May 27, 2005
I always forget
a genius Steve Martin isI always forget how much of a genius Steve Martin is. I just read his book Pure Drivel and it's far from.. It's great.tutorial ms.power point
I've had this article on my hard drive for so long but my friend Meridith (link down below and to the left) reminded me of him and I wanted to post this for her and for the world (those of you who haven't read it).tutorial ms.power point
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From the New Yorker, The Back Page by Steve Martintutorial ms.power point
STUDIO SCRIPT NOTES ON "THE PASSION"tutorial ms.power point
Dear Mel, We love, love the script! The ending works great. You'll be
getting a call from us to start negotiations for the book rights.tutorial ms.power point
—Love the Jesus character. So likable. He can't seem to catch a break!
We identify with him because of it. One thing: I think we need to
clearly state "the rules." Why doesn't he use his superpowers to save
himself? Our creative people suggest that you could simply cut away to
two spectators:tutorial ms.power point
SPECTATOR ONE
Why doesn't he use his superpowers to save himself?tutorial ms.power point
SPECTATOR TWO
He can only use his powers to help others, never himself.tutorial ms.power point
—Does it matter which garden? Gethsemane is hard to say, and Eden is a
much more recognizable garden. Just thinking out loud.tutorial ms.power point
—Our creative people suggest a clock visual fading in and out in certain
scenes, like the Last Supper bit: "Thursday, 7:43 P.M.," or "Good
Friday, 5:14 P.M."tutorial ms.power point
—Love the repetition of "Is it I?" Could be very funny. On the eighth
inquiry, could Jesus just give a little look of exasperation into the
camera? Breaks frame, but could be a riot.tutorial ms.power point
—Also, could he change water into wine in Last Supper scene? Would be a
great moment, and it's legit. History compression is a movie tradition
and could really brighten up the scene. Great trailer moment, too.tutorial ms.power point
—Love the flaying.tutorial ms.power point
—Could the rabbis be Hispanic? There's lots of hot Latino actors now,
could give us a little zing at the box office. Research says there's
some historical justification for it.tutorial ms.power point
—Possible title change: "Lethal Passion." Kinda works. The more I say it
out loud, the more I like it.tutorial ms.power point
—Is there someplace where Jesus could be using an iBook? You know, now
that I say it, it sounds ridiculous. Strike that. But think about it.
Maybe we start a shot in Heaven with Jesus thoughtfully closing the top?tutorial ms.power point
—Love the idea of Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene (yow!). Our creative
people suggest a name change to Heather. Could skew our audience a
little younger.tutorial ms.power point
—Love Judas. Such a great villain. Our creative people suggest that he's
a little complicated. Couldn't he be one thing? Just bad? Gives the
movie much more of a motor. Also, thirty pieces of silver is not going
to get anyone excited. I think it'd be very simple to make him a "new
millionaire." Bring in the cash on a tray. Great dilemma that the
audience can identify with. —Minor spelling error: on page 18, in the
description of the bystanders, there should be a space between the words
"Jew" and "boy."tutorial ms.power point
—Merchandising issue: it seems the Cross image Has been done to death
and is public domain—we can't own it. Could the Crucifixion scene
involve something else? A Toyota would be wrong, but maybe there's a
shape we can copyright, like a wagon wheel?tutorial ms.power point
—I'm assuming "The dialogue is in Aramaic" is a typo for "American." If
not, call me on my cell, or I'm at home all weekend.tutorial ms.power point
By the way, I'm sending a group of staffers on a cruise to the North
Pole, coincidentally around the time of your picture's release. Would
love to invite your dad!tutorial ms.power point
See you at the movies!
Yours,
Stan
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