Prior to James Franco’s first adaptation in 2013, no one had taken on the daunting task of adapting a William Faulkner novel for film since 1983’s A Rose For Emily. Successfully adapting Faulkner is nearly impossible, and Franco learned this the hard way as scathing reviews for As I Lay Dying surfaced after its premiere. One would hope that Franco would have learned from that disaster, but less than a year later, the filmmaker is back with his adaptation of Faulkner’s most esteemed novel, The Sound and the Fury.
There are many reasons why the revered American author’s novels are often called “unfilmable.” While they are certainly experimental and cerebral, the most difficult part about adapting a Faulkner novel is capturing the stream-of-consciousness style of writing he often used. To elaborate, many of Faulkner’s novels are written in first person perspectives, with their narrator’s thoughts written...
There are many reasons why the revered American author’s novels are often called “unfilmable.” While they are certainly experimental and cerebral, the most difficult part about adapting a Faulkner novel is capturing the stream-of-consciousness style of writing he often used. To elaborate, many of Faulkner’s novels are written in first person perspectives, with their narrator’s thoughts written...
- 9/25/2014
- by Matt Hoffman
- We Got This Covered
Ron Purtee is an indie director who unleashed his first film project Becoming Undead, then the popular indie short The Social Media Massacre and has followed up with a series based on the popular psycho/loner short. Being indie horror month it's only fitting to visit with Purtee and pick his mind a little. We cover from what inspired him to make movies to his current favorite pro-wrestler to giving advice for up and coming filmmakers. Check out my latest Versus with director Ron Purtee.
Brian S- First off Ron, how'd you get into film making?
Ron Purtee- Ever since I was really little I was really into what went into making films. The first film that I ever saw was Return of the Jedi, so I guess in a weird way you could blame George Lucas for me too! If you are talking horror films, than I would...
Brian S- First off Ron, how'd you get into film making?
Ron Purtee- Ever since I was really little I was really into what went into making films. The first film that I ever saw was Return of the Jedi, so I guess in a weird way you could blame George Lucas for me too! If you are talking horror films, than I would...
- 3/21/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Nbd Television Ltd and Mvd Visual will release the DVD The Zombies- Odessey and Oracle: The 40th Anniversary Concert, November 11th in North America. March 2008, The Zombies performed their 1968 psychedelic album Odessey and Oracle for the first time in 40 years, playing three consecutive sold out concerts at the London Shepherds Bush Empire. Mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound, including a filmed interview with the entire band, the live DVD documents tracks performed by "The Zombies" touring band, Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Jim/Steve Rodford, and Keith Airey. Tracks include "I Love You", "Sticks and Stones", "Can't Nobody Love You", "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted", "Misty Roses", "Her Song", "Say You Don't Mind", "Keep On Rolling", "Hold Your Head Up", "Care of Cell 44", "A Rose For Emily", "Maybe After He's Gone", " Beechwood Park", "Brief Candles", "Hung Up On A Dream", " Changes", "I Want Her, She Wants Me", "This Will Be Our Year...
- 9/19/2009
- HollywoodNorthReport.com
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