Based on maurice sendaks 1964 caldecott medalwinning book, where the wild things are, director spike jonze and screenwriternovelist dave eggers flesh out the 10sentence story in a visually beautiful, uniquely poignant and adventurous way. Oct 16, 2009 in maurice sendaks where the wild things are, less 10 sentences, 37 pages, 338 words became more. The book was adapted into a mostly wellreceived liveaction movie in 2009 directed by spike jonze, with actor max records portraying the protagonist and. He continued to jungle indie fare like gigantic, meeks cutoff, and being flynn with supporting turns in more highprofile projects including knight and day as well as cowboys. Paul dano on where the wild things ares big weekend vulture. Kw lauren ambrose, who longs to separate from the others. Paul dano, james gandolfini, catherine keener, catherine ohara, max records, mark. Monsters make everything better spike jonzes film the new. In real life, paul dano the actor is on a fast ascent and seems to have it all figured out. The film stars max records and features the voices of james gandolfini, paul dano, lauren ambrose, forest. It combines liveaction, performers in costumes, animatronics, and computergenerated imagery cgi. Where the wild things are celebrates its 50th anniversary. Dano also lent his voice to the bigscreen computeranimated adaptation of the classic.
Actor max records as max is seen with paul dano, in costume as. Max plush toy and sticker book rp minis by running press may 2, 2017. Oct 28, 2018 a s soon as the actor paul dano read richard fords novella wildlife, he knew he wanted to make a film of it. Unlike the book, the wild things in the movie have names and distinct personalities.
The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short in 1973 with an updated version in 1988. Where the wild things are trailer obviously, a childrens book as short as maurice sendaks awardwinning where the wild things are requires a great deal of fleshing out in order to exist as. Spike jonze has recently said in interviews that his chief goal in adapting maurice sendaks where the wild things are was to try to capture the feeling of being 9. The big hurdle was spinning a beloved, essentially plotfree 300word childrens book into a featurelength movie, but jonzealong with coscripter. Nov 21, 20 the book was adapted into a mostly wellreceived liveaction movie in 2009 directed by spike jonze, with actor max records portraying the protagonist and actors james gandolfini, paul dano, and. Jonze is an original cinematic voice, and where the wild things are has scope and ambition, but in the end you just wish he had left it on the bookshelf where it belongs. Andersons there will be blood, dano recently voiced the lovable goat in where the wild things are, and played opposite zoey deschanel in the arthouse film gigantic. A s soon as the actor paul dano read richard fords novella wildlife, he knew he wanted to make a film of it. In a roundtable discussion for the indie comedy gigantic, paul dano talks about where the wild things are. In maurice sendaks where the wild things are, less 10 sentences, 37 pages, 338 words became more.
Directed by spike jonze adaptation, being john malkovich, the film expands quite a. Where the wild things are interview paul dano 2009. Where the wild things are reflects so much of a plucky little kid. Massive parts of the plot are left open with such lines as let the wild rumpus start. Where the wild things are is a highly anticipated upcoming 2009 film adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book of the same name. Forest whitaker, catherine keener, paul dano, steve mouzakis, spike jonze. Oct 16, 2009 i feel like ive already seen his where the wild things are and i have. The film stars max records and features the voices of. Paul dano biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Dano also lent his voice to the bigscreen computeranimated adaptation of the classic childrens book where the wild things are, voicing the main character of alexander. Where the wild things are is a 2009 fantasy drama film directed by spike jonze. Cooper married life, the kingdom, lauren ambrose, forest whitaker street kings, the last king of scotland, and paul dano taking woodstock, there will be blood are, like max, expressive combinations of unruly sentiment and passion. What really got me hooked on maurice senaks classic book where the wild things are was levar burton.
Where the wild things are stars reveal their histories with the book it was like a big, big deal, deeply embedded in our collective psyche, lauren ambrose says of maurice sendaks 1963 classic. Oct 14, 2009 profoundly beautiful and affecting, where the wild things are is a breathtaking act of artistic transubstantiation. The proof is printed on both sides and retains its original bright and vibrant colors. Oct 16, 2009 based on maurice sendaks 1964 caldecott medalwinning book, where the wild things are, director spike jonze and screenwriternovelist dave eggers flesh out the 10sentence story in a visually beautiful, uniquely poignant and adventurous way. Read the where the wild things are movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Jan 22, 2018 those snowy mountaintops and unobstructed horizons get plenty of screen time in wildlife, a small gem of a film directed by paul dano, adapted by him and zoe kazan from a richard ford novel. The film is very much itself, confident and certain and no more and no less than what it needs to be, if the goal were merely to transfer sendak to the big screen.
After much worry and controversy, spike jonzes film adaptation of where the wild things are was the no. Movies anywhere watch your purchase on movies anywhere supported devices. The professional and private lives of paul dano blackbook. Profoundly beautiful and affecting, where the wild things are is a breathtaking act of artistic transubstantiation. The books depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance. Those snowy mountaintops and unobstructed horizons get plenty of screen time in wildlife, a small gem of a film directed by paul dano, adapted by. The wild things voiced by james gandolfini, forest whitaker, chris cooper, catherine ohara, paul dano and lauren ambrose literally look like they. After he did an episode of reading rainbow on it, i grabbed my belton public library card. Where the wild things are 2009 its a 20page book with nine sentences in it. The wild things voiced by james gandolfini, forest whitaker, chris cooper, catherine ohara, paul dano and lauren ambrose literally look like they stepped off the page and onto the screen.
The bull michael berry, douglas chris cooper, alexander paul dano, judith catherine o hara, kw. Written by jonze and dave eggers, it is based on maurice sendaks 1963 childrens book of the same name. Where the wild things are soundtrack vitaliy zavadskyy. Where the wild things are is the film adaptation of maurice sendaks classic book of the same name. The part that paul plays in knight and day was a smaller role that he made into so. With max records, catherine ohara, forest whitaker, pepita emmerichs. Oct 16, 2009 where the wild things are may not be a great film for children or, at least, most children. Paul dano on wildlife, and the different anxieties of. This summer, hell appear as the dapper not to mention lingeriewearing lead in the extra man, based on the book by jonathan ames. Maurice sendaks classic book where the wild things are comes to the big. It comes from the personal archives of a distinguished childrens book author and editor who worked closely with both sendak and the book s editor, ursula. Apr 11, 2009 in a roundtable discussion for the indie comedy gigantic, paul dano talks about where the wild things are. Film version of muchloved childrens book where the wild things are set. Catherine keener is starring, alongside paul dano, james gandolfini, catherine ohara, lauren ambrose and tom noonan.
Fanghui 5x3ft where the wild things are theme party backdrop king of the wild things boys happy birthday party banner supplies baby shower dress up party photo background booth props. Fanghui 5x3ft where the wild things are theme party backdrop king of the wild things boys happy birthday party banner supplies baby shower dress up party photo background booth props 4. In last years youth, paul dano played a movie star going through a kind of slowmotion crackup. More than that, it was a story that took hold, would not let him go.
Where the wild things are is a 2009 fantasy film directed by spike jonze. An interview with paul dano, who is the voice of alexander in where the wild things are 1. Yesterday we spoke to paul dano, who voices wild thing alexander. Where the wild things are may not be a great film for children or, at least, most children. Visually the film could not have captured sendaks book more perfectly. Dano was born in new york city, new york, the son of gladys nee pipp and paul a.
Where wild things are by maurice sendak, first issue, first. Vulture raps with dano about the voiceacting process and the movies success despite its offbeat tone. The film is directed by spike jonze and written by jonze and. From maurice sendaks beloved picture book about a rambunctious little boy. Catherine ohara, forest whitaker, paul dano, james gandolfini. Where the wild things are is a 1963 childrens picture book by american writer and illustrator maurice sendak, originally published by harpercollins. Before where the wild things are, sendak was best known for illustrating else holmelund minariks little bear series of books. The story of only 338 words focuses on a young boy named max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his. May 12, 2009 where the wild things are is a highly anticipated upcoming 2009 film adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book of the same name.
Film adaptation of where the wild things are is destined to be a. Where the wild things are is an alternately perfect and imperfect if always beautiful adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book. Based on the book by celebrated author maurice sendak, where the wild things are, is a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in. A web page featuring information about where the wild things are. By that measureby just about any measure, reallyhe succeeded wildly.
Written by dave eggers screenplay and maurice sendak book, where the wild things are is a film, released in the usa on october 16 of 2009. Monsters make everything better spike jonzes film the. Where the wild things are by spike jonze max records. Paul dano as alexander, a goatlike wild thing who is constantly ignored, belittled and mistreated. I was hesitant to pick up where the wild things are by dave eggers because im so in love with where the wild things are by maurice sendak. He continued to jungle indie fare like gigantic, meeks cutoff, and being flynn with.
Where wild things are by maurice sendak, first issue. Written by jonze and dave eggers, it is adapted from maurice sendak s 1963 childrens book of the same name. The book s depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance. Paul dano and zoe kazan on their new creations an acclaimed. A production page proof for maurice sendaks classic childrens book, where the wild things are. A film guide that looks at the jungle book 1967, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. Apr 12, 2010 things go awry when danos character encourages a young french woman to join the twosome which, technically, is already a foursome, if one considers their loyal dog and a duck named estragon. An actor for all seasons and all kinds of roles from dark, difficult characters to more loving ones paul dano has an extensive body work. All of these stages are explored in maurice sendaks famous 1963 childrens book, which contains only nine sentences. An interview with paul dano, who is the voice of alexander in where the wild things are. I was afraid that eggers was going to ruin the beloved chidrens book.
In the book, the creatures are projections of maxs imagination, but these beasts are all too real, and, appearances to the contrary, they arent wild things. Oct 14, 2009 where the wild things are reflects so much of a plucky little kid. Paul franklin dano born june 19, 1984 is an american actor, director and producer. Oct 16, 2009 jonze is an original cinematic voice, and where the wild things are has scope and ambition, but in the end you just wish he had left it on the bookshelf where it belongs. A good heart feels foreign and incredibly odd, though still touching and unique.
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