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I'm currently writing first draft for remake.

posted 18 years ago by Cujoholic
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For fans of the book, and not-so-great fans of the movie, I'm making a more accurate film adaptation of the book and I plan on getting it on T.V, or possibly in theatres.

The movie starts off with the girl's teary mother finding her daughter's diary, and the movie will go back and forth from reality and into the diary. I will include the song "White Rabbit" in the production and I will reread the book as many times as possible to make the movie what you fans are looking for.

I am completely biased against remakes, so please try to look at this as more of an alternative adaptation to the book.

I won't let you down on this, but it may take a while.

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R.I.P Lee Remick

AIM: RandomnessAbsurd

[–] denbeez 18 years ago

Just curious if you plan to set your remake in the late '60s-early '70s or in current times. Either way could be excellent, but I'm wondering if setting it 30 plus years ago will be as marketable today (being a period piece,) and conversely, if it is set in modern times do you really plan on emphasizing LSD or more popular designer drugs (like extacy?) This touching, cautionary tale is just as relevant now as it ever was, and perhaps more so.

Keep us posted!

[–] dhmason6155 18 years ago

I was moved by the book and enjoyed the movie, although it should have been longer and more detailed. There's an insatiable market for 60's nostalgia (think of "Psych Out", except without sucking) so I think you should set it in the 60's. It could be the dark side of the 60's, like in "Forrest Gump". The hard part will be getting the rights to "White Rabbit", or any period music, and the budget to pay for it. It wasn't an accident that they used a cover version in the original.

This story presents endless possibilities for 60's period detail, budget permitting. Imagine all the orgies, love-ins, rallies, music, costumes etc etc. Think of the drug-and-paint party in "Hells Angels on Wheels", and of course "Woodstock".

Nice dress. It would look great on my floor.

[–] Cujoholic 18 years ago

It will be set in the 60's, and I can assure you that I'll get my rights to the song.

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R.I.P Lee Remick

AIM: RandomnessAbsurd

[–] dhmason6155 18 years ago

By any chance, were you a member of the Airplane? Give Grace a hug and kiss for me!

Nice dress. It would look great on my floor.

[–] thestopmotion 18 years ago

Ive actually written a screen adaptation of this book.
It in the vein of Zach Braff's [Garden State] and Darren Aronofsky [Requiem for a Dream]
I'm talking to a some independent developers in San Francisco and would love to see it made.
I wanted to say good luck with yours.
I'm sure our screenplays will be nothing alike considering your telling yours in the 'sixties' and I'm bringing mine into modern times.
So a lot of things will be updated with still preserving the innocence of this tragic tale.
Mine is written with the idea of beautiful cinematography.

<3 "JS"
aim = brokensince1982

[–] Cujoholic 18 years ago

Sorry for not updating, I haven't been able to get much done over the past few days. Still in the process of planning so this may take a while. I ought to change the subject.

thestopmotion, I'd like to talk on AIM ;-)

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R.I.P Lee Remick

AIM: RandomnessAbsurd

[–] denbeez 18 years ago

As a fellow screenwriter I'm intrigued with your concept of writing "with the idea of beautiful cinematography."

Certainly we can describe beautiful imagery in our text, but ultimately the visual sensibilities of the director, the skill and artistry of the cinematographer, the ingenuity of the art director, and, above all, the production BUDGET and TIME allotted in the shooting schedule will determine the quality of any film's photography.

Unfortunately, no screenwriter can insure that the images in his/her mind will be translated effectively to the screen unless he/she is also directing. Even in this case there will inevitably be a series of time, budget, and (sometimes) weather compromises that will influence the completed film's "look" (unless you happen to be someone with carte blanche such as Stanley Kubrick, or Orson Welles making "Citizen Kane" in 1941).

I think we writers should strive for clarity and simplicity in our descriptions, dramatic arc and pacing, well-rounded characters, and intelligent dialogue, without concentrating on elements over which we have little control.

Best of luck with your "Go Ask Alice" adaptation! Keep us in the loop!

[–] Bublegumblondex 18 years ago

You both should send it to a company! Or something! I would really love a remake of this movie.

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