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Post by ryanclark on Feb 23, 2013 5:51:11 GMT -5
How do you all feel about this upcoming film that De Palma is attached to?
At first I wasn't sure, because it doesn't seem like the kind of film De Palma would usually do, but now I'm really excited about it. I think it has the potential to be De Palma's biggest hit in years, but it also will allow him to work again with Pacino and delve deep into Joe Paterno and the scandal he was involved in.
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Post by Christian on Feb 24, 2013 14:02:02 GMT -5
My feelings have pretty much mirrored yours, although I'm not sure it has huge hit potential because of the child abuse theme.. And I don't know if Pacino is a box office guarantee anymore. But the more I've read about the project, the more excited I get..
But for it to be a big hit it has to focus more on the football etc., and De Palma is known for not pulling any punches, and doing exactly the film he wants to do (Snake Eyes, Passion, etc.) even when a more commercial route seemed probable.
But I'm definitely excited about it; not to mention the unnamed autobiocraphical on-set picture - how about that one? ;D
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Post by ryanclark on Feb 26, 2013 8:45:36 GMT -5
You have a point. I still think it has the potential to be a hit because people will be curious about it. The scandal is still fresh in our minds. But I see what you mean.
I just hope De Palma doesn't back out of this one as he has with many other films he's been attached to. I'm fascinated to see what he'll do with the subject.
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Post by kinglear on Apr 5, 2013 19:58:54 GMT -5
My feelings have pretty much mirrored yours, although I'm not sure it has huge hit potential because of the child abuse theme.. And I don't know if Pacino is a box office guarantee anymore. But the more I've read about the project, the more excited I get.. But for it to be a big hit it has to focus more on the football etc., and De Palma is known for not pulling any punches, and doing exactly the film he wants to do ( Snake Eyes, Passion, etc.) even when a more commercial route seemed probable. But I'm definitely excited about it; not to mention the unnamed autobiocraphical on-set picture - how about that one? ;D Yeah, audiences love sports movies. What fascinates me the most is De Palma's quote about how he always wanted to use the iconic terror-in-the-shower scene from "Psycho" and use it as a symbol of a private, safe place violated; that image is already in seared in my head. I agree that Pacino's box office appeal is questionable but I'm curious of who his co-stars will be. |
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