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#101

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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.

#102

"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...

#103

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#104

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#105

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#106

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:21pm

'Night!

"A little humility wouldn't hurt." --Ellie, Constantine-Hellblazer, "Dangerous Habits"

#107

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/21/04 at 9:59pm

i'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...

#108

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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...

#109

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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!

#110

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:08pm

I 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.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#111

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#112

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:12pm

The Chbosky one used to be online, but it's not anymore. I had someone send it to me.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#113

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#114

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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.

#115

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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?

"A little humility wouldn't hurt." --Ellie, Constantine-Hellblazer, "Dangerous Habits"

#116

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#117

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/22/04 at 4:23pm

the 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.

#118

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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.

#119

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#120

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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.

"A little humility wouldn't hurt." --Ellie, Constantine-Hellblazer, "Dangerous Habits"

#121

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

#122

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/22/04 at 6:02pm

The movie probably wouldn't be *longer* than the show...

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#123

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

Posted: 11/22/04 at 6:08pm

That'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.

"A little humility wouldn't hurt." --Ellie, Constantine-Hellblazer, "Dangerous Habits"

#124

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#125

re: RENT SCREENPLAY

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

"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."

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