tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3947009295244623727..comments2024-03-28T14:33:26.011-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Digging Bones and Dishing FlicksJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36946088927424398272008-07-07T20:29:00.000-04:002008-07-07T20:29:00.000-04:00Better late than never...Mike (aka mtv) is the luc...Better late than never...Mike (aka mtv) is the lucky winner of a signed edition of The Tunnels! Thanks so much for having me, and hope to come back and visit someday soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62704690172098778902008-07-05T11:53:00.000-04:002008-07-05T11:53:00.000-04:00Hi Michelle -I'm a little late to the posting here...Hi Michelle -<BR/><BR/>I'm a little late to the posting here, but I read your post several days ago, and did not have time to comment.<BR/><BR/>Very interesting history! But, then I figure it takes what it takes to get to where we are. As I unfold my future from my "lifestream" sometimes what is revealed is both surprising and fun! Sounds like you are having both as well.<BR/><BR/>As far as movies - I just saw "Stranger Than Fiction" with a host of notable stars and Will Farrell. Interesting idea of a "character" that physically comes to life and reports back to the writer. Of course he decides he does not like where the plot is going. While it's not the most ingenious plot - what is impressive is the acting. With veterans like Dustin Hoffman, and Emma Thompson, Will Farrell carries off a wonderfull performance. It is both philosophical and entertaining - definitely in my genre of writing and creativity. Zack Helm wrote the script.<BR/><BR/>I don't watch movies to watch movies. Each movie for me is a learning experience. So, I am very selective about what I watch. Something about it must catch my interest. Actors, story, reviews and buzz all play a role in what I watch. In this case my son recommended it. And, except for "Fight Club" :-)! he is usually right on!!!<BR/><BR/>As writers I thought I'd share this one. Especially since the Will Farrell character is upset by the fact that he does not want to be killed off by the author!<BR/><BR/>As mystery writers it would be interesting to see how you would feel about one of your characters actually discussing with you how the plot should go. In fact, I'm not sure that doesn't happen in many cases already!<BR/><BR/>Great to meet you!<BR/><BR/>MikeMike Vecchiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016079615702702269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30115359878648703912008-06-30T17:24:00.000-04:002008-06-30T17:24:00.000-04:00Thanks for the kind words about Boneyard, everyone...Thanks for the kind words about Boneyard, everyone! <BR/>I know, I found Club Versailles to be an odd title for a Russian supper club too, I think they had delusions of grandeur. <BR/>Let's see: favorite movie of all time would have to be sentimental favorite Star Wars, since it was the first non-animated one my parents took me to see. And as for casting Kelly, I've always had either a red-headed Cameron Diaz or Charlize Theron in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47814789141309830702008-06-30T12:58:00.000-04:002008-06-30T12:58:00.000-04:00Club Versailles is Russian? Um.... I must be gett...Club Versailles is Russian? Um.... I must be getting really muddle-aged. Or maybe we need to know more.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81338603178806399012008-06-30T10:43:00.000-04:002008-06-30T10:43:00.000-04:00Hi Michelle,I especially appreciate your review of...Hi Michelle,<BR/>I especially appreciate your review of Sex in the City because my daughter and I are determined to see it despite some of the bad reviews. What is it about grand finales to TV series that are so dissappointing? (Seinfield, yikes!) But I can put up with a disappointing grand finale, since I'm usually in it for the insight anyway.<BR/>Welcome to JungleRed!Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45853197970618318192008-06-30T10:16:00.000-04:002008-06-30T10:16:00.000-04:00OH, Wicker Man. What a creepy movie. You know what...OH, Wicker Man. What a creepy movie. You know what the creepiest was? The Vanishing. Not the Keifer Sutherland one, the real one. I think directed by Paul Verhoeven. Did you see that? I can't even think about it, and sometimes I wish I hadn't seen it.<BR/><BR/>Summer blockbusters? I wish! I'm so netflixed these days...if I go to a real movie--sigh,with popcorn, and a HUGE diet coke--it feels like I'm losing two hours of writing.<BR/><BR/>But does "Enchanted" count? I loved it. "Flawless"? Really good caper flick, very sixties. "Untraceable"? THE WORST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN.<BR/><BR/>Well, maybe not ever. But close.<BR/><BR/>Michele--can't wait to read The Boneyard. And thanks for stopping by.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1752039115731602392008-06-30T10:07:00.000-04:002008-06-30T10:07:00.000-04:00Was Colin Firth cute? I'd pay ten bucks to see him...Was Colin Firth cute? I'd pay ten bucks to see him any day.Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8324250068715619472008-06-30T10:06:00.000-04:002008-06-30T10:06:00.000-04:00Hey Michele,Welcome. Haven't read The Boneyard yet...Hey Michele,<BR/>Welcome. Haven't read The Boneyard yet but LOVED The Tunnels. Interesting about the prologue versus first chapter thing - just reread the prologue for Tunnels. I didn't pay much attention (to what it was called) the first time I read the book but can see how it seems to deliver more as a prologue instead of the first chapter. Your editor was right on the money!<BR/>All right, movie diva...two questions..all-time favorite movie...and who would you cast as your heroine FBI agent Kelly Jones?Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18768901935271167922008-06-30T09:55:00.000-04:002008-06-30T09:55:00.000-04:00Welcome to JRW Michelle! I REALLY must not get out...Welcome to JRW Michelle! I REALLY must not get out because I haven't seen any of those movies! I insisted that my husband go along to AND THEN SHE FOUND ME, based on a book by Elinor Lipman and directed by Helen Hunt, who also starred. I figured with that combination, the naysaying critics must just be wrong. They weren't. The movie was sappy and histrionic and Helen looked like death warmed over. I did love Bette Midler.Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.com