tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post7077241107860822355..comments2023-12-24T19:38:00.242-08:00Comments on Mendelson's Memos: Catherine Hardwicke fired from Twilight sequel...Scott Mendelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131426080984100749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-49815734667353331322011-05-13T10:45:53.414-07:002011-05-13T10:45:53.414-07:00Those were my two picks too. I think the franchise...Those were my two picks too. I think the franchise should be directed by woman--Harry Potter is boys only and Twilight is girls only. <br><br>Bigelow would be interesting because she's done nonpire vampires before with the cult classic "Near Dark" and she can handle staggering cinemtography as seen with her more recent work. <br><br>Lexi, ironically, might not be able to handle the sensibilites of the romance, but she's a pretty hardcore straight shooter and I think her visual style could lend well to the story, as long as she's coached a little when it comes to directing romance. <br><br>Or, if Summit wants to keep things in the indie world, maybe they should look at Mary Haron ("American Psycho"). Or if they want to go more mainstream, bring on Nora Ephron ("Sleepless in Seattle").<br><br>But, to be honest, I bet they're looking at hiring a male director, to appeal more to men. It seems like the wonky visual style of the film is being blamed on her and somehow this comes off as somehow this'll end up being because she's a woman.<br><br>Oh well, if Summit goes with a guy, I hope they can lure Alfonso Cuaron to the franchise.R.L. Shafferhttp://dvdfuture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-36930213850680620582008-12-09T10:02:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:02:00.000-08:00Those were my two picks too. I think the franchise...Those were my two picks too. I think the franchise should be directed by woman--Harry Potter is boys only and Twilight is girls only. <BR/><BR/>Bigelow would be interesting because she's done nonpire vampires before with the cult classic "Near Dark" and she can handle staggering cinemtography as seen with her more recent work. <BR/><BR/>Lexi, ironically, might not be able to handle the sensibilites of the romance, but she's a pretty hardcore straight shooter and I think her visual style could lend well to the story, as long as she's coached a little when it comes to directing romance. <BR/><BR/>Or, if Summit wants to keep things in the indie world, maybe they should look at Mary Haron ("American Psycho"). Or if they want to go more mainstream, bring on Nora Ephron ("Sleepless in Seattle").<BR/><BR/>But, to be honest, I bet they're looking at hiring a male director, to appeal more to men. It seems like the wonky visual style of the film is being blamed on her and somehow this comes off as somehow this'll end up being because she's a woman.<BR/><BR/>Oh well, if Summit goes with a guy, I hope they can lure Alfonso Cuaron to the franchise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com