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03 February 2024, 09:39 AM
dandelion
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I don't understand Russian either but I have seen the script in the alphabet used in English rather than the Russian alphabet and it seemed to stick so closely to the story you could sometimes tell what scene it was. I should watch the movie.
03 February 2024, 10:40 AM
fjp451
Through the artistic eyes of and in the creative hands of a producer like Tim Burton, the magic of Green Town's memorable DW characters would be so wonderfully captured.

Ie., Big Fish was a fine read with my HS students. When final studies were concluded, the film was always a much enjoyed experience!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6M-jwyz28U
04 February 2024, 09:25 AM
dandelion
I'm afraid Tim Burton might make things too dark. Dandelion Wine contains some dark elements but it's not all dark.
04 February 2024, 11:37 AM
fjp451
Agreed on several of TB's works. Though Big Fish is filled with unusual characters and ironies, it ultimately does have a very uplifting overall quality.

So! Who else comes to mind for capturing the essence of Dandelion Wine?!

It's a Wonderful Life, from many years ago, and Pleasantville, from a while ago, visited small towns and allowed characters to play out in interesting ways along with the plot. The themes remained strong, and viewers were captured by the performances of fine actresses and actors.
04 February 2024, 05:39 PM
Richard
To me, it seems Steven Spielberg (who was a great admirer of Ray Bradbury) would be a natural choice to direct a film version of DANDELION WINE.
05 February 2024, 08:34 AM
fjp451
Richard: Mr. Spielberg would only need a quick walk through The Ravine and a visit of the Historic Library to capture his interest...You Think?!

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=137566

"Great Professional and RB Friend" Perfect!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...pielberg_filmography

So, how do we spark the idea as Dandelion Season approaches? (I know there were complicated production rights once involved!?)

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05 February 2024, 09:25 AM
dandelion
First thing you need to do is find out if the people who used to have the film rights still have them. Film rights do run out and are then available again.
05 February 2024, 11:00 AM
Richard
From 2018, a short documentary by writer and director Petya Angelova called DANDELION WINE. The film has English sub-titles. The notes that appear beneath the film state that it was inspired by Ray Bradbury's book of the same name:

https://filmfreeway.com/Dandelionwine-1
29 September 2024, 08:37 PM
fjp451
Following a fine recent visit to the Ray Bradbury Center on the I.U.I. campus, this reminder of Mr. Bradbury's poetic narration, as so often found in all of his works, was shared with us by our now Indy located son, who along with his younger brother so often listened attentively to RB tales before their bedroom light was switched off!!

"That country where it is always turning late in the year. That country where the hills are fog and the rivers are mist; where noons go quickly, dusks and twilights linger, and midnights stay. That country composed in the main of cellars, sub-cellars, coal-bins, closets, attics, and pantries faced away from the sun. That country whose people are autumn people, thinking only autumn thoughts. Whose people passing at night on the empty walks sound like rain."

Our NNY locale is now right in autumn's palm....
Thank you, Mr. Bradbury!!
31 October 2024, 09:46 AM
fjp451
Happy All Hallows Eve!!!

https://www.artkandy.com/cdn/s...024.jpg?v=1351930200
31 October 2024, 01:58 PM
Richard
fjp451, I also love Ray Bradbury's art! I only wish we had more examples of it. Happy "Halloween Tree"!
14 February 2025, 01:58 PM
fjp451
Mr. Bradbury entire life was so magically and significantly highlighted, by a glass of Dandelion Wine from his Grandpa's barrel in Waukegan. Ill., to a Star on that famous sidewalk in Los Angeles, Ca.!!

To name just a few. . .
In 1979, Mr. Bradbury was awarded a Doctor of Letters (Litt. D.) by Whittier College.
In 2003, Bradbury was awarded honorary doctorate by Woodbury University.
Henry Prize: In 1947 and 1948
Benjamin Franklin Award: In 1953 and 1954
World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement: In 1977
Grand Master Award: From the Science Fiction Writers of America
PEN Center USA West Lifetime Achievement Award: In 1985
National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters: In 2000
National Medal of Arts: In 2004
Hollywood Walk of Fame received the star on April 1, 2002.