u/FreshmenMan

Question, Do you wish Kubrick got to make Napoleon?

I've been on a Kubrick binge lately and I'm getting ready for when the Criterion Boxset of All Stanley Kubrick films comes out. Re-reading on Kubrick's failed attempt on making a Napoleon Bonaparte biopic, I feel it is a big mis-opportunity that Kubrick didn't make it.

It's clear that Kubrick really was trying to make his magnum opus with Napoleon and made sure to get all the details right. He also wanted to cast Jack Nicholson as Napoleon and Aubrey Hepburn as Josephine, and I think both of them are great castings and that Kubrick enlisted the entire Romanian Army to appear as soldiers and cavalrymen for the extensive battle scenes.

It just saddens me for when it all fell apart, thanks to Sergei Boundarchuk's Waterloo bombing and MGM cancelled the film and Kubrick went to make A Clockwork Orange. Kubrick's Napoleon has always been a bug "What If" for me and I just wondered how the film would've been received had Kubrick actually made the film?

All in All, Do you wish Kubrick got to make Napoleon?

Man, it still is sad reading the behind the scenes stories of Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons. How Welles lost control of the editing for The Magnificent Ambersons and when he went to Brazil, RKO basically cut an hour of footage and changed the ending, and Welles had no control over it.

Though supposedly all of cut footage is lost. It is rumored that RKO did sent a rough cut to Welles down in Brazil, but nobody has found it.

I am curious on this latest search, in which Joshua Grossberg and a team decided to go down to Brazil. They started the search in 2021, and I think the last update from that search was in 2024-25. Now where I find curious is that Grossberg was supposed to make a documentary on the search and the lost footage and I do remember that it was supposed to be released back in 2023, but it hasn't got released. I just wonder what they have found in South America or if they found anything at all.

I know it's a pipe dream, but I do wish they found the original footage for Magnificent Ambersons. This along with Greed, are the 2 films I lament got cut from their original forms.

Question, What went wrong with Wyatt Earp?

I decided to re-watch the film and I gotta say, I think this film is over hated. Many don’t ike the 3 hour runtime and think it is bloated but I think Costner does a good job as Wyatt Earp and the overall cast is great as well, with the Standouts for me being Dennis Quaid and Gene Hackman. (Also in the film, Jeff Fahey, Jaonna Going, Mark Harmon, Bill Pullman, Tom Sizemore, Michael Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Catherine O'Hara) Also I also like about the film is that it is very much a Historical Epic about the Life of Wyatt Earp and trying to be much more complex.

I think the problem with People rate it unfavorably to Tombstone as it was also released at the same time and I do admit, I think Tombstone is the better film, with Kurt Rusell and Val Kilmer giving great performances for their Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday and the supporting cast being superior as well (I mean, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Charlton Heston, Dana Delaney, Michael Rooker, Robert Mitchum as the Narrator).

Another thing and this is my theory, is that Critics were more harsher with Kevin Costner as with him being the star, he also had more creative control with the film, so I think critics were more critical with how Costner handled the film in a more “Okay, Costner, you want to be the bigshot, Let’s see how you do”, and I think they did the same thing with Waterworld, and The Postman.

However, I did like Wyatt Earp, and while it's not Tombstone, It's still a good western to me.

So, What do you think went wrong with Wyatt Earp?

>!Question, What are your theories for Season 26?!<

>!Looking around and reading up. I think it's almost an almost certainty that Season 26 will be All-Stars II and just wondering on who will be involved is getting me intrigued.!<

>!I'm wondering who do you think, based on evidence, will be involved for Season 26? and your theories.!<

What caused The Double (1996) to collapse?

I was looking up and reading up on movie trivia and this got my eye. Apparently, John Travolta signed up to star in an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Double that was to be directed by Roman Polanski and would receive 17 Million Dollars. It would’ve also star Isabelle Adjani, John Goodman, and Jean Reno. 

Apparently, they were so close to filming that they were in rehearsals, but it seems just before filming, John Travolta walked off set and quit the film. I’ve been reading up on this and they really don’t specify as to what happened, other than creative disputes. After Travolta quit, they tried to replace him with Steve Martin, but then Adjani quit the film as she would only work with Travolta and essentially the project died and many lawsuits were filed because of the collapse of the film from the Production companies and Travolta as well filing lawsuits against each other.

That is the basic understanding, but I wonder if anyone else has more information as to why This project collapsed and why would John Travolta just walk off and quit the film and forgo 17 Million Dollars.

What are your thoughts on Brazil?

I re-watched Brazil and I really loved the film. It is most definitely a Terry Gilliam film and the star is Terry Gilliam. Every scene in the film is just perfection and every scene is just so surreal and original, Set Designs, The Atmosphere, the visuals are all great. 

The acting is great as well. Jonathan Pryce was great as Sam Lowry, a man who just wants to break away and find love and DeNiro honestly surprised me with his role as Harry Tuttle, an employee who went rogue all because he couldn't handle the paperwork anymore and actually wanted to do his job. Kim Greist was okay as Jill, but for some reason, I was indifferent with her performance. Also in the film are a variety of great Actors, Michael Palin, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Katherine Hellmond.

Now, I also know about the behind the scenes conflicts with the film. With Gilliam struggling to get the film released in the USA and Universal making a “Love Conquers All’ Cut before shelving the film entirety and forcing Gilliam’s hand by showing private screenings of the film and won Brazil won Los Angeles Film Critics Awards and many critics wondering if the film can be nominated without it being released, Universal finally releasing the film. I just find that whole ordeal endearing. I haven’t seen the Love Conquers All Cut and I wonder how different it is.

I also think a good companion piece for Brazil is 1984 with John Hurt. I think 1984 and Brazil are very similar with each other but 1984 is more serious and Brazil is more of a satire.

All in All, What are your thoughts on Brazil?

What do you think of the Love Conquers All Cut and how different is it from Gilliam’s Cut?

What are your thoughts on Brazil?

I re-watched Brazil and I really loved the film. It is most definitely a Terry Gilliam film and the star is Terry Gilliam. Every scene in the film is just perfection and every scene is just so surreal and original, Set Designs, The Atmosphere, the visuals are all great. 

The acting is great as well. Jonathan Pryce was great as Sam Lowry, a man who just wants to break away and find love and DeNiro honestly surprised me with his role as Harry Tuttle, an employee who went rogue all because he couldn't handle the paperwork anymore and actually wanted to do his job. Kim Greist was okay as Jill, but for some reason, I was indifferent with her performance. Also in the film are a variety of great Actors, Michael Palin, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Katherine Hellmond.

Now, I also know about the behind the scenes conflicts with the film. With Gilliam struggling to get the film released in the USA and Universal making a “Love Conquers All’ Cut before shelving the film entirety and forcing Gilliam’s hand by showing private screenings of the film and won Brazil won Los Angeles Film Critics Awards and many critics wondering if the film can be nominated without it being released, Universal finally releasing the film. I just find that whole ordeal endearing. I haven’t seen the Love Conquers All Cut and I wonder how different it is.

I also think a good companion piece for Brazil is 1984 with John Hurt. I think 1984 and Brazil are very similar with each other but 1984 is more serious and Brazil is more of a satire.

All in All, What are your thoughts on Brazil?

What do you think of the Love Conquers All Cut and how different is it from Gilliam’s Cut?

What are your thoughts on Brazil?

I re-watched Brazil and I really loved the film. It is most definitely a Terry Gilliam film and the star is Terry Gilliam. Every scene in the film is just perfection and every scene is just so surreal and original, Set Designs, The Atmosphere, the visuals are all great. 

The acting is great as well. Jonathan Pryce was great as Sam Lowry, a man who just wants to break away and find love and DeNiro honestly surprised me with his role as Harry Tuttle, an employee who went rogue all because he couldn't handle the paperwork anymore and actually wanted to do his job. Kim Greist was okay as Jill, but for some reason, I was indifferent with her performance. Also in the film are a variety of great Actors, Michael Palin, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Katherine Hellmond.

Now, I also know about the behind the scenes conflicts with the film. With Gilliam struggling to get the film released in the USA and Universal making a “Love Conquers All’ Cut before shelving the film entirety and forcing Gilliam’s hand by showing private screenings of the film and won Brazil won Los Angeles Film Critics Awards and many critics wondering if the film can be nominated without it being released, Universal finally releasing the film. I just find that whole ordeal endearing. I haven’t seen the Love Conquers All Cut and I wonder how different it is.

I also think a good companion piece for Brazil is 1984 with John Hurt. I think 1984 and Brazil are very similar with each other but 1984 is more serious and Brazil is more of a satire.

All in All, What are your thoughts on Brazil?

What do you think of the Love Conquers All Cut and how different is it from Gilliam’s Cut?

I got to say, I was very saddened to hear that Tim Curry passed away just days ago. I love Tim Curry as a performer; he is a legend. Rocky Horror, Legend, Clue, It, Home Alone 2, Muppets Treasure Island. He knew how to ham it up and just make it a very enjoyable experience.

And that is why I wish he did more Live Action roles. Looking at his filmography, There’s a feeling of underwhelming with it, given that it’s Tim Curry. Especially hus later career, which has a lot of direct to video fare from Live Action and Animated Movies. I don’t know, I have a feeling that Hollywood really didn’t know what to make of Tim for live action. 

Also to note that Tim Curry was considered for Amadeus (1984), Who Framed Roger Rabbi (Judge Doom)t, Batman (The Joker), The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lector), The Adventures Of Priscilla (Bernadette), The Lord of the Rings (Saruman)

However, Tim Curry did put his voice in use with a lot of Animated Projects he was involved in and possibly one of the best voice actors in my opinion who stole the show every time his voice appeared.

Regardless, Tim Curry is a legend in my opinion, but I just wish he did more live action roles.

I got to say, I was very saddened to hear that Tim Curry passed away just days ago. I love Tim Curry as a performer; he is a legend. Rocky Horror, Legend, Clue, It, Home Alone 2, Muppets Treasure Island. He knew how to ham it up and just make it a very enjoyable experience.

And that is why I wish he did more Live Action roles. Looking at his filmography, There’s a feeling of underwhelming with it, given that it’s Tim Curry. Especially hus later career, which has a lot of direct to video fare from Live Action and Animated Movies. I don’t know, I have a feeling that Hollywood really didn’t know what to make of Tim for live action. 

Also to note that Tim Curry was considered for Amadeus (1984), Who Framed Roger Rabbi (Judge Doom)t, Batman (The Joker), The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lector), The Adventures Of Priscilla (Bernadette), The Lord of the Rings (Saruman)

However, Tim Curry did put his voice in use with a lot of Animated Projects he was involved in and possibly one of the best voice actors in my opinion who stole the show every time his voice appeared.

Regardless, Tim Curry is a legend in my opinion, but I just wish he did more live action roles.

This is going to be weird question, but Whose careers were ruined after they won an Oscar?

What I mean is whose career got negatively affected and pretty much losing momentum after winning an Oscar?

Question, How come Jon Voight appeared in no films from 1985-1995?

Politics aside, I think Jon Voight is a good actor. Midnight Cowboy, Deliverance, and Coming Home are classics and I would recommend films like The Champ, Table for Five, and Runaway Train from that era.

But I was looking at his filmography and I noticed that after the release of Desert Bloom, Jon Voight pretty much did no films for 10 years, saved for 1 and a couple of television films before making a comeback in Heat, and then re-establishing himself as a character actor.

I was just wondering what happened that resulted in this 10-year Hiatus.

I'm Curious, Will Michael Weatherly be part of the main Cast for Season 24?

I'm glad Michael Weatherly is back as DiNozzo, but I just wonder is he back for a recurring basis this season or is he back BACK for a main cast credit. CBS hasn't been really clear on it.

Honestly, In my opinion, I think Richard Farnsworth should've won Best Actor for The Straight Story

I rewatched The Straight Story recently and I think Richard Farsnwroth gives a great performance as Alvin Straight. He just gives the right pathos to the performance.  you can feel that he has a lot of regret but wants to make right and flat out refuses to let age get the best of him in seeing his brother.

So Yeah, I think Farnsworth should've won instead of Kevin Spacey and I think his performance is better than Russell Crowe's performance in The Insider and Denzel Washington's performance in The Hurricane. Sean Penn really didn't have a chance that year.

Do you agree that Farnsworth should've won?

Question, What are your thoughts on The Straight Story?

I recently rewatched The Straight Story and I gotta say, I still love this film. This is perhaps the closest to a normal film David Lynch will ever make and I just love that his most normal film is literally title The Straight Story. The film is just so wholesome and the interactions in the film just feel real, very Ernest Hemingway. It is also very simple, about a story of a brother who uses his lawnmower to travel to visit his estranged brother.

Richard Farnsworth gives a great performance as Alvin Straight and In my opinion, he should've won the Oscar for Best Actor that year. Farnsworth just gives the right pathos to Alvin and you can feel that he has a lot of regret but wants to make right and flat out refuses to let age get the best of him in seeing his brother.

Overall, it is a great film and is in my top 3 for Best David Lynch Films

Question, What are your thoughts on The Straight Story?

I recently rewatched The Straight Story and I gotta say, I still love this film. This is perhaps the closest to a normal film David Lynch will ever make and I just love that his most normal film is literally title The Straight Story. The film is just so wholesome and the interactions in the film just feel real, very Ernest Hemingway. It is also very simple, about a story of a brother who uses his lawnmower to travel to visit his estranged brother.

Richard Farnsworth gives a great performance as Alvin Straight and In my opinion, he should've won the Oscar for Best Actor that year. Farnsworth just gives the right pathos to Alvin and you can feel that he has a lot of regret but wants to make right and flat out refuses to let age get the best of him in seeing his brother.

Overall, it is a great film and is in my top 3 for Best David Lynch Films

This seems like a weird question but, Do you wish Coppola filmed the Original Script for Megalopolis?

To explain, Coppola changed a lot of things from Megalopolis from the original script to the final film, which I made a reddit post on awhile back

Difference between the Original Script & The Finished Film : r/Megalopolis

In my opinion, I think the original script is better, in large part because it plays out like a greek tragedy, and I felt that the characters were more richer and complex in the script than the finished film. I really wish Coppola stuck with the original script instead of the rewrites he did.

Regardless, What do you think?