don@allegra.UUCP (D. Mitchell) (12/28/84)
It is possible to convert a big, complex book into a movie, but it requires a level of skill that is rarely seen today. As an example, I suggest the 1947 film, "Great Expectations". A complex story with an enormous number of details is told in 2.5 hours, but there is never a moment of confusion. I've seen it on late-night TV a couple times, so keep an eye out for it. In general, I think the English movie industry in its golden age is unrivaled in technical quality. It went bankrupt, but the talent is still used by Hollywood producers a today.
riddle@im4u.UUCP (Prentiss Riddle) (09/05/85)
I'm about to leave the net in a few more weeks, but for old times' sake I
think I'll see if I can't generate an old-fashioned interesting discussion
before I go. Here's the 25-cent question:
What book(s) would you most like to see made into a movie?
You can make any assumptions you like about the quality of production,
director, cast, or adherence to the original. (In fact, the more
assumptions you make, the more interesting the discussion.)
THE RULES: reply directly to me with simple lists of titles or any
discussion up to a few lines, and I'll summarize to the net in two weeks.
If you want to comment at length, go on and post it yourself, BUT BE SURE
AND CHANGE THE "SUBJECT" LINE to reflect the specifics of your choice.
Have fun.
--- Prentiss Riddle ("Aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada.")
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