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• The Fabulous Riverboat by Philip Jose Farmer..... - danj 23:32:06 02/01/04 (0)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Since it's a pentology (5 books) it would have to be done like the LOTR trilogy (which I am a big fan of) to be done right. I understand there were plans to have made some animated films based on this sci-fi classic back in the late 90s but those plans seem to have evaporated.

  Arthur C. Clarke's wonderful "Rendevous With Rama" would make a great film. Best if Clarke or Gentry Lee could write the script and some deep pockets like James Cameron or Spielberg could produce it.
  
  

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• Ill Wind, modern day fantasy novel by Rachel Caine. - Audiophilander 21:37:44 01/31/04 (0)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Story deals with manipulation of the weather, wizardry and jinn. The novel also has a strong assertive female central character which would play well to contemporary audiences; this could be a blockbuster. If there's anything important I've forgotten I'm sure someone will remind me. :o)

  Cheers,
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• On a more serious, literary (and worthwhile) sci-fi vein... - clarkjohnsen 09:43:18 01/31/04 (1)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  ...Alfred Bester's Tiger,Tiger (aka The Stars My Destination) from 1956. This book (which posits "jaunting" as the technology of the future) set the scene for New Wave cinema and cyberpunk's William Gibson. And as it focuses on one central character, Gully Foyle, it's already cinematic.

  Whatever, the first chapter is one terrific read.

  clark

  PS If one is interested in CGI, then David Lindsay's great, virtually unknown Voyage to Arcturus might be attempted.
  
  

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  • "Earth Abides" would have more than one chance of being a good film..., if it ever was filmed, that is! - orejones 09:51:43 01/31/04 (0)
    In Reply to: On a more serious, literary (and worthwhile) sci-fi vein... posted by clarkjohnsen on January 31, 2004 at 09:43:18:

    There´s a lot of good stuff in it, without any need for Special Effects..., and actors could be allowed to play.

    But it won´t happen: no mass appeal.

    Regards

    BF
    
    

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• Any of several of my fave scifi that haven't been movies yet - late 18:48:40 01/30/04 (0)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Hi,
  Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy would be a hoot as a movie. Beggars in Spain would be difficult, but it's something I'd at least think about. There is a book in the Alien series (same Alien as in the movies of the same name) where Aliens get to Earth and breed by the million. You might say it's not one of humanity's better monents.
  The War World series, done right, would be terrific. But it would be very hard to pull off. The bad guys were originally human, but have been breed and genetically engineered to the point where they are almost a new species. They are much, MUCH faster and stronger than humans. Not sure how a a war of attrition spanning generations would play. Riverworld is an artifical 'planet that is shaped like a car tire about a million miles around. It spins, creating 'gravity' for people inside the tire. There is another one about a ship that is several miles long, was found by humans, carries some really nasty secrets that do not show up for the first thousand years. There are amny good stories in scifi, what is missing is good production companies capable of doing them justice when they bring them to the screen. Oh yes, I wouldn't want to forget the Mars trilogy...Red Mars/Green Mars/Blue Mars. In that series we finally start terraforming Mars, and turning into a place humans can live in and thrive.
  
  

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• The Book of Revalations. --n - albee33 14:45:57 01/30/04 (0)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

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• Enough of this poofter French crap, I wanna see..... - dennzio 14:05:37 01/30/04 (5)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Steppenwolf or Siddhartha or any other book written by Hesse. Actually I think somebody did produce Siddhartha as a film, but it has disappeared.
  
  

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  • I knew I had seen Steppenwolf . . . . - albee33 18:45:59 01/30/04 (1)
    In Reply to: Enough of this poofter French crap, I wanna see..... posted by dennzio on January 30, 2004 at 14:05:37:

    Barely remember it--it was released in the roaring 70's. Not a good decade for me to have a lot of memories . . .
    

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    • Max von Sydow as Harry Haller....perfect. Thanks. (nt - dennzio 05:39:09 01/31/04 (0)
      In Reply to: I knew I had seen Steppenwolf . . . . posted by albee33 on January 30, 2004 at 18:45:59:

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  • Bertolucci did "Siddharta," and then cast the redoubtable - tinear 16:34:55 01/30/04 (1)
    In Reply to: Enough of this poofter French crap, I wanna see..... posted by dennzio on January 30, 2004 at 14:05:37:

    Keanu Reeves as the holy man (Dude...I feel so cooooooool!)
    A grateful world has not complained that the film has disappeared...
    
    

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    • This isn't the Hesse Siddhartha however. (nt - dennzio 05:39:48 01/31/04 (0)
      In Reply to: Bertolucci did "Siddharta," and then cast the redoubtable posted by tinear on January 30, 2004 at 16:34:55:

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  • Steppenwolf, yes. -n - albee33 14:45:12 01/30/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Enough of this poofter French crap, I wanna see..... posted by dennzio on January 30, 2004 at 14:05:37:

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• Blood Meridian - Bulkington 13:15:33 01/30/04 (0)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Balking at none of the violence. NC-17 rating assured. One of the most horrific novels ever written.
  
  

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• Le Rouge et Le Noir. Can't figure out why no one has done it. Or Pere Goriot. nt - tinear 13:07:31 01/30/04 (1)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

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  • Re: It´s been done. More than one time! nt - patrickU 00:58:07 01/31/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Le Rouge et Le Noir. Can't figure out why no one has done it. Or Pere Goriot. nt posted by tinear on January 30, 2004 at 13:07:31:

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• Gerard had an ass on his nose! - Bulkington 13:00:01 01/30/04 (1)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  I never noticed that before. Bring that picture back, Dmitry!
  
  

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  • Re: Gerard had an ass on his nose! - Dmitry 13:04:29 01/30/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Gerard had an ass on his nose! posted by Bulkington on January 30, 2004 at 13:00:01:

    That's why I got rid of it. It looks even weirder than I was used to.
    Like a bad sci-fi make-up..
    
    

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• Re: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? - rico 12:35:02 01/30/04 (0)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  I would like to do Jack Finney's classic time travel/romance/mystery/
  travelogue from 1970 called "Time and Again".
  
  

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• Re: La metamorphose.... - patrickU 11:59:26 01/30/04 (6)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Always dream an impossible dream.
  
  

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  • I know you would kill to do the Decameron - Victor Khomenko 12:37:59 01/30/04 (3)
    In Reply to: Re: La metamorphose.... posted by patrickU on January 30, 2004 at 11:59:26:

    Imagine... someone is scrubbing that big vessel... AuPh is leaning over giving the directions... and you... ah, never mind!

    I would play that guy in the female monastery role, if Dmitry hasn't claimed it yet.
    

    
    
    
    

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    • Re: I know you would kill to do the Decameron - patrickU 06:28:21 01/31/04 (2)
      In Reply to: I know you would kill to do the Decameron posted by Victor Khomenko on January 30, 2004 at 12:37:59:

      AuPh = Pasolini ?
      So NO danger for Us...So he will be the director....
      
      
      

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      • AuPh=Pasolini? - Victor Khomenko 08:23:30 01/31/04 (1)
        In Reply to: Re: I know you would kill to do the Decameron posted by patrickU on January 31, 2004 at 06:28:21:

        Surely we do not wish that kind of an end on our dear friend here.

        I mean - loving LOTR IS a crime, but hardly a capital one.
        

        
        
        
        

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        • Re: AuPh=Pasolini? - patrickU 09:41:25 01/31/04 (0)
          In Reply to: AuPh=Pasolini? posted by Victor Khomenko on January 31, 2004 at 08:23:30:

          NO, for heaven´s sake...
          It was meant that Pao was..Homosexual and so far there was no danger that he will get the dirls on the set!
          That was it....
          
          

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  • Re: La metamorphose.... - Dmitry 12:18:31 01/30/04 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: La metamorphose.... posted by patrickU on January 30, 2004 at 11:59:26:

    May I suggest a title song?
    
    

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    • Re: La metamorphose.... - patrickU 12:22:50 01/30/04 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: La metamorphose.... posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 12:18:31:

      So it is ok, now we have the title song we need the main actor the one that transform himself in ...
      I have an idea.....
      Ask Victor he will may have the same...
      
      

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• I would do Ivanhoe... - Victor Khomenko 11:46:00 01/30/04 (4)
  In Reply to: If you were to direct a film based on a literary work, what would it be? posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 11:27:35:

  Provided I am also playing at least three roles - who could tell anyway, I'll keep my visor down.

  Things I would do for a chance to swing that two-handed sword and crash it on... did you say I could hire AuPh to play Brian?
  

  
  
  
  

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  • Great pick. - Dmitry 12:16:13 01/30/04 (3)
    In Reply to: I would do Ivanhoe... posted by Victor Khomenko on January 30, 2004 at 11:46:00:

    I don't think it has been Hollywooded yet.

    
    
    

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    • Re: Yes it has - rico 12:37:12 01/30/04 (2)
      In Reply to: Great pick. posted by Dmitry on January 30, 2004 at 12:16:13:

      a non wide screen version in 1954 released about the same time as "Prince Valient".
      
      

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      • Robert Taylor (I didn't peak...), I believe? Vic probably thinks, from - tinear 13:05:59 01/30/04 (1)
        In Reply to: Re: Yes it has posted by rico on January 30, 2004 at 12:37:12:

        the title it's about a Soviet hustler.
        
        

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        • You got me there. The Russian version is called Ivan Khui (nt) - Victor Khomenko 13:23:30 01/30/04 (0)
          In Reply to: Robert Taylor (I didn't peak...), I believe? Vic probably thinks, from posted by tinear on January 30, 2004 at 13:05:59:

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