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Post by wotwfan48 on Jun 26, 2006 18:38:17 GMT
Yesterday I saw a forum about Steven Spilberg, in general.
This you know that most of these peoples, did'nt Know about HG Wells book?
It was as if they think that SS invented the whole movie by himself.
Another was talking about wotw, and close encounter of the 3rd kind. Saying that at the end of the movie, the sound coming from the monumental spaceship, Was almost the same as War of the world.
So peoples of wotw on line. I did respond to them, Saying that the tripod call was from the book of H.G. Wells, the redweed was coming from his book, that their need of blood was coming from is book, the tripods with some changed details, where also coming from the book.
They also talked about the basement, with Tim Roberts. I told them that it was about a kind of tribute of the 1953 movie, and the book.
I havent have any answer, and no welcome to that forum lol
So this is it for now. Chantale.
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Post by Tripod on Jun 26, 2006 18:53:58 GMT
Yep, I've come along many of these misunderstandings too. It can be quite frustrating at times.  Tripod BTW: Was the site SpielbergFilms.com perhaps?! Tripod48??? ;D |
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Post by EvilNerfherder on Jun 26, 2006 22:10:46 GMT
It's amazing how many so called WotW fans I have seen over the years who are either ignorant of the book or think it's a dusty old book not worth reading.
Beggars belief really, I think.
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Post by Commandingtripod on Jun 27, 2006 0:38:17 GMT
Yeah. I think that Jeff Wayne needs a big still in his up coming movie (Ok, they all needed this  ) that says in big block letters 'Based on the novel by H.G Wells' that stays there for a while not just 10 seconds or so. |
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Post by FALLINGSTAR on Jun 27, 2006 2:35:30 GMT
I'm not surprised Chantale. Even if a fan of the book somehow likes Spielbergs film - Spielberg deserves a damn good verbal bashing alone for virtually whitewashing HG Wells name.
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Post by FALLINGSTAR on Jun 27, 2006 2:37:59 GMT
Yeah. I think that Jeff Wayne needs a big still in his up coming movie (Ok, they all needed this ) that says in big block letters 'Based on the novel by H.G Wells' that stays there for a while not just 10 seconds or so. Funny enough - I was going to say the same thing. And....... so people don't think Jeffs film is based on Spielbergs effort. |
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Post by Lensman on Jun 27, 2006 8:24:07 GMT
War of the Worlds -- based on an album by Jeff Wayne suggested by Steven Spielberg from an idea by David Latt from a dream Tim Hines' delivery boy's cousin had reimagined by George Pal who actually read the book by H.G. Wells ;D
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Post by Commandingtripod on Jun 27, 2006 8:26:25 GMT
LOL! ;D
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Post by RustiSwordz on Jun 27, 2006 16:24:43 GMT
Anyone got a link so i can spam the sh*t out of it.  |
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Post by Luperis on Jun 27, 2006 19:53:54 GMT
War of the Worlds -- based on an album by Jeff Wayne suggested by Steven Spielberg from an idea by David Latt from a dream Tim Hines' delivery boy's cousin had reimagined by George Pal who actually read the book by H.G. Wells ;D lol ;D |
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Post by wotwfan48 on Jun 28, 2006 2:56:10 GMT
Yes I am tripod 48. lol. I was in one way amused by it, but at the same time frustated, because most of Them dont know about all of the works that as been done from the book, movies, musicals, etc. I had forgot about that thread, I was to busy, thanks for all the responses. I wish them well on that site lol. Chantale.  hey i just when back to spielberg site, i had some welcomes messages, so they are not to fustrated lol. but the best is here on this site, friends.Chantale |
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Post by Commandingtripod on Jun 28, 2006 4:30:44 GMT
Yes I am tripod 48. lol. I was in one way amused by it, but at the same time frustated, because most of Them dont know about all of the works that as been done from the book, movies, musicals, etc. I had forgot about that thread, I was to busy, thanks for all the responses. I wish them well on that site lol. Chantale. hey i just when back to spielberg site, i had some welcomes messages, so they are not to fustrated lol. but the best is here on this site, friends.Chantale Yeah I agree with you that it can be amusing but annoying at the same time.  Some people need to open their eyes a bit more. But your right - this is the best the site! ;D |
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Post by Luperis on Jun 28, 2006 15:15:32 GMT
It's always a shame when people do not do their research and find out what modern films have based themselves on... quite a few people I met in he US had seen the spielberg movie but never heard of Wells' novel! (needless to say, I introduced them to it - and to JW's musical ;D ).
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Post by nervouspete on Jun 28, 2006 19:03:41 GMT
Though, to be honest, if people don't tell 'em nicely, how would they know? If they're fans of the book they'll get their WotW kicks on these sorts of forums, not the Bergster's. But we can change that...
I suggest that when we pop over there we maybe drop off a few posts about the book - perhaps in setting up 'What was taken from the book' threads, or 'The Inspiration behind the Film' or whatnot. Not herald ourselves with, "Nyaaah! The film was rubbish - read this instead!" posts, even if you believe that, but the 'soft sell' instead. So they get curious and pick up the novel, instead of resenting us and swearing off H.G due to an arrogant arrival.
I might pop over later and see if I can convert a few to the spiffing book. Hmm.
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Post by Tripod on Jun 29, 2006 10:28:06 GMT
Though, to be honest, if people don't tell 'em nicely, how would they know? If they're fans of the book they'll get their WotW kicks on these sorts of forums, not the Bergster's. But we can change that... I suggest that when we pop over there we maybe drop off a few posts about the book - perhaps in setting up 'What was taken from the book' threads, or 'The Inspiration behind the Film' or whatnot. Not herald ourselves with, "Nyaaah! The film was rubbish - read this instead!" posts, even if you believe that, but the 'soft sell' instead. So they get curious and pick up the novel, instead of resenting us and swearing off H.G due to an arrogant arrival. I might pop over later and see if I can convert a few to the spiffing book. Hmm. The site is constantly refreshed with people who read the book and give their opinion about the movie based on it. So I think it's just a matter of time before those who don't know find it out. And if they really like the movie they will buy the Special-Edition DVD, on the extra disc they'll find many references to H.G.Wells book. So I don't think you'll have to get over there and start invading the forum with posts about how great the book is. By time they'll find it out by themselves and they'll do themselves a great favor. Tripod |
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Post by nervouspete on Jul 7, 2006 0:54:30 GMT
Wise words, Tripod.
Though I may swing by to bang on at length about why Empire of the Sun is Spielberg's greatest film anyway.
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Post by the Donal on Jul 7, 2006 21:25:20 GMT
"Did you know- it was all going to go so wrong for you?
Did you see- it was all going to be so right for me?
Why did they tell you that
You were always the golden boy and
That you never would lose the light in your eyes"
Pink Floyd circa 1992
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) that says in big block letters 'Based on the novel by H.G Wells' that stays there for a while not just 10 seconds or so.
