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From: CT on 15 Dec 2008 05:53 Catman wrote: > Champ wrote: > > More significantly, QT wrote it, and it's his writing style which I > > guess I really like. True Romance (which I love) always feels like > > a QT film to me, tho he 'just' wrote the screenplay, and it was > > directed by Tony Scott. > > I like True Romance as well. > > I must be confused :) It's one of my favourites too. -- Chris
From: CT on 15 Dec 2008 05:55 Bear wrote: > In article <5dv6k4p2p9r861omc0hmkrcc103dndtemk(a)4ax.com>, Champ says... > > > > His first film, Resevoir Dogs, had no publicity money. It was made > > on $1.5 million, which is buttons for a feature film. > > And that's the closest to a decent movie he's made. And even that > isn't that good. But the opening scene is *the* *best* opening scene of any film *ever*. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. IMO. -- Chris
From: Adrian on 15 Dec 2008 05:57 "CT" <me(a)christrollen.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: > I saw it when it was first shown at the Evening Standard Film Festival > in Leicester Square[1]. It's the only time I've ever been to the cinema > where someone has walked out in front of the screen prior to the showing > and introduced the film. Not uncommon at film festivals - the audience is full of geeky film buffs who like that sort of thing.
From: ogden on 15 Dec 2008 06:06 CT wrote: > Champ wrote: > > > His first film, Resevoir Dogs, had no publicity money. It was made on > > $1.5 million, which is buttons for a feature film. > > I saw it when it was first shown at the Evening Standard Film Festival > in Leicester Square[1]. It's the only time I've ever been to the > cinema where someone has walked out in front of the screen prior to the > showing and introduced the film. > > Anyway, they talked a little about QT and then a bit about the making > of the film. They also stated that the film would not go on general > release[2] and would have a limited run in some cinemas. I'm not sure > what prompted the later release and success of it. Maybe it was just > the interest generated by word of mouth. > > I certainly remember getting back to the pub telling everyone what a > fantastic film I'd just seen and that they'd never get to see it! I drove from Tonbridge to Brighton after an evening shift to see a midnight showing of it. On the drive back it seemed I was the only person in the car who thought it was any good. -- ogden GSX-R750 K4 RGV250 VJ22
From: Bear on 15 Dec 2008 06:15
In article <xn0fyy76r33iik003(a)news.individual.net>, CT says... > Bear wrote: > > In article <5dv6k4p2p9r861omc0hmkrcc103dndtemk(a)4ax.com>, Champ says... > > > > > > His first film, Resevoir Dogs, had no publicity money. It was made > > > on $1.5 million, which is buttons for a feature film. > > > > And that's the closest to a decent movie he's made. And even that > > isn't that good. > > But the opening scene is *the* *best* opening scene of any film *ever*. > . > . > . > . > . > . > . > IMO. Cobblers. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. In mine. -- 2002 Yamaha R1 Saab Aero Sport |