I make things up and write them down. I hope one day someone will read them and believe me, and then print out a copy for someone else to read. Until then, would you believe me if I told you
“The ‘Casablanca’ e-book, for instance, not only includes the original script, but it also features producer Hall Wallis’ production notes and studio chief Jack Warner’s telegrams and memos. The ‘Ben-Hur’ e-book contains excerpts from star Charlton Heston’s acting and shooting journals during filming, as well as a forward and photograph captions written by Mr. Heston’s son, Fraser.”
(Source: The Wall Street Journal)
“Literary adaptations look set to sweep the board in Hollywood this year.”
Six of the nine nominations announced this week for Best Picture are based on books, reflecting a recent pattern in which the Oscar lists have consistently and gratifyingly affirmed cinema’s dependence on literature.
I promise you…
Love at first lift.
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (Oshima, 1968) centers around Birdie, a young, Japanese book thief who soon is caught by a woman named Umeko. As they become young lovers, the two begin stealing books together.
I have to post this. I will never tire of this. I will rob banks to pay them to follow me for a month, record video imitations of me to be played on my death bed.
She was only sixteen years old!
(Source: ifcfilms.com)
“The movie’s eventual title was Goodfellas.”
Hide yo kids. Hide yo wives.
To quote a friend:
“Yeap, there is a reason why golf and baseball only require one ball.”
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“Mr. Corleone is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately.”
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Get it together, Luke.
I love how Obi-Wan is just sitting there thinking “Oh man, do it. Push the ‘on’ button. Do it. Dooooooo...
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