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Denzel & The Brothers Hughes Open Up Their Post Apocalyptic BOOK OF ELI!!
Merrick here...
Albert and Allen Hughes (MENACE II SOCIETY, FROM HELL, DEAD PRESIDENTS) ae going post apocalyptic in THE BOOK OF ELI - in which Denzel Washington makes his way through a doomsday wasteland protecting a book that might hold the answers to humanity's salvation.
USA TODAY has a gallery of images from the film, which you can accewss by following Denzel below.
Whenever I think of post-apocalyptic, I'm instantly catapulted back to 1977's DAMNATION ALLEY - the first survivors-in-a-wasteland movie I ever saw, and the only one that made me cry. Having seen it more recently, I'm not sure what the hell kinda wussyfication befell me in that given moment - but I do remember developing a phobia of giant mutant scorpions, really wanting a Landmaster, fearing I'd awaken one day to find the sky looked like the background of an second rate rock concert, and yearning to do something with Dominique Sanda (even though I was too young to know what actual "doing" was).
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It had to be said.
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damnation alley?
yeah you were a wuss. -
i will be more pissed than the toilet seat at denny's.
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Denzel always delivers.
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I blubber at movies like a damn sissy baby all the time, yet I have absolutely no idea how anyone could shed a tear watching Damnation Alley. How the hell did that happen?
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Yeah... they've got a "great" track record of films. Right? This will be the "The Postman" in the post-apocalyptic hood. Sorry Denzel... your great talent may have been wasted.
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May 27, 2009 8:08:37 AM CDT
What happened to their "Kung Fu" Big Screen adaptation?
by derlanghaarige
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Every other role he's a cop pushed to the edge or some shit...this looks to be a nice little diversion from that. The man is a superb actor, but the roles he takes force him to act the same every time.
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They've never quite had a home run, but they always embrace ambitious, unique films which are shot gorgeously. I'm glad they're still getting chances to make movies because once the stars align I bet they've got a classic in em. Denzel being just generally great helps, too. Hughes don't always seem to know how to keep their actors working in the same direction, but Denzel can do this shit in his sleep. Now they just have to get a film editor who won't sabotage their mastery of atmosphere.
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in October, I believe. Book of Eli isn't until January. I was wondering what the Hughes bros. have been up to. I'm pleased to hear they've returned.
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Not like they bring anything special to the table.....
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May 27, 2009 8:16:21 AM CDT
Dead Presidents and From Hell were terrific movies.
by nasty in the pasty
Maybe we'll FINALLY get a special edition release DVD of the former as a cash-in for their new flick...
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I loved that film when I first saw it as a youngster. The carnivorous roaches creeped me out.
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Brother Merrick, I generally like your articles, but I have to question this one. The headline promises information on BOOK OF ELI, and while we do find two paragraphs on said film, there is a much longer discourse on DAMNNATION ALLEY, followed by the posting of the entire damn movie via (probably illegally recorded) youtube clips. It feels like an excuse to pimp one of your favorite old movies, rather than discuss an upcoming project.
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I can't even say it'll suck or own'd. We know the acting will be good considering it has Washington and Oldman but what about the action?Oh well I'm looking forward to this flick.
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Mad dumb.
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1. Spend the first paragraph imparting actual news, and possibly providing a link to another site with the ACTUAL scoop.
2. Spend further paragraphs talking about a topic relating to the previous news in any way whatsoever. This could include films with similar themes, his child's reaction to the news, his favourite colour that might relate to the news, etc.
3. Post as many YouTube links as possible in order to make it seem like actual work has been done.
4. Don't spellcheck.
5. Post that shit!
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And I am soooooo excited about their doing a flick with Denzel and Oldman. PLEASE LET IT BE RATED R!!!!
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Stop bitching, you whiny fuckers. I
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If you don't like the articles or posts, WHY THE FUCK DO YOU KEEP COMING HERE? Christ, every fucking day you insufferable cunts pick apart every goddamn post. Getting pretty sick of it. Yeah yeah, I should take my own advice and stop reading the talkbacks, but there are some good people on here that like to engage in actual discussion about film. The rest of you sand vaginas can fuck off.
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...even though the movie was a piece of shit, with a title like that I had to see it. would love to see a remake(not something I usually say), hell, I don't care if it has anything to do with the first one, just keep the title. Of course maybe the title was a preview of Jan-Michael Vincent's career.
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instead of Albany. Those are KILLER COCKROACHES!!
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I'm so sick of this crap. "Personal anecdote and endless YouTube links - that's all this post needs!"
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It will take years for someone to approach that property again.
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I had never previously bothered watching 'Damnation Valley' before you posted those links.
And as for those folk criticising Merrick's posting of these links in regards to any questions of legality, what would you rather: no one see the film, because it's not been released on VCR since '85, or would you rather sit on your high horse of judgemental impotence?
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anybody care to explain? he's a real fucking douche that's for damn sure
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A Fallout movie!!
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May 27, 2009 12:42:13 PM CDT
Denzel has to repower his iPod? That's what starts the film?
by d.vader
Sounds like a strange end-of-the-world film to me.
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they took too much liberty with the source material, however this still has alot of potential
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Sounds interesting. Denzel. Oldman. Post-apocalyptic wasteland. I'll watch it.
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is calling the Hughes brothers brilliant. Awesome.
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to save money on production costs.
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Don't forget filmed in a desert in Australia to save money on production costs...
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I've had this script for six months. It was number one on my must see list for the year and the script is like greased lightning. The business about the book is huge and right away I knew what kind of man Eli had to be. Eli had to be tough, no-nonsense, and contain a single-minded, spiritual side to him. And then I heard about the casting and Denzel and my heart sank.
I for one am glad he posted the pictures. It looks incredible and I think it'll help the story. I just hope I'm wrong about Denzel. He seems tragically miscast for this part. -
Couldn't remember the title of that flick...the cockroach scene scarred my wee little mind as a child. I absolutely love the fact that it only took two years for those radscorpians to evolve...
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Your description of Eli sounds like nearly every character DW's ever played. But this sounds effing great, especially for someone who's skipping 'The Road' (gotta read the book first).
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my mind always goes to The Postman. Damn you Kevin Costner. Although, Tom Petty's part in Postman was so hilariously terrible it was almost worth viewing.
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It's got walking sticks and Gary Oldman. I really want Denzel to not look like Denzel in one movie. I mean if characters were real people you wouldn't find that many people that looked exactly like Denzel Washington, same hair and everything. Maybe other people think that's not a part of acting but I do.
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Lots of shots of crumbling, deserted buildings. Maybe he'll come across a stray dog and befriend it.
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Isn't January the movie wasteland?
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Perhaps with the post apocalyptic movies picking up steam, this book will be made into a movie.
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