Extraordinary
Calling upon his conviction that the chronology of memory is as important as the chronology of calendar in revealing character and plot, author Steve Erickson provides Mr. Pinchot a unique lexicon of text to read, interpret, and most importantly, to truly dramatize with the unique rhythms and tempos that deliver this masterful excursion into the surreal and often obsessive culture of Hollywood as (pardon the cliché) as a compelling “page-turner.” As Mr. Erickson is known as being highly influenced by Faulkner’s writings, and in particular his sense of “time,” such persuasive impact influences the “Zeroville” story, conveying not only a unique projection of cinema art imitating life, and life imitating art, but a compelling argument for accepting the past and future as simultaneously existing now. I can’t rave enough about Mr. Pinchot’s creative ability, especially in the first 5 minutes of Chapter 105 allowing the book’s extraordinary actor/reader to climb into the inner-life of a character and make the listener believe there is no make-believe story here, only a personal reality made universal in its metaphoric power. James Franco, presently starring and directing the film version of “Zeroville,” will have a formidable challenge to exceed the brilliance of Bronson Pinchot and his one-man depiction of this extraordinary chronicle of film culture.