Cast & Crew Interview: Roberto Warren

[This interview is the first in what we hope will be a nice, long series.]

Roberto Warren (Eli)

What’s your name?
Roberto Warren.

Tell us a bit about what you’ve done so far on the Chartarum project.
I played the part of Eli in the film.

What was the thing that you found most interesting? (Or, what was your favorite thing?)
Well, one of my favorite scenes was the scene in the meadow talking with Julie (Frances). Also, the opportunity to work with John. He is a brilliant film maker, and an outstanding artist.

Roberto Warren (Eli) & Julie Hurford (Frances) discuss the nature of things. (Production Still.)

What do you do when you’re not working on Chartarum?
My work as a Multimedia Designer, and I am a ballet dancer/dance-lete.

What’s the weirdest or most adventurous thing you’ve ever eaten?
Juniper berry straight off a tree in Arizona.

You have unlimited funds for dinner at any restaurant. Where do you go & what do you order?
I let my girlfriend decide. I am indifferent about food and restaurants.

Roberto Warren (Eli) takes aim on the set of Chartarum. (Photo: Roberto's camera)

You can also take a friend/SO and any living person along. Who do you take?
Not fair. I wanted to take a dead person.

Okay, anyone living or dead?
In that case, Igor Stravinsky.

Are you related to anyone famous or otherwise interesting (living or dead) that you can tell us about?
One of the Tuskegee Airmen.

What song are you currently hitting replay on the most?

Alejandro – Lady Gaga
Agon – Igor Stravinsky
Anything by John Barry

You’re going on a year-long journey into space. What are the must-have books you’d take with you? (You’d have an electronic reader, so list as many as you like.)
Well, #1, I wouldn’t have a Kindle. I still believe in real books.

Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors – James D. Hornfischer
House of the Spirits – Isabel Allende
War in the Air – Stephen Coonts
No Way Home – Carlos Acosta

What’s your least favorite household chore?
Moving furniture to clean rugs.

Do you have a favorite chore?
Negative.

What’s your favorite movie snack?
Popcorn/Hot Dog/Frozen Pepsi

What childhood toy do you wish you could have back again?
Mighty Matilda.
[ed: I had to look this up and found a picture of Remco's Mighty Matilda Aircraft Carrier]

What’s one of the sci-fi high-tech futuristic thingys you’re ready for right now (think StarTrek or The Jetsons (“Where’s my flying car?”))
Never gave that much thought-maybe something to instantly heal athletic injuries or bionic body parts.

How do you feel about bacon?
Tastes great. Dangerous as hell.