Comments on: Cormac McCarthy's 'Blood Meridian' Can't Possibly Become a Movie http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie The best and latest movie news, reviews, features and editorials - updated daily Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:59:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Ken http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-20891 Ken Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:28:49 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-20891 In the hands of a visionary director, Blood Meridian could be developed into a film that holds to the fevered-dream tenor of McCarthy's novel. Leaving aside the acts of cruelty & barbarism, McCarthy's descriptions of towns, landscapes & the overall appearance of the riders are like a Bruegel painting come to life. I think most problematic would be casting the character of Judge Holden. I mean the guy is described as being every bit of 7 feet tall & 336 lbs. Aside from maybe Michael Clarke Duncan (a fine actor, but of the wrong ethnicity to play the judge) I can think of no one of that size who could convincingly portray the erudite, enigmatic, amoral judge. It would be great to see it done well. In the hands of a visionary director, Blood Meridian could be developed into a film that holds to the fevered-dream tenor of McCarthy's novel. Leaving aside the acts of cruelty & barbarism, McCarthy's descriptions of towns, landscapes & the overall appearance of the riders are like a Bruegel painting come to life. I think most problematic would be casting the character of Judge Holden. I mean the guy is described as being every bit of 7 feet tall & 336 lbs. Aside from maybe Michael Clarke Duncan (a fine actor, but of the wrong ethnicity to play the judge) I can think of no one of that size who could convincingly portray the erudite, enigmatic, amoral judge. It would be great to see it done well.

]]> By: Rich http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-5071 Rich Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:49:41 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-5071 Blood Meridian could be made into a movie only if they fully animate it or use Sin City or 300 style effects. The viewer would need that extra bit of psychic distance for what is probably the most violent piece of art ever. Blood Meridian could be made into a movie only if they fully animate it or use Sin City or 300 style effects. The viewer would need that extra bit of psychic distance for what is probably the most violent piece of art ever.

]]> By: adu http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2949 adu Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:43:10 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2949 Ok, thanks guys. I read the Los Angeles Times article about the changes they made in the The Road movie from the book. I gotta say, this was expected, but from what I read it doesnt sound bad at all. Looking forward to it! Ok, thanks guys.

I read the Los Angeles Times article about the changes they made in the The Road movie from the book. I gotta say, this was expected, but from what I read it doesnt sound bad at all. Looking forward to it!

]]> By: ravidlaz http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2946 ravidlaz Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:41:19 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2946 Yea, that's pretty much it Brad. On his way to the Tower he meets some friends. Now they are all on a mission to reach the Dark Tower. A lot of shit happens along the way, obviously since it takes 7 books to get there. Its a great adventure though. The books are awesome but really long. So I suggest you get other shorter books you want to read out of the way before you start reading these. If you want an idea of what these books are like, you can read the graphic novel Gunslinger Born published by Marvel. The graphic novel is pretty much an adaptation of the fourth book in the series, Wizard and Glass. Its a good and short read, and I think a good way to get into the whole Dark Tower universe. Yea, that's pretty much it Brad. On his way to the Tower he meets some friends. Now they are all on a mission to reach the Dark Tower. A lot of shit happens along the way, obviously since it takes 7 books to get there. Its a great adventure though. The books are awesome but really long. So I suggest you get other shorter books you want to read out of the way before you start reading these.

If you want an idea of what these books are like, you can read the graphic novel Gunslinger Born published by Marvel. The graphic novel is pretty much an adaptation of the fourth book in the series, Wizard and Glass. Its a good and short read, and I think a good way to get into the whole Dark Tower universe.

]]> By: bradbrevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2945 bradbrevet Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:49:00 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2945 <blockquote><b>adu said:</b> Hey, can you briefly tell me the story for Dark Tower, so I can decide whether to read it or not?</blockquote> Wow, that is not an easy request. Maybe ravidlaz can do a better job describing it, but I would describe it as Stephen King's attempt a Lord of the Rings size fantasy/western/epic. Simply put it is about one man's desire to reach the Dark Tower which stands at the center of the universe and it is about to fall. It bounces around between universes and it is a lot of reading. I am only 130+ pages into the seventh (and thankfully final) book and I will say I think Wastelands and Wizard and Glass were my two favorite books in the series so far. If you are interested though you should definitely give Book One (The Gunslinger) a chance. It is short and a quick read and gives you a good idea of what you are in for.

adu said: Hey, can you briefly tell me the story for Dark Tower, so I can decide whether to read it or not?

Wow, that is not an easy request. Maybe ravidlaz can do a better job describing it, but I would describe it as Stephen King's attempt a Lord of the Rings size fantasy/western/epic. Simply put it is about one man's desire to reach the Dark Tower which stands at the center of the universe and it is about to fall. It bounces around between universes and it is a lot of reading.

I am only 130+ pages into the seventh (and thankfully final) book and I will say I think Wastelands and Wizard and Glass were my two favorite books in the series so far.

If you are interested though you should definitely give Book One (The Gunslinger) a chance. It is short and a quick read and gives you a good idea of what you are in for.

]]> By: adu http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2942 adu Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:21:54 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2942 Hey, can you briefly tell me the story for Dark Tower, so I can decide whether to read it or not? Thanks Hey, can you briefly tell me the story for Dark Tower, so I can decide whether to read it or not?

Thanks

]]> By: ravidlaz http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2926 ravidlaz Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:01:04 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2926 [QUOTE]Yes, I never saw it though. You?</blockquote> Yes I saw it when it came out in theaters. I remember liking it, but I can't remember too many details. It was during a phase when I was really into actors directing films. When I found out Billy Bob was directing it, I immediately wanted to see it. I didn't know anything about it at the time. It has been a while now. I would like to read the book and then see it again. [QUOTE]Yes, I never saw it though. You?

Yes I saw it when it came out in theaters. I remember liking it, but I can't remember too many details. It was during a phase when I was really into actors directing films. When I found out Billy Bob was directing it, I immediately wanted to see it. I didn't know anything about it at the time.

It has been a while now. I would like to read the book and then see it again.

]]> By: bradbrevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2923 bradbrevet Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:04:22 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2923 <blockquote><b>ravidlaz said:</b> I have a question for you: Is All The Pretty Horses the same story that Billy Bob Thornton adapted into that movie?</blockquote> Yes, I never saw it though. You?

ravidlaz said: I have a question for you: Is All The Pretty Horses the same story that Billy Bob Thornton adapted into that movie?

Yes, I never saw it though. You?

]]> By: ravidlaz http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/cormac_mccarthys_blood_meridian_cant_possibly_become_a_movie#comment-2916 ravidlaz Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:50:10 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news/?p=10163#comment-2916 I'm so fucking excited for The Road. I can't wait until that film comes out this fall. Blood Meridian is the next book I want to read. I don't know much about it, only that its good. I chose not to read those passages you posted. Also Brad, I fucking love The Dark Tower. Its my favorite book series ever. Yea the last book is pretty damn long, but its worth it. I hope J.J. doesn't fuck up those movies or tv shows or whatever the hell he is doing with them. I have a question for you: Is All The Pretty Horses the same story that Billy Bob Thornton adapted into that movie? I'm so fucking excited for The Road. I can't wait until that film comes out this fall. Blood Meridian is the next book I want to read. I don't know much about it, only that its good. I chose not to read those passages you posted.

Also Brad, I fucking love The Dark Tower. Its my favorite book series ever. Yea the last book is pretty damn long, but its worth it. I hope J.J. doesn't fuck up those movies or tv shows or whatever the hell he is doing with them.

I have a question for you: Is All The Pretty Horses the same story that Billy Bob Thornton adapted into that movie?

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