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Post by shanemeadows on Oct 15, 2005 6:15:47 GMT
I have just watched 'Midlands' after four years of denial. I want to go back and completly re-edit it, replace every single piece of music and do an all new digital grade. I don't think it will ever win any oscars, but I can't leave it as it is. I will approach film four about alowing me to do a directors cut in exchange for a channell four premiere and limited DVD re-release. Watch this space.......
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Post by jtrodreigez on Oct 15, 2005 8:50:36 GMT
This may sound daft Shane but is it always like that,
"I will approach film four about alowing me to do a directors cut" I mean cant you just do what you want with your own film or is it all down to money and predicted sales and shit. Also is this a one off because of the funding you got for Midlands or would it be the same if you wanted to do something with one of your other films?
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Post by missdonk on Oct 15, 2005 12:02:07 GMT
Shane if you can get it to happen then I look forward to it very much.  |
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Post by PatrickCoyle on Oct 16, 2005 1:08:08 GMT
I suppose Shane can do what he wants with it at home but Film Four are probably necessary when it comes to extra funding and distribution of it.
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Post by Carl on Oct 18, 2005 21:14:04 GMT
Once you have re-edited it, and re-laid a new soundtrack, your best bet would be to de-saturate it to Black & White. (24/7, Two Tears for Jimmy Prophet, and Where’s the Money Ronnie looked great) I think it needs an earthier look to it, and B&W would totally give the film a whole new look. (If you have enough of the rushes, I'm sure you could use alternative takes and deleted scenes and it’s a brand new film). If Film Four pussy about, tell 'em that you'll bung a set of shorts on the DVD release, and get us on this site to sign an online petition. I reckon that Midlands could have been great if they hadn't muscled in on your original vision.
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Post by midlandredwest on Oct 19, 2005 17:48:59 GMT
keep it in colour and how about for the dvd a directers commentery this time perhaps
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Post by Morell™ on Oct 28, 2005 13:04:56 GMT
Get Clayhill on the case with the music, top band, dub over moaning Murtle's dodgy voice with a real Notts lass (Jo Hartley, Vickey Mclure, Ladine Hall) then were in business.
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Post by PatrickCoyle on Oct 31, 2005 9:30:33 GMT
I was pretty appalled by Shirley's accent. Fair fucks to her for being the only one in the film even trying to sound like they were from Notts, but it was so bad it was distracting. It's a shame, too, as she's a great actress.
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Post by Morell™ on Nov 1, 2005 16:34:01 GMT
Yeah I know, It would have been better if they didnt explain away why Roberts Carlyle and Kathy Burke have scotts and Cockney accents but are Brother and sister by slipping in the adoption/half brother trick.
Although I always smile when they greet each other "ey up duck" in a mock midlands accent as if to say lets at least have a go.
right actors wrong film.
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legend
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..to control their minds,because ther fucking weak minded themselves..
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Post by legend on Nov 2, 2005 12:05:54 GMT
is it not worth buying midlands then? is it realy tht shit?
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Post by robinblamires on Nov 3, 2005 22:17:33 GMT
Despite the negative comments Midlands has it's moments and the Sarah McLachlan track towards the end is used effectively. The DVD is worth buying for Shane's World and some of the rather witty deleted scenes.
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Post by Morell™ on Nov 4, 2005 13:40:44 GMT
I must say that this film is NOT SHIT it is just not Shanes best and a bit dissappointing because you just know it could have been great, watch it and buy it I guarantee that you wont hate it
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Post by fattaxi on Nov 4, 2005 16:47:40 GMT
ITs Shanes Grandads favorite i belive!
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legend
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..to control their minds,because ther fucking weak minded themselves..
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Post by legend on Nov 9, 2005 10:41:19 GMT
do people feel its not as good because we are used to the brilliant work from shane and if its not to his useual standards you are more dissapointed than the fact the film is not tht good? if tht makes sense?
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Post by Dave on Nov 9, 2005 11:56:10 GMT
do people feel its not as good because we are used to the brilliant work from shane and if its not to his useual standards you are more dissapointed than the fact the film is not tht good? if tht makes sense? I know what you're saying, and for me that's the only issue. I actually quite like the film myself, but as you suggested, it kind of feels like a more regular Brit comedy/drama film. I remember after I watched it in the cinema that I kind of got the feeling that there wasn't all that much in it that pointed to it being a Shane Meadows film. No doubt the big name actors had a big influence on this feeling. "I'm a civilian!" |
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