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Solid Snake 05-03-11 01:17 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by JayDerek (Post 10754605)
I read the IB script when it was initially leaked and it didn't take away ANYTHING from the movie in my opinion.
this.

Ash Ketchum 05-03-11 03:07 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Don't get your hopes up about this "new" QT film yet, guys.

Here's the latest, from Anne Thompson's blog:

http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsono...nchained/#more


In short, it's got a ways to go before Weinstein gives it the green light.

islandclaws 05-03-11 04:17 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
I love how that article ends with another dubious quote from Harry "Chock Full O' Hyperbole" Knowles.

Weinstein would be nuts to not green light this as is, especially since almost everything else they do tanks.

Solid Snake 05-03-11 05:05 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by KillerCannibal (Post 10755070)
I love how that article ends with another dubious quote from Harry "Chock Full O' Hyperbole" Knowles.

Weinstein would be nuts to not green light this as is, especially since almost everything else they do tanks.
This. I'm thinking it'll be another collaboration w/ someone like Universal? I'd honestly would like it if QT stayed w/ someone safe like Universal who'll understand what his style is and roll w/ it.

sauce07 05-03-11 05:35 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
IB grossed over $300 million worldwide and was nominated for best picture. Who would turn down QT's next movie no matter what the budget is?

Supermallet 05-03-11 07:18 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
I really wish everyone alive would ignore Harry Knowles. He gives film criticism such a bad name.

riotinmyskull 05-03-11 07:35 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Suprmallet (Post 10755340)
I really wish everyone alive would ignore Harry Knowles. He gives film criticism such a bad name.
hate him as a critic...seems like a nice enough dude though

Numanoid 05-03-11 10:29 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
You guys really read film scripts before seeing the movies? Hell, I don't even want to see a trailer. I like going in fresh as possible.

PopcornTreeCt 05-03-11 10:44 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Numanoid (Post 10755605)
You guys really read film scripts before seeing the movies? Hell, I don't even want to see a trailer. I like going in fresh as possible.
Last year I was sitting in the theater watching The Kids Are Alright wondering why it felt so familiar and then remembered I had read the screenplay months earlier. I like to read screenplays and as Suprmallet said they are more like guides.

PatD 05-04-11 12:50 AM
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I love his early, more mature, more insightful stuff ("Reservoir Dogs"; "Pulp Fiction"; and "Jackie Brown"). Now his films are cartoonish, self-indulgent, well grindhouse-level tripe.

I have a feeling that this is just "IB II--The Western". Pass.

gmanca 05-04-11 12:53 AM
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^ Although I really enjoyed Inglourious Basterds, I think his writing style is becoming too cliched. The line about how you don't want to be in a basement because it's a basement sticks out although there were a couple more of the same ilk.

That said, the fact that this isn't an automatic greenlight points to how bad Hollywood has gotten.

PatD 05-04-11 01:00 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by gmanca (Post 10755788)
^ Although I really enjoyed Inglourious Basterds, I think his writing style is becoming too cliched. The line about how you don't want to be in a basement because it's a basement sticks out although there were a couple more of the same ilk.

That said, the fact that this isn't an automatic greenlight points to how bad Hollywood has gotten.
Agreed.

Also, there's a distinct change in tone in his movies between "Jackie Brown" and "Kill Bill". What happened in those six years?

"Kill Bill" "Death Proof" and "Ingorious Basterds" are waaaaay more pulpy than well, "Pulp Fiction".

Osiris3657 05-04-11 08:03 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
I'll watch whatever QT makes. Only film I've disliked of his, like a lot people, is Death Proof.

Osiris3657 05-04-11 08:09 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by riotinmyskull (Post 10755361)
hate him as a critic...seems like a nice enough dude though
I'll agree. His reviews are cringe inducing: off the wall rambling, irrelevant personal anecdotes, pretentious attempts at eloquent prose.

GoldenJCJ 05-04-11 10:46 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Suprmallet (Post 10755340)
I really wish everyone alive would ignore Harry Knowles. He gives film criticism such a bad name.
I've done my part. I haven't visited that eyesore of a website in years.

Meglos 05-04-11 11:06 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Osiris3657 (Post 10755970)
I'll agree. His reviews are cringe inducing: off the wall rambling, irrelevant personal anecdotes, pretentious attempts at eloquent prose.
You forgot the bewildering sexual analogies.

Mondo Kane 05-04-11 09:30 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
As I did with the Kill Bill & Basterds scripts, I read them halfway through before ultimately saving the end for the theaters (I'm currently at a halt on page-105 for this script)

No big spoilers, but just in case:
Spoiler:
I feel that things are just a little underwhelming so far, which isn't too suprising because it's pretty hard to be inventive with Western themes. There's quite a bit of gunplay throughout, but these scenes end rather quickly (Even the big REVENGE moments, which occur earlier than expected, aren't as stretched out and pleasing as I imagined) But if the gun-toting isn't bound to get any attention, then it's sure to be the slave-atrocities. Most people probably won't be prepared for the auctions,whipping(s),branding(s),raping,and senseless murders (Though the "Stare-down" during one particular killing is sure to be a powerful highlight when seen on the big screen)
But I think the big, shocking feeling from certain viewers will be directed towards the good ol' N-word. Seriously, this word seems to appear on every page and is almost spoken by nearly every character in the script. I'm sure QT will be forced to cut back on this when it comes to shooting/editing time.


As for casting:
-You can't help but picture Waltz as The German.
-For Django, I kept hearing Terrence Howard's voice while reading Django's lines, but it sounds like someone more physically imposing and of darker complexion will be used.
-For Calvin (Lead villian) I would just love to see an old, but unused, veteran in this part. Not an unknown actor.
-And aside from maybe Zoe in Death Proof, the character of Broomhilda (Lead actress) is the most physically-demanding role for a female character to yet appear in a QT script.
Spoiler:
Won't be used to seeing nudity in a Tarantino film!

Solid Snake 05-04-11 10:11 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Mind telling us where you got the script or simply pm me....

sauce07 05-04-11 10:57 PM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC (Post 10757471)
Mind telling us where you got the script or simply pm me....
+1

(I imagine your PM box is already full)

Solid Snake 05-05-11 01:06 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
*reading feverishly* and yes...I can't imagine anyone but Waltz doing it by the specific phrasing and personality that is somewhat like Landa.

Boba Fett 05-05-11 02:04 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Mondo Kane (Post 10757411)
As for casting:
-For Django, I kept hearing Terrence Howard's voice while reading Django's lines, but it sounds like someone more physically imposing and of darker complexion will be used.
-For Calvin (Lead villian) I would just love to see an old, but unused, veteran in this part. Not an unknown actor.
1.) Michael Jai White as Django. I think the guy is on the brink of stepping out of B-movie obscurity and this would be a good mainstream breakout role.

2.) Michael Wincott. A terribly under utilized actor.

Dr. Mantle 05-05-11 02:21 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Suprmallet (Post 10755340)
I really wish everyone alive would ignore Harry Knowles. He gives film criticism such a bad name.
Is there anyone who really considers him a film critic and not a professional fanboy? I've been reading AICN since '97 primarily for the news, not the reviews. But even if you're only interested in reviews, there are tons of other reviewers besides Knowles. His detractors need to stop acting like his reviews are the ONLY part of the site.

FinkPish 05-05-11 02:37 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
I would actually hope that Tarantino would go for an actor not already on his list of go-to's. I've been re-watching the 3rd season of The Wire and someone like "Cutty" would be a much more interesting choice than the obvious pick of Michael Jai White or Sam Jackson.

http://i.imgur.com/4WIkV.jpg

Solid Snake 05-05-11 03:00 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
How would MJW be an obvious pick? Just cuz he was in deleted scene in KB? I don't see Terrance Howard either...it really reads like this guy is a darker complexioned man. I dunno about MJW though some of the later scenes I think MJW would come off to strongly for what was needed.

Sam Jackson is too old. Though by reading I pretty much here his voice as the narrator, dunno if it's the way it reads or cuz he was the narrator in IB but...feels like SLJ.

lamphorn 05-05-11 03:06 AM
re: Django Unchained - Quentin Tarantino spaghetti western
 
Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC (Post 10757471)
Mind telling us where you got the script or simply pm me....
I would also like to know where to find it.


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