hi folks, ive not posted in a while, but err.. nice too see you all still arguing, hehehe
sean hayes is the man to play freddie, not only did he did the camp bit on "will and grace" (sorry) but the guy can actually sing as well, ok not to freddies standards, but id rather have someone have a go, than a mime.
I will bugger off now and lurk about again,
on a personal note..nice to see so many young Queen fans..
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Dicky Hart wrote: [/QUOTENAME]hi folks, ive not posted in a while, but err.. nice too see you all still arguing, hehehe
sean hayes is the man to play freddie, not only did he did the camp bit on "will and grace" (sorry) but the guy can actually sing as well, ok not to freddies standards, but id rather have someone have a go, than a mime.
I will bugger off now and lurk about again,
on a personal note..nice to see so many young Queen fans..
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What's wrong with miming? Jamie Foxx mimed to Ray Charles (even though Foxx CAN sing) and he won an Oscar.
sean hayes is the man to play freddie, not only did he did the camp bit on "will and grace" (sorry) but the guy can actually sing as well, ok not to freddies standards, but id rather have someone have a go, than a mime.
I will bugger off now and lurk about again,
on a personal note..nice to see so many young Queen fans..
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What's wrong with miming? Jamie Foxx mimed to Ray Charles (even though Foxx CAN sing) and he won an Oscar.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Michael Allred wrote: [/QUOTENAME]You know, even IF Depp signs on to portray Mercury, that will not automatically make any movie a sure thing, financially or critically. There are two other major factors to consider. 1) The screenplay. You can make crap out of something good but you can't make something good out of crap. 2) The director. You can't have a hack handling the duties on this. You need a top shelf name like Scorcese. (I'm pretty sure I spelled his name right.)
Depp would only be one aspect for putting together a quality film based on Freddie and Queen. [/QUOTE]
Yes, you are right about a few things, namely that Depp doesn't guarantee a hit. Anybody remember the Libertine? While you can't make a good film out of a crap screenplay, you can still make something entertaining out of it and still bring in an audience.
The one part I do disagree with is needing a top shelf director. You mention Scorcese, but I don't feel someone like that is needed if there is a great screenplay written for the film.
An example is Walk The Line, the Johhny Cash biopic. James Mangold isn't really a "top shelf" director in the same league as Scorcese, Spielberg, Kubrick, etc. yet he still made a great rock star biopic.
Depp would only be one aspect for putting together a quality film based on Freddie and Queen. [/QUOTE]
Yes, you are right about a few things, namely that Depp doesn't guarantee a hit. Anybody remember the Libertine? While you can't make a good film out of a crap screenplay, you can still make something entertaining out of it and still bring in an audience.
The one part I do disagree with is needing a top shelf director. You mention Scorcese, but I don't feel someone like that is needed if there is a great screenplay written for the film.
An example is Walk The Line, the Johhny Cash biopic. James Mangold isn't really a "top shelf" director in the same league as Scorcese, Spielberg, Kubrick, etc. yet he still made a great rock star biopic.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]hereyugo wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Michael Allred wrote: [/QUOTENAME]You know, even IF Depp signs on to portray Mercury, that will not automatically make any movie a sure thing, financially or critically. There are two other major factors to consider. 1) The screenplay. You can make crap out of something good but you can't make something good out of crap. 2) The director. You can't have a hack handling the duties on this. You need a top shelf name like Scorcese. (I'm pretty sure I spelled his name right.)
Depp would only be one aspect for putting together a quality film based on Freddie and Queen. [/QUOTE]
Yes, you are right about a few things, namely that Depp doesn't guarantee a hit. Anybody remember the Libertine? While you can't make a good film out of a crap screenplay, you can still make something entertaining out of it and still bring in an audience.
The one part I do disagree with is needing a top shelf director. You mention Scorcese, but I don't feel someone like that is needed if there is a great screenplay written for the film.
An example is Walk The Line, the Johhny Cash biopic. James Mangold isn't really a "top shelf" director in the same league as Scorcese, Spielberg, Kubrick, etc. yet he still made a great rock star biopic.[/QUOTE]
By "top shelf" I didn't mean a big name director, just a top quality filmmaker who has a proven track record.
Depp would only be one aspect for putting together a quality film based on Freddie and Queen. [/QUOTE]
Yes, you are right about a few things, namely that Depp doesn't guarantee a hit. Anybody remember the Libertine? While you can't make a good film out of a crap screenplay, you can still make something entertaining out of it and still bring in an audience.
The one part I do disagree with is needing a top shelf director. You mention Scorcese, but I don't feel someone like that is needed if there is a great screenplay written for the film.
An example is Walk The Line, the Johhny Cash biopic. James Mangold isn't really a "top shelf" director in the same league as Scorcese, Spielberg, Kubrick, etc. yet he still made a great rock star biopic.[/QUOTE]
By "top shelf" I didn't mean a big name director, just a top quality filmmaker who has a proven track record.
A biopic about Freddie?
It is a great idea and I will probably go see it but I can't help but think it's going to be a flop because unless they portray Freddie's life thoroughly i.e. suffering from AIDS, his gay relationships, his life in Zanzibar etc.
It's just not going to be successful
It is a great idea and I will probably go see it but I can't help but think it's going to be a flop because unless they portray Freddie's life thoroughly i.e. suffering from AIDS, his gay relationships, his life in Zanzibar etc.
It's just not going to be successful
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]hereyugo wrote: [/QUOTENAME] ...James Mangold isn't really a "top shelf" director in the same league as... Spielberg...[/QUOTE]
So better get Spielberg to direct this movie... and call it "The truth behind Jaws"!
Have a great 2007 everybody... at least give it a try!!! :-)
So better get Spielberg to direct this movie... and call it "The truth behind Jaws"!
Have a great 2007 everybody... at least give it a try!!! :-)
mmm
roger = david spade
brian = howard stern or slash
John = Tom Hanks
yeah
i hope they have the thing with the cocaine and the dwarves
roger = david spade
brian = howard stern or slash
John = Tom Hanks
yeah
i hope they have the thing with the cocaine and the dwarves