Four Rooms, anyone?

[wolfwood]

Just saw the film "Four Rooms" this weekend, and through the entire thing I thought, "I could do this". I could probably get three of my film buddies to each write scripts with a reoccuring character that they would direct and string them together to make a feature. What do you, the audience think?

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"Do it, Doug!"

[deanl]

Hey there.

This kind of thing sounds like a good idea but usualy results in a very bad movie.

The only half decent part of four rooms was the Rodreguez segment with the kids.
What was the other one. Newyork Stories. That had some A List talent and was an awfull movie. Anyone remember that Twilight Zone The Movie thing speilberg did. Same idea and that ended up being pretty poor.

I dont know. There is always and exception to the rule. Go for it.

Despin out.

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[This message has been edited by Despin entertainment (edited October 01, 2001).]

[Tom Servo]

Which segment did Spielberg do in the Twilight Zone?

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[sdchown]

I think he did the segment where the old folks all became young again.

Later


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Stephen Chown
Old Ones Productions

[deanl]

Hey there.

Yep the second part. It aint that great.

Despin out.

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[N. Foster Tyler]

FOUR ROOMS sucks dick, man.

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[Thread Killa]

This is definitely a case where continuity could be a bitch if the directors all have contrasting ideas on the overlapping charactor/s. Must have that ironed out.
What general setting did you have in mind?

Try to minimize the use of the common charator.

What would be the situation that connected the stories?

All in need of a cop, priest, bartender? The first two types could go to multiple settings which is good. A bartender (or other location based charactor) may seem out of place any place where s/he can't wipe a counter with a dirty rag.

Anyway, those are just my inexperienced ramblings. Leave your updates.



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[ulrichsd]

I think the biggest problem with this film scenario is change in pace and feel. I think Tim Roth is a good actor, but I felt like his character (the bellboy) completely changed personalities each act to fit the plot for each piece.

Rodriguez's piece was good, really the only reason to watch the movie. Tarantinos was at least somewhat interesting, the other two were just plain bad.

Scott

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[ThomasB]

I pretty much like Rodriguez' part due to the fact that it has at least some sort of 'surprise' with that female body hidden under the bed. And I liked those two kids driving Tim Roth crazy.

What I like about Tarantino's part is the long shots. In my opinion these shots look pretty improvised and I think this is pretty cool.

The other parts and the whole movie... well... it doesn't seem to fit together too well. I think that's why the movie doesn't look 'fluid'... hmm...

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[wolfwood]

I was thinking of having the reoccuring character be a pizza delivery guy. Then we wouldn't be confined to one location, like a hotel. Plus, this project would probably be just for shits and giggles. And all of my friends want to work together on a project. This would be a way for them to do their own thing but still be part of the whole, if that makes any sense.

Yeah, I liked Rodriguez part best, also. It was the only one that was really funny.

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"Do it, Doug!"