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Quint and Guillermo Del Toro talk ORPHANAGE, HELLBOY II, AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS and HALO!!!

Awesome Interview, Quint. by The Brain Machine	Dec 22nd, 2007 09:53:53 PM

Awesome Interview, Quint. by The Brain Machine	Dec 22nd, 2007 09:53:54 PM

quint's a fatass! by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 09:56:46 PM
Thank god he's no merrick though. I hate that hack, i honestly, truly hate and loathe him. Where are these powerful emotions coming from? He's just a bland, drab a-hole.
I'd rather see him do Halo by dgcrawford	Dec 22nd, 2007 10:06:51 PM
than Blompkamp. If those short films were any indication, Blompkamp was going for the "spacemarine" aspect much more than the mythological parts. We've seen spacemarines, but we've never seen alien religions and ancient civilizations (outside of Stargate, which is AWESOME). That's much more interesting to me, and Guillermo would rock the shit out of that.
Good interview by Darth Thoth	Dec 22nd, 2007 10:21:53 PM
He is definitely one of my favorite filmmakers working today. No question about it.
merrick sucks by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 10:24:48 PM
but not cuz he's a yank. What do you think I am, holmes dos, a liverpudlian? Merrick is actually a master at being a tool bag. Every new article I see, i try to guess if it's master tool bag based solely on how annoying the headline is. I would saying I'm batting better than .500!
Thanks Quint by Dr Uwe Boll	Dec 22nd, 2007 10:59:20 PM
Good as always, really appreciate the sound'o'text too.
Should have made Coraline...that teaser sucks Disney ass by FlickaPoo	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:14:12 PM

QUINT should interview RON PAUL next!!! by shogunshin	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:36:09 PM
quint's interviews rule!!! i cannot wait for HELLBOY II. QUINT, is there anyway you can interview RON PAUL for this website next??? RON PAUL wants to ERADICATE the IRS and INCOME TAX!!! more money for you! RON PAUL wants to end all foreign wars!!! bring home our soldiers to defend our borders here, and keep our soldiers, and all americans, SAFE! RON PAUL will protect our CONSTITUTION. so QUINT, can you interview RON PAUL NEXT, so we can learn more about him? thanks, and in 2008, i am lining up to see HELLBOY, and i am going to VOTE FOR RON PAUL.
wow, that's some serious vitriol by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:46:38 PM
I'm impressed. Now hurl some of that shit Merrick's way, and leave "shercock" alone!
THE HOBBIT/DEL TORO/ BLOMKAMP by THE KNIGHT	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:47:32 PM
How much you wanna bet Neil or Del Toro will direct the Hobbit? I'm calling it now...
hellboy I by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:56:00 PM
I thought the weak part was that wesley crusher motherfuck. If they needed to get a new recruit to provide the audience an expository vantage point, they should have gone with another monster, roger the humonculus comes to mind. Maybe it was a budget issue though. Also, crusher needed far less of a backstory. But that love triangle shit with McHottie Selma Blair was FORCED!
P.S. by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:57:03 PM
I'd put it in her poop shoot. I'd put it in and BREAK IT OFF!
poop chute by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:57:26 PM
?
hey shercock, whaddya know by bootle2	Dec 22nd, 2007 11:58:17 PM
it's an aussie thing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P oop_Chute
Hey, you fuck by Pipple	Dec 23rd, 2007 12:01:02 AM
I'm going to great people like that everywhere I go from now on.
I liked Hellboy well enough by Spifftacular Squirrel Girl	Dec 23rd, 2007 12:01:22 AM
Wasn't great but I found it to be really enjoyable. There was a lot of things to like in it. I really liked the scene with Hellboy on the rooftop spying on Liz with the new guy while sharing milk and cookies with the kid. I know I'll pay money to go see Hellboy 2. Btw, is Halo really that good of a story? I've never played it but from what I saw of it... isn't it basically a guy shooting bunches of evil aliens? I'm guessing there has to be more to it than just that right?
List of Seven? by biscuit turner	Dec 23rd, 2007 12:38:05 AM
Seriously? Guillermo's working on a List Of Seven movie? Fuck all the rest, this MUST GET MADE. Please, I'm begging you! Take an incredible novel (part James Bond, part ghost story, part Victorian adventure, all Sherlock Holmes) by the co-creator of Twin Peaks, team him with a visionary director again, you have a brilliant combination. Also, I never get why people dig the County Line. Come to Lockhart with me, Guillermo & Quint, we'll hit Kreuz, Smitty's, and Black's in one day!
biscuit by Quint	Dec 23rd, 2007 01:55:42 AM
Black's is very good, but my favorite is still Salt Lick. Their selection isn't wide, but damn do they nail atmosphere and that neverending heart-attack platter... Good God, y'all!
Salt Lick... by Lt. Kaffee	Dec 23rd, 2007 02:35:06 AM
is the only BBQ in austin as far as i'm concerned. rudy's is a far second... but only after a long day of drinking and floating down the guadalupe...
Del Toro by kwisatzhaderach	Dec 23rd, 2007 03:27:17 AM
took a serious leap up in my estimation after Pan's Labyrinth. Greatly looking forward to Hellboy 2 now.
Sherlock Holmes II.... by Brundlefly	Dec 23rd, 2007 04:45:39 AM
I'm Australian too but that doesn't alter the fact that you're an embarassing fuck-stick who loves to feel like you're 'keeping it real' by only watching 'independent films' and putting the boot in to whatever you may deem to be 'studio product'....whatever that category means. I'm so fucking glad I don't have your boring-ass cinematic sensibilities when it copmes to viewing films, otherwise I'd see maybe two films a year and spend the rest of the time boring the fuck out of people by telling them that there is some higher level of film viewing that seems to be escaping the rest of us. So how's your quality of life knowing that your so fucking great only watching 'non-commercial' films? Wow, I thought high minded, ignorant cunts like you could actually espouse fully formed arguments rather than half-assed opinions based on the retarded teachings of whichever mentally challenged university film professor whose cock you sucked for those higher grades.
If there's any justice in the Universe 'Mountains' will be made. by KillaKane	Dec 23rd, 2007 05:50:01 AM
the way Del Torro envisages it (along with many hardcore Lovecraft devotees). The more i hear about Guillermo's plaans the more I salivate in geeky anticipation at what he can (an hopefully will) do with this adaptation. Visually it has the potential to supplant many classic horrors as the greatest and most nightmarish (I'm thinking beyond John Carpenter's the Thing).
This man MUST direct THE HOBBIT... MUST! by Razorback	Dec 23rd, 2007 06:18:20 AM
I mean... come on!
You jumped the gun, man by seppukudkurosawa	Dec 23rd, 2007 06:53:42 AM
You completely forgot to ask him the million-dollar question: "How in Crom's name did Harry manage to go into so much detail in the Blade II review about what a cunnilingus connoisseur you are without...let's say, experiencing a little ass-to-mouth?" After reading five pages of that, you can't help but wonder.
I think DerLanghaarige's on to something here by carpetofstars	Dec 23rd, 2007 11:06:15 AM
You could set up an account in a blind trust so that fans could commit a certain amount of money towards a particular project. If there was enough interest you could start up an independant fund to lure directors to a script we all want to see made. Done properly you might even be able to see a return on your meager investment. Someone smarter than me needs to fine tune this plan.
Whoever controls that fund would run away with the money. by godoffireinhell	Dec 23rd, 2007 11:44:14 AM
Reality check, dude! Stop being such a naive little optimist.
I always liked Guillermo.... by Quake II	Dec 23rd, 2007 12:41:19 PM
Seems like a cool fan that made it. And he has a great eye. Pan's Labyrinth was brilliant. Backbone was good. Blade II had some moments as well. Even Mimic showed that the guy had potential. I will support Hellboy 2. I had fun with the first one. It actually grew on me the more I saw it (rare).
I second GDT for Hobbit by hamo455	Dec 23rd, 2007 03:02:30 PM
When I thought about it it gave me goosebumps.
Harry's Friends with Guillermo Del Toro by WolfmanNards	Dec 23rd, 2007 03:06:43 PM
Did you guys know that? Harry and Guillermo are really good friends. Guillermo calls Harry all the time and tells him secret movie stuff. Stuff we can't know about. Harry was on the phone with Guillermo when the academy awards were announced for Pans Labyrinth. He was the first person to hear Guillermo's reaction. They're great pals. They go fishing together and eat pussy with eachother at the pussy eating bar. One time Harry fingerfucked Guillermo while Guillermo was writing a movie script. I think it was for Hellboy. Hellboy is based on Harry.
How good would that be?! A soley geek financed production by KillaKane	Dec 23rd, 2007 03:42:39 PM
If sufficient volume of interest was there and the production monies managed in a legally scrupulous fashion (no hands in the till or misappropriations etc) that would be an interesting new business model for film financing (from without) by the target market enabling an established director and professional team to make what 'we' all want. If only..films are made for a return on investment, unless such altruism exists purely for the creation of a cool piece of entertainment, with a global dispersement of profit sharing?! I want to see Mountains of Madness as much as I want to see George Miller return to 'Mad Max 2' territory with Fury Road, or for Blomkamp to get another shot at Halo, Instead these types of project get sidelined, nixed by studio execs in favour of far less worthy yet readily more marketable projects(in the eyes of such callow studio executive types) sweetened by the incentive to possibly greenlight their 'dream project' if all performs well. Del Torro is one of our own, and I can understand him wanting to do the film adaptation of MOM justice and not have it marginalised by bugetary constraints and compromised by near sighted studio micro-managment. Once he gets the juice (Pan's Labyrinth was a good start in garnering critical recognition)which by Hollywood standards equates to box office and bottom line then I'm hoping we'll see a definitive take on one of Lovecraft's best by a director truly unfettered.
Quint's not fat!!! by T 1000 xp professional	Dec 23rd, 2007 04:09:58 PM
say it ain't so, Quint..Say it ain't soo!...Hey Grrreat interview, man. I slightly disagree with Mr. Del Toro about Halo not being derivative, but it is true that some visionary director can make the game's voice that much more unique. Neil Blomkamp's Halo reel was godly and any producing numbnut would be a moron not to put down money on that guy.
Metal Gear Solid by T 1000 xp professional	Dec 23rd, 2007 04:18:02 PM
pleeasse would somebody make this movie....Yes, I know the story of the game (especially after revisiting it after all these years) is of extreme B-movie quality. Yes, I know that most of the games are homages to other great action movies, (First Blood and Escape from New York)...Just as Halo is a Sci Fi visually oriented director's dream, MGS after tweaking some roles and characters could be an actor's fun house....This movie would rely heavily on the cast, but damnit it's possible.... I'm addresing all the Producers and executives now. Think of the audience seeing an amazing trailer for that action blockbuster. Guaranteed money.
sorry about that random mgs post by T 1000 xp professional	Dec 23rd, 2007 04:26:58 PM
back to del Toro please...You know what. That's a man with an imagination and a sense of wonder that's missing from alot of directors/producers. He's taken advantage of the cinema by presenting to us stories that offer escapism and morals/ethics that resonate with us after the viewing experience. That right there is what i believe should be one of the benefits of going movies. I don't care what any of you cynics say, but that is a reason why I love Spielberg. These guys are on different wavelengths, but I do feel that they have some of the same missions.....I feel like watching Pan's now
i maintain faith by occula	Dec 23rd, 2007 04:54:47 PM
that GDT will do 'mountains.' i can see it playing in my head right now and i know he would do some dope shit with that story. somebody get a producer on the horn with a shiteload of money who needs a hit with cred. tom cruise? you know you want it, girlfriend!
Metal Gear Solid is getting made by Pipple	Dec 23rd, 2007 06:45:54 PM
Too bad David Hayter isn't writing it. The man deserves to be a part of it in some way but whatever. So yeah it's going to be made and hopefully be as fucking sweet as the games.
I THINK I FIGURED IT OUT by lecter1914	Dec 23rd, 2007 07:11:28 PM
In an earlier talkback I asked why everyone acts like GDT is the second coming of christ for films or something. I mean, none of his movies have been bad, I just never felt that they were all that good. Pan's Labyrinth would be the only one that I actually was moved to feel anything for. But I upon reflecting....the guy has a great eye and loads of imagination and a great visual style....doesn't mean his movies are exactly good, but he's obviously talented. This post is kinda pointless, but I felt the need to try and figure out why the guy is so popular and I think I figured it out. I just hope he continues the upswing he started with Pan's Labyrinth.
Trailer Looks Fantastic! by topaz4206	Dec 23rd, 2007 08:30:12 PM
Saw it on MySpace-- Cowers in shame
Here's why del Toro is the coolest fan-oriented director around. by theredtoad	Dec 23rd, 2007 09:21:31 PM
Del Toro: At the end? For sure and the fact that in MOUNTAINS as the arctic fog settles, there’s a lot of stuff happening in the mist, so you know, as long as I can keep my blind albino penguins and the Old Ones and the Shoggoth, I think… Somebody is going to do it sooner or later. When we were in New Zealand talking about HALO, I certainly knew that if HALO happened, the flood would completely destroy MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS, because the flood is in essence an ever mutating Shoggoth.
"Get a room!" by AD_Skinner	Dec 23rd, 2007 11:48:56 PM
"We're in a room"
"Well then loose some weight!" by AD_Skinner	Dec 23rd, 2007 11:49:56 PM

all i care about is MOUNTAINS by oceanic86	Dec 24th, 2007 03:02:32 AM
seriously, i love (most of) guillermo's work, but every time a new project is announced, all i can feel is disappointment that AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS is that much further away. get on that shit!
This is the guy that I wish directed... by Giltar	Dec 24th, 2007 08:23:27 AM
'Love in the Time of Cholera"
Any director who can create a scene, based on.. by Stalkeye	Dec 24th, 2007 10:07:58 AM
..the Jack Kirby splash page (citing the underground fight with the reapers in Blade II) deserves a shout out. Toro owns!! Can't wait to see HB 2.
I read the Mountains script. by Uncapie	Dec 25th, 2007 12:44:25 AM
Its like the pages were torn out of the book and ready to be shot for the screen. Its excellent! This movie needs to be made and Del Toro is the right director for it.
Hellboy = highly underrated movie by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz	Dec 25th, 2007 01:35:57 AM
I love the 1st movie and think it's one of the best comic book translations to grace film. Truly looking forward to Hellboy 2 and great job on the interview Quint!
Felices Fiestas, Gordo by CuervoJones	Dec 25th, 2007 09:27:47 AM

VOTE RON PAUL!!!! by StrokerX	Dec 25th, 2007 05:49:52 PM
He will save America.....go to You Tube and watch his videos...its up to us!!!!!
Quint, didja ask Senor Del Toro about DEADMAN adaptation...? by BadWaldo s Revenge	Dec 25th, 2007 07:33:10 PM
Still in development hell, eh? I disliked Pan's Labyrinth because of its indulgence in graphic violence. I'm still extremely glad Del Toro lost the precious Oscar for Best Foreign Film to a superior film from Germany.
Wait, whats this about Monte Cristo? by Guy Who Got A Headache And Accidentally Saves The World	Dec 26th, 2007 10:42:54 AM
A new monte cristo movie by Guillermo Del Toro? Tell me more.
Somebody got Hellboy and Hellblazer mixed up by Guy Who Got A Headache And Accidentally Saves The World	Dec 26th, 2007 10:46:47 AM
The Hellboy movie felt more like a Hellblazer comic and Constantine felt more like a Hellyboy comic, tone and moodish wise, in my opinion. They should have switched directors
Mountains of Madness by professor murder	Dec 26th, 2007 11:32:15 AM
The project is announced, but who knows when it would start pre production. It says he's writing and directing the movie but it has a date of 2010 so it will still be a bit. Even has Ron Pearlman RUMORED as Larson. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt11 18070/ Geez, Cronos, Blade 2, Hellboys, Mountains, Del Toro loves giving Pearlman work!
Ron Paul pwns teh suk by Cruel_Kingdom	Dec 27th, 2007 10:59:29 AM
Seriously.

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