The Rover & Map to the Stars included in @totalfilms “50 Original Properties Slated for 2014”
“It’s not all about sequels and adaptations” … and THANK GOD for that Total Film:
“No. 15Â The Rover
The Film: After wowing audiences with Animal Kingdom, Aussie director David Michôd returns with a violent Outback thriller set in the near future, in which Guy Pearce hunts down the criminals who stole his last possessions, aided by the injured gang member they left behind (Robert Pattinson, continuing his mission to move on from Edward Cullen).
If It Was Based On Something: If Young Ones has a Mad Max vibe, this one trumps it by being Australian.”
“No. 23 Map to the Stars
The Film: After a long period flirting with respectability, David Cronenberg seems to be back in touch with his inner weirdo, judging by his latest film – a satire about celebrity culture featuring drug-addicted child stars, ghostly visions and psychotherapy. Cosmopolis stars Robert Pattinson and Sarah Gadon are joined by Cronenberg newbies John Cusack, Julianne Moore and Mia Wasikowska.
If It Was Based On Something: Don’t be confused that screenwriter Bruce Wagner wrote a book, Dead Stars, with the same story – he wrote the screenplay first.”
I hope this clears up people assuming that the MTTS is based on the book.
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Carmel
HeHe – Being Australian trumps all others. I love Aussie films
HeHeHe – Cronenberg seems to be back in touch with his inner weirdo – No wonder I like him
Roberta
Thx so much Maria!!!
Trish
Was Cronenberg ever out of touch with his ‘inner weirdo’? I don’t think so! (that’s what I like about his films). Great that both these films are getting advance notice, whether for the directors themselves, or the stars in them. Good to know there’s something to see at the cinemas this year that don’t involve some beefy man in a spandex/rubber suit…
Sue
Every day is one day closer to seeing both these movies & I can’t wait.
@Carmel. Are you admitting to a little inner weirdo yourself? LOL
Maria
Couldn’t agree with you more @Trish 🙂
Michelle
Oh so true Trish, completely agree.
So exciting, just cannot wait 😀 Loving this part “this one trumps it by being Australian” ooooh yeah, Aussie films rock!!!
Carmel
@ Sue – Totally!
Jules
Brilliant seeing both films on this list!! Thanks very much Maria.
Are we there yet? 😀