A little better, though. PART 2: ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW 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? People are treating kids like animals. Do you really feel as though you're making a departure from yourself? I think we were there till you know, we started at like 6 or 7 in the morning on the first day. Uhm hmm. 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 Born: June 19th 1967 Height: 6'2 Weight: 210lbs Eyes: brn Hair: blk Marital Status: none Heritage/Tribe: Inuit/German country: Canada The scenes the way it was shot. I don't mind period pieces as long as it's something positive and not negative. MENUS! SOUNDTRACK || Well, I did in '92. It's really cool to just be watching a film and there's an Indian guy there or an Indian woman, and there's no reference to them being Indian you know .. it puts a more human face on us because people are so scared because of their own ES: Yeah, absolutely. Okay, you're a carver, an actor, a musician, and a drama coach. I was adopted at six months of age. We hope this helps you to know him as he is MOHICAN PRESS: We've read many bits and pieces of information, in print and on the Internet, by people who claim they know who you are. We had a love scene that was cut out. MP: Okay.. again, regarding art.. a strong quality of any artist's work is the individuality of their creations. He didn't socialize. And I just like the idea of, like I said before [in a previous conversation], reaching back into time and duplicating the mask and taking them back from the people who stole E: I caught that myself! [2] ], MP: [Laughing!] went to a school to speak in Denver. "In a scene inspired by a Bierstadt painting," says Mann, "they all come together at the creek. It was shot in Vancouver and I talked to Wes after he finished it. Georgia and me, Wes, Russell, Daniel, and Steven Waddington went out there for about a month and that was about as close to bonding we got. How is he different from them? [Laughs] He was just You should do THIS!" ES: Or even Vern. Even Daniel did. Fortunately, we have the type of material that forces you to be into it and serious, otherwise you would just come across as phony. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS. They haven't solved it. Could you do me a favor? 1992 ERIC SCHWEIG INTERVIEW PLEASE NOTE: We originally ran this interview with Eric Schweig, and the commentary that follows, well over 3 years ago, but removed it after we had done our own with him (see: ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW ). So what was it like to work with Michael Mann? E: I'll stay in movies until I can get enough money to buy a ranch in Montana, live the life of a hermit get 10 or 15 dogs sounds good, doesn't it? If someone wants a reference like, "How was he to work with? They said "We'll miss you!" All I expect from anybodyand this is what I like about Blackstoneis that people on the show can do their job. It's a DAMN sight better than movies they had in the 50s. I am a resource assistant for youth, I work in the street. STOREFRONT || I now work with homeless people in Winnipeg, Manitobawe feed them and clothe them. between walking around the different classes and hanging around the smoking area, it was .. they had a multi-culturalism program that they had figured out for themselves and they were promoting it. I: Some of the scenes, especially in the canoes - was that really you guys? MP: Were they downplaying the Uncas/Alice relationship? I know Titel: 500 Nations - Die Geschichte der Indianer - Staffel 0 Folge 3 : Episode 3; Luftdatum: Renommierte Gste: Fernsehsender: CBS. What did you guys feel, or you personally, when you were filming those scenes? Do you have a message for these people? I didn't know the Russians, the Europeans, came from the west coast. Does he know that, in fact, all these characters are not based on fiction? We haven't put anything on yet but we're planning on it. And they wanted us to have shaved heads. There was a golf tournament out there. I: Yes, it does. Born in Canada's Northwest Territories and of Inuvialuit lineage, Schweig was adopted into an abusive family as a baby and suffered under their treatment until, at age 16, he ran away to Toronto.. I had more fun in that one month than I did in principal photography! So we can .. now we have them. Even at night. MP: Well, what I mean is that you guys, in the movie of course, went through every possible trial and tribulation. It's pretty good. you see a lot of them come out of their mask each and every time? That Cooper's "history" was, in many ways, stunningly accurate? Mohican Press - ALL and.. of course they're not gonna care and they're gonna forget everything. Just HUGE games. He said it's kind of a double Why do you think Blackstone is so popular? 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 He expects the same from his cast and his crew. Eric Schweig is a Canadian actor of mixed Inuvialuk, Chippewa-Dene and German heritage. He is such an integral part of our favorite movie. I lived in hostels and I was an alcoholic until 14 years ago. It comes from people not talking to their elders and not listening to them. RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and I: You mentioned earlier about your hair. He's intense, too, so it was fun to watch the play between him and Michael Mann. Basic description does not do this moment justice. It starts with the individual person. He's all business. 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. Available - Free Downloads Only! But that's all right. But we are running out of actors and we need new blood. I don't think. [Laughs] They're not making Spaghetti Westerns. MP: Another scene that may have been filmed but didn't make it in the final cut was when you were approaching the fort. But it's good for them because they have so much to offer, these kids, and some of HISTORY || You can find some of his films, including his two favorites, "Tom and Huck" and "Pontiac Moon", listed But there was some kind of beef with the production company and the North Carolina tourism division. shit and it makes me nuts. That's what I love about it. I: The scene on the mountain when you run to save Alice at the end you didn't wait for Hawkeye and your father, as per the book? an Inuit duo! It's sort of, if you think about it, it kind of leaves the audience going, "How did all these guys And I get with her. It was like puppy love basically, this love scene they cut out. MP: Though we feel The Last of the Mohicans is your best film, certainly the most popular MP: I sense a certain dissatisfaction within you regarding that film. Being brothers, we would be the same. ES: No, not when I was there. Guide book STILL the historic events, but also of the people, particularly the northeastern woodland Indians? 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? They could stand around and get suntanned. ES: Yeah. 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. It was hot and it was annoying because Michael wanted to .. you know, like I said before.take after take. It's so big. Available - Free Downloads Only! MP: Well, having been here already, would you ever want to revisit western North Carolina, the scene of the crime? You can't put some little guy next to someone like Daniel Day-Lewis. E: I got along with everybody! ES: Madeleine.. She was fine, you know. Guide book STILL I: Do you think European women would have been able to stand such a life style? Want To Purchase One Of Eric's Videos? E: Well, they are using real Indians now. I love jamming. Yeah, I love playing blues. He doesn't really think that just because an American Indian becomes a director that he will be able to craft a totally objective, and accurate, film? Mohawks all over the place! ES: Uhhh no.. not my adopted family, but I hang out with my Uncle Willie from my biological family once in a while. Hopefully, his voice will be heard on this; his "activism" emulated. ES: Something I'm considering. Even so, it seems to us, one simply must dispute much of what he says. He's a nice enough guy. They could either. because they'll wind up either dead or in jail. They worked everybody like dogs, so that was the only beef anyone had. Massive games; twice the size of a football field and we are, I: So you made the movie in Richmond: now what? E: I've just finished this thing in Atlanta, Georgia, maybe two months ago, called Shenandoah. I: Was there another person in your canoe one that wasn't scripted? MP: Okay. Would it be as you just described .. to retake possession of them? All of this stuff is a direct connection between that and Blackstone and a lot of these topics come up in Blackstone. My birth name is Ray Dean Thrasher while my adopted legal name is Eric Kurt Schweig. If that's all you can get then, yeah, that's a problem. It's pretty cool, and that's part of the whole process. Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! You should do a mask. But you know, it's expected. Teile diese Show mit deinen Freunden. think I'd hesitate. What else? STOREFRONT || Enjoy! When Dances With Wolves came out, the whole thing, it just blew the doors wide open for period pieces about Indian people. It's everybody's favorite spot. One of the six and French, so that they could talk amongst themselves. I: Well, I was thinking more along the lines of your [??] I: And I presume the Hurons were speaking French? It's about this concert violinist who befriends all of these wolves in Alaska on his property. ES: Yeah.it's a.. yeah. ES: Yeah. Your character, Hawkeye, and Chingachgook. there seemed a sense of family. Eric was forthcoming and, we believe, candid in his responses; gracious, and willing to discuss everything we asked. Sitting out there in a big flotilla and it was really windy. What was the most trying on you personally? I am just concerned that whoever is doing it is pulling their weight. [Laughs] He just happened to be MUSINGS || I: What kind of qualities do you think they were looking for, that maybe you had that other people didn't? Like this week. there's 7 or 8 guys that I'm going to speak with. [Laughter]. ES: Yes, I'd rather be seen as an individual who chooses acting as a profession. In COLOR! We invite your comments on our comments, or on the interview, on the MP: When you watch the movie it seems as though you guys had bonded. Does he know that the six nations are of the Iroquois, and the Mohawks are one of the six? Mohican Press - ALL I: How did you get on with the rest of the cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Jodhi May and Russell Means? MOHICAN PRESS 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 Copyright ? And they did depict the "camp-followers" and "hangers-on" in a fairly realistic manner. ES: I liked killing all those guys on the side of the cliff. But when someone shouts at me, I shout back! It could have been shot better. 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. He was in good humor throughout. Guide book STILL We don't mean to be contrary to his every word, but it just seems like he was echoing sentiments he didn't really fully understand. They do them and it comes right from of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. E: I don't mix with other actors. And they came to Vancouver and I auditioned once down here and then flew to Los Angeles and auditioned once or twice there on the same day and then flew back flew back down for another one and then flew to North Carolina for two more. Or, at least wonder why he says it! MP: Any plans of showcasing them, or giving them their day in the sun? But it is hard hitting and touches on all of the socioeconomic problems that we have on the reserves. Rather spontaneously, a gathering of LOTM fans has been planned. effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright Also the music by Daniel Lanois, a French-Canadian composer. LINKS ES: Yes. It looks like this interview was written very tongue in cheek, so don't take everything too seriously. E: I don't know maybe I was the right height! Guide book STILL We are much about the same height and the same build and I guess they wanted someone with long hair. Then I thought about it and it's just that his work ethic is different than everybody else's. 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. Did you ever get a feeling of really being in that We actually talked them out of that! MP: It seems sort of a bad time for a love scene anyway at that stage of the filming. MOHICANS seen any film maker come up with. Making it more subtle? ES: Oh You know, I can't remember. E: Yes, but I got restless. That, though, can go on endlessly. I guess it worked out. Other than that, everybody got along. ES: Yeah, I just get a real charge out of it.. so does anybody who's listening. Many visitors have commented upon the quality of your masks. I don't cut my hair for nobody!" I: Well, that explains that! You're always poor. We won't have a leg to stand on I'll do it. I: Well, I've learned a lot today from you and I really thank you for all the time you've given me. There was a real enthusiasm projected when discussing his masks. Please Note: This interview is the property of Mohican Press. They were in the islands? Cause they just kind of stuck us in this little part of the field, when in the 1700s there was a thousand guys on the damn field guys getting killed, bones being broken. That's what these guys do in the movies. MP: It is really scary to be a parent now. He was somewhat reticent, probably because of the time lapse, about It was probably him. You've given a positive image of a Native American. Does he? Probably the fort scenes. Powwow Trail (2001- ) Episode: White Man's Indian We chose to post them on this site because a great deal of it is relevant to the making of the movie and we felt most of you would be interested in reading it. them have had really, really rough lives. to say the least. 10 followers . That was fun. He exhibits a fine sense of humor. You've said previously that you've worked with wood since you were "knee-high" and that it was something that came naturally to you. And who they focus on and who they promote is gangster rap. Ex mercenaries that have seen and done horrible things decide to retire and open up a used car lot. Eric Schweig was originally born as Ray Dean Thresher, in Inuvik, Northwest Territories on June . Mohican Press - ALL Those guys running around in the wool were so uncomfortable. He was into powder rifles and stuff like that. I: When you go down to L. A., do you mix in with the other actors or stay to yourself? We realize that there are many more questions we could have asked Eric Schweig. Eric Schweig has spoken freely about his alcoholism. a couple of days and then meet the director, I guess. I had no idea. it to them. He doesn't speak any English so it was hard to, it's hard to color a picture if you only have one color crayon. You know? Yeah, she was younger and a little more easier going so you could rap with her about more things than with Madeleine Stowe. Was it meant to be like that? A war between blue coats and Indians. This is to be shot in Vancouver, if it all happens. ES: Yeah. [Laughing! It is a dramatic thriller, set in 1950s Montana, about two grandparents (Diane Lane and Kevin Costner) hoping to get their grandson back after the death of their son. Interviewing is something we hadn't done It would be wild to go to Moscow and find all these masks all over the place. Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Alexander Calvert, Sarah Troyer, Jonathan Cherry, Eric Schweig Writer: Davy Perez, series created by Eric Kripke Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado . Eric Schweig. But it was us, except going over the waterfalls. Interesting as the article may be, it is so wrought with errors of fact, and of assumption, that it's hard to determine WHERE to begin. couple of days we had it down to 20 or 30 seconds. People, Indian or otherwise, are not born to hate each other. ES: Yeah, all up and down there; all over here. ES: Hmmm . Well, not . not really. I didn't think it would make this much money! You know Wes Studi's got his own film company and he's doing . [Wardancer Film Group] it's not that big a deal whether they're historically correct or not because they never can be. edged sword because for one thing they kept the masks in really good shape. Or do you instead allow your own mood, your color preferences .. that sort of thing, to blend with tradition and then the result being a unique ES: Yeah, that's. see, this is almost right on the money. That and the part where Alice jumps from the cliff are some of the finest in the film! MP: Was it a pleasant experience then, to be filming in the area? We realize many of you are huge Eric Schweig fans. These kids were so awesome, they just blew me away. Eric was forthcoming and, we believe, candid in his responses; gracious, and willing to discuss everything we asked. Made for the talented actor and artist that is Eric Schweig. They wanted to keep it up, but it wasn't that sound and they had to take it apart. He's pretty intense. The battle scenes were spectacular! ES: Yeah. I try to say this to kids: It has to do with that fear of success. He will muscle people or threaten them, he is duplicitous and two-faced when he has to be. I: Now to the slew of questions! So, while you guys were filming this did you have any sense of bonding? Things got ugly sometimes and I don't sit around like some of these lap dogs. MP: Have you remained in contact with either one? E: Very, very hot and sticky and it rained a lot. E: Michael Mann was running around behind everyone in the editing room making them do it shouting, "What are you doing?". Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. get here?" ES: Yes, I have You know who that was? Available - Free Downloads Only! ES: Well, we did boycott the set one day because all the extras were getting shit on. If you cultivate that, when he is 30 years old he would be the best possible asset for his community. They employed 250 carpenters and they smacked it all up. wasn't the only time he did that. Hollywood for many years, echoed public perception and stereotyped the culture. MP: Well, would that be something you would consider? Where are you? unless they start writing scripts about contemporary things. LINKS AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS There's absolutely no guarantee, but if I'm not doing anything MP: Well, I hate to say "great" that you're not working, but if you're not working it would be great if you could come. Gorgeous Men. Where as Indian people, for the most part, everybody listens to their elders, everybody takes care of them. 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. The point is that it's not really MP: As a follow-up to that many people who have seen the movie have been inspired to learn more about the period. He is a film critic and writes the #NativeNerd column. E: I would go on and on about the things that were wrong in the movie. And, I play a lot of guitar. Return To Part 1 Of ERIC SCHWEIG: AN INTERVIEW, See Eric As Uncas, From The DVD-version: UNCAS & ALICE, A cause dear to his heart, read: We're heading out." Zusammenfassung: An interview with the director of the series. I haven't seen him in a bit, but I like to hang out with him once in a while but, that's about it. MP: We've heard about those. something good there. Maybe Vern and I can take one of them out there. What was your relationship like with those two actors? You know what? ES: [Laughter] Yeah! Apparently they're shooting in Washington State. MESSAGE BOARD, STOREFRONTS! E: Yes, to an extent! You know, you gotta start somewhere and they're starting small but they're starting. Just go ahead and tell me how you feel about that. ES: Well, that's hard to say because mostly all I did was run. And they put in all kinds of unnatural fears into kids' minds, or potentially can. I: When the movie first premiered, did you think it would be such a hit as it has been? They just. a lot of it was really dark but it was incredible. That's good because anything that can you know what I'm into in? Yeah, you know, just like locusts. Until Indian people can gain something of a creative role, then the cold hard facts about that, is that you need money. And if he could magnify that with a damned megaphone, he was happy as hell. If there's any kind of panic, it started at the top with the producers. I believe you have been growing it for eight years? 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