK I think its a must see for all walks of life.......Thanks....Ritch..
January 12, 2011 | brimm* (brimm@live.com)
Hi Adrian,
A fine piece of work!
I'm Marc a London photographer!
I always intend to capture the best out of everyone I photograph!
there are you nice guys and your bad guys
I'd like to think i'm one of the good guy's
Austin I think now probably well I'd like to hope he want's to capture the best out of everyone he captures!
Thanks.
Marc
www.marcgardner.co.uk
January 12, 2011 | marc gardner (marc@marcgardner.co.uk)
Just watched the documentary here in Ireland,
great to get insight from both perspectives.
great film would like to see how life turns out in ten years time
January 12, 2011 | maura
Just watched the TV documentary (in the UK). Very interesting and fascinating to watch. Think you gave a balanced view on a sensitive subject - especially with regards to parenting queries of the teenager. So so glad that a year later, his views have changed.
A great piece of work. I've never felt strongly enough to ever give any feedback about a documentary until now.
Huge congratulations for a great documentary.
Kind regards
Tina
January 12, 2011 | Tina (Tinaworth@tiscali.o.uk)
Hey, You'r Film just came on TV.. I Used to never understand why paparazzi
do what they do.. But Listening to differnt veiws and oppinions i Kinda realise why they do what they do. And do anything to get a picture Good enough. I think you're a very smart young boy and i hope that you do well in life :) i'm from England Uk.. Manchester. We dont get paparazzi round here Haha.. so its shocked me to see how Crazed they are to get a perfect picture. The film was amazing. Especially the ending, How you two decided to become friends away from all the cameras. I used to wonder what its like to be famous.. But i will never know the feeling.. just the way it looks. I hope that you grow up doing what you really want in life :)
Leanne..19.. England xox
January 12, 2011 | Leanne (Leanne_bayes_182@hotmail.co.uk)
Just finished watching the documentary on british tv. I'm 18 and I just found it so refreshing and fascinating. The honesty of it all, I think I learned a lot from it. I really admired your aim, and how naturally the journey developed, your honesty and the extent to which you got involved was so admirable.
Enjoyed it so much and hope the friendship became stronger. You did a good deed by making Austin see the facts of it all though it was obviously tough.
An eye-opener for everyone, much love, its obvious this is becoming a massive hit xx
January 12, 2011 | Natalie (natalie.c.f@hotmail.co.uk)
Just been aired on tv in the uk! Really interesting insight into paparazzi/celeb relationship. LOVED it!
January 12, 2011 | Amylooeze
Really interesting docu. Nice to see your work Adrian
January 12, 2011 | Ali (ali_avgar@hotmail.com)
Hi, the documentary has just been aired in the UK and have to say it is a work of genius, congrats on such a successful film.
Sarahh
January 12, 2011 | Sarahh (sarahhlavinia@hotmail.co.uk)
Hey Adrian i am a huge fan of your work i havent seen the movie yet cause i
havent heard of it yet here in canada i would love to see it if it has been released here or if you can send me autograph copy or let me know when and where it will be released here in canada.
Love xoxo Jennifer
January 11, 2011 | miss jennifer chang (missjen325@gmail.com)
Met you in Toronto yesterday. Great movie and I look forward to your future acting and directing projects.
January 9, 2011 | George Abisaleh (Georgeabi@Rogers.com)
Hiya!
Think I just (sorta almost) met you in line at customs. Wow, you're in my city! Well I'm really excited to see this film-- sounds like it's right up my ally! Call me if you want to jam sometime while you're in town (not like you'd have time, HAHA!). Good luck with the film!
Cheers!
Marianne
January 8, 2011 | Marianne (mtbmusic@gmail.com)
dear mr. grenier
thank you for making this film. first of all it was a good story. second of all i do not think you fucked up by getting involved with the kid. third of all i think the mama seemed like she was blaming you and i thought she was wrong to do that.
i just wanted you to know I really appreciated the point of view both personal and academic on fame, i learned a lot from it. you asked honest and revealing questions, that was good. i am an artist in my early 30's and i grew up thinking that fame was the ultimate pay off, the only way to know if i was any good. but you know what i think now? i think fame sucks. i think media attention is not only not validating, it is toxic and unforgiving at best. now i just want to do my work, make a living and be happy. im just as ambitious as i was before, i just would never want to go through what you and your fellow celebrities do all the time. i admire you for putting up with it, but i dont know how you do. i felt bad for you when you said that you felt violated, i would hate for that to be my life every day. i really hope the work you do makes up for it. knowing more about what fame really is helped me to take the pressure of thinking i should be famous off myself. its such a relief. i watch documentaries all the time, but this one really made a difference to me. good story. thanks again to all involved.
January 3, 2011 | carolina nulatienpo (cnulatienpo@gmail.com)