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FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE. Interesting story, good novel. I remember reading the novel when it first came out and thought to myself, "This would make a great picture". But when they did it, Robert Shaw set himself up as writer and changed the tone a little. So instead of the intent of the original author (Barry England), we had a Robert Shaw take on it. Nothing against Robert Shaw, he was a fine actor but perhaps a script adhering more to the novel would have been more appropriate on this occasion.
Joseph Losey directed the film. When it came out it got limited release, for reasons I have never been able to fathom, and today it is rarely seen, if not totally obscure.
For the record, the music for the film was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
- JMM.
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Oh, look! Solium is whining about Star Trek again! How original. You know , I don't think I've ever heard this guy say anything positive about anything - ever. Really dude, is there anything you do like that's not 30 years old? He just drops into threads to whine and moan about Star Trek, the new James Bond flicks and pretty much anything that is currently popular without ever contributing anything substantial to the conversation unless its a Star Trek re-boot bitch fest that's 3 pages long and includes like, the only three other people on the planet who are still holding onto the past and can't accept anything new or different and get up in the morning just to fling poop at J.J Abrahms. Or, starts a thread with a title like "Whats the most boring so and so?" or "Whats the worst blah blah blah?" just to give you an excuse to whine like a baby about whatever it is youve decided is an assault on cinema. Keep it up, Troll!
As for me, I would absolutely LOVE to see a remake of Damnation Alley. That flick has SO much potential for a great flick and would benefit greatly from today's special effects. The book describes all kinds of mutated creatures and harsh conditions during their trek across the wasteland - giant mutant bats, brutal shifts in weather and a sky that constantly pulsates and changes color.
Of course, it would be hard to top Goldsmith's amazing score, but pretty much everything else could be vastly improved upon.
The novel bears some striking similarities to Escape from New York (another favorite of mine that I hope they don't remake!)
Also, Swamp Thing. I'm surprised this hasn't happened yet!
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Hire a director who knows something about musicals and the art of cinema.
Who's that?
Cameron Mackintosh was going to be doing the hiring. Did you like his "Les Miz"?
Would Hooper be a good MFL director?
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Hire a director who knows something about musicals and the art of cinema.
Who's that?
Cameron Mackintosh was going to be doing the hiring. Did you like his "Les Miz"?
Would Hooper be a good MFL director?
I didn't see LES MIZ, because I find the music, horrible. It sounds like the exact same song, played at different tempos and keys. So, I have no clue how he is as a director of musical film. I did hear it was done in extremely close-up, which I despise, so probably not him. Maybe it's time for De Palma to do a musical. He did a music video. Pretty much anyone could make a better film than the original. All you need do is hire actors who can act and sing, give it some pacing, movement and location photography, and it will be better. Actually, Sam Rami could direct it.
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