Streisand/Kramer THE NORMAL HEART film drama...

Oh dear.


http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/05/07/streisand-normal-heart/


But there’s still hope for fans who dreamed of seeing Streisand in a movie version of The Normal Heart. The Oscar winner says she would consider playing Brookner in Glee creator Ryan Murphy’s planned adaptation starring Mark Ruffalo, although it would be difficult for her to let go of her creative vision for the movie. “If I could direct it today, I would direct it today,” Streisand says. “Because it’s been very hard for me to find a piece that I feel as passionate about. I mean, I love this play.”

Updated On: 5/7/11 at 02:44 PM

I really hope Streisand isn't cast in this new film version.

My guess would be Richard Dreyfuss or Martin Sheen.

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I think Kramer is kind of insane, but I do not want Streisand directing this movie.

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When Kramer first tried to get the film made without Streisand in the mid-nineties, he was taking it to studios with Annette Bening (who would be fantastic) attached to play Emma.

Given her history working with Ryan Murphy on RUNNING WITH SCISSORS and Mark Ruffalo on THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if she winds up involved again with this incarnation.

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Updated On: 5/7/11 at 10:34 PM

I don't see why a film version even needs to be discussed now. What's on stage at the Golden should be filmed and released theatrically. I find it hard to believe anything will come close to being as good or as powerful as that.

Bening sounds like a fantastic choice and we already know she has a really interesting chemistry with Mark Ruffalo on screen. Again, my only worry is Murphy. Someone on ATC said that it's going to be a challenge for him to direct it without making it a Lifetime Movie of the Week and I kind of agree.

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If Ryan Murphy becomes involved in this project I will cry. His work has an amateur quality to it, and he doesn't know how to finish a story. Nip/Tuck went off the rails, and I'm sure Glee isn't far behind.

Ryan Murphy has as much ego as Babs, so my guess is that this collaboration will break down as well and the film never gets made. This is Kramer's biggest claim to fame and his only baby. He clings to it with an unobjective eye and he won't be on board for any changes Murphy proposes as well.

As far as Close and Bening, still too old. There's fine younger actresses who would do the part justice (Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Toni Collette...)

Ryan Murphy desttoyed RUNNING WITH SCISSORS and EAT PRAY LOVE. He has no understanding of crafting a linear narrative that is not overlong and he has no edit button.

GLEE is basically him throwing up glitter every week. It's repellant and the narratives are horrendous.

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