50 Shades of Grey - Part 1

[childeroland]

Yeah, this thing may burn white hot and then fade. They've got to take advantage now while the going is good.

 

[PacificBoy]

Wouldn't surprise me if they split the next two books in to four movies. Two parts for each.

Milk this baby for all it's worth.

You betcha it'll be milked real good.

Right, I'll let myself out.

 

[Sawyer]

Wouldn't surprise me if they split the next two books in to four movies. Two parts for each.

Milk this baby for all it's worth.

Ugh. Thank God the world's ending in 2012.




.... oh, right.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

The world ended already. We are living in the imagination of Harold Camping. He apparently hates DC.

 

[Silly Cat]

I sometimes feel like I am the only woman who thinks the books are complete trash. The fact that they are horribly written is just the tip of the iceberg, it's not what truly made me hate the series:

It's the fact that Christian Grey is an abusive, controlling, creep.

I tell you it will be a cold day in hell before I let anyone tell me; what to wear, what to eat, who I can and cannot talk to, be friends with, etc.

That's not romantic, that's abusive, period.

Tracking someones cell phone, knowing where someone is at all times, that's not romantic, that's an invasion of someones privacy.

Ana is actually frightened of Christian several times throughout the book, she's afraid of making him angry because she knows he might hit her, or spank her, etc. You should NEVER be scared of your boyfriend, and if you are then that is a sign you should get your butt out!

I guess the fantasy didn't work for me because Christian is exactly the type of man that I would avoid at all costs in real life, I just couldn't stand the way he treated Ana who is a woman so devoid of self worth and independence, that one can't help but pity her in a way.

Anyhow I haven't seen the film yet, as I have no desire to waste my money at the theater to watch what is essentially a soft-core porn about an abusive relationship.

Just my opinion

 

[Snow Queen]

I sometimes feel like I am the only woman who thinks the books are complete trash. The fact that they are horribly written is just the tip of the iceberg, it's not what truly made me hate the series:

It's the fact that Christian Grey is an abusive, controlling, creep.

I tell you it will be a cold day in hell before I let anyone tell me; what to wear, what to eat, who I can and cannot talk to, be friends with, etc.

That's not romantic, that's abusive, period.

Tracking someones cell phone, knowing where someone is at all times, that's not romantic, that's an invasion of someones privacy.

Ana is actually frightened of Christian several times throughout the book, she's afraid of making him angry because she knows he might hit her, or spank her, etc. You should NEVER be scared of your boyfriend, and if you are then that is a sign you should get your butt out!

I guess the fantasy didn't work for me because Christian is exactly the type of man that I would avoid at all costs in real life, I just couldn't stand the way he treated Ana who is a woman so devoid of self worth and independence, that one can't help but pity her in a way.

Anyhow I haven't seen the film yet, as I have no desire to waste my money at the theater to watch what is essentially a soft-core porn about an abusive relationship.

Just my opinion

I think every single woman in this thread, including myself, has voiced the same thoughts.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I think every single woman in this thread, including myself, has voiced the same thoughts.

My inner goddess also agrees.

 

[kvz5]

I think every single woman in this thread, including myself, has voiced the same thoughts.

I have yet to see a single female here at the Hype who thinks the book is anything but trash and thank god for that. We're awesome and smart like that.

 

[terry78]

The Hype women are a special breed. Sure, they could all have the visual aesthetic of the Suicide Girls, but that's what makes them special.

 

[Sundancer]

Yeah, this thing may burn white hot and then fade. They've got to take advantage now while the going is good.

Oh, I'm almost sure the last book will be in Part 1 and Part 2 to "do it justice"

 

[Tempest]

You used to date a couple?

Yes. They're still together. I dated them as a couple, and sometimes I would go on a date with just the man, and sometimes I would go on a date with just the woman.

They're good people. We still go out sometimes, though now it's just as friends.

Ugh. Thank God the world's ending in 2012.




.... oh, right.

Maybe the calendar is off.

My inner goddess also agrees.

That's not expressive enough. The inner goddess is supposed to do things like do the hula in a red skirt, or dance the merengue mixed with some salsa, or do back flips.

So says my subconscious, who is peering at me over her glasses, with an amused smirk gracing her lips.

 

[:eek:]

A Man Was Allegedly Stabbed and Women Definitely Threw Up During a Screening of "Fifty Shades of Grey" in Scotland

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/02/fifty-shades-of-grey-stabbing-and-debauchery

 

[sueb1863]

I heard on the news that there was a disturbance at a mall in Florida, too. A bunch of teenagers wanted to see the movie but they couldn't because of a curfew, and the fact it's R, so they mobbed the theater and food court:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...ovie-theater-50-shades-grey-article-1.2118345

 

[Schlosser85]

My inner goddess does not approve.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I sometimes feel like I am the only woman who thinks the books are complete trash. The fact that they are horribly written is just the tip of the iceberg, it's not what truly made me hate the series:

It's the fact that Christian Grey is an abusive, controlling, creep.

I tell you it will be a cold day in hell before I let anyone tell me; what to wear, what to eat, who I can and cannot talk to, be friends with, etc.

That's not romantic, that's abusive, period.

Tracking someones cell phone, knowing where someone is at all times, that's not romantic, that's an invasion of someones privacy.

Ana is actually frightened of Christian several times throughout the book, she's afraid of making him angry because she knows he might hit her, or spank her, etc. You should NEVER be scared of your boyfriend, and if you are then that is a sign you should get your butt out!

I guess the fantasy didn't work for me because Christian is exactly the type of man that I would avoid at all costs in real life, I just couldn't stand the way he treated Ana who is a woman so devoid of self worth and independence, that one can't help but pity her in a way.

Anyhow I haven't seen the film yet, as I have no desire to waste my money at the theater to watch what is essentially a soft-core porn about an abusive relationship.

Just my opinion

Definitely not alone.

I've never read them all the way through. I skimmed to the 'good bits' because I like BDSM erotica, but the more I heard about the actual story, the more I avoided the thing.

But then I feel the same way about Twilight and the relationship between Bella and Edward, so it's no surprise.

I just don't get the attraction to a controlling partner. That's a big turn off to me, and I don't think i've ever seen a relationship in which one person is controlling that doesn't lead to constant arguements and eventual break ups.

And it really annoys me that they attached that kind of dysfunction to BDSM. Because now that is going to be an automatic assosiation for most people, when really, couples are perfectly capable of introducing things like that into their sex life without having it extend to what they eat/wear or where they go.

 

[kvz5]

I think she should just direct it as well. Better yet, she should fire both Johnson and Dornan and play both characters.

http://t.co/2Zrn6OP9W6

‘Fifty Shades’ Sequel: Author E.L. James Demands Control Over Script (EXCLUSIVE)Now that “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become an international box office phenomenon, author E.L. James is seeking more control over the sequel by writing the script herself. Universal Pictures, which had been resistant to the idea, is currently discussing the potential move for “Fifty Shades Darker” with James, who wrote the best-selling erotic trilogy about Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, Variety has learned.

Given the success of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” which has so far grossed more than $300 million worldwide, the next logical step would be for the studio to announce the greenlight to its sequel, “Fifty Shades Darker.”

According to insiders, the delay in the production of “Fifty Shades Darker” is related to Universal execs and James still arguing over details. Unlike most successful franchises, which aim to retain the team behind the first film, it appears that “Fifty Shades” will undergo a dramatic creative reshuffling in the weeks to come. Sources close to the project don’t expect director Sam Taylor-Johnson or screenwriter Kelly Marcel to be back for the second installment, despite reps for the studio saying no official decisions have been made.

“The studio had always intended to sit down with the author after the film opened and discuss next steps and that has not yet happened,” said a Universal spokesman.

If James does write the screenplay for “Fifty Shades Darker,” it could mean a later release date for the sequel. James has never written a film before, and the studio may need to factor in extra time for revisions. But as in the case of Gillian Flynn, who wrote both the book and screenplay for “Gone Girl,” the project could also benefit from an author adapting her own characters.

Because of this uncertainty, production on “Fifty Shades Darker” likely won’t get underway until the first quarter of 2016. That would mean the sequel wouldn’t arrive until late 2016 or the first quarter of 2017. Without a shooting script or start date, having the movie ready for next year’s Valentine’s Day is highly unlikely.

It’s rare in showbiz for an author to exercise the kind of oversight that James has had over the bigscreen journey of “Fifty Shades.” James didn’t peddle the movie rights until her books were already a worldwide phenomenon, and every studio in town wanted to adapt the trilogy, which gave her considerable bargaining power. As a result, she was able to negotiate a deal with Universal and Focus Features that gave her control over how Christian and Anastasia would appear in the film. Not only does she exercise casting approval — she first met Jamie Dornan, who plays Christian, at his audition in Los Angeles (and was a fan of his work on the BBC TV series “The Fall&#8221 — she’s also credited as a producer on the first movie.

When J.K. Rowling sold her “Harry Potter” books to Warner Bros., she weighed in on a few creative decisions — asking that the cast would be made up of British actors, for example. But then she allowed the filmmakers to take liberties with her stories. The film’s screenwriter Steve Kloves has said Rowling was hands-off. The same went for Stephenie Meyer, author of the “Twilight” franchise, which inspired “50 Shades.”

On the other hand, James was very involved in all aspects of the “Fifty Shades” film, as she attended creative meetings to make sure that the film didn’t veer too far from her book. According to sources, James, who has no prior film experience, would at times hold up the creative process by offering input that wasn’t in line with the filmmakers’ vision. But given James’ contract with Universal, the director and other producers on the film couldn’t go around her.

James and director Taylor-Johnson constantly fought on set and in the editing room on details surrounding the first movie. “We disagreed a lot,” Taylor-Johnson told Variety in January. “She created these characters and the story. I was trying to create a film experience that would honor the book but at the same time give us a fresh perspective. That was difficult for her. We’d battle things out. I think you could say we crossed every scenario through our battles.”

While it’s not clear why Taylor-Johnson wouldn’t be back for the sequel, it’s likely to both sides aren’t eager to rehash similar arguments. James and Marcel worked on the first draft of “Fifty Shades of Grey” at the author’s London home. But once the studio asked for revisions to tone down the sexual content, Marcel and James had a falling out, according to sources. Patrick Marber was brought in for the rewrites. (Marcel, who declined to be interviewed, hasn’t been part of the “Fifty Shades” press tour.)

In the meantime, production uncertainty has also made scheduling difficult for stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. The two actors are now hot casting commodities. But since the actors don’t know when they’ll need to disrobe for the next “Fifty Shades,” they haven’t been able to commit to playing other characters in the near future.

 

[Snow Queen]

I think she should just direct it as well. Better yet, she should fire both Johnson and Dornan and play both characters.

http://t.co/2Zrn6OP9W6

Well I'm willing to bet that Johnson's character is already her fantasy insert so.

 

[terry78]

Insert....huh huh.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Well I'm willing to bet that Johnson's character is already her fantasy insert so.

Well clearly, because the two of them are virtually identical.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I can't believe that article brought Gillian Flynn and Gone Girl into this. I haven't read Gone Girl but I can safely say that it's better written than ****ing 50 Shades of Grey. E.L. James adapting her own book is not the same goddamn thing as Flynn adapting hers.

 

[kvz5]

Well I'm willing to bet that Johnson's character is already her fantasy insert so.

Never forget!

Poor Dakota.

 

[Octoberist]

I think she should just direct it as well. Better yet, she should fire both Johnson and Dornan and play both characters.

http://t.co/2Zrn6OP9W6

James sounds like a nightmare. No wonder we haven't heard anything about the next ones.

I read all the reports of the drama behind the first film. Sam Taylor butting heads with James. James dismissing the original screenwriter. The two leads not getting along.

The thing that IS upsetting is that Taylor Johnson could've made a decent movie out of this if she had it her way.

 

[kvz5]

James is lucky that Johnson seems to be very chill. Imagine if the director is someone like Cameron, Russell, or Fincher. Let's see her try to control that!

 

[Sawyer]

David O. Russell would've punched her in the face by now.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

The only person Johnson has her way with is Aaron.