RENT SCREENPLAY- Page 5
RENT SCREENPLAY
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#100
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:00pm
ok, it didnt when i posted lol.
for a song to be considered in that category, it has to be written specifically for the film. So, that means Larson won't be winning that Oscar. 
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#101
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:06pm
"Hey, Beka, did you see my question for you up there on this page? lol."
magic, i missed it before, but then i saw that NTG answered it. are you still confused? i can still clarify if you want...
"it has to be written specifically for the film."
yeah, on some thread ppl were saying that a song should be written for the movie so that it would be considered, which i am STRONGLY against...
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#102
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:08pm
Okay, I apologize.. apparently I'm blind!
Okay, I tend to refer to the 2000 screenplay as the Chbosky screenplay, and the later one as the Columbus screenplay. Makes sense now!
Charlie
magicpiane@kc.rr.com
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#103
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:10pm
Yeah, its a dumb rule, in this case especially.
Well, I need to be off to bed, early class in the morning I'll attempt to catch up with all of the discussion in the AM!
Updated On: 11/21/04 at 09:10 PM
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#104
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:20pm
ok, guys, i'm gonna kill this board for tonight... we're not really talking about anything and we need to think about our discussions and come up with some new stuff to talk about... so i'll talk to all you guys tomorrow! i'll be back afterschool @ around 4PM.
ttyl, bye
~ rebecca
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#105
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:21pm'Night!
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#106
Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:59pmi'm just reminding people that are around during the day to PLEASE thread-sit so that this thread won't disappear come tomorrow. THANKS and i'm looking forward to tomorrow...
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/03
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#107
Posted: 11/21/04 at 11:11pm
Ok, I just finished reading the script.
I was definitely skeptical going into it but I like it. I haven't read the original Chbosky screenplay (although I'd be interested if anyone knows where to find it) but I really enjoyed this one. My only concern is when Columbus takes sung dialogue from the show and directly translates it to spoken word. It just doesn't always flow well. I guess we'll see...
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#108
Posted: 11/22/04 at 3:53pm
the 'RENT SCREENPLAY' thread is now open for business again! so feel free to leave any ideas you have, and we'll bounce ideas back at you... so i'll start...
how does everyone feel about the beginning of the columbus screenplay, with the close-up of angel, then the piano chords of seasons of love and a montage of NYC, beginning with the wealtiest areas of the city and moving towards the alphabet city areas that we know and love. any thoughts?
~ rebecca
p.s. - if you're looking for a copy of the screenplay, there's a link for both the chbosky and columbus versions in the dead center of page 3...
so talk to you guys soon!
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#109
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:08pmI should probably hold my tongue until I'm as familiar with the CC version as I am with the Chbosky version so I don't get confused, but I like the montage of NYC scenes; gives you a good sense of the vast rifts that separate parts of NYC, which is pretty important to the overall idea of Rent, I think.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#110
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:10pm
PLEASE NOTE:
those of you who are reading the scripts via the links on page three... Screenplay "#1" is NOT the Chbosky script, it is a fan one (or someone not associated with the production.) #2 is the Columbus script based on a version by Chbosky. Having read the 2000 script by Chbosky, I thought I should point this out. If you know this though - well, sorry!
Charlie
magicpiane@kc.rr.com
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#111
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:12pmThe Chbosky one used to be online, but it's not anymore. I had someone send it to me.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#112
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:13pm
"Screenplay "#1" is NOT the Chbosky script, it is a fan one"
yeah, i forgot to specify that, sorry
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#113
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:14pm
"gives you a good sense of the vast rifts that separate parts of NYC, which is pretty important to the overall idea of Rent, I think."
exactly.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#114
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:20pm
PM me with your email if you want the Chbosky version.
I'm only checking in for the next couple hour cuz I have tests to study for, but I'll leave my two cents for now anyway.
First of all, I love the opening. I think it sets the mood really well, and I just love the whole feel of the city.
Another topic for discussion, if you guys don't mind.
In both the Chbosky and Columbus versions, the screenplay features an antique watch which Roger gives Mimi as a gift. It's better explained in the Chbosky version, but I still really like it staying in because I think it symbolizes 1) Roger's love for Mimi in that he would go to the trouble to give her something like that and 2) the fact that neither one of them has much time left. It kind of ties in with the whole seasons of love theme. Thoughts?
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#115
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:23pm
I still vehemently say that they should be using the Chbosky script (with a a few edits) for the shoot. *shrugs* oh well.
Charlie
magicpiane@kc.rr.com
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#116
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:23pmthe symbolism about the watch -- the idea that mimi and roger don't have a lot of "time" left popped into my head instantly upon reading it, and i thought it was the perfect idea, even though it wasn't in larson's original rent.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#117
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:51pm
That really never occured to me, but now that you mention it, its a great symbolic reference.
One scene that I didn't particularly care for was Santa Fe. When I initially read it, I thought it was really corny that the train emerges from the tunnel in Santa Fe. Although, now that I think about it, it makes sense, I guess I was just getting visions of Polar Express lol
Also, so we don't bog down poor NTG, I have the Chbosky screenplay (as well as the other two, for that matter) saved on my computer, so if anyone wants any of them, I'll gladly send it to you.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#118
Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:54pm
Yeah, I have been sending it to people who ask me via PM.
Charlie
magicpiane@kc.rr.com
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#119
Posted: 11/22/04 at 5:20pm
Okay so now you guys have got three of us to choose from 
I've never really liked Santa Fe as a song in general. It's the one song in Rent I don't care for. It's always seemed kinda pointless...I dunno.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#120
Posted: 11/22/04 at 5:28pm
"I've never really liked Santa Fe as a song in general. It's the one song in Rent I don't care for. It's always seemed kinda pointless...I dunno."
i swear, we have the SAME brain. Santa Fe has never done anything for me as a song, and in the screenplay it's even worse. they should cut this out and put christmas bells or halloween back in!
...even though SF is important for the storyline, but we can deal with a long-ish movie if they put in our favorite songs (they were in the chbosky version, which is one of the many reasons why i like it better)... who's up for a 3.5 hour LOTR-ish rent movie? (even thought the show is 2.5 hours long, but a lot of the songs that were cut during the workshop could be added! that'd be awesome!) ok, i'm ranting, i tend to do that sometimes, i've held back until now... bye for now guys... i have 2 tests tomorrow to study for...
~ rebecca
Updated On: 11/22/04 at 05:28 PM
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#121
Posted: 11/22/04 at 6:02pm
The movie probably wouldn't be *longer* than the show... 
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#122
Posted: 11/22/04 at 6:08pmThat'd be nice if it was though...but I refuse to turn this into a purely ranting thread. The Columbus version is by no means bad, and I'd be absolutely in love if I hadn't read the rough draft. Besides, Anthony told us they've already added more stuff back in since the draft we have...so who knows.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#123
Posted: 11/22/04 at 6:13pm
It's not that bad; in fact, I find it more similar to the Chbosky one than a lot of people seem to be finding it. And yes, the one we see is only a first draft, and the first time CC has touched it.
Random thought - Another Day just came on my iTunes shuffle. I haven't heard it in a while... and I just had this revelation of how amazing it's going to be to see Adam's Roger of perfection doing this. With the anger and pain he gave it and the flashbacks (they are in AD, right? If not, I'll feel really dumb) it has the potential be extremely powerful.
re: RENT SCREENPLAY#124
Posted: 11/22/04 at 6:33pm
OMG WAIT
ok so i havent finsished the whole script yet but they DONT INCLUDE HALLOWEEN!! waaaaaaaaaa I LOVE THAT SONG!!
unless they do and that was another joke and since we all know i cant take jokes online im gonna feel stupid positng this if Halloween were indeed included lol
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