Since I've started to write screenplays, I've gotten hooked on the narrated version of films that are often included on DVDs. I just listened to Bo Goldman explain "Butch Cassidy .... " I t was fascinating. You guys have probably been watching them forever. Does anyone have a favorite?
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I believe you mean commentary tracks.
I really enjoyed Tobe Hooper, Gunnar Hansen and Daniel Pearl on the dvd of the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre. A lot of information (often humorous) about the troubles that went along with making the film.
James Cameron and William Wisher Jr. on Terminator 2 is also very enjoyable.
Now I'm drawing a complete blank. Can't even remember what I like. That's when you know it's bedtime.
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coppola - godfather trilogy and the conversation.
paul thomas anderson - boogie nights."everything a writer learns about the art and craft of fiction takes just a little away from his need or desire to write at all. in the end he knows all the tricks and has nothing to say."
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The commentaries for Lord Of The Rings is extensive and exhaustive, and it covers all aspects of the film. One for the actors, one for PJ and the two other writers and one for production.
It'll take 27 or so hours to hear them all though.One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it. - French Proverb
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28 days later - writer and director
black hawk down - 3 tracks - scott & bruckheimer/writers/army guys
POTC - 2 tracks - director and depp/the writers
hellboy - 2 tracks - director and mike mignola/cast (jeffrey tambor ftw)
out of sight/ocean's eleven - soderbergh and the writers
sideways - giamatti and hayden-church are funny people
jarhead - author and screenwriter
mr and mrs smith - director and writer
heat/collateral - michael mann
incredibles - brad bird
i rip them, convert them to mp3 and put them on my ipod to listen to at work...
yes, i need help =)Aiming for mediocrity and falling well short =)
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Originally posted by habronic View Post
i rip them, convert them to mp3 and put them on my ipod to listen to at work...
yes, i need help =)"everything a writer learns about the art and craft of fiction takes just a little away from his need or desire to write at all. in the end he knows all the tricks and has nothing to say."
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I love a good commentary track!
Here's an earlier thread on the subject:
http://messageboard.donedealpro.com/...dvd+commentary
GOSFORD PARK, Julian Fellowes-- He's from that world & gives entertaining info on what it was like & who inspired what in the movie.
Also like Brent Hanley on FRAILTY. It was his 1st produced script & the joy in his voice is nice to experience.
I try to avoid the actors' comm whenever possible. They're mostly rubbish. Usually just a bunch of lame ass kissing & "oh, it was really cold that day..." comments. Nothing really informatave for writers.
"Trust your stuff." -- Dave Righetti, Pitching Coach
( Formerly "stvnlra" )
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Originally posted by stvnlra View PostI love a good commentary track!
Here's an earlier thread on the subject:
http://messageboard.donedealpro.com/...dvd+commentary
GOSFORD PARK, Julian Fellowes-- He's from that world & gives entertaining info on what it was like & who inspired what in the movie.
Also like Brent Hanley on FRAILTY. It was his 1st produced script & the joy in his voice is nice to experience.
I try to avoid the actors' comm whenever possible. They're mostly rubbish. Usually just a bunch of lame ass kissing & "oh, it was really cold that day..." comments. Nothing really informatave for writers.
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Originally posted by OzFade View PostThe commentaries for Lord Of The Rings is extensive and exhaustive, and it covers all aspects of the film. One for the actors, one for PJ and the two other writers and one for production.
It'll take 27 or so hours to hear them all though.If it can be written, or thought, it can be filmed. -- Stanley Kubrick
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Originally posted by stvnlra View PostGOSFORD PARK, Julian Fellowes-- He's from that world & gives entertaining info on what it was like & who inspired what in the movie.
He's the god damn writer, he should talk about writing.
Nothing sucks more than a writer on a commentary who talks about everything BUT writing...like Tarantino on True Romance and Alan Ball on American Beauty (where he almost literally didn't open his mouth at all).
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