Writer's Block: Let's try this again

[cupcake_goth]

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I think people who are regular readers of my burblings know my answers.

Firstly, I would love to see a remake of Dracula. A remake that is more faithful to the novel. No tacked on love story (even tho' I must shamefully admit that I do like that in the Langella and Coppola versions), no changing characters around, and make Dracula menacing, thanks. Make the scene where he forces Mina to drink his blood to be chilling, because that's how it should be.

The other movie I would LOVE to see remade? Mary Poppins. Remember a few years ago when the "re-imagined" trailer for Scary Mary went around? Mary Poppins treated as very strange and creepy? YES, I WANT THAT. I want something closer to the books, where Mary Poppins is a force for ... something. Not necessarily for good or happy families, but for chaos. Weird things keep happening around her, and when Jane and Michael ask questions, Mary Poppins shuts them down. "How dare you suggest I would take part in such things? What are you talking about?" Mary Poppins isn't a shiny happy nice nanny, and I want a movie that reflects that.

Comments

[amy37.livejournal.com]

I support those wholeheartedly.

I still want to see Bell, Book, and Candle remade. The story would hold up perfectly, and as much as I love Jimmy Stewart he was *slightly* long in the tooth for the role.

[ladymoira.livejournal.com]

psst. Central Library is doing a free reading from the books by the actors from the Broadway Show of Mary Poppins. Upside - free, Mary Poppins, free cd. Down-side: 10 am time.

Interested?

http://www.spl.org/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D94302643

[dark-phoenix54.livejournal.com]

YES to Mary Poppins. I remember seeing the movie as a child, and thinking "Where the devil did these penguins come from, and why is Mary Poppins so cheerful??"

[asphodel-ale.livejournal.com]

I would pay to see that sort of Dracula remake. Though I'd hope they'd condense the middle section, which I found rather tedious in parts.

But I'd pay to MAKE The Dracula Tape by Fred Saberhagen into a movie. (Assuming I won the Lotto, of course.) The idea of doing a Dracula film from the point of view of Dracula himself would be worth spending the money on.

[maiaarts.livejournal.com]

The Saint
I want a REAL movie that actually has SOMETHING to do with the books.

Fletch - the actual character is a hot surfer guy about 22 and NOT CHEVY FUCKING CHASE

Wind in the Willows - I think I want to see Mr Toad in 3-D animation!

[moon-watcher99.livejournal.com]

This.

I swear, most people don't even know what Dracula could do, let alone what his actions and attitudes were. People drive me nuts with this whole "Isn't it a tragic love story?" crap.

[morfydd.livejournal.com]

Have I told you my "How I learned my dad boxed in college" story? It involves an apparently compelling version of Dracula done by A Children's Theater, of all places. The only thing I remember is that scene where he makes Mina drink, and it still makes me shudder.

Quick question re: Seattle scene

[snowcoma.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the total non sequitur, but this is the best/only way I know of to reach you. (I'm snowcoma at gmail dot com, should you wish to email me for anything).

I'd like to dip my toes into the Seattle goth scene, but my social phobia keeps telling me I'd be unwelcome. I live for the clothes, make-up, and aesthetics, but the music is a little iffy for me. With the bipolar, I can't do sad songs; I'm a happy-or-angry song girl, and most of my bands are goth-friendly as opposed to goth (not to say I'm unfamiliar with goth bands, just that I haven't heard much by any particular one). I'm rather worried I'll be picked on for it.

Is there a friendly place for me to go? Are there people I could find to talk to that will like me for the misfit I am?

[juushika.livejournal.com]

La this is one hell of a late comment, but as I'm closing tabs, why not: This got me to add Mary Poppins to my to be read list. I have no strong attachment to the film and knew nothing about the character in the source material—but she, well, she sounds quite intriguing. So thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[juushika.livejournal.com]

And (despite the fact that you don't know me and probably don't care!), I thought I'd mentioned that I just finished and reviewed (http://juushika.livejournal.com/706347.html) the first Mary Poppins book. I'm glad this prompted me to read it—your right, book!Poppins is a much more intriguing character.