Ray Bradbury Forums
Fahrenheit 451 - the movie
11 August 2007, 01:18 AM
philnicFahrenheit 451 - the movie
quote:
Originally posted by dandelion:
The Internet Movie Database lists Hanks as "rumored." I would watch a film of this with him. If it was Tom Cruise...FORGET IT!
Could be worse... John Travolta...
11 August 2007, 01:34 AM
grasstainsAdrian Brody is still my Montag. Molly Shannon or Julia Mildred Dreyfuss might make good drug-addled wives. But, Brody... definately.
================================================
"Years from now we want to go into the pub and tell about the Terrible Conflagration up at the Place, do we not?"
11 August 2007, 09:22 PM
dandelionGood actor, don't care for his nose.
12 August 2007, 02:14 AM
grasstainsThe nose adds character, it's distinguishing characteristic. At least, I bet that's what his mother always told him.

And there's a certain sense of vulnerability or hurt in his eyes, which would serve in translating Montag's disillusionment. There's also an aura of quiet determination surrounding Adrian Brody. I just think he's the perfect Montag. Jim Caviezel (PASSION OF THE CHRIST, FREQUENCY) has many of the same characteristics, minus the nose, plus a sense of barely concealed, seething, combustible anger. He might be a good Montag.
================================================
"Years from now we want to go into the pub and tell about the Terrible Conflagration up at the Place, do we not?"
12 August 2007, 11:24 AM
embroidererdandelion, Adrian Brody has a nose like the nose he has because he has broken it at least 3 times, and nearly killed himself in a motorcycle accident in the early 1990's. Probably broke his nose there again as well.
12 August 2007, 07:58 PM
dandelionThanks for telling me, he wasn't born that way, but you're right, I bet his mommy loves him just the way he is!

14 August 2007, 02:52 PM
athenaMy husband and I just watched the movie for the first time and were so completely inspired by Mr. Bradbury. On the "Special Features" section there was an interview he gave in which he spoke about his philosophy of having fun with life and just doing what he likes to do, including the story of how he wrote Farenheit 451. What a great attitude and genuine inspiration to nurture creativity, imagination, and fun!
17 August 2007, 10:02 AM
fjp451Not sure if this is in a previous post, so here you go:
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:q5Ib57waxcYJ:www.m...&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=us17 August 2007, 10:15 AM
patraskquote:
Originally posted by athena:
My husband and I just watched the movie for the first time and were so completely inspired by Mr. Bradbury. On the "Special Features" section there was an interview he gave in which he spoke about his philosophy of having fun with life and just doing what he likes to do, including the story of how he wrote Farenheit 451. What a great attitude and genuine inspiration to nurture creativity, imagination, and fun!
Hello Athena, noticed that you are from Santa Monica. I was born and raised there, attended both Samohi and SMCC as it was known in those days, then UCLA. How's good old Santa Monica these days? I grew up playing in Lincoln Park.
17 August 2007, 11:26 AM
jktquote:
Originally posted by patrask:
quote:
Originally posted by athena:
My husband and I just watched the movie for the first time and were so completely inspired by Mr. Bradbury. On the "Special Features" section there was an interview he gave in which he spoke about his philosophy of having fun with life and just doing what he likes to do, including the story of how he wrote Farenheit 451. What a great attitude and genuine inspiration to nurture creativity, imagination, and fun!
Hello Athena, noticed that you are from Santa Monica. I was born and raised there, attended both Samohi and SMCC as it was known in those days, then UCLA. How's good old Santa Monica these days? I grew up playing in Lincoln Park.
And my little one is the swim teacher for the little kids at SMC's pool plus a lifeguard there.
John King Tarpinian
You know what you are, Mr. Bradbury? ... You are a poet! -- Aldous Huxley
17 August 2007, 12:19 PM
dandelionWelcome, Athena, to a new member with great taste!