Gothic: 1. of or relating to an architectural style reflecting the influence of the medieval Gothic; 2. of or relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious or violent incidents. Developed in northern France and amplified through Western Europe from the middle of the 12th…
Category: Full Production Notes
Honey Movie Production Notes (2003)
Having attained success within the music industry as an initiator of some of hip-hop’s most groundbreaking and creative ventures, Andre Harrell was looking for a new challenge…and the film industry seemed a natural place to explore. Harrell knew that hip-hop culture was a treasure trove rich with characters and stories that could easily be translated…
House of Sand and Fog Production Notes (2003)
Andre Dubus III’s book House of Sand and Fog was first published in 1999, telling the story of two desperate people—Massoud Amir Behrani, a once powerful and influential man in his native Iran reduced to menial jobs in the United States, and Kathy Nicolo, a recovering drug addict, with nowhere to turn—and their battle for…
Hulk Movie Production Notes (2003)
Scientist Bruce Banner (Eric Bana) has, to put it mildly, anger management issues. His quiet life as a brilliant researcher working with cutting edge genetic technology conceals a nearly forgotten and painful past. His ex-girlfriend and equally brilliant fellow researcher, Betty Ross (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly), has tired of Bruce’s cordoned off emotional terrain…
Intolerable Cruelty Production Notes (2003)
Intolerable Cruelty has been in the works for nearly eight years. “Luckily,” says screenwriter / director Joel Coen with regard to the age old subject of the battle of the sexes, “the material is timeless.” “Yes,” agrees screenwriter / producer Ethan Coen, “I don’t think the eight years made much of a difference.” The initial…
The Italian Job Production Notes (2003)
“Charlie isn’t your average bad guy: he’s a likable thief,” says Wahlberg. known for playing controversial roles in such films as “Boogie Nights” and “Three Kings.” “He’s smart, he’s playful and he gets the job done. Diverse characters are more interesting to play, and Charlie has several sides to him, not to mention a lot…