And, as I was listing them off, I totally forgot to includeThe Book of Life.
This movie is now on my radar in a major way.
Normally Im not into footage presentations but this one was far enough ahead of release to get behind.
It was also largely fantastic, priming me for the full experience in October.
Hit the jump to for more onThe Book of Lifefootage presentation.
I should note that I went into this presentation totally blind.
Image via 20th Century Fox
I hadnt seen a trailer for the film, nor had I been exposed to any images from it.
Of course, the really story is how fantasticThe Book of Lifelooks.
I especially liked how capable and independent Saldanas Maria seemed.
Theres also The Land of the Forgotten which is downright gothic in foggy atmosphere.
Perhaps the biggest surprise was the use of music.
Its almost like Bertolucci worrying aboutThe Last Emperoronly playing in China.
Its like Sergio Leone worrying thatThe Good, the Bad and the Uglywill only play in the desert.
it’s crucial that you think in terms of food, I always think in terms of food.
If you want Chinese, you go to a Chinese restaurant.
And storytelling needs the same diversity.
The world is not one flavor… ultimately the final flavor of your movie needs to have a specificity.
Just as the food, the feel and the music of Mexico appeals to everyone.
I’m definitely looking forward to getting a bigger taste of it this fall.
