Worried about Stro's Directorial debut in THE PRODUCERS- Page 2

[SamIAm]

Posted: 8/5/04 at 10:02pm

Brooks and Stroman worked hand in hand on the musical stage version and I'm sure will work closely on the film. No one will want to flounder here. Musicals are expensive propositions and this one is no exception.

I think you have to give them a chance to prove what they can do and don't get too tied up in who has or has not directed in film before. There are plenty of experts around to help with the details and a good solid cast. And in the end, Brooks will take care of his baby...as for him being too old to direct...we should ALL have half the energy this guy has!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/5/04 at 10:09pm

She'll be fine and the movie (if done right) should win tons of Oscars!

She can take on any form of entertainment and win with ease! Shes amazing.

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 1:26am

You know, Julie Taymor did quite nicely for herself directing Frida. Give Stro a chance.

Actually, Julie Taymor's first feature film was Titus, which was magnificent and better than Frida (although I liked that, too). Before those, she's had experience in filmmaking with some short films and specially-recorded stage performances and such.

[BWayBoy88]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 1:46am

I'm sure Mel Brooks will help Susan Stroman if she needs it. He wont allow anything he doesnt like, so if he sees that the movie is really bad, he will probably step in and help it out.

[venticelli]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 2:07am

oh you bet your Kosher bacon Mel will have at least a cameo in this film!

[sabrelady]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 4:29am

I think the key thing to look for is who the Director of Photography is. A good DOP who is @ least familiar w musical staging for films will be what she ( yes Mel) will need to rely on. She does not yet have the language of film to work out the set ups, POV's Turn Arounds,lenses etc that could be her stumbling block.
So tell me who the DOP is & I'll tell u how the show will go!! Updated On: 8/6/04 at 04:29 AM

[SamIAm]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 2:36pm

Gee, sabrelady if only it were as simple as knowing the cinematographer.

A film's success (like a show on the boards) has to do with the entire mix (actors, director, funding, chemistry, cinematography, music, etc., etc., etc. In the case of a musical, there are even more variables. You've got a lot of good people who know musicals and film in the mix...AND you also have Nicole...and I still don't like that she's there...though I'm sure she'll draw box office receipts. It's a delicate balance of all of those things and it's hard to predict success or failure. I'm excited to see the outcome.

[BWayBoy88]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 4:14pm

Has Mel Brooks ever had a bad movie? I dont think he will let this be the first.

[TulitaPepsi]

Posted: 8/6/04 at 4:19pm

This sucker better be filmed in three-strip IB Technicolor, or there will be HELL to pay.