The Oscars

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

But, wow, I love the way that acronym looks!

Indeed - someone needs to make it into a Disney attraction

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Babette

Ummmm, yea. That was I who was yelling "propaganda" at dinner. But, I was referring to Binto's Big Idea and not West Bank Story. West Bank was funny, Hot Shots, SNL style. Binto was pure propaganda trying to hide behind a heartmeltingly adorable little girl. The father's proposal was funny and clever. Even the children at school was sweet. But the play ruined it all. Could they beat us over the head any more with the idea the girls need to go to school? Geez! PROPAGANDA!!

Seriously. It could have been a much better film if they just hadn't yelled at us so much.

[Not Afraid]

It sure is better than MITLF

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

So, what about films based on books? Is that any different/better/worse?

I addressed that up above:

Originally Posted by by me up above

but one big difference, I think, is that with a filmed remake of another film you are provided not just with story or specific dialog but also camera angles, editing decisions, pacing, staging, etc. You can pick what has already worked on film once while tweaking what has already been shown to not. In other words, while those other sources help with story they don't necessary help with the cinematic parts.

Who gets more creative credit? The director who is brought it by a producer to make an already cast movie based on a screenplay adapted from a successful stage production or the guy who writes a script, casts it, fights off studio interference and directs it exactly the way he envisioned it in his head?

The latter. That doesn't mean he made a better movie, though.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Indeed - someone needs to make it into a Disney attraction

Perhaps they could put it in the WWTBAMPI! building

[Not Afraid]

I've been liking propaganda films lately. They are really fascinating both when seen as a contemporary film and as a historical document. Watching Fuherer's Face, Binta....., An Inconvenient Truth, the recently posted Ward Kimbal shirt and Victory Through Air Power makes me want to watch some good ole Lene Riefenstahl.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I addressed that up above:



Who gets more creative credit? The director who is brought it by a producer to make an already cast movie based on a screenplay adapted from a successful stage production or the guy who writes a script, casts it, fights off studio interference and directs it exactly the way he envisioned it in his head?

The latter. That doesn't mean he made a better movie, though.

Thanks. I obviously missed that part. Bathroom break or something.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by mousepod

TMWKTM

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

MITLF

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

WWTBAMPI!

I demand to know what you cuckoo birds are saying.
:bangs table with fist Cadaverous Pallor style:


Edit: Never mind, Cuckoo Birds. Me scroll 'em up higher and figure out. Ugh. ~ Chief Dances with Crickets