The title of the movie is only half the title of the source material. The makers of the movie didn't want actresses auditioning for a biopic, especially considering none of the leading roles are women [not to mention it's a work of fiction. Not science fiction. Not horror. Just dramatic fiction].
One of the characters is known by a nickname because he is Irish. In the movie, he's played by a Black man. The explanation for the nickname was not changed, but was played for laughs.
I am going to play the "come on guys, this is not that difficult" card.
The author of the original story is known for an entirely different genre of story. But fear not! This showed you can't keep him trapped in just one kind of story.
The costar was the narrator.
The costar was THE narrator.
Good God, if that wasn't enough of a clue by itself.
I am going to play the "come on guys, this is not that difficult" card.
The author of the original story is known for an entirely different genre of story. But fear not! This showed you can't keep him trapped in just one kind of story.
The costar was the narrator.
The costar was THE narrator.
Good God, if that wasn't enough of a clue by itself.
Ok, I think I've got it this time.
My subconscious finally spoke up (or woke up.)
The source book was "THE BODY."
The author is that guy up in Bangor who writes about monsters.
No. That's a horror movie. Stephen King is known for horror.
This movie has, best of my memory, no supernatural elements
That eliminates NEARLY all of his movies that I remember. It doesn't eliminate "Misery"- but your other clues do.
On 6/24/2023 at 10:21 AM, modcat5 said:
I am going to play the "come on guys, this is not that difficult" card.
The author of the original story is known for an entirely different genre of story. But fear not! This showed you can't keep him trapped in just one kind of story.
The costar was the narrator.
The costar was THE narrator.
Good God, if that wasn't enough of a clue by itself.
If the costar who is THE narrator is also the Black guy, that shortens the possible list. James Earl Jones is possible- but AFAIK, he never played God. That was MORGAN FREEMAN. What movie of Stephen King's trapped Morgan Freeman? I think that only leaves "THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION."
When this movie came out, it was long-awaited, and some fans had high expectations for it. A few might have complained that the plot for the movie seemed a bit familiar and resembled at least 1 episode with lots of changes and a much, much bigger budget. In fact, with this movie unable to achieve blockbuster status despite the timing and the budget, it would have killed the franchise if someone didn't promise he could bring in the NEXT movie for a LOT less. Not only did he succeed, that movie was popular and became a hit, saving the franchise.
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Why didn't you say that 2 days ago Mr. Wolf? Your right Rottie, They are pretty good. Makes it tough on me to get my 2 cents in.
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I was way off going with "The Terminal", except that it didn't have any articles of clothing in the title. I assume WordWolf is correct, but I'm not familiar with it. But that's not unusual.
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Stallone. Also well-known for reprising his Rocky role. I can't see him in Eddie Murphy's role in BHC, though... George
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This may be too long ago for your second clue to be true, but
Citizen Kane?
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Nope.
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I'd guess "Blade Runner", but Phillip K. Dick passed away decades ago.
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Wrong author.
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The title of the movie is only half the title of the source material. The makers of the movie didn't want actresses auditioning for a biopic, especially considering none of the leading roles are women [not to mention it's a work of fiction. Not science fiction. Not horror. Just dramatic fiction].
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One of the characters is known by a nickname because he is Irish. In the movie, he's played by a Black man. The explanation for the nickname was not changed, but was played for laughs.
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I am going to play the "come on guys, this is not that difficult" card.
The author of the original story is known for an entirely different genre of story. But fear not! This showed you can't keep him trapped in just one kind of story.
The costar was the narrator.
The costar was THE narrator.
Good God, if that wasn't enough of a clue by itself.
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There may be some
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I'm thinking that the co-star was Will Ferrell, in that movie where someone's writing a book and he's the protagonist. "Stranger Than Fiction."
And if that's not it, I can try again.
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It is not Stranger than Fiction. I don't even know who wrote that.
I guarantee you know who wrote this. I mean, he's practically royalty.
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Ok, I think I've got it this time.
My subconscious finally spoke up (or woke up.)
The source book was "THE BODY."
The author is that guy up in Bangor who writes about monsters.
The movie is "STAND BY ME."
The writer is- Richard Bachman!
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A well-known writer who's practically royalty. That must mean something....Earl or Duke or something.... Oh- STEPHEN KING!
(Possibly released under his pseudonym, "Richard Bachman", possibly not.)
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Right author, wrong movie.
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Children of the Corn?
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No. That's a horror movie. Stephen King is known for horror.
This movie has, best of my memory, no supernatural elements
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That eliminates NEARLY all of his movies that I remember. It doesn't eliminate "Misery"- but your other clues do.
If the costar who is THE narrator is also the Black guy, that shortens the possible list. James Earl Jones is possible- but AFAIK, he never played God. That was MORGAN FREEMAN. What movie of Stephen King's trapped Morgan Freeman? I think that only leaves "THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION."
Or I could be completely off again.
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Based on the novella "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," which was neither a true story nor one that featured Rita Hayworth as a character.
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When this movie came out, it was long-awaited, and some fans had high expectations for it. A few might have complained that the plot for the movie seemed a bit familiar and resembled at least 1 episode with lots of changes and a much, much bigger budget. In fact, with this movie unable to achieve blockbuster status despite the timing and the budget, it would have killed the franchise if someone didn't promise he could bring in the NEXT movie for a LOT less. Not only did he succeed, that movie was popular and became a hit, saving the franchise.
Name both movies.
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Star Trek 5 and 6?
Star Trek 5 was an awful lot like the worst ST episode ever, The Way to Eden*. Star Trek 6 wasn't the best, but it was a very good movie.
George
*If you say the worst episode was "Spock's Brain," I couldn't argue with you. It was horrible, too.
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Think earlier...
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OK. Star Trek 1 and 2.
ST 1 was a lot like "The Changeling."
ST 2 really did well.
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That would have been my guess
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In general, the even-numbered movies were better than the odd-numbered ones.
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Until X
Nemesis was worse than III, by far.
But II, IV and VI were the best of the original cast. III was the best of the odd numbered entries, including the next gen cast.
Nemesis [X] was better than I and V, but not as good as III
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