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Got A Question For FLASHFORWARD/BATMAN BEGINS/BLADE I/II/III Writer David Goyer?? Post It In Talkback, Fast!!
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My pal Kathy Lyford is interviewing “FlashForward” mastermind David S. Goyer Friday at 2:30 p.m. PT for TheWrap.com.
If you've questions for Goyer, post in talkback. Ms. Lyford tells me she'll be reading.
Goyer’s directorial credits include:
Zigzag (2002)
Blade Trinity (2004)
The Invisible (2007)
The Unborn (2009)
Goyer’s screenwriting credits include those, plus:
Death Warrant (1990)
Kickboxer 2 (1991)
Demonic Toys (1992)
Arcade (1993)
The Puppet Masters (1994)
The Crow: City of Angels (1996)
Dark City (1998)
Nick Fury: Agent of Shield (1998)
Blade (1998)
Blade II (2002)
Batman Begins (2005)
He shared a story credit (with Christopher Nolan) on “The Dark Knight” and created or co-created (with Brannon Braga) three TV series:
Threshold (2005-2006)
Blade: The Series (2006)
FlashForward (2009)
IMDb also has him writing and maybe directing “X-Men Origins: Magneto.”
Naturally we’ll link to the story after Ms. Lyford writes it up.
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Sep 04, 2009 1:11:41 AM CDT
wow, being second, I don't want to seem like a complete ass
by iamnicksaicnsn
But i'll do it anyway, hmm, a good question...
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Sep 04, 2009 1:12:31 AM CDT
David, the only things you've ever done that were good were on t
by iamnicksaicnsn
of others way more talented than you, how do you feel about that?
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damn character limit.
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what kind of restrictions were put on you by the studio? in terms of plot, design, etc. how much was already on the board, and how much was solely your creation?
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why would a human who hunts vampires with a frickin' bow and arrow handicap herself by listening to an iPod? I mean, she's already at a disadvantage due to being merely human, why would she eliminate one of her senses, probably the second most important sense she's got, next to sight?
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Are you going to continue to have input in the third Batman movie to keep Christopher Nolan grounded in comic lore, but while making sure they still have the most control over the ideas?
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what's going on with the next batman film? is there a story in place yet? villains?
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Is it something he is at all interested in exploring? Are other creative types he knows buying into it as a creative enhancement, or as a gimmick, or not at all? And does he think 3-D is really worth messing with other than as a form of modern-day anti-piracy measure?
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the one good thing he's ever done (besides the first Blade, which is legitimately a fun movie), was get Nolan to make sure Scarecrow had his mask. And look, I'm sure he's a nice guy and everything, but Threshold was SO disappointing, among the other stuff he's done that I haven't liked, but I do admit I might still check out FlashForward.
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would you ever consider setting a definitive end date for the series? If you look at the downward spiral that is "Heroes", it might not be such a terrible idea. After all, it did wonders for the storytelling on Lost.
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that your Magneto origin story won't be an atrocity to all X-Men fans like "X-Men Origins: Wolverine".
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he's already said "yes" to that one
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...who writes every superhero movie? He turns up in more superhero credits than Stan Lee. What kind of doctorate or resume does a person have to possess to get that kind of stranglehold on a specific genre? And what does he think is the best superhero movie he never worked on?
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I loved Blade 1 & 2 so much that I think I've seen them more then 40x each or more... I didn't bother buying Blade Trinity to complete my collection or even watch it more than the one time at the theater.
What bothered me the most was the entire scene where Blade was broken out of the police station. I just didn't understand why there seemed to be no threat from the police who just took him down and nothing tactical about the actions of the police I understand they would have been caught off guard but this was enough so that his 'ride' comes up bumping music with the police surrounding the building, then rides right up, everyone gets in and drives away with no pursuit.
My question is why was this scene that could have been completely badass completely bad? Was it the studio holding you back or was it not enough money to bring in an ex police tactical instructor to explain this is how the scene would play out in real life and then get creative with how blade escapes. This one scene took me out of the movie... enough so that I think about it every time I hear the mention of Blade: Trinity.
What was so wrong with making it look as though it could be happening in our reality like Batman Begins or Dark Knight? I think that was their primary strengths as well as Blade 1 & 2.
No disrespect, I just feel a franchise that was off to a great start was flushed.
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Because it'll flop- big time.
"it's like an x-men movie. but set in the sixties. and with no wolverine. or cyclops. just magneto and professor x (and some pointless, contrived cameos for the geeks)"
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I have no clue.
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Sep 04, 2009 1:38:10 AM CDT
Also would Ian McKellen be in Magneto? Cause he really should be
by tall_boy66
Well, assuming that he signs on, but would Ian McKellen era Magneto be in the film, and be in it a whole bunch? (Cause the best thing about Mags is that it's McKellen, don't wanna skimp on that)
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Sep 04, 2009 1:38:48 AM CDT
Please explain "I won't kill you, but I don't have to save you"
by chimchimjim
Never understood that line from BB. He leaves Ra's on a train that's about to crash. If that ain't certain death, I don't know what is.
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Sep 04, 2009 1:53:23 AM CDT
What can he tell us about a possible Dark Knight sequel?
by bruce of all trades
Out of what he's allowed to say, of course. Is it happening, who's back, do they have an idea for the story/villain yet? Really, anything he can tell us I'm sure would be appreciated.
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But the one by chimchimjim made me wanna jump off a cliff. Bye 'yall.
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Goyer, we've met. I interviewed you at the Blade: Trinity junket. You wore a pink shirt and made it look bad-ass. I am a fan of your work, for real. And I liked the first hour or so of The Crow: City of Angels. No joke, I have the blacklight poster over my childhood bed, right next to one for the original Crow. BUT... HONESTLY... WHAT THE F--K HAPPENED TO THE END OF THAT MOVIE? The end of The Crow: City of Angels is one of the worst endings to an otherwise decent movie that I've ever seen in my life. Can you please explain the decision-making process on that one. Was it the producer, the director, the studio? Please, tell me the last act wasn't your idea and it was forced on you. Thank you. Also, The Crow: City of Angels has minor significance to AICN because I remember the first time I saw the trailer, it was in front of Broken Arrow, the movie that gave AICN its name.
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What's the state of Supermax? Also, have you read Ed Brubaker's Daredevil story, "The Devil in Cell-Block D"? Because the two bear STRIKING resemblance.
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I was intrigued by FF when I first heard about it, however, as I learned more, the premise didn't seem engaging enough to hold and audience's attention for more than a season. The biggest hurdle, from my perspective, is that I don't see how the plot lends itself to a real mythology like Lost, Fringe, etc. Does FF fit the mold of a show like Lost, or is the structure of the narrative entirely different? Do you have a timeline for the full arc of the show (6 seasons? 7?) or was it sold to the network as an entirely open ended project?
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I took my girlfriend to see The Unborn.
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Is that Jinny Finch hot or what?
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...being saddled with an obvious Dark City gimmick when he returned to WCW back in 1999?
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What do you think went wrong? I swear I'm not trying to be snarky, I'm honestly curious if you have a take on it. For what they were, I really enjoyed the first two Blades. Trinity seemed like it had a lot of good ingredients but then it just didn't come together. To me, it felt like there were three separate scripts and we only got bits and pieces from each of them. In my experience I learn just as much if not more from my failures as I do from my successes. Have you ever given it any thought?
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Are we going to see Quicksilver and The Scarlet Witch?
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i'm still angry about blade 3.
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The proper, getting-bought-by-Disney Marvel Studios, not just licensed films at another studio like Fox. They're going to need a lot of writers and directors in a few years.
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There were rumors of him wanting to get together with Ryan Reynolds and do a Deadpool movie years ago. Now that Fox has it scheduled has he been contacted or looked into it himself?
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Why the fuck did he ruin the Blade Trilogy when he wrote trinity? That was one of the worst Marvel Movies since Elektra.WTF was you thinking?!? Nightstalkers?Disco Dracula?Wesker survives the first Movie only to get blown up?Blade surrenders to the authorities...now that's bullshit.Trinity was a big flop of whale shit and it's mostly your fault.No wonder why Snipes choked the shit out of you and threatend to sue both you and New Line.shit, I know you and Wes had a falling out post Blade 2, but that's no valid reason to sabotage a franchise that help pave the way for more Marvel based films.
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Ask..What made him take on Blade trinity after Del toro did II? Those are big shoes to fill. Is Scannes a remake or something else? What is the tone of The Invisible Man? I loved Chevy Chase in Carpenters movie. Will it be dark or light in tone? What does he think of the Disney/Marvel situation? What hero would he like to direct most? How heavy handed was Nic Cage in making GhostRider stupid?
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I think it was much better than Blade 2. David Goyer, what do you think is the most essential element in taking a comic book property and making a viable film property out of it, aside from starting with good source material?
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Of the screenplays you have written, which one is your proudest moment?
BTW, "Blade Trinity" is worth watching for the "frosted fuck" line alone. -
& did you know that David Goyer is an anagram of Gay Dive Rod?
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Were you professional? Or were you fucking amateur?!!!!!!!
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fucked you, would you cast her as Catwoman? I would.
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would mr goyer kick bay, the ratt and megan fox all in the balls?
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All very fine films, and I thank you for your contributions to them.
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Did Batman Begins pretty much end up on screen as you orginally envisioned? What was your orginal plan for it? Did it differ? And where is the best place to send scripts to get them in front of the right people? (budding screenwriter, loved BB) Thanks David.
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as one of the vanishingly small number of people who stuck with the show and thought it improved vastly as it went along, i'd be curious to know how Threshold was ultimately going to pan out (assuming there was a plan or an outline of a plan).
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that you would like to write a movie about? If not, then who would you like to see on the big screen next if you are just a viewer?
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...was Zig Zag. Everything else pretty much sucks, bro. Especially that shitty end to the Blade trilogy. Just what the hell were you thinking, dude? Here's an idea: next time you cast J. Biel in a movie, have her show some T&A and your movie will rock balls, dude! Cheers, m8.
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Sep 04, 2009 5:32:39 AM CDT
Question: from 1992 - 2002 you were amazing. now you suck, why?
by mysterious_volvo
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You sidelined arguably the most badass second-tier superhero of the last two decades into a supporting role for your showcase for Bow Girl and Hannibal King. Why? I understand Wesley Snipes is reputed to be party guy, and Ryan is party guy all round, but the series is called BLADE. Why ruin a perfectly good franchise by making the last movie about everybody EXCEPT Blade?
Oh, and LAMEST. DRACULA. EVER.
DARK CITY is still one of the 10 greatest SF movies ever made, though. Don't think I'm hating for no reason. But you gotta admit - BLADE: TRINITY sucked. -
Because it is. A stone cold, instant modern classic. Did you know it would be such a striking looking movie? How much input did you have with Alex Proyas re the visuals of the movie?
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... or Dark Knight 2 or whatever it'll end up being called? Any good villain ideas? Also, any chance on reviving the Blade franchise? (When does Snipes get out of jail anyway? Or is he already?) Maybe a Blade "reboot" since those reboot deals seem to be all the rage? If not Wesley Snipes, who do you think would make a good Blade? And... by the way, your JSA run was one of the bright spots in the comics universe in the otherwise pretty-sad-times-for-comics late 1990's-early 2000's.
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in Blade II, the Vampires were using a lot of genetic research; Blade I also kind of stressed that "most of the old myths are fake" (crosses and holy water are useless) while "some have a kernel of truth" (vampires are fatally allergic to silver and garlic)
Nonetheless there's the whole "Blood God" main plot to Blade I.
By Blade II, it had shifted to be almost entirely "science-based" with the Reavers.
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I'm one of those weird people who thinks District 9 doesn't need a sequel/prequel, and even though I like a lot of the fantasy/comic book/science fiction franchises out there, it seems like the days of great one-off films like Dark City are behind us. Thoughts?
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I know I do.
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Have you ever published, online, your unproduced scripts? I can remember Harry saying that your Ghost Rider script in particular was quite good, and I'd be interested in reading it.
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Thanks for helping put a great character like Batman back on top after the Schumacher travesties.Thank you, sir.
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How do you want to further develop the characters/story? Batman and Gotham had to deal with the Joker's unpredictable insanity. How should they be challenged next time?
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Why is it that no one was on hand (perhaps a producer or two) during your directing of Blade: Trinity to rein in some of your 'sillier or offensive' directorial choices, such as reaper Pomeranians and the overdone cursing of Hannibal King, which almost made me blush, and I am not above peppering my conversation with f-bombs aplenty.
And finally, why not just admit that Blade: Trinity jumped the shark big time. Interviews that I have seen of you at the time seemed to justify just about every screw-up you made, as opposed to just saying: I made a mistake.
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and i am asking it purely because of curiosity. Did he ever have sex with Jessica Biel,in exchange to help her with her career? Thats the impression i got when watching the making of Blade 3,goyers seemed a lot more friendlier,even indiscreet with biel.i wonder...
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i ask the above question.curiouser and curiouser...
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hows the weather? no wait-hows the weather/trapped inside a solid steel capsule on the tip of a thermonuclear warhead/billions of parasitic bugs eating their way into your skin/almost dead last ounce of strength/villian meets hubris/hot chick in panties booty in ur face shot/creepy asian ghost kid freaky eyes? ugh!
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Mr. Goyer: Will you be involved with the third Batman film, and if you are, how will you avoid falling into the same trap with that series as you did with the Blade series--namely, that the third film is (with all due respect) inferior to the others? This isn't a problem endemic only to Blade--the third film in a series is often the one that marks the point at which fans become disappointed. See Godfather, Alien, Superman, X-men, Spiderman, Return of the Jedi, Hellraiser, Lethal Weapon, Lord of the Rings, and other examples. (NOTE: I tried to word the question so as not to sound like an asshole, like most of the people posting here.)
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film,and i will never forgive goyer for wasting Ra as ghul,imho the best batman villain,like that in the reboot.
Mr Goyer wouldnt have been better to bring ras al ghul in a sequel,instead making him a james bond villain in the reboot movie
? Isnt it the comic version of Rasgul way better,than how u treated him in the movie?
Just take the core characteristics of Rasgul.He is brilliant,excellent fighter,he has an empire and he has a beautiful daugter who wants to marry her with batman/wayne.ignore his immortality and insanity aspect of his character.now that stuff wouldnt have been a great material for a more adult movie,exploring more the erotic aspect of batmans personality? u know something similar they did with burtons batman returns with catwoman.but this time batman falls in love with the daughter of his worst enemy and so on.They explore that theme very well in the comics.
But instead of that we got Rasgul as a Blofeld ninja.only the cat was missing. -
its a fact
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First, thank you for your contributions in making legitimate comic book films that treat the source comic, the fan and the general audience respectfully. Both Marvel and DC are moving towards superhero team movies, Avengers and Justice League. Do you think these movies will work well? If given the task, what would be your plan of attack of balancing story, marquee characters with lesser known characters, and actors in that type of movie? How much pressure do think the studios will put upon the film makers to showcase the higher box office hero, despite the cannon of the comic?
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There is no question about whether or not Two-Face is dead. It is quite clear in the script: "He lay on the ground, neck broken, DEAD."
It was pretty obvious in the movie as well. -
and nowhere in the last scene,shows him with a broken neck.
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Now that it's dead (right?) we just want to hear anything about that Flash script. Thanks!
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How do you say your last name?
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Please stay away from Batman 3. I'd like to see a purely Nolan film that is brilliant the way Memento and The Prestige were brilliant. Dark Knight was almost there, but I could still feel your presence on it. If the fans truly want a superhero movie that is taken as seriously as any other dramatic film, it needs to be done by Nolan without having to be saddled with a comics dork (no offense) to 'keep it faithful'. It's like Kubrick signing on to do a Wolverine movie and being teamed up with Larry Hama to write the script.
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what are some of your favorite movies?
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Why man?.... Why?
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If you could redo Blade Trinity, what would you change?
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While a lot of people have mixed feelings on Blade 3, one thing that almost everyone can agree worked was Ryan Reynolds. The comic relief was definitely needed, and almost every line he had was laugh out loud funny. How much of Hannibal King's dialogue was scripted and how much was ad-libbed? Have you considered working with Ryan again? The Deadpool movie seems like it would be a great project for the two of you.
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1) Re: THE INVISIBLE - How could you and your writers justify such a moronic and intelligence-insulting decision of having the unlikable twat and the guy she *beat half to death* ending up romantically involved? I can only presume that this was forced upon you by a short bus-riding executive. It completely ruined what, up to that point, was a fairly gripping drama. (BTW, if it was in the original Swedish version, you still could've changed it.)
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Blade 1 is my all time favourite comic book movie to date. It was way ahead of its time. Beautiful action scenes, well shot, being able to see everything happen. Blade 2 took the same approach. I was SO EXCITED to see Blade 3. What the hell happened? Why did you choose to seemingly depart from what clearly made Blade 1 and 2 success, that being focusing on Snipes' Blade and the well shot actions scenes. I am just a frustrated fan, who like many many others, feel that the Blade franchise is now gone becuase of Blade Trinity.
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I read the book and enjoyed it very much. And the show looks really cool. But in the book they flash 20 years into the future, whereas in your show its only six months. How are you going to sustain a few seasons with that short time span?
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I like David Goyer,and like any director/writer he has hids ups and downs. Please ask him some of the tough questions on here. Don't hold back. We may be enlightened or educated on one of his movies we did not like. Please ,Please ask a few of those questions.
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Threshold was interesting, Blade Trinity was extremley meh. However, all the Blade soundtracks are excellent.
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FACT
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If i remember correctly in blade trinity they had to get some of dracula's to create the virus, was that ever shot as part of the movie ?
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What is your favorite food and color?
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Sep 04, 2009 10:57:15 AM CDT
Blade 3 is the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM with this talk back
by shatner_is_god
It must must must be addressed.
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Did you ever think that this guys would have a career after 90210? And if so did you think he would end up banging most geeks dream tranny Megan Fox?
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Why is it that whenever you direct a movie it is terrible but whenever you write the script for a movie it is great? Would you say this is an accurate reflection of your abilities or just a random occurrence?
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Sasha Mitchell passed away?
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Sasha Mitchell's career passed away.
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David, wot do you think the storyline of the next Batman film cabn focus on with Heath (the Joker) dead. Do you think Batman will be put through tests like in Begins? Hopefully not a trashy baddie will pop in some crimson clothing sprouting crap. Will Commish Gordon and his son be important to the storyline. Do you think you can raise Harvey Dent from the dead? Zombies can walk. Interested as old filmschool writer myself.
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Would be the big connection between you and the director of the worst comic book movie, Wolverine, Gavin Hood. Do you two talk about that kinship?
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Why not a hair piece?
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Are you serioulsy remaking Scanners? If so, what the fuck is wrong with you.
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How long till Sterling Gates has your career?
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Will we ever see this trilogy completed! Jesus loves trilogies.
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The Hoff beat the shit out of you on the set of Nick Fury: Agent of Shield?
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The Invisible?
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really well said,exactly my thoughts.
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The next Batman, since you really had nothing to do with The Dark Knight?
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no offense taken.
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They showed that in the future Budweiser comes in a square bottle. Like it has advaced. But they show Corona's still in glass bottles, where you trying to make a statement about Mexico's lack of technological advancement?
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Is so advanced that you will have to wait for technology to catch up to you. That it will take roughly 12 years, and you only plan to make IMAX documentaries until such time that technology meets your vision?
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JCVD beat the shit out of you on the set of Death Warrant?
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Michael Rooker beat the shit out of you on the set of Jumper, while Samuel L. Jackson yelled "beat that mother fucker!"?
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Has Tom Hulce really gotten?
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The acting via running her hands threw her hair technique?
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Just when Ah think, that y'all can't be any worse, ya make it worse. This talk balk is posted for legitimate questions for Mr. David Goyer, who by the way, is a working screenwriter. This is not the place to post y'alls silly a$$ slams or childlike comments about his work. Jeez, grow up already. It's people like y'all that make Hollywood churn out tons of crap, because of the simpleton mindedness of y'all. Not saying that all of Mr. Goyer's work is Gold, but enough of it is for him to keep getting work.
Now as a question though for Mr. Goyer, I would like to know and sorry it is technically a couple of questions .............. ...................................What does he recommend for first time screenwriters trying to break into H-wood? Does he recommend the "intern for a year or so" or the "jump right in with both feet, sink or swim" approach to it all? -
Sep 04, 2009 11:24:46 AM CDT
Do people who suck up to you in TB's get work?
by hey_kobe_tell_me_how_my_ass_tastes
Or do they just tell you how your ass tastes?
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Have you ever thought about it? If there's an actor out there who would give Heath Ledger's performance justice, it is Javier.
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i see all these people attacking and insulting him and you just know none of them would have the balls to say that to his face. and i love the mentality that if you dont like a movie, then its a proven fact its a bad movie. the funniest is the one person asking for their money back, yeah because goyer forced you at gunpoint to go see his stuff. oh internet, you never cease to amuse.
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Sep 04, 2009 11:29:59 AM CDT
Should the Riddler be a sort of serial killer or a petty thief?
by axeemall
Or both? Having the guy in the next Batman movie would be great.
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We need more smart ass action heroes. Our old ones are... getting too old.
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When's the last time you read any sort of interview that was in any way useful in learning about HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD. No one will ever give the whole story. And if they did its sigular and unique. At least if this reporter has the balls to ask any of the "y'alls silly a$$ slams or childlike comments" the interview will at least be funny.
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Question: 'A recurring theme in your work appears to be man vs. metropolis. Why this fascination?'
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who's idea was it to include the Sarah character in the movie? as much as i enjoy seeing returning characters in sequels, it seems that wasnt necessary, nothing that happened needed someone with previous experience. so was this a studio thing or just your own idea? and if yours, why'd you include her? because now anytime i watch the first movie i feel sad cuz that sweet kid at the end will die like 5-6yrs later.
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I'd ask him to his face, given the right setting. Though I will never be in a position to ever ask him such things. If I just ran up to him at comic con or something and asked him random ass shit, he'd blow me off. But if I was at some party, or interviewing him. I'd ask him everything. Why not.
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In Batmanster 3?
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How the fuck did that happen? Wasn't the first one kind of a flop?
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It could be good on a better channel than Spike and with a better actor than Sticky Fingaz.
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Still on the air?
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Question: 'Do you remain calm when changes are made to your screenplays or when things don't go right on set? Any Christian Bale style 'explosions', be honest?'
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Is it based on that classic song?
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a Game Adaption. Never heard of the Game ( Condemned: Criminal Origins), but Kurt Sutter (The Shield, Sons o Anarchy)is writing the screenplay.
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David, since your next directing film is going to be MURDER MYSTERIES based on a script you wrote from a Neil Gaiman classic short story who is going to star in it?
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Are you depressed that Nick Fury is not recognized as one of the best comic book movies ever made? Seriously.
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When will AICN post that shitty new poster for the Bad Lieutenant remake?
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Seriously, why did anyone think that Blade needed to play second fiddle to some watered down version of Eddie Haskell on steriods? And the scene where Jessica Biel's character puts her earbuds in to listen to her ipod while fighting vamps was the worst product placement scene ever. Why? Why bring Kristofferson back in part two, just to kill him off in part 3 in the first 15 minutes? I hate this movie.
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First, is the project still on? If so, what has been the hold up? Supermax is an intriguing mash up of two well loved genres: superhero films and prison movies. What other genres do you think would work well with preestablished superhero characters?
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Ever since Blade us Marvel fans dreamed of what other Marvel porjects you would work on next. It seems you are the only writer who understands how to adapt these characters. Its a damn shame you didnt get that Flash project. However this Magneto movie I have no hopes for. Seeing as how all the X-men movies to date were atrocious with underused characters and terrible designs. But what I'd like to know is, Did you ever write a Hardcore R rated Wolverine script? And I'm sure your Batman movie was supposed to be rated R? And I would love to see the Venom vs. Carnage script you wrote
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a project listed as "in development" called "Baltimore, or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire." I looked it up and saw the source material on Amazon. Very exciting. What's the word on that?
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If the Riddler was in the next one, just saying, how would you differentiate him enough from The Joker considering all the riddles and traps The Joker seemed to employ?
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How could you ruin a show with Brent Spiner in it? He needs solid work bro!
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Let me start off by saying that I am a big fan of Mr. Goyers venerated work. Batman Begins and Dark city are classics. Now on to my question. I am currently a New York City cop who is trying to break into the screenwriting business. I have written a spec script called "The Guardians." The script made the semi finals in both the Bluecat screenwriting competition, and the 2009 Page International Screenwriting Awards (out of approximately 4,400 entries).
Set in a genre that is red hot right now, The Guardians is a superhero movie with a unique twist. When a superhero learns that his alliance of fellow superheroes has a sinister plan to take over the world, he must turn to the most unlikely source to help him save humanity--the city's supervillains.
Reluctantly led by computer genius Gabe Logan, the team of villains include: Arsenal, a pimp who is always armed to the teeth; the Don, a Mafioso boss, and the Surgeon, a creepy German doctor whose one thrill in life is killing people via unnecessary surgery.
Blurring the line between hero and villain, the action-packed script is loaded with a kind of tongue-in-cheek humor lacking in today's crop of superhero movies.
I've sent many query letters out to both agents and production companies. I always receive the same response; we do not accept unsolicited queries. How the hell do I get someone to look at my work? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. -
Sep 04, 2009 12:39:18 PM CDT
If you were offered the job to write (and maybe you have already
by serval1483
If you were offered the job to write (and maybe you have already been offered it...) the new Superman movie, would you write a darker sequel to Superman Returns or a reboot, in a Batman Begins way ?
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Why is it that 1 in 5 Americans can't find the U.S. on a map ?
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the catch is either Fred or Barney have to watch depending on who you pick.
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Mr. Goyer,
I am a huge fan of your WORK on Begins, TDK, etc. I know a writer of your caliber is beseiged with requests. Unfortunately I worked on the Warner lot in the Executive Building a few years back and walked past you one morning as you were entering -- it was only you and me on the sidewalk. Recognizing you, I said a polite "good morning" to you (it's my habit of speaking, regardless of who you "are"), and you looked at me like Who the F-- are you to be speaking to me? and said nothing.
Knowing the ins and outs of this biz, I brushed it off and quickly made a mental separation of the Goyer the man from his work. While you're enjoying all those millions and the God-given opportunity to indulge your creative gifts, just remember all it takes is a few crappy reviews and some lousy Nielsen ratings for you to be David Who? If you're going to be in a high profile career, one that deals with exploring the inner workings of the human soul and its effects upon society, have the decency to remember the effects of such words as "good morning." I mean really. -
Why did all the henchmen keep attacking Blade when it was obvious that he was slaughtering them? You'd think the 45th guy would have said "fuck this", if the first 44 guys didn't get him, my flying tackle probably won't work either.
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City of Angels blow goats as hardcore as it did?
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of breaking into the industry by suggesting his change suggestions & script treatments for existing shows in TBs on AICN?He shall remain nameless, but his initials are MediaMessiah
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I've enjoyed several projects you've either scripted or co-scripted over the years, so I'm hopeful that maybe "Flashforward" will surprise and engage people. I really hope it does.
On a personal note, I read Robert J. Sawyer's book about ten years ago and was blown away by the last ten or so pages of it. I mean, it just went out there, eclipsing all my expectations and kind of leaving me breathless.
My question is this: will the spirit of the book's final revelations be explored? Will a conscious attempt to "go out there" arrive for us viewers? I'm not expecting the same thing to happen, nor would I necessarily want it to in the context of your show, but will that kind of pulse-pounding, "out there," far-futuristic possibility be explored? -
for the cast and crew? Will he be banned from speaking with writers? If so, this show stands a chance.
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You must have one.
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Hi David Goyer, you've certainly been part of some good comic films-so I am curious-Is there a dream project you have? Or was Batman it (in terms of being part of a commerically and critically sucessful comic-based film?)If not, WHAT IS your dream project?
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Is this Megan Fox as Catwoman thing some bullshit rumor or what?
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The one that was going to be the third installment but you backed off on because the screenwriter of I Am Legend begged you to scrap it?
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But in the movie, not so much.
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I can answer that. Good writing.
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...as William Petersen. He now, in fact, looks scarily like Gil Grissom. They should have replaced Petersen with him instead of Morpheus.
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...is now fat as well.
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...mom roles. But Keanu just keeps on and on and on and never seems to age, either... He's like a cross between the Highlander and the Energizer Bunny!
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What made them think Stephen Dorff was even remotely scary. And that guy who played Dracula in Blade III, where did you dig HIM up. Was he your Chauffeur?
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They have a funeral for him. A big public one with Gordon making a speech. He's dead.
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I mean, yeah, Blade 3, no good. But everything else is at least decent, and Dark City is in my top 5 favorites, no doubt.
I would ask if its easier or harder to write for established franchises like Batman, or to write original works like Dark City. On the one hand, you've got lots of source material to go with on established characters, but you have to deal with studios and the vitrolic talkback boards, like this one.
Once you've begun with a franchise, do you find it difficult to leave, or regret putting your time into three films with the same character and direction? -
I'm sure if Just Marks script for it was as shitty as his Street Fighter script it had to be rewritten,but the premise sounds like a fucking license to print money. Come on man, when's it going to happen?
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And can you do anything about that?
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Sep 04, 2009 3:14:07 PM CDT
question: if you are, in fact, working on Y: the Last
by jackknifed_juggernaut
Man, can you please not fuck it up?
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in a helicopter and promised you one billion dollars, but the catch would be he'd have to rape you once every month with his huge black cock... would you say yes?
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suck it losers
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he wasnt meant to be scary
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wiki says there will be in 2011 when u see Stephen Dorffs page
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In The Dark Knight, it was made pretty clear that this was only the beginning of the feud between Batman and Joker. Now that Heath Ledger is dead, do you have any ideas about how to deal with this unexpected tragedy in the third film?
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Sep 04, 2009 3:39:15 PM CDT
Who are you, and why are you standing in my bedroom masturbating
by specktron
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Sep 04, 2009 3:41:08 PM CDT
When was your most ear-popping orgasm, and what cinema were you
by specktron
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...weeding out the real questions from the ones posted by obese middle school kids who just got home from school and are at their laptops giggling maniacally, drinking Mountain Dew and scarfing Lunchables?
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Sep 04, 2009 3:46:07 PM CDT
PessimusGrime, I'm 35, sensible and just bored. Quite thin too.
by specktron
Not meaning any harm. Just bored.
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Will you come to my cinema when you are next in the UK (ever?) and talk to the folks on our scriptwriting courses? Pretty please? We'll pay for your train fare and digs.
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Sep 04, 2009 3:54:22 PM CDT
can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool
by jackknifed_juggernaut
lane?
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NOBODY. BECAUSE YOU'RE THE WRITER!!!! HA HA HA.
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It's not a question. Just do it.
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Yustman has a nice snatch no?
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but she's mega hot.
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...what movie would you say was the most challenging to you? Or what movie did you find the most difficult to work on?
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Have another glimpse each season?
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Seriously, this shit keeps me sane. This is EXACTLY why I LOVE AICN Talkbacks. Great stuff ;P
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It's a sole shot of Gordon making the speech with the slow-push in on the Harvey Dent portrait. So that coulda been alive-and-stashed in Arkham. Yeah, I know that's reaching a bit, but c'mon, show me the man in a casket so the point is more clearly made cause he didn't look very dead-from-fall, just passed out. Shoulda had him land with limbs all askew and head-tilted wrongly. Or maybe the classic guy-falls-from-great-height-and-gets-impaled-on-something-pointy. Or at least Gordon checking his pulse and saying, "He's dead." SOMETHING! Argh! I need closure! (Also, I had a feeling they were building up Two-Face to be the full-on main bad guy for the next film watching it.) Even Aaron Eckhart asked Nolan if he was dead.
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Matt McConaughey would all kinds of bad-ass as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in the Goyer scripted SUPER MAX. Has Matt been approached? What's the status on this project?
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Sep 04, 2009 8:38:28 PM CDT
mr goyer would you please address the batman rumors
by martinlutherkrangjr
I have heard that the next movie will be an adaptation of the dark knight returns with the joker being played by gene wilder with a sheet of acid taped to his back. Can u confirm?
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Sep 04, 2009 9:17:05 PM CDT
Mr. Goyer, were you disappointed as i was when SGA got canceled
by dioxholsterreturns
and how did Stargate Atlantis influence your work?
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Sep 04, 2009 9:31:12 PM CDT
Mr. Goyer, you stole my Flash Forward idea from my book!
by dioxholsterreturns
prepare to be sued big time after your show airs.
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but have found a few of Sawyers other books to have an almost 'anti-sci' element to them. Virtual reality and artificial intelligence in particular are portrayed as the technological endpoints of an evil society. I wonder how much of FF has that type of tone to it?
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...for something based in the real world and then feel a bit sad because hollywood will only ever give you money for sci-fi stuff, because that's your 'thing'?
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Killer Moth. When did you finalize the casting and did that strike you as a wise scripting choice?
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the one with Southerland, right?
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And then he goes ahead and saves the Joker from falling to his doom in The Dark Knight. Why did he have to save him? Especially after he killed Donnie Darkos sister?
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clearly batman thought he had to save the joker so they can do another movie together
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to have all these assholes tracked down and shot?
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Ras was Bats being kind of a dick, but technically true. In Dark Knight, he THROWS Joker off the ledge, that would have been flat-out-fucking murder. But he caught him. So he stuck to his principles of No Murder both times.
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And it WILL be called The Dark Knight Returns, even if its not based on the novel of the same name. Batman left Gotham at the end of the last movie, and in the next he will return so its an appropriate tital. What villains could you imagine topping Nolans/Heath Ledgers Joker? Catwoman would only work as a minor distraction, not the main threat of the story. However, I think it is likely we will see her appear, perhaps in a Two Face capacity, her character present throughout the movie but only becoming Catwoman in the final act. I am disappointed they killed off Two Face. The movie should have ending with The Joker blowing up the hospital and Wayne being informed that Harvey Dents body was not found. Two Face goes on a mad killing spree and is killed falling off a rooftop? Hardly the stuff legends are made of. Two Face deserved more. He could easily have went on to become the main villain in the next movie. Dent has had an entire movie previous detailing his origion story and history with Wayne, and because of this he could make an even more compelling baddie than The Joker. (And for some reason I would also like to see The Scarecrow return in some capacity. It would be fun if in every Nolan Batman Cillian Murphy were to pop up as The Scarecrow in a scene or two.)
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But dammit The Joker was much more of a jerk than that other dude. I mean sure Ras was gonna destroy Gotham, but it wasn't personal. Anyways, as i recall Ras was stuck in the train because of Batmans actions so he did kinda "throw him off the building" too. Or I could be mistakin about that, been a whiles since I watched it
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why dont you write a more realistic batmanster movie and show us all the true batmanster who is the saver of metropoville and generall all around hero and great batster our batmanster?
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He has been secretly working on figuring out who Batman really is from day one. He has compiled more info on Batman and knows more about him than anyone else.
Strange enjoys a senior position at Arkham Assylum as an expert in criminal psychosis.
He is tasked by the city of Gotham to help them find the true identity of both Batman and the recently escaped Riddler, who is know publicly goading Batman into revealing his secret.
The truth is that Strange allowed Riddler to escape in order to have him help draw out Batman, to have Riddler get Bat to reveal the truth of who he really is. Strange is not interested in helping the city, its just all part of his plan to gain access to city resources he needs.
Strange releases more inmates who he has conditioned to do his bidding. Forcing Batman to work harder in order to bring order to Gotham... even while he is a wanted man.
One such inmate is Bane, the intelligent beast of a man who proceeds to have a drag out fight with Batman that culminates in the breaking of Batmans back.
The movie ends with close in shot of what appears to be Batman going through a shadowy montage with clips of him training and putting on the batman suit. As the camera widens a bit Batman begins to monologue about his lot in life. His voice sounding a bit different though. He talks about how he is a product of this city, how he overcame childhood trauma, how his experiences have honed his body and his directed his mind, how he has been planning for this moment for years, and how he has orchestrated events in Gotham for the past few years all to reach this point, to finally be who he is supposed to be.
And as we get closer and his face comes into focus, we see that its not Bruce Wayne... but Hugo Strange who is now the Batman.
Hugo Strange: Michael Keaton (Bruce Willis if you want stars)
Riddler: Crispin Glover (Jeff Goldblum)
Bane: Randy Couture
Harley Quinn: Katee Sackhoff (Christina Ricci)
Dick Grayson: Benjamin McKenzie (Shia LeBeef... who did you expect lol)
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guy getting thrown off a building?
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Did it turn The Hoff into a drunk?
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Sep 05, 2009 2:07:30 AM CDT
How much studio interference was there in your directorial effor
by elbmirb
They just seem so toothless and squarely marketed at teenagers. I cant reconcile the writer of Batman Begins and Blade with the Director of the Invisible and Blade Trinity man. Was that REALLY what you were going for with those films or did the studios fuck you over? Please tell me that the studios fucked you over and that you think Justin Chatwin needs a solid punch in the face.
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Can all you future projects please include Vampires?
Which hand do you masturbate with ?
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Sep 05, 2009 4:06:02 AM CDT
tallboy, so you see him dead in the movie, you see him dead in t
by ironic_name
and you are still wondering? maybe this explains elvis sightings, I like the 2face character too, but get real.
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because he killed your cat? You did Blade 3 to him after all!
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Blade I & II: awesome. Bat Man Begins & Dark Knight: Awesome. Dark City: SupAwesome. I think you have a real eye story telling and appreciate your contributions to film. That being said, however, I have to add my extreme dislike for Blade Trinity. Awful movie. Tripple H: wasted. Dracula: useless character. The "cabal" or whatever?: what was their purpose? Hannibal King: completely wrong. Whistler: "It breaks my heart to see you blah blah blah" Seriously? At that point I was expecting Blade to say "But Whistler, how will I know if I'm in love?" and Whistler replying "You just will, Blade. You just will." Terrible. But my biggest gripe with that movie (and I may be alone in this) no one threw Blade his sunglasses so he could go kick the bad guys' asses. Seriously screwed pooch there. However, The Dark Knight is equally as awesome as that movie is terible. So overall, I'll say thank you the awesome movies you've written (except Blade Trinity, of course, which is abysmal).
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Go all Evil Dead on it and screw continuity. Just have him in the next movie with no explanation at all. Or have a ten minute recap at the begining of the movie detailing the events in the last flick using only two characters, Bale and his girlfriend.
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Sep 05, 2009 11:37:20 AM CDT
batman begins was a gift from god and the dark knight was
by supercowbell5thecowbellhasspoken
god giving us a handjob
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You've collaborated with the Nolan brothers a couple times, but also written individually. What is your approach to working on a team vs. working by yourself?
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purposefully redundant? that line has always bugged me.
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How much did your nose bleed from all that blow?
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Sep 05, 2009 12:02:40 PM CDT
Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill for Tweedledee and Tweedledumb
by superbadlikethat
For the fail!
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a) why did you make snipes a co star in his OWN MOVIE in blade 3
b) did you give so much screen time to two characters I had almost no interest in seeing?
c) why did you think your take on dracular was interesting? that has got to be THE WORST DRACULA EVER -
Sep 05, 2009 4:59:35 PM CDT
So, Mr. Goyer, doesn't Bale's voice get grating after awhile?
by lockesbrokenleg
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Don't let the talkbackers get you down. I loved THE UNBORN.
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I got into the show during a marathon on Spike TV, and watched the entire first season, even though I knew the ratings weren't good and a renewal was unlikely. But if there had been a second season, what would have been the plan?
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As I said, you don't see him die definitely, you see him lying there, and you see Gordon making a speech. There is not a single line of dialouge that says, "Harvey Dent is dead, Two Face is dead" There is no coffin. Like I said, it's ambiguous. They coulda had Two Face impaled on something or Gordon or Bats check for lifesigns to really get the point across. So, as it's presented in the film and not in the script, you don't know what happened to him.
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Why did Blade Trinity and Blade: The Series suck Cambodian donkey nuts?
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Think its pretty clear what we see at the end of the movie is a funeral service. They don't have to say straight out "He's Dead Jim!" for us to realise he's a goner. However, if you mean that Wayne and Gordon faked his death (which is a theory entertained by some) then its possibly but highly unlikely. Nolan has said straight out that Dent is dead in interviews, and if he wanted Two Face in the next movie he would have just ended the movie at the hospital. I'm not saying he won't be in the next film who knows but I doubt it. I think Nolan decided to kill him off because a the time he genuinely didn't believe he would make a third Batman.
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Ever since the Birds of Prey shots of the caped crusader in the intro i've been wondering why there hasn't been a 1/2 hour show done for at least Y7 and above like in the old days without the camp?
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Sep 06, 2009 12:33:31 AM CDT
WB has been trying to do a Gotham City show for years
by lockesbrokenleg
Ever since Smallville was a big hit.
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"I killed those men."
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Sep 06, 2009 12:53:11 AM CDT
Yes, but if Harvey Dents was alive there would have been trial
by lockesbrokenleg
Batman would have been exonerated.
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was what inspired Smallville to become a reality... I could be wrong about that.
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It's on the wiki site.
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name to be sullied, so they buried the fact that Dent became Two-Face, by literally burying him. Batman then took the blame. Not necessarily where I would have gone with it, but still, brilliant movie. It still technically leaves it open for Two-Face to be alive somehow.
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Was he approached to create the series or did he pitch it? Did he pitch it to more than one place - i.e. multiple networks and/or studios? Was there ever a thought that it would be a movie, rather than a series? How much of the series is a reaction to the success of Lost as a series as well as it's use of flashbacks and flash forwards?
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Don't you hate run-on sentences?
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even though Goyer had nothing to do with its brilliance and somehow gets to share credit. What a hack.
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Ever since I heard the premise for SuperMax I have been dying to see it. And strangely enough I have always envisioned a Reign of Fire/Time to Kill mix of Matthew M as Oliver Queen. That would be balls out if they added some good second tier villans from the DC verse. I also thought it would be a way to introduce Hal Jordan pre Lantern as a good friend of Olivers before the shit goes down. Why the fuck can't DC get there shit together like Marvel and make it happen? Thats the million dollar question.
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...largely responsible for the death of the prime continuity of Star Trek?
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You all get this chance, and this is what you ask?
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I'm not exactly burning up inside to ask him any in-depth questions.
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He ain't even met the mother fucker. He only ever met BLADE!
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So...who exactly was the idiot who decided Blade should be the most sexless vampire on film? When the other vampires are clearly sexual? It CAN'T be that Snipes is black, of course. And you can't have promised him a love interest in the 3rd film, and then reneged when he signed the contract, which led to his visible disinterest in the film, and legendary stress on the set. That can't be true, can it? Didn't think so.
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David, have you given any thought to casting the Lloyd Braun guy in this series as a paraplegic bigfoot hunter? I would lock him down now before Sly casts him in Rambo vs Sasquatch.
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Did you set out to make an incomprehensible piece of crap? If so I would like to say: job well done, sir. Also, I would like to invite you to go have intercourse with yourself.
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Have you thought of casting an athletic woman who looks a little like Popeye in the face? If so, you need to act fast becuase it appears the genius who gave us Ocean's 11-13 is about to lock it down.
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Please tell us.
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Sep 09, 2009 10:04:37 PM CDT
Legit question re: Blade 3 & Blade: The Series
by one_of_the_bent_podcast_hosts
Hey Mr. Goyer,
You managed to make a franchise so good that it spoiled me to other vampire movies. Blade is how vampires and hunters should be--always. No exceptions. I like others am curious about the Trinity hiccup.
Blade 2 was, in my opinion, one of the most fun action movies ever made, had the most compelling main characters in the Blade, Whistler, Scud trifecta, and until recently with TDK was probably the best comic book movie to date. Trinity was less intense, less gritty, less brutal, and seemed, altogether, less relevant.
But then you did Blade: The Series, the show that, once a week, made sure that I was exhausted at my early-morning landscaping job. It was suddenly Blade as I remembered him--vital, dark, gritty, character-oriented, and topical. The ash storyline predated and one-upped True Blood's "V" bullshit and is a far better drug story; Blade's old gang is a harsh lesson about street culture and the fetishization of violence in urban culture, etc.
What would you have done with Blade: The Series had Spike continued to fund it? Would it have delved deeper into the issues it presented early on and mature as a kind of dark-fantasy mirror to lauded sci-fi BSG, or would you have moved it closer to the camp and fluff of Trinity?
Personally, I think that the originality and growth you've showed with TDK and Unborn (criticize all you want, people, Kabbalah is a great starting point for a horror film) imply that the show would only have matured. Even in the short run, Kirk Jones was beginning to hit some kind of stride and I genuinely bought him as Blade.
Hope this isn't too late to make it in. Love your work, keep it up--and always remember that comic book movies succeed when they're kept relatively plausible.
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