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Post by Simone on Jul 13, 2019 6:21:14 GMT -8
You are on point debunked. Some female characters of a well-known 19th century novel can be 'spunked' up a bit to resonate more with 21st century women. I certainly saw and felt that and greatly appreciated it, and liked the story better than I anticipated. The men, all flawed in their own personality quirky ways, but good, sweet guys who needed the strong women just as much as the 'spunked' up women needed them. Troll dudes looking to hate something, may be irked by that, and I say, too damn bad.
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Post by tracyrcat on Jul 13, 2019 9:50:29 GMT -8
I don't even know what "too modern" means when looking at a performance There's definitely such a thing. Body language is more open and demeanour big and comfortable the more advanced we get as a society. Certain gestures and mannerisms didn't exist or wouldn't dare be used in, say, puritan times. Facial expressions that reveal too much are modern, etc. Having said that, it's up to the adapter's vision. Modern takes are welcome when you want to say something relevant, make an old story breathe new life or shake things up. And the flip side to that is making actors so stiff you don't buy into them ever being real people (as opposed to characters). So his performance could definitely be modern vs a period setting. But it might be Gerwig's artistic choice and a good one, AND it might just be people who don't like him personally feeling the need to say something bad for the sake of it, especially if he stands out as funny or pretty, so they came up with these general criticisms like 'miscast' and 'modern'. Critics and wide audiences might, and likely, feel different. Good points. And it is definitely up to Greta on how she wanted the character's portrayed. So if she thought any of the actors were portraying the characters as "too modern" and that isn't what she wanted, she would have said something to them. I do feel it is just a few who aren't fans of his and want to just find something to criticize. Once it is finished and released, we will see what the critics and wide audiences think.
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Post by Simone on Jul 14, 2019 8:47:03 GMT -8
According to Anne Thompson during her latest Indiewire Screen Talk podcast, she and her co-host start talking about the fall film festivals around the 18:20 marker. Anne is one to listen to, I've been following her on twitter for eons and she knows her stuff. However, she believes that the "highly anticipated" Little Women will not be at the fall festivals due to its Christmas day release. She's heard good things about the film and can't wait to see it, but according to her, it's unlikely it'll be at Telluride, Toronto or New York due to its Christmas release date. But, we'll know for sure once the festivals release their schedules.
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Post by tracyrcat on Jul 14, 2019 10:58:13 GMT -8
Yep, I mentioned to you that in another Indiewire Screen Talk podcast in May (episode #239, starts around 7:10), she was CERTAIN it was going to screen for the studio in the summer and be at the fall festivals. The other guy in the podcast had mentioned, only if it was ready. And Anne was adamant. I assume she had some inside info?? Now she is changing her tune, so maybe she knows something we do not (like maybe it won't be ready). I hear some saying maybe it goes to AFI and others saying it doesn't really need to go to any festivals. I am at least happy I have already seen it, so if no TIFF, that is ok. We'll see!!
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Post by Simone on Jul 14, 2019 11:01:07 GMT -8
Yes, things change per studio directives, and adamant opinions change too. We'll know for sure once the film festival schedules come out. Bottom line is that I think everyone has to brace for a non-Timmy fall festival circuit.
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Post by tracyrcat on Jul 14, 2019 21:23:19 GMT -8
Yes, things change per studio directives, and adamant opinions change too. We'll know for sure once the film festival schedules come out. Bottom line is that I think everyone has to brace for a non-Timmy fall festival circuit. Seems that might be the case.
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Post by Simone on Jul 15, 2019 6:31:54 GMT -8
Contrary to what has been speculated, I will be VERY surprised if LW doesn't screen at least at one fall film festival. However, if I were to place a bet, I would give more odds to NYFF hosting a screening of LW.
Why? Timmy is a New Yorker, Saoirse was born in the Bronx, and Greta has huge creative ties to Manhattan, including attending Barnard College. All haven't been there since 2017 for CMBYN and Lady Bird.
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Post by tracyrcat on Jul 15, 2019 8:39:39 GMT -8
Plus, NYFF also gives it a bit more time to finish post-production. It just might not be ready for Venice/Telluride/TIFF.
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Post by Simone on Jul 15, 2019 8:56:57 GMT -8
^I can't tell you how many times I was irked that a film I expected to screen at TIFF, skipped it and did NYFF instead. Mostly because it needed those precious couple of weeks for fine tuning editing.
I reckon LW may do one or two more test screenings before the film is truly ready for any film festival. Some films have learned the hard, and embarrassing way that you don't take an unfinished product to TIFF or NYFF. These two festivals can make or break Oscar talk word of mouth if a film appears to still need fine tuning.
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Post by tracyrcat on Jul 15, 2019 18:31:26 GMT -8
Better to take their time and get it right than rush. There are no do-overs, once it is released. I would imagine from our test screenings they are making some edits and then like you said, do another test screening or two. Makes sense.
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Post by debunked on Jul 15, 2019 23:44:35 GMT -8
Yeah, I'd say it's likely an issue of the film not being finished in time than the release date. I don't think festivals in August/September hinder a release in late December. Seems like a reasonable stretch of time to build hype for an indie. But what do I know of distribution.
In other news, I can't believe most of the world will get the film *after* Christmas. What is this madness?!
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Post by Teenca on Jul 16, 2019 0:03:19 GMT -8
It's because of the nonsensical distribution (contracts, standards, etc.) of movies. It always happens except Marvels or other blockbusters. Really nonsense in the 'online' and social media world. What about your country debunked?
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Post by Simone on Jul 16, 2019 5:41:43 GMT -8
In this case, LW is a straight up Christmas time/Holiday season film. It'll do very well when it comes out. BTW, Christmas day is the biggest day to go see a movie because the family is all together, and people get money, gift cards, and theater gift cards as Xmas gifts.
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Post by Teenca on Jul 16, 2019 6:32:13 GMT -8
Very logical to release this type of movie on Christmas. However, in some countries it'll be released in March according to imdb. It's a little bit nonsense.
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Post by Teenca on Jul 16, 2019 8:49:34 GMT -8
So, here's the imdb link of the releasing dates of LW: www.imdb.com/title/tt3281548/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_ov_infI think, debunked was writing about this 'madness'. As you can see LW will be released on Christmas in just 4 countries. Currently. I'm relieved because my country is among them. I learned this from the biggest local movie website some weeks ago. But a lot of Timmy's fans won't be able to see the movie on Christmas or in this year at all.
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