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Your "reworking" is virtually seamless -- and it's not so much that this is funny -- and it is that -- but this goes beyond that somehow -- into the realm of performance art or something.
What is really cool to me is how I have now -- for all intents and purposes -- read the script for Godfather. I had not read this before, and I now have a much better understanding of the film, and who was who in this very complex story. Frankly, it was much, much easier for me to keep up with the characters this way.
But what really struck me was how some of the scenes I was really anticipating -- deaths and so forth that I suspect you left largely untouched -- were really quite unexceptional on the page. Perfunctory, even. That in and of itself was an education of sorts -- about the importance of the story as a whole -- and about the power and vision of a truly great director.
I was wishing for a larger role for myself, until later, when it became clear why I had been placed as such. My ultimate demise was a personal favorite -- although I am sure everyone will have their own favorite.
I would nitpick that perhaps Mabuse's script should have been used as fish-wrap -- preserving a bit more of the original flavor of one of my favorite scenes.
I still think you are totally nuts for tackling such a weird project, but I must concede that this is a truly exceptional piece of work. There are several reasons that people should read this -- be they newbie or vet. Good job.
Thanks for the comments, Bert. I like that you enjoyed the script and think highly of the changes I made to the original. I did leave most of the deaths untouched, since there wasn't much I could add to them. I played with the idea of them being just banned and gone, but I thought some of the extremist humor of the locale would be lost.
As for Mabuse's script and the "Sicilian message" that was in the original, I dunno. The original line was that he "sleeps with the fishes" hence the fish reference. I thought wrapping the script would fit better in context, although wrapping the fish in the script would work as well.
And yeah, I'm often nuts, but it's time to write something of my own again. I've been lazy writing for everyone else the last few months.
Do you think the fact that I'm not a fan of Godfather, the film was okay but I'm still not the biggest fan impact the reading of this screenplay? Will I feel the same way I felt after watching the film?
I know it uses us but if it is as your title page says 'Ripped off from.."
My hope is that whether you like the Godfather or not, you'll find this little parody relatable enough to be able to read and enjoy. That's the hope, but we'll have to see if the practice works out.
Hi George, I read until now 65 pages of it. whe the goose hisdt Alan in the Hospital. I'm enjoying the reading. It is a nice experiment, and a pleasant execise. Some parts is very funny, others are mixed with serious part of the true script. You did well you work, man!
I'll continue reading it with the little time I've had in this moment of my life. By the way thanks for to open this great exercise, George.
Just in time I found a problem in this script: Sorry I don't know our SS fellas real faces and it makes me so confuse about to think them with Pacino's, Brando's faces etc
Just in time I found a problem in this script: Sorry I don't know our SS fellas real faces and it makes me so confuse about to think them with Pacino's, Brando's faces etc
It's a curse of the parody. I don't know everyone's face really either, so I just read it like I do a book. Just picture whatever. If it helps to picture Don as Marlon Brando...so be it.
Tanuki everywhere, man! So many Tanuki! I'm reading various parts over again. Sometimes I read it as if I'm practicing to act it. Other times I read it to let loose and laugh so hard I cry. This is TOO good.
I'm a few pages from halfway through and I have to say I'm enjoying this a lot so far. I must admit I'm not the biggest fan of the Godfather though. When I saw it for the first time, I enjoyed it up to the resturaunt scene, which I thought was the end of the film, but then it lagged on for another hour or two. I honestly found it tedious but that's not the case here. This is a very entertaining read but also fits with the events of the film extremely well.
In particular, I like what you've done with the Tanukis and Alfred Hitchcock's character. The references to Triggerstreet are amusing as well. The heighlight for me though was definitely Paris Hilton's severed head. Nice!
Our friend, Mr. Revie had a thing for Ms. Hilton, and several threads got locked over discussions of her and her antics. This isn't the first time we've stuck Mr. Revie and Ms. Hilton in the same sketch. Kevin is still on the boards from time to time, and he apparently has either a great sense of humor or never reads any of these.
I am happy you're enjoying it so far. And as for The Godfather, yeah, I about fell asleep the first time through it. It's one of those films that is more appreciable after multiple viewings so you have a clue of what's going on. Who knows, maybe this will help enjoy the classic better. It's helped me understand it a lot.
... more appreciable after multiple viewings so you have a clue of what's going on.
I prefer shows like that. You can actually learn things from shows like that. On a related story, I did not like THE SOPRANOS at all until near the end of episode four. Then I re-watched the first few episodes, and enjoyed them COMPLETELY. I've seen all of seasons one-to-four, but I haven't seen season five ... or any of the new season six.
Well, George, The Godfather is one of my all time favourite movies so I just had to give this a read. I still think you're insane for doing this though
I'm up to the part where I 'sleep with the fishes'.
You've made some inspired choices with the characters, especially Mike (although obvious), Phil, and Kevin Revie. I love how the horse's head is Paris Hilton haha.
Trading the families with rival domains is a great idea. And, yes, I do have dealings with the Zoetropes.
I'll read the rest when I have some time. Good stuff so far.
Thanks for the compliments so far, Dr. Mabuse. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story when you get to the rest of it. And I pretty well have to be insane. Look at the career path I'm trying to follow...
Mike was obvious and I had him and Kevin in mind for their parts from the beginning. I didn't realize how well Phil worked in his character until after I got into it. I also think Wesley is appropriate in his position.
And yes, Alan, rewatchable movies rock. Sometimes, knowing what is going on can enhance the experience so that instead of trying to figure things out, you are just enjoying the ride. This is especially true in films like The Godfather where there are a ton of characters, and the first time, you're just trying to keep up with the plot. Repeated viewings allow you to focus on the characters and their interrelationships.
Of course it was. After all, there are so few of us who possess an olive oil voice AND guinea charm.
I've been diving into this back and forth, and I've probably read about 100 pages so far. Good stuff. I never would have thought to take an existing script and tweak it like this. Nice work.