Alan Parker films no more

Skybird · 08-01-20, 04:17 AM

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53614490

Some interesting films in his legacy, a real solid record. I just noticed him and me shared birthday date, February 14th.

Jimbuna · 08-01-20, 05:03 AM

His knighthood alone is fitting testimony of his talent.

RIP

Skybird · 08-01-20, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

His knighthood alone is fitting testimony of his talent.

Not so much than this:

1974 Our Cissy
1974 Footsteps
1975 The Evacuees TV film
1976 Bugsy Malone
1976 No Hard Feelings[38] TV film
1978 Midnight Express
1980 Fame
1982 Shoot the Moon
1982 Pink Floyd – The Wall
1984 Birdy
1986 A Turnip Head's Guide to British Cinema[39] documentary
1987 Angel Heart
1988 Mississippi Burning
1990 Come See the Paradise
1991 The Commitments
1994 The Road to Wellville
1996 Evita
1999 Angela's Ashes
2003 The Life of David Gale

Jimbuna · 08-01-20, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Not so much than this:

It is precisely that list why he was knighted.

Skybird · 08-01-20, 07:07 AM

That he was knighted did not enable him or added to his talent to make the movies on that list.

The knighthood means little. The works tell it all.

Gerald · 08-01-20, 09:09 AM

He was much ahead of his time as a director, screenwriter and producer which is clearly seen in several films in the 70's and so on.

Subnuts · 08-01-20, 12:11 PM

I like a lot of prog rock, but I was never big on The Alan Parker Project.

mapuc · 08-01-20, 12:23 PM

Three of his film is among my favorite.

1. Mississippi Burning
2. The Commitments
3. The Life of David Gale

Markus

Skybird · 08-01-20, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

I like a lot of prog rock, but I was never big on The Alan Parker Project.

Just in case you were not just joking: Alan Parker and Alan Parsons have nothign to do with each other.

And I like Alan Parson's music.

Gerald · 08-01-20, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Just in case you were not just joking: Alan Parker and Alan Parsons have nothign to do with each other.

And I like Alan Parson's music.

08-01-20, 04:17 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Alan Parker films no more https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53614490 Some interesting films in his legacy, a real solid record. I just noticed him and me shared birthday date, February 14th. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	His knighthood alone is fitting testimony of his talent. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	That he was knighted did not enable him or added to his talent to make the movies on that list. The knighthood means little. The works tell it all. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	He was much ahead of his time as a director, screenwriter and producer which is clearly seen in several films in the 70's and so on. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I like a lot of prog rock, but I was never big on The Alan Parker Project. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Three of his film is among my favorite. 1. Mississippi Burning 2. The Commitments 3. The Life of David Gale Markus