And two for us WW1 enthusiasts (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...h-swaps-tweed-trenches.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10387829

Both sound like they could be good.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

lets hope so
Mitch

 

[Louis Badolato]

Frankly, I'm most excited to hear they are filming a new season of "Sherlock!" I have the first season on DVD, and it is the best modern adaptation of a 19th Century hero I could ever imagine.^&cool

 

[lancer]

I have heard about the remake of "All Quiet..." and it has peaked my interest. I would like to know the thinking behind another remake of a film that has been done in such outstanding form on two previous occasions. What will be accomplished with another version? Both of the previous films pretty well covered the book, with nothing that was essential being left out. The first version is a classic that, if not the best war film ever made, is certainly in the top five. The second version was almost as good, with the added "advantage" of being in color for those who prefer color films. I just don't see what a new version can hope to add or improve on from the two preceding versions. I fear a new version will only suffer in comparison but I suppose if done well enough it couldn't hurt as it never really hurts to have a good WW1 film to watch. JMO. -- Al

 

[Rob]

I have heard about the remake of "All Quiet..." and it has peaked my interest. I would like to know the thinking behind another remake of a film that has been done in such outstanding form on two previous occasions. What will be accomplished with another version? Both of the previous films pretty well covered the book, with nothing that was essential being left out. The first version is a classic that, if not the best war film ever made, is certainly in the top five. The second version was almost as good, with the added "advantage" of being in color for those who prefer color films. I just don't see what a new version can hope to add or improve on from the two preceding versions. I fear a new version will only suffer in comparison but I suppose if done well enough it couldn't hurt as it never really hurts to have a good WW1 film to watch. JMO. -- Al

Could be a 'post Potter' vehicle for Mr Radcliffe, and maybe with CGI they may make it bigger in scale than the other two versions. (both of which I agree are very good Al). I think we will see plenty of more WW1 films/docu's in the run up to the 100th anniversary in 2014. On a side note, if any of you are planning a trip to London in the coming years it may be worth holding off until 2014, the revamped IWM will be opening in time for this huge anniversary.

Rob

 

[lancer]

Could be a 'post Potter' vehicle for Mr Radcliffe, and maybe with CGI they may make it bigger in scale than the other two versions. (both of which I agree are very good Al). I think we will see plenty of more WW1 films/docu's in the run up to the 100th anniversary in 2014. On a side note, if any of you are planning a trip to London in the coming years it may be worth holding off until 2014, the revamped IWM will be opening in time for this huge anniversary.

Rob

Hi Rob. If it is just a vehicle for Radcliffe, the producers could be missing a chance here. Instead of a rehash of "All Quiet..", a little imagination could result in a British eye-view version, with Radcliffe as a young officer and his experiences of the conflict from the British side. It would be small effort to just flip-flop the whole story. Anyway, a young subaltern's view would be of more interest to me at this point than another version of the same story already twice told. But that's just me.:wink2: -- Al

 

[Rob]

I agree Al, an original story would be much better, lets just hope they will do it justice. Its quite a task to remake any film better than the original, but very difficult with such a famous and popular film as All quiet.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

I would hope they leave it alone. Too many classics have been butchered
Mitch

 

[lancer]

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I would hope they leave it alone. Too many classics have been butchered
Mitch

Ultimately, the best choice.{bravo}} -- Al

 

[trooper]

It's a pity that they won't make a film based on John Harris's "Covenant with Death", one of the best books set in WW1. It follows that adventures of the Sheffield City Battalion from enlistment, through training, posting to the Suez Canal then recall to France to take part in the Somme offensive. Going into action nearly 1000 strong the remnants came out commanded by a sergeant. As the book states, "Two years in the making, ten minutes in the destruction". The book is what I term "faction" insofar as the actual names have been only slightly changed, the actual events are history and some fictional characters have been added to provide continuity. A well worth while read. Trooper

 

[Rob]

It's a pity that they won't make a film based on John Harris's "Covenant with Death", one of the best books set in WW1. It follows that adventures of the Sheffield City Battalion from enlistment, through training, posting to the Suez Canal then recall to France to take part in the Somme offensive. Going into action nearly 1000 strong the remnants came out commanded by a sergeant. As the book states, "Two years in the making, ten minutes in the destruction". The book is what I term "faction" insofar as the actual names have been only slightly changed, the actual events are history and some fictional characters have been added to provide continuity. A well worth while read. Trooper

This sounds like a much more worthy project.

Rob

 

[Scott]

I've seen Benedict Cumberbatch in a couple of UK movies. I hope this gets over here.

 

[Scott]

Slightly off topic...

Another see this one? It's All Quiet..set in WW II

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Time_to_Love_and_a_Time_to_Die

"A Time to Love and a Time to Die is a 1958 CinemaScope drama film directed by Douglas Sirk and starring John Gavin.[1] It is based on the book by the German author, Erich Maria Remarque, set on the Eastern Front (World War II), and in Nazi Germany."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052296/

 

[lancer]

I've always thought that a movie based in part or in whole on Martin Middlebrook's "First Day on the Somme" would make an excellent project. Could be done as a multi-part mini series covering all the central figures or a full length feature just covering a select few. At any rate, as one of my favorite books, and being an outstanding history book in the bargain, I think it could transfer well to the screen. -- Al

 

[Rob]

I've always thought that a movie based in part or in whole on Martin Middlebrook's "First Day on the Somme" would make an excellent project. Could be done as a multi-part mini series covering all the central figures or a full length feature just covering a select few. At any rate, as one of my favorite books, and being an outstanding history book in the bargain, I think it could transfer well to the screen. -- Al

Got to be one of the best WW1 books ever, just brilliant. Would make a great film Al. I only wish Lyn Macdonald would write another.

Rob

 

[lancer]

Got to be one of the best WW1 books ever, just brilliant. Would make a great film Al. I only wish Lyn Macdonald would write another.

Rob

I love Macdonald's books. Any additions would be greatly appreciated.^&cool Also have a great affection for Terraine's books.:smile2: -- Al

 

[Rob]

I love Macdonald's books. Any additions would be greatly appreciated.^&cool Also have a great affection for Terraine's books.:smile2: -- Al

Al, LM's book ' They called it Passchendaele' is possibly my favourite WW1 book ever, the way she weaves the story with veterans accounts is excellent, as you say all her books are must reads. She even signed one of them for me!^&grin

Rob

 

[lancer]

Al, LM's book ' They called it Passchendaele' is possibly my favourite WW1 book ever, the way she weaves the story with veterans accounts is excellent, as you say all her books are must reads. She even signed one of them for me!^&grin

Rob

You are a lucky man.^&grin Passchendaele, along with Verdun, to me, are the personification of WW1. The mud, the blood, the totally impersonal nature of the battles, and finally, the futility. I think WW1, Passchendaele and Verdun are it for me. If you haven't read Alistair Horne's "The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916", do so. Although it is a campaign history, it is an outstanding read. -- Al

 

[UKReb]

It's a pity that they won't make a film based on John Harris's "Covenant with Death", one of the best books set in WW1. It follows that adventures of the Sheffield City Battalion from enlistment, through training, posting to the Suez Canal then recall to France to take part in the Somme offensive. Going into action nearly 1000 strong the remnants came out commanded by a sergeant. As the book states, "Two years in the making, ten minutes in the destruction". The book is what I term "faction" insofar as the actual names have been only slightly changed, the actual events are history and some fictional characters have been added to provide continuity. A well worth while read. Trooper

Oh! I second Alan's recommendation this is a really great "faction novel" of the Great War by a very unsung but brilliant author.

Perfectly captures the spirit, the youth, the optimism and comradeship of a Pals Battalion from being formed, trained, the sharing of dreams, the excitement of shipping out to Egypt then to France only to be all systematically destroyed on the battlefield like chaff in the wind. A tough read especially the last chapter but never forgotten when read.

Harris also wrote a similar companion book based on the RFC and a squadron of young pilots flying Pups and then Camels The Mustering of the Hawks try and source both of these books as they'll blow you away if your forte is WWI.

Reb

 

[lancer]

Oh! I second Alan's recommendation this is a really great "faction novel" of the Great War by a very unsung but brilliant author.

Perfectly captures the spirit, the youth, the optimism and comradeship of a Pals Battalion from being formed, trained, the sharing of dreams, the excitement of shipping out to Egypt then to France only to be all systematically destroyed on the battlefield like chaff in the wind. A tough read especially the last chapter but never forgotten when read.

Harris also wrote a similar companion book based on the RFC and a squadron of young pilots flying Pups and then Camels The Mustering of the Hawks try and source both of these books as they'll blow you away if your forte is WWI.

Reb

I had a look for these on abebooks. The Covenant of Death is quite expensive over here ($60-$130) and the Mustering of the Hawks almost non-exsistant with listings for 2 beat-up softcovers. Might have to check the libraries next. I will keep looking, though. -- Al