Re: Moon biopic

["L. Bird" <pkeets@hotmail.com>]

>If you want an Oscar, get some good writing. I imagine that's what
>Roger's looking for, and that's why it's taking so long to get it
>started.

It is tough, especially if everybody's got a different opinion on how it 
should be done.  Good writing is only part of the process, though, and I'd 
hope they get something that the director and actors can work with.  Seems 
like a good cast, from what's been said about it.


>For the multiple choice above, I expect mainly c. However, the movie
>Backbeat did an interesting job telling the story of someone in a
>band (Stu Sutcliffe) without using much music.

It needs the music.  That's Roger's advantage over other competitiors trying 
to make similar movies.  Roger has access to the real thing, and definitly 
it should be there.  First, it's a major promotion opportunity for The Who.  
And second, it could make a major contribution to the movie's message.  We 
know this movie is going to end badly, so the trick will be to provide the 
kind of spiritual uplift that we get at the end of the opera.  That way we 
know that Moon's legacy goes on.

I don't think the "day in the life" approach would be the best.  It's likely 
to be a documentary without much message, and message is everything for a 
drama.  I'd like to see some inquiry as to why Moon behaved like that.  It 
was self-destructive, certainly.  Did he get a thrill every time he cheated 
death?  Was he acting that way out of insecurity?  He couldn't believe 
people loved him?

It would have to be a balancing act, I think.  Too much sentimental crap, 
and it will turn off guys.  Too few dramatic glimpses and it will turn off 
the critics.  Don't they have something in the movie business called "The 
Dramatic Moment?"  In order to be a "good" movie, this will have to shine at 
least a brief ray of light into Moon's soul.


>- "Why was the actor playing Roger taller than the actor playing John?"

Heheh.  I heard Jaime Daltrey might play Roger.


>Most of us know the story too well, especially those of us who've
>read the Tony Fletcher book (Are you enjoying it, Mark?). We're bound to 
>find a two-hour movie lacking in some way, even if we still like it.

Yup.


>Here's another discussion topic: What stories would HAVE to be
>included in a movie about Keith's life?

We need subtext here:

>
>- Joining the Who
(Qpportunity knocks--what will he make of it?)

>- His 21st birthday party in Flint, MI
(Enjoying the fruits of success--can he handle it?)

>- Passing out on stage (in SF?)
(Struggling with issues--has the decline set in?)

>- His death
(A waste?  Or did he only live fast and burn out with blinding intensity?)

I think you'd need to touch on his marriage as well, and how he he burned 
out those who loved him by needing too much.


>"Could I please, please, please have my lawn mower back?" - PT, 11-9-98

What was this about?


keets

_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com