You know the crow to this day is my favorite movie of all time. I put it over any new Marvel movie that ever came out and any new DC movie that ever came out. And it's simply because of this guy. Not only do I think his art style it's one of the most unique art styles I've ever seen but the fact that this movie has such a deep meaning simply because it was the blueprint of a unfairly tortured mine. There is no comic book movie out there to this day that holds and honest silhouette of the pain and grief an individual goes through after losing somebody they loved unconditionally. And it don't matter what other comic book movie comes out not one of them will ever hold a candle to this movie because the personal substance they give you will never have a truly bonding element like this movie does. Hands-down the most iconic movie I will ever witness in my life. So please don't give us a remake of Spawn or anything else you would think we want to see. And just build a TV screen that reaches the bottom of the heavens and set it right in the center of world and let's all open our windows and watch The Crow One More Time.
It's amazing the life he lived and what happened with his girl. Then he created a story that I think all young men should read. The psychology of it is very enlightening and painful
Intense story. I just found The Crow this past week while my friend was rummaging through a lot of his old stuff. I ended up transfixed and read it in one sitting. The levels that it hits are unreal, and the intensity to which O'Barr speaks throughout this interview is riveting. Cheers for uploading this.
His artwork and writing is just brilliant. The crow gave me the inspiration..the permission to do my own graphic novel. Masterpiece as far as im concern. The film as well. James is great. 👍🏻 At 47 and as an artist/art director/teacher im still looking at his art for inspiration and i always show his artwork when speaking to the young artist or anyone interested in art/comic book/graphic novels.
Really? Just reacher? I strongly suggest you look beyond reacher! You have no idea of the crazy stuff this man has written. Can see Reacher from the PTSD angle though.
spiritscar Thank you so much for posting this my friend. I had lost my copy of The Crow on dvd. That movie holds a special place in my heart. And this interview with the creator on the second behind the scenes disc was very enlightening, thank you again.
I have no doubt O'Barr experienced some traumatic events, many of us have, but i call bullshit on the story behind the comics, at least 50% of it. The Wraith came out in 1986, two years earlier and it bears too many similarities with his story, the murdering gang, the mysterious semi-indestructible force helping the hero for no apparent reason, the cars, even the flashback scenes were shot in the same kind of light for both movies. Now The Crow is a memorable film while The Wraith didn't age too well (except for the Arizona landscapes!) but still. Art is stealing, it always has been. And i know many fans of The Crow reject this theory but it won't change my mind
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Really seems like a tortured soul, but a kind and creative one. Much respect James O'Barr.
this guy sounds like he could literally start crying at any given second. absolutely heart breaking
He got a failing grade in art class his art work is ridiculously unreal!!
This man could draw a sphere and make it look like you could hold it.
happens more often than you think to young artists!
I remember watching this on a DVD. This was depressing but fascinating.
So true...
You know the crow to this day is my favorite movie of all time. I put it over any new Marvel movie that ever came out and any new DC movie that ever came out. And it's simply because of this guy. Not only do I think his art style it's one of the most unique art styles I've ever seen but the fact that this movie has such a deep meaning simply because it was the blueprint of a unfairly tortured mine. There is no comic book movie out there to this day that holds and honest silhouette of the pain and grief an individual goes through after losing somebody they loved unconditionally. And it don't matter what other comic book movie comes out not one of them will ever hold a candle to this movie because the personal substance they give you will never have a truly bonding element like this movie does. Hands-down the most iconic movie I will ever witness in my life. So please don't give us a remake of Spawn or anything else you would think we want to see. And just build a TV screen that reaches the bottom of the heavens and set it right in the center of world and let's all open our windows and watch The Crow One More Time.
It's amazing the life he lived and what happened with his girl. Then he created a story that I think all young men should read. The psychology of it is very enlightening and painful
Absolutely baby
Intense story. I just found The Crow this past week while my friend was rummaging through a lot of his old stuff. I ended up transfixed and read it in one sitting. The levels that it hits are unreal, and the intensity to which O'Barr speaks throughout this interview is riveting. Cheers for uploading this.
His pain is reflected in his art… it was a way to truly cope with this pain
James O'Barr is an creative guy ! :) I am a huge fan of The Crow and the movie :).
Keep up the good work :)
This is what is takes to create genuine art. Suffering. Lots of pain and suffering. 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
He is a huge inspiration to many people. And a great artist. I collect many of his original works.
Some people just need a hug
it's emotional when he talks, cause I feel a similar vibe
His artwork and writing is just brilliant. The crow gave me the inspiration..the permission to do my own graphic novel. Masterpiece as far as im concern. The film as well. James is great. 👍🏻 At 47 and as an artist/art director/teacher im still looking at his art for inspiration and i always show his artwork when speaking to the young artist or anyone interested in art/comic book/graphic novels.
I wish I can have one of his sketches, I would frame and cherish it.
It was an honor to do this interview with him and I have the piece he drew in this video, I will cherish it forever. A very special man.
He did a couple quick sketches for me on the back of a comic board..he was at a comic book convention back in the early 90s.
Thanks for the sketch and autograph at comic con Mr.James O' Barr it was an honor to have met you. Cheers!!!
It would be amazing if he collaborated with Neil Gaiman
Pain turned into art?.... He is wiser than most.
I love you James!
Amazing human being,
AMAZING
God bless you, James
Much respect James O'Barr.
I hope James read my message, I really really feel like Eric Dravens character
Metaphorically. And I found my Shelly but she’s gone
I recently heard some guy saying James stole the story from him, and that he never really lost his girlfriend to a drunk driver.
Even the writer Lee Child is a fan. His character in Jack Reacher sounds like it was named after him.
Really? Just reacher? I strongly suggest you look beyond reacher! You have no idea of the crazy stuff this man has written. Can see Reacher from the PTSD angle though.
He draws quite well! Mr . O'barr
Watch all 4 parts continuously to the end and that might change.
spiritscar Thank you so much for posting this my friend. I had lost my copy of The Crow on dvd. That movie holds a special place in my heart. And this interview with the creator on the second behind the scenes disc was very enlightening, thank you again.
Guter Mann. Ich wünsche Dir alles Gute.
I love him. He's a great Man.
This guy has lead a horrible life. It really shows on The Crow. I grew up in a broken home with a druggy dad, so The Crow was keeping me stable.
Does anyone think Heath Ledger may have based some of his Joker on this guy? Not insulting him but using it as the basis for his speaking character?
am sads now
genius
❤
😍😍😍😍😍
wow, fucking priceless
The race of difficulties ?
How did you get to contact James o’barr
kentaro zero This was part of a documentary short about James O’Barr that is available on The Crow DVD and Blu Ray.
Where is this interview from?
It said from the start
DVD bonus material
MY NIGGA
He knows what happened to Brandon Lee. Spit the truth!!
He wasn't even there when Brandon was killed you stup!d gobshite..SMH..go back to sleep.
the crow would hands down batman sucks draven rules
Respect your Women.
Hmmmm.nothing happened by coincidence
I have no doubt O'Barr experienced some traumatic events, many of us have, but i call bullshit on the story behind the comics, at least 50% of it. The Wraith came out in 1986, two years earlier and it bears too many similarities with his story, the murdering gang, the mysterious semi-indestructible force helping the hero for no apparent reason, the cars, even the flashback scenes were shot in the same kind of light for both movies. Now The Crow is a memorable film while The Wraith didn't age too well (except for the Arizona landscapes!) but still. Art is stealing, it always has been. And i know many fans of The Crow reject this theory but it won't change my mind