The Official Choose A Director Thread

[craigdbfan]

Yet there are threads about what pop song should be in a Superman movie not to mention multiple threads that are about the same thing just phrased differently.

Seriously its not that big of a deal. Its not like there has been an influx of news revealing tons of directors for the gig.

All the tidbits we've been receiving have had the Wachowskis or McTeigues name attached.

If I were to make a Michael Bay or Christopher Nolan thread without any basis other than self speculation then I'd say thats "stretching it".

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

That was an odd call by moderation not to combine the song threads

Yes, when everyone has been discussing the info in another thread before, it is stretching it. Nothing new here

 

[craigdbfan]

That was an odd call by moderation not to combine the song threads

Yes, when everyone has been discussing the info in another thread before, it is stretching it. Nothing new here

Nobody is claiming anything new.

This thread is to streamline the James McTeigue conversation away from the other threads which is used to discuss ideas regardless of the director.

 

[Showtime]

Mimicry used as sarcasm, how funny.

I didn't realize we were having some kind of comedic contest.

 

[Showtime]

That was an odd call by moderation not to combine the song threads

Yes, when everyone has been discussing the info in another thread before, it is stretching it. Nothing new here

It's not really that much of an "odd call", it's called not getting to merging them. Now that you guys seem concerned about it, I am going to start merging a boat load of these threads, including some of the ones you opened.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

It's not really that much of an "odd call", it's called not getting to merging them. Now that you guys seem concerned about it, I am going to start merging a boat load of these threads, including some of the ones you opened.

I'm not saying go mod nazi on us Just saying, this thread is stretching it and agreed the song threads need merged. Oldbie butting in


Here ya go on the song threads

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=326737

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=327845

 

[craigdbfan]

I'm not saying go mod nazi on us Just saying, this thread is stretching it and agreed the song threads need merged. Oldbie butting in


Here ya go on the song threads

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=326737

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=327845

Then the same could be said about the Wachowski thread and many other threads.

The pop song thread was just an example of many.

Anyway there is no reason to pollute this thread with further objections or defending. Seems a tad hypocritical especially coming from someone who has started threads that can easily be classified as "stretching it".

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Then the same could be said about the Wachowski thread and many other threads.

The pop song thread was just an example of many.

Anyway there is no reason to pollute this thread with further objections or defending. Seems a tad hypocritical

yes immediately following that word with this is...

especially coming from someone who has started threads that can easily be classified as "stretching it".

hypocritical

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The Wachowski thread is after a merger actually.

 

[craigdbfan]

I'm not looking to start an argument but it seems as if your adamantly searching for one.

Alrighty then.

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Something related to the threads topic.

Here is an interview showing a bit of how James approaches an adaptation.

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[\S/JcDc\S/]

I'm not looking to start an argument but it seems as if your adamantly searching for one.

Alrighty then.

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Something related to the threads topic.

Here is an interview showing a bit of how James approaches an adaptation.

If you have any more commentary about me, just send me a PM.

 

[Octoberist]

You have to keep this in mind:

At Hitfix.com, Moriarty (Drew) stated that Bradley Cooper was going to be Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern movie; he was so sure of it. Well that was part true; months later, we all found out that Bradley was in the running but lost to Ryan Reynolds (a better pick in my opinion).

My point being is that anything can happen.

 

[craigdbfan]

I've never said that he is the definite pick. The reason I made the thread was because he is a possible candidate.

I've never gone out and proclaimed him the director. Every single post I've made about the Wachowski and McTeigue have been on a speculative note. Anyone is welcome to check my post history.

I just want to make that clear. I think some are construing the reporting and discussion on this news we've received lately as some sort of backing of these guys.

 

[Octoberist]

I'm not blasting anyone either, Craigbfan. I know he might be a candidate.

 

[craigdbfan]

Its just that some people here immediately write stuff like "He won't be the director, slow down" or something along those lines.

While I think most are aware of the speculative and questionable validity of all this news.

 

[Octoberist]

Trust me, I'm not one of those people. Infact, I personally think I'm fairly reasonable.

 

[craigdbfan]

Oh I know you aren't.

I can tell by your postings that your being wholly reasonable about this.

Just trying to let you know of some of the other posters mentality that automatically throw people in a pot of "gullible dummies" almost for even discussing some of this recent news.

 

[Octoberist]

yeah i know.

anyway, if James McTeigue gets it, I think he'll do a solid job.

However, I do think that, while visually he'll do a bang up job, he might have to step it up in the warmth department. Warmth Department, you ask?

I think the central part of Superman as a franchise is that, in the end, it's a non-cynical action adventure sci-fi epic with heart. So far, McTeigue is the type who has darker movies, so I hope that he can step it up and not make this Superman tale too gritty (if he gets picked).

 

[craigdbfan]

I think McTeigue has it in him but your completely right. This for me is a very important part of the character and the way he approaches situations.

In "V for Vendetta" the emotional scenes were done in such an effective way. When V and Evey are dancing with the great blues song in the background. The story that V used to allow Evey overcome her fear of death.

I think he has a good eye for giving his characters likability/or the opposite allowing the audience to feel genuine sympathy, anger, empathy, and remorse.

I think its important though to add a singular tone while still giving it a flexibility to remain intact even in the more sadder scenes.

Not an easy task.

 

[The Democrat]

Personally I thought V for Vendetta was a A) a good film on it's own and B ) a good adaptation. I think with a good script and a good cast that McTeigue would be able to create a good representation of Superman for the screen. My concern with this rumor is in fact about Warners itself. Time and again they have shown themselves as having a too many chiefs not enough indians mentality, specifically with this franchise. Everyone has their opinions and their hands in the pot. If they can just let Morrison or one of the others write a story that reintroduces Superman to the modern audience, bring in a good screen writer like Haggis and hand it over to a director like McTeigue and then hand it over to DC to set mandates about the character, costume and important canonical issues then market it with the same skill they did TDK I think things will be fine. The issue I have with McTeigue is my fear of Warner's Bro.s track record and certain infamous producers overbearing inanity and how that will affect a director who, at least currently, is shaping up to be a studio director. It reminds me of Schumaker and the films that dare-not-be-named to be honest!

 

[SuperDaniel]

I can't help but thinking why an american icon of great importance as Superman wouldn't deserve a better director to helm this picture? I mean, i'm talking about Spielberg, cameron, jackson, scorcese, ron howard, zemeckys and all. That's the kind of thing Superman needs.

Now some unknown who did a about 2 movies worth seeing? Well...could work. But...god help us all.

 

[rocco2216]

I can't help but thinking why an american icon of great importance as Superman wouldn't deserve a better director to helm this picture? I mean, i'm talking about Spielberg, cameron, jackson, scorcese, ron howard, zemeckys and all. That's the kind of thing Superman needs.

Now some unknown who did a about 2 movies worth seeing? Well...could work. But...god help us all.

Yes, but they're the kind of directors WB wouldn't be able to "control"

 

[SuperDaniel]

But at least we would have quality filmaking.

 

[craigdbfan]

I can't help but thinking why an american icon of great importance as Superman wouldn't deserve a better director to helm this picture? I mean, i'm talking about Spielberg, cameron, jackson, scorcese, ron howard, zemeckys and all. That's the kind of thing Superman needs.

Now some unknown who did a about 2 movies worth seeing? Well...could work. But...god help us all.

Lets not forget that he still is a "superhero" so despite his renown image all over the world, in Hollywood he is still considered just another superhero.

Plus none of those directors have shown a desire to direct a SH film(for the exception of Cameron and he only wanted to do Spider-Man). Its not what WB wants but more has to do with them even wanting/not wanting to make a film about a comic book character.

Nolan did a fine job with Batman and he isn't any of those guys.

 

[SuperDaniel]

I know but this kinda of character is Spielberg's taste. Alien, fantasy, science fiction, epic, drama. Somebody just needs to tell him that lol

Batman is more down-to-earth hero.

Superman needs to be an intergalactic and earhly epic!!

 

[SuperAl]

Theres nothing written that in order to make a good movie you have to be a big name. I mean who was Peter Jackson before LOTRs. Just cause McTeigue isn't well known doesn't mean he can't make a great Superman movie. Singer was well known and he didnt give us much.

Plus doesn't Spielberg only make movies owned by Paramount, i dont think he would even be able to work on Superman cause its a WB owned property