Posted by Stormin Norman at 202.33.252.99 on August 08, 2001 at 00:08:48:
In Reply to: Re: "Ed Wood" is indeed a masterpiece... posted by Vincent on August 07, 2001 at 23:13:34:
: : But not because of Burton's direction. It's a masterpiece because of the performances (Depp and Landau, particularly) and the writing. Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski wrote it. Sure, they wrote "Screwed" and "Problem Child", but they're responsible for two other masterpieces as well, "The People vs. Larry Flynt" and "Man On The Moon".
: Not for nothing, but directors DIRECT their actors, and a great script can easily be fucked up in the execution.
: And I'm not a fan of THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT at all.
: Vincent
Story wise I like the idea of THE PEOPLE vs. LARRY FLYNT. I like the message. It is good to remind people about what the country was based on. However I agree with you about your statement of execution.
I also agree about ED WOOD. Fantastic film....
Stormin.