I'm curious...
Would you go to the Theatre to see
Max Julien if he starred in
another iconic role like
"The Mack" today?
The character wouldn't be like
the one in "The Mack" but it
would be iconic.
Please let me know.
Best,
Miss. T
Absolutely
shareThanks for letting me know!
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
yes. If it was somethign liek the Mack, 35 years later? No.
Last movies seen:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - C
Friday After Next - B
Thanks again!
I am writing something for Max and my
ultimate goal is to do something with
him in film!
I hope to see him in movies soon!
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
I would say put him in a role like a mentor or "Godfather" type of character. Wise and old.
Last movies seen:
The Thing - A
Simpsons Movie - A
Wise and Old.......
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Max may be old (not to me) but he's young at heart!
Well anyway,
The part does match his age group.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
What's the story about?
Last movies seen:
The Thing - A
Simpsons Movie - A
I will keep it general since I am
currently working on the script
with my husband...
We are putting Max Julien back
in the Wild West where he is
a Mortician who protects women.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Sounds like classic blaxploitation! Nice, I would see that.
Last movies seen:
The Thing - A
Simpsons Movie - A
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
Are you saying this because of Max Julien???
I wouldn't say it's blaxploitation
but its definitely a Classic that
I feel Max will like very much.
I guess I will give you a taste of what Max
said himself on "The Mack" DVD commentary...
When Black people do a movie it's Blaxploitation,
when White people do the same movie,
it's Road to the Oscars...
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
A western where Julien is a mortician who protects women. Doesn't sound oscar worthy to me. Sounds like would involve a scene where some jive turkey rat-soup eatin' "Man" would try and put a stop to the operation. Also, based off of Julien's previous roles, I wouldn't imagine he would be cast in much else.
Where did you find a good copy of "The Mack"? I want one.
Last movies seen:
Running with Scissors - B
BUG (Second time) - A
You can find a good copy of "The Mack" on
DVD or VHS on eBay that's where I found
both of my copies.
Considering that you don't know what
my story is about; you wouldn't know
if it was "Oscar" worthy or not.
Also I wouldn't care; all I care
about is writing a great script
with unforgettable characters.
And I was just using the "Oscars"
as a benchmark to make a point.
We all know that the "Oscars" is
a celebrated political driven
fiasco anyway.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Well, tell me about the characters, Mickey Spillane.
And, yes, you are right about the Oscars.
Last movies seen:
Running with Scissors - B
BUG (Second time) - A
Okay, I know you watch a lot of movies BUT
who is Mickey Spillane?
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
He is a writer. Most commonly known for his journalistic writing. It was a Full Metal Jacket joke. I am a journalist who loves film and (hopefully) be a professor of media effect.
Now, tell me about the characters.
Last movies seen:
Running with Scissors - B
BUG (Second time) - A
Ooooooooooooooooo! My bag???!
Considering that Full Metal Jacket is one
of my favorite movies; I didn't catch
the JOKE (LOL); now I feel bad
I am currently writing the
script; it's bad luck to share
it when you're in the mist of
writing;
Since we are only able to
dedicate Saturdays to our
writing for now; the script
probably won't be complete
until another 7 to 9
months (that means
rewriting and drafts)
I can tell you about the
characters then if that's
okay.
Do you travel a lot
as a Journalist or are
you local?
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Well, its not surprising you missed the joke. Its a quick liner from the sergeant to Joker. "You're no journalist, you're a damned killer. You think you're Mickey Spillane?!"
As of now, no traveling. I recently graduated and work at a local paper doing stories about tomato tasting competitions and such. I want to get a PhD in Media Effect and then go from there, but after working here for two or three years, I can move to a large scale paper or magazine.
How abotu yourself and husband?
Last movies seen:
Running with Scissors - B
BUG (Second time) - A
I graduated from Columbia College with my
Degree in Film/Fiction Writing.
My husband graduated from school with
his concentration in Fine Art/Animation.
Currently I have a day job at a check cashing place.
My husband is a freelance artist.
We are now beginning to work towards our
major goal which is starting an animation
cable network.
We hope to work with Max Julien in animation
as well.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Excellent. What are some other scripts you have written? Also, may I read them?
Last movies seen:
Running with Scissors - B
Eastern Promises - A
I wrote some scripts for college
assignments and
I wrote, directed and produced a
short film called
"Your Pleasure is my Business"
The scripts that I am writing now
are not ready yet.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Oh. What were they about? I am just trying to get down your style of writing to see what you would have lined up for the Julien-anator.
In college, I wrote a great piece (I thought it sucked, but it was praised) about a redneck in college. It was based off of my friend during a night of drinking.
If I had a copy, I would send it to you, but it is in hard copy only. So, no dice.
Last movies seen:
Running with Scissors - B
Eastern Promises - A
Hi,
I don't remember the writings from college because
they were basically just assignments that coincided
with the making of the movies we had to do...
"Your Pleasure is my Business" is a 7-minute
short about a lady who is writing her
memoirs about her past life as a prostitute.
Its told in flashbacks and she decides to
not write the book after she realizes that
she cannot be true to herself.
I would say that my writing style is mainstream...
I am writing/working on screenplays in just
about every genre...
1.BIOS
2.Horror
3.Science Fiction
4.Western
5.Drama
6.Action-Adventure
7.Musical
8.Comedy
I LOVE to write and currently I can ONLY dedicate
Saturdays BUT it's cool because the stories are
moving forward.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
I prefer Drama to anything, but I can't help but write with Comedy. I write stories with a dry sense of humor, which is why when most people I write to or talk to think I am from either East or South Africa (since the majority of comedy which comes from there is uber-dry). I found my redneck piece, here's a sample:
"As we walk, Matt has his right arm attached to his right hip and his left arm is slowly moving to the beat of his upper torso: back and forth. His lower body does not move at all. He has a look of determination on his face. A look that there is a purpose to where he is hiking to. He resembles a human version of RoboCop looking to find Boddicker."
That was my favorite part because it is exactly how he walks/moves: stiff and determined.
Last movies seen:
Feast - B
Eastern Promises - A
"As we walk, Matt has his right arm attached to his right hip and his left arm is slowly moving to the beat of his upper torso: back and forth. His lower body does not move at all. He has a look of determination on his face. A look that there is a purpose to where he is hiking to. He resembles a human version of RoboCop looking to find Boddicker."
Okay this is funny! I have a vision of how he walks just
by reading it. I am a huge RoboCop fan as well so I
can see it!
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Why thank you very much. I would like to write more, but I don't have as much time as I would like to. The story gets funnier, as I talk to his high school friends/college friends. My professor wrote on my paper, "One of the funniest things I have read in sometime."
Being a writer, you may know who he is, Toby Thompson. If you know who he is, please tell me if you have read any of his books.
Last movies seen:
Feast - B
Cloverfield - C
Hi,
No. I have never heard of Toby Thompson. What
kind of books does he write? Are you currently
reading anything now?
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
He wrote the first biography on Bob Dylan when Dylan had just come out. He told us the story about driving to Dylan's hometown and everything: it was great! He's a great professor too, really funny and full of stories to tell (he has been doing non-fiction writing for over 40 years).
I am currently reading The Watchmen, graphic novel. It's going to be a movie next year. Pretty cool stuff. You reading anything?
Last movies seen:
Broken - B-
Cloverfield - C
Yes. I am almost done reading "The Last Vampire",
Very good! I love it! I am also reading "With Billie"
A book about Billie Holiday and I am reading
"Fabulosity" by Kimora Lee Simmons...
I'm having fun with these 3 so far!
Did you see the movie about Bob Dylan? If so;
what would you grade it?
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
"I'm Not There"? No, I haven't seen that. I want to though. It is not playing in the area I live in. It looks great though. Toby (my professor) said it was OK, could have been better.
Kimora Lee Simmons? I didn't know she could write! Haha, kidding. What's her book about?
Last movies seen:
Spider-Man 3 - C-
Exorcism of Emily Rose - A
Well I will be honest with you; she probably had
a "ghost" writer; most of them do, some admit it
and some don't...
Basically the book is about being Fabulous
and Aspiring to live your dreams...
It's fun and it's very feminine and
organized quite well. It's my second
time reading it so I do like it a lot.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
I would have imagined the book be about spending someone's else's money and pretending you are smart. I really dislike her, no offense. As soon as I am finished with Watchmen, I am going to read Into the Wild or Porno (sequel to Trainspotting). My girlfriend says they are really good books.
Last movies seen:
Ocean's Thirteen - C
SAW IV - C
That's funny! You are too funny! Regarding Kimora;
there are a lot of people who find her sad and
obnoxious and her show on The Style channel isn't
helping her any BUT in all fairness of the book;
it's good and I just know it was a ghost writer
because she doesn't seem to practice anything
out-lined in the book from what I am hearing (LOL)
I actually thought you would ask me about The Last Vampire!
Kick ass book about a Female Vampire that wants to become
pregnant! So good! If you like the Vampire Genre; please
read this one!
Cool! Sounds good about your choice of books; I didn't
see Trainspotting but my brother did and I do remember
the great buzz around the film.
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
If you like Vampires, I suggest The Lady of the House of Love. Its pretty good. Its about a female vampire who falls in love with a WWI soldier. The story is by Angela Carter from her book The Bloody Chamber. In the book is also stories with different tellings of Little Red Riding Hood.
Last movies seen:
Ocean's Thirteen - C
SAW IV - C
Cool! I will look up her book when I'm done with
"The Last Vampire" okay question...
How many movies would you say you watch a week?
I would love to watch more! I've been
hanging out in the 70's watching movies from
this era...
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Hmm... I would say maybe 15. I burn a lot of movies, though. I recently got a burner and have been "going to town," as they say, on getting movies. I try to get to the cinemas once a week, but sometimes that doesn't happen because of horrible films out there and the theaters mainly playing PG-13 flicks. Nothing against PG-13, but most of them are teen romp flicks and I am not a teen anymore/never really liked those types of movies.
I ordered Cannibal Holocaust recently, but that's about it. The last movies I got were The Dead Pool (had to complete the Dirty Harry collection), Matrix, and Karate Kid.
Speaking of burners, I just did a story on a huge Giants fan ("Big Game" on Sunday story), who bought a DVD burner just so he could put all his NY Giants stuff from VHS to DVD. He wanted to do this so he could preserve the games/sports briefs forever and to keep them for his kids. He has about 10 games, and 12 tapes filled with briefs/training videos. He does not have children and does not plan to have them for a long time. Now, that's nuts!
What are some of your favorite movies?
Last movies seen:
Ocean's Thirteen - C
SAW IV - C
WOW! He is definitely a NY Giants fanatic!
Let's see...What are some of my favorite movies...
These are not in any particular order as I
put down the first films that come to mind...
btw, I think the OLD VAMPIRE movies are the
BEST so I won't name any until I bring
out my own (LOL) As you know I love the
Vampire Genre...Nasfaratu (sp?) THE BEST!
Okay...I will name the first 25 that come to mind
1.The Mack*
2.Scarface*
3.The Godfather I,II,III
4.Carmen Jones*
5.Gang Smashers*
6.Tamango*
7.Bright Road
8.The Crying Game
9.Predator
10.Robocop
11. The Omen and The Omen II*
12. The Red Balloon
13. The Red Shoes
14. Body and Soul
15. Superfly*
16. Blacula*
17. Bugsy*
18. How to Marry a Millionaire
19. Daughters of the Dust
20. Die Hard*
21. Foxy Brown*
22. Unforgiven
23. The Decks Ran Red*
24. Hallelujah
25. Dog Day Afternoon
BONUS: Goodfellas*
*I watch these films almost every other week along with new ones that
I try to add. I still have some new ones to watch but I must find the
time to sit down long enough to view them (lol)
YOU do watch a lot of movies! Hey that's GREAT! I need to schedule
more time to watch films. I hate to say it BUT I haven't been to
the movies since June 25, 2006 (I saw the DiVinci Code on my B-Day
and fell asleep!) I must also get into the grove of going at least
every other week right? I have to find the time :)!
What are some of your favorite films?
What do think were some of the best
films of 2007 that you saw at the
theater?
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
Favorite movies? There are too many to name. If I had to say a few it would be: Giant, East of Eden, Chinatown, Spartacus, Clockwork Orange, Halloween, The Thing (John Carpenter's), The Haunting (50's version), 2001: A Space Odyssey, From Here to Eternity, Evil Dead Trilogy, The French Connection, Jaws, Death Wish, Fight Club, The Fly (original and remake), The Living Dead series, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (original), Predator, well, you see where this list is going.
I didn't get to movies as often as I wanted in 2007. But, I would have to say SuperBad was one of the funniest films I have seen in a long time. I liked it because American Pie was the stuff you wish you could have done in high school, looking back at it. SuperBad is what you did do; making it so much funnier.
The Mist was really good because of depiction of helplessness from something you think can't be true. Not only that but trying to convince others that you are right but they won't believe you until it's too late is a familiar subject to me. Not in the sense of life and death, but because I am a major smart ass/doesn't take me long to figure out things (I'm really good with puzzles), people tend not to want to believe what I say. And I always wind up being right.
Hostel Part II was OK. I wouldn't say it was bad, but it was just like Roth's other movies: an homage. I'm not dogging Roth, who I think is an amazing director of horror, but he could stop with the homages.
Halloween was pretty good, but Zombie could have zoomed out once or twice while filming. I love the realistic depiction of Michael. I knew people who had parents like Michael did and it made the film real to me. One of those guys who had parents like that is a banker now (go figure). The other one is in a band.
I'm sure the academy will give Atonement the Oscar for best picture, snubbing Anderson's well-deserved statue.
Who do you think is a good runner for the Best Picture?
Last movies seen:
Cannibal Holocaust - A+
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - C
Alright! I see you like some of the same movies I
forgot to mention (he-he) but I was only trying
to narrow it to 25...
I have China Town, Halloween, The Thing (John Carpenter's)
is the shyt; that was a staple of mine's for a long time,
So you like Stanley Kubrick huh; I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE
Full Metal Jacket and the 2 you mentioned above are
great too! I like the others you mentioned too!
Looks like we share some of the same taste (smile)!
Considering that I didn't see any of the movies;
I will tell you who I would like to win based
on the genre that I like...
"There will be Blood" - I hope it wins!
Great Title; I read that the performances
were mesmerizing; I love this type of genre
so I plan on at least seeing this one before
the Oscars...
I think Daniel Day Lewis is an incredible actor!
I've seen most of the films he has starred in.
Two of my favorites from him...
1.The Unbearable Lightness of Being
2.In the Name of the Father
I hope "There will be Blood" doesn't get
snubbed by the sappy "Atonement" YUCK!
Have you seen "There will be Blood" yet?
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
I am a fan of old horror films. They are so much better than the new ones. The remake of Prom Night? What the hell? People can't come up with their own bad ideas (which is something I posted on the Prom Night (2008) board). The Thing and Halloween were the best of the old horror flicks, I think. They were so raw and real. Like the character of MacReady being a down-on-his-luck guy who hates his life is thrown into being a hero who has to save his friends from a something he has no idea what it is. The reactions like, "Did you see that dog!?" are amazing! And Kubrick? Wow, there is nothing I can say about that genius that hasn't been said before. His films should be preserved forever so many generations can see what a film is made to look like.
There Will Be Blood is something I wanted to see for sometime now. When I went to visit my friends in State College for a weekend, we were going to see that, but it wasn't playing. I think it should win, but I know Atonement will capitalize. The Deppanator will win for best actor, most likely. I'm not saying he sucks, I'm saying he doesn't deserve an Oscar.
In case you haven't heard, Cannibal Holocaust has been announced to be remade awhile ago and the original director is going to do it. On the commentary for the original, he says, "I never thought this movie would be as popular as it is. With the release of [films such as Hostel and Cabin Fever] I understand America likes this type of horror. I hope they will enjoy the one I am going to do in '09."
It wasn't exactaly that, but it was close. I think the remake will suck, but oh well, most remakes do.
Last movies seen:
Cannibal Holocaust - A+
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry - C
They are going to remake "Cannibal Holocaust"'
oh boy - scary........LOL
Horror is ONE of my favorite genres when the movie is
done well!!!!
I thought "The Thing", "Halloween" and also "John Carpenter's VAMPIRES"
was good too! "SCREAM" was original; great stuff!
I can watch "Predator" forever (LOL)
I guess since "Depp" has been nominated for the past 3 to 4 years;
they may give him the Oscar or they may not...
Sweeny Todd is a very gory movie so I don't know...I heard
he sings well though.
I used to love seeing Stanley Kubicks movies at midnight when
they would do a Warner Bros. special showing all of their movies
or a Stanley Kubick week; his stuff is great!
btw, did you exercise your right to vote yesterday?
I worked the Voting Polls as an Election Judge and it was BUSY!
A classical people demand a classical art.
~Toni Cade Bambara
~WENTWORTH MILLER-GEMINI COOL
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