Director Frank Darabont Backstage at the 2009 Saturn Awards

As writer/director of The Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont made one of my favorite films. If the film ever comes on cable, Im hooked. Doesnt matter if I had plans or I wanted to go to sleep, if I see any part of Andy Dufresnes story on the screen, Im in. So when I got the opportunity to talk with the great director backstage at this years Saturn Awards a few nights ago, it was one of those great moments. Because even though Ive spoken to many people that work in Hollywood, getting to talk with Frank Darabont was something that Id always wanted to do.

Anyway, after the jump is my extended conversation and we talked about The Shawshank Redemption, why he was at the Saturn Awards this year, why Fahrenheit 451 hasnt been made yet, and he tells me what else hes working on. Its a great interview so take a look.

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[MusicJew158]

What a down to earth guy

[detriplea]

This guy is soooo fucking cool.

[mutscot]

HE should make "The Dark Tower". Or at least collaborate with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on the movies or TV-show. Is the perfect director for it.

[VFILM88]

I WANT TO MEET HIM SO BAD!!! JUST TO SHAKE HIS HAND!!! I LOVE ARTISTS WHO ARE SO DOWN TO EARTH!!!

[hawaawy]

u r Genuis.. i love u so much

[ThaSkylineSucks]

@chair7834

It is :)

[chair7834]

I'm looking forward to his next adaption of a stephen king novel, i hope it's the long walk

[taylorhackford]

Frank Darabont is a wonderful director and of course writer. Would be a dream to have this man as a mentor.

[Scorberg]

He is a very interesting guy. He needs to make Farenheit 451 ASAP. Go to Dreamworks, his buddy Spielberg or something. That film will be up there with The Shawshank Redemption.

[moparrules1968]

I can't count how many times I've seen Shawshank, if it's on I watch it. I 've actually watched it on one cable movie channel, then turned around and watched it on the west coast channel of the same cable movie channel-sad huh?!!!