Harmony Korine's "Mister Lonely" premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

Korine on what he likes to accomplish in a film


"Mister Lonely" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival Tuesday night.

The film's director, Harmony Korine briefly introduced the film and stayed afterwards to answer questions.

The film nerds in the audience tried to force Korine to explain the message of the film, but Korine did not budge, insisting that he does not make films to say anything. Instead, he said he creates a collage, assembling images that appeal to him.

I caught a couple words with Korine after the film. He asked me if I liked the film, which surprised me, since I would not guess that audience enjoyment is high on his priority list, but whatev, he was being a nice guy.

Before I left, I asked him, "So were you fucked up last time you were on Letterman?"

(Watch Korine's Letterman appearance HERE)

"What do you think?" he said. "I'll let you figure that one out."