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Cast for Fahrenheit 451 Remake
21 September 2004, 02:25 PM
cast_meCast for Fahrenheit 451 Remake
Here is who i think should be cast and why:
Montag: Viggo Mortensen (he's very good at looking as if he has the wieght of the world upon his shoulders)
Millie: Winona Ryder (she's a very good actress, and would be the best at playing someone like Millie, and she hasn't done as many recent movies as others)
Captain Beatty: Jason Isaacs (he is excellent at portraying villains, such as in "The Patriot".)
Clarisse: Nicki Brock (she is a young unknown, and would be very good in that particular role)
Faber: Ian Holm (it is only to easy to imagine him as a cooky little old man running around)
Misc Fireman: William H. Macy (He is a brilliant actor, and fits so many different roles, but this one would be very good for everyone)
Granger: Hugo Weaving (He oozes intelligence. He is Granger.)
22 September 2004, 12:59 PM
groonHmm, how about Joaquin Phoenix as Montag? I think he could really make the subject matter meaningful by helping the audience connect to the internal workings of the character.
I don't know about Hugo Weaving. I don't think I could ever get over thinking of him as "Agent Smith."
Okay, I must end this post before I start a rant about how wonderful the Matrix sequels were.
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22 September 2004, 02:13 PM
Mr. DarkI also enjoyed the Matrix trilogy, and refer to them in my philosophy classes frequently.
Check out:
THE MATRIX AND PHILOSOPHY: WELCOME TO THE DESERT OF THE REAL. Ed. William Irwin. Open Court Press, Chicago. 2002.
TAKING THE RED PILL: SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION IN "THE MATRIX". Ed. Glenn Yeffeth. Benbella Books, Dallas. 2003.
EXPLORING THE MATRIX: VISIONS OF THE CYBER PRESENT. Ed. Karen Haber. St. Martin's Press, NY. 2003.
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23 September 2004, 12:50 AM
grasstainsMontag- Adrian Brody
Millie- Molly Shannon
Clarisse- Hillarry Duff or Avril Lavigne
Beatty- Alec Baldwin
Faber- Dennis Hopper
Granger- Avery Brooks or Morgan Freeman
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23 September 2004, 01:06 AM
grasstains...or get the cast of SIENFELD back together.
Montag- Jerry
Millie- Elaine
Clarisse- Elaine (with blonde hair, ponytails and mini-skirt)
Beatty- Newman
Faber- Kramer
Granger- George
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23 September 2004, 06:11 AM
dandelionUm, were you smoking something when you wrote that or just really tired?
23 September 2004, 07:43 AM
MenesSpeaking of the Matrix Trilogy, I must say I really enjoyed the first Matrix movie. Although many ideas and its philosophical themes seemed to have been taken from other sources (o.k., some of them you can trace way back to ancient sources like Plato's Cave Anology, but most of these themes have been dealt with in many recent books or films - especially in the sf genre), it is still an excellent film - a good composition of its own. But then, I was really disappointed by the second part. I liked the new figure of the keymaker, but that was about the only new innovation - the rest seemed just like a pallid reminiscence of the first part. Didn't even watch the third part yet, because I heard from so many friends they were very disappionted with it.
I think the theme of "multi-dimensional simulations" or matrices is developed very nicely in Simulacron 3 by Daniel F. Galouye - I think this book is from 1964(?).
23 September 2004, 07:52 AM
MenesBy the way, the collection of short, animated films called The Animatrix is worth watching! Some really new ideas integrated into the Matrix setting in there. My favourite is the film "Beyond", about a haunted house turning out to be a small malfunction in the matrix...
23 September 2004, 05:48 PM
grasstainsdandelion,
No, I don't smoke pot.
I just thought a little variation was needed because the casting couch game seems a little played out.
Next I'm gonna cast it with cartoon characters.
24 September 2004, 06:45 AM
dandelionHow about "Gilligan's Island"?
The castaways are bored and out of things to do when suddenly a copy of Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" drops from a passing plane. Immediately they mount their own production.
Montag: Gilligan
Millie: Ginger
Clarisse: Mary Ann
Beatty: Thurston Howell III
That leaves Skipper and the Professor as Faber and Granger. Which for which?
Shakespeare's Cleopatra (One of the "Book People"): Lovey Howell
No books, no plays, no short stories
Not a thing that's literary
Like Robinson Car-u-so
They burned 'em, yes-sir-ee!
So join us here next week, my friends,
You're sure to have some fun
With a bunch of crazy Bradbury Fans
Casting Fahrenheit 451!
24 September 2004, 11:09 AM
fjpalumboDandelion, we didn't realize that along with your many artistic qualities, themes songs were a strong point!!
grasstain, Seinfeld!? What a "hoot!"
In all seriousness:
http://www.classic-tv.com/shows/addamsfamily.asp Morticia Frump Addams-Clarisse
Gomez Addams-Montag
Uncle Fester Frump-Beatty
Lurch-Faber
Grandmama Addams-Mildred
Pugsley Addams-Stoneman
Wednesday Friday Addams-Black
Toss up? Cousin Itt / Thing-Mechanical Hound
or
http://www.classic-tv.com/shows/munsters.asp Herman Munster-Montag
Lily Munster-Mildred
Grandpa Munster-Beatty
Eddie Wolfgang Munster-Mechanical Hound
Marilyn Munster-Clarisse
Spot-the 451 station house fire engine
24 September 2004, 04:12 PM
grasstainsTHING as the mechanical hound. Brilliant. Could you imagine being chased by a hand.
FEE-FI-FO-FI I'm Gonna Poke You In Your Eye.
24 September 2004, 05:13 PM
KorbyActually, that'd be kind of creepy, being chased by a disembodied hand!
24 September 2004, 08:58 PM
YestermorrowThis would be a great cast:
Montag--Kevin Spacey
Faber--Morgan Freeman
Beatty--Gene Hackman
ok, well the others can vary, but these three could perfectly portray these characters in my opinion.
01 October 2004, 04:26 PM
groonYestermorrow,
Gene Hackman as Beatty? THANK YOU! I've been saying that for years! I still like Kevin Spacey as Granger, however.
As for the matrix, sorry, but I guess sarcasm doesn't read too well in print. I loved the 1st matrix, but HATED the sequels! So much nothing masquerading as something meaningful! Plus the effects blew... That freeway chase/fight was alright though.