Emily FinlayTwo Books That Desperately Need Movie Adaptations
January 15th 2008 16:30
Sorry about my long, unexplained absense, but I must share some books with you that I've read/started reading that would make amazing movies:
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Jim Thompson
A short, sharp and brilliant dark comedy about a small-town sherrif who has a lot to hide. Jim Thompson once famously told a relative that, although there are many different ways to tell a story, "there is only one story- that things are not as they seem". This work shows Thompson on absolute top-form, crafting a simple tale, but working it in such an interesting way that you'll run the full range of emotions. Perfect movie fodder, then, because the story allows for a lot of character exploration and subtle acting. Get the right cast and this would be an amazing film.
A Confederacy of Dunces
John Kennedy Toole
Alright, I'll be honest- I've only read the first 25 pages of this book so far (just started today), but already I can safely call it my new favourite book. The character of Ignatius needs to be brought to screens. Apparently it's been tried many, many times, and failed every single time, but that's no reason to give up. No actors for Ignatius spring to mind, but the comedic style seems perfect for Sasha Baron Cohen to get involved in some capacity.
So, what books would you love to see as films?
Pop 1280
Jim Thompson
A short, sharp and brilliant dark comedy about a small-town sherrif who has a lot to hide. Jim Thompson once famously told a relative that, although there are many different ways to tell a story, "there is only one story- that things are not as they seem". This work shows Thompson on absolute top-form, crafting a simple tale, but working it in such an interesting way that you'll run the full range of emotions. Perfect movie fodder, then, because the story allows for a lot of character exploration and subtle acting. Get the right cast and this would be an amazing film.
A Confederacy of Dunces
John Kennedy Toole
Alright, I'll be honest- I've only read the first 25 pages of this book so far (just started today), but already I can safely call it my new favourite book. The character of Ignatius needs to be brought to screens. Apparently it's been tried many, many times, and failed every single time, but that's no reason to give up. No actors for Ignatius spring to mind, but the comedic style seems perfect for Sasha Baron Cohen to get involved in some capacity.
So, what books would you love to see as films?
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Comment by JohnDoe
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Jim Thompson was a great author and the adaptations of his work amongst my favourites including Kubrick's The Killers and Peckinpah's The Getaway.
As for my choice ..... Luke Rheinhardt's The Dice Man needs a big screen adaptation.
Comment by Jickle
The only Thompson adaptation I've seen was 'The Grifters', and honestly it didn't do much for me.
Comment by JohnDoe
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