list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Papillon on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Papillon/26062/default.aspx Title: Papillon
Year: 1973
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Plot: The autobiography of Henri Charriere, one of the few people to successfully escape from the notorious French penal colony of Devil's Island, served as the basis for Papillon. Steve McQueen plays the pugnacious Charriere (known as "Papillon," or "butterfly," because of a prominent tatoo), incarcerated--wrongly, he claims--for murdering a pimp. He saves the life of fellow convict Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman), a counterfeiter who will later show his gratitude by helping Charriere in his many escape attempts, and by smuggling food to Charriere when the latter is put in solitary confinement. One breakout, which takes Charriere and Dega to a leper colony and then to a native encampment, is almost successful, but Charriere is betrayed (allegedly because he stopped for an act of kindness) and back the prisoners go to French Guiana. Years later, Dega is made a trustee and is content with his lot, but the ageing, white-haired Charriere cannot be held back. A tribute to the unquenchability of the human spirit, Papillon brought in an impressive $22 million at the box office. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:11:04 GMTPapillon1973Franklin J. SchaffnerThe autobiography of Henri Charriere, one of the few people to successfully escape from the notorious French penal colony of Devil's Island, served as the basis for Papillon. <a href="/players/P____48038/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Steve McQueen</a> plays the pugnacious Charriere (known as "Papillon," or "butterfly," because of a prominent tatoo), incarcerated--wrongly, he claims--for murdering a pimp. He saves the life of fellow convict Louis Dega (<a href="/players/P____94585/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Dustin Hoffman</a>), a counterfeiter who will later show his gratitude by helping Charriere in his many escape attempts, and by smuggling food to Charriere when the latter is put in solitary confinement. One breakout, which takes Charriere and Dega to a leper colony and then to a native encampment, is almost successful, but Charriere is betrayed (allegedly because he stopped for an act of kindness) and back the prisoners go to French Guiana. Years later, Dega is made a trustee and is content with his lot, but the ageing, white-haired Charriere cannot be held back. A tribute to the unquenchability of the human spirit, Papillon brought in an impressive $22 million at the box office. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide19Tag Target (>10)10313http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t58441vioul.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Papillon/26062/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_July_29_Locked_Up/625/33276/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: unclefestering
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 7/29/2008 11:47:24 PM
Body: SInce we seem to be including breakout movies, I'm going to throw a little more love McQ's way: Papillon First off, when I saw Rain Man I automatically thought of Dustin Hoffman's Degas in this movie. But I love the big escape attempt where McQueen is hiding in the leper colony and takes a cigar from the leper's rotted stump of a hand. The Great Escape You can't have Chicken Run on this list without the movie that inspired it. My favorite of both is the bouncing ball while they are in the cooler. I used it last week, so I won't throw The Getaway on the list again.
]]>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:47:24 GMTunclefesteringWeekly Theme7/29/2008 11:47:24 PMSInce we seem to be including breakout movies, I'm going to throw a little more love McQ's way: Papillon First off, when I saw Rain Man I automatically thought of Dustin Hoffman's Degas in this movie. But I love the big escape attempt where McQueen is hiding in the leper colony and takes a cigar from the leper's rotted stump of a hand. The Great Escape You can't have Chicken Run on this list without the movie that inspired it. My favorite of both is the bouncing ball while they are in the cooler. I used it last week, so I won't throw The Getaway on the list again. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/7/18/32714.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 7/18/2008 11:01:08 AM
Body: Blake Edwards will exec produce a redo of his 1979 comedy 10 along with son Geoffrey, who was an assistant editor on the original. I’d ask what young starlet you’d most like to see in cornrows, but of course a newcomer is being sought to fill the iconic Bo Derek role. A new version of Papillon, or at least a new adaptation of Henri Charriere’s autobiography, will be produced by two-time Oscar winner Branko Lustig (Schindler’s List; Gladiator). Could a remake receive more love from the Academy than did the original? It’s been done before… Like, totally bitchin: MGM is developing a musical remake of Valley Girl. Isn’t the ’80s music nostalgia thing over yet? The “remake” of Tim Burton’s Batman (don’t you remember this video?) is now in theaters, and blah blah blah record-breaking theater count blah blah blah possible record-breaking non-holiday weekend gross blah blah blah, as Karina would put it. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:01:08 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com7/18/2008 11:01:08 AM Blake Edwards will exec produce a redo of his 1979 comedy 10 along with son Geoffrey, who was an assistant editor on the original. I’d ask what young starlet you’d most like to see in cornrows, but of course a newcomer is being sought to fill the iconic Bo Derek role. A new version of Papillon, or at least a new adaptation of Henri Charriere’s autobiography, will be produced by two-time Oscar winner Branko Lustig (Schindler’s List; Gladiator). Could a remake receive more love from the Academy than did the original? It’s been done before… Like, totally bitchin: MGM is developing a musical remake of Valley Girl. Isn’t the ’80s music nostalgia thing over yet? The “remake” of Tim Burton’s Batman (don’t you remember this video?) is now in theaters, and blah blah blah record-breaking theater count blah blah blah possible record-breaking non-holiday weekend gross blah blah blah, as Karina would put it. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/tenenbaums/archive/2008/5/20/29628.aspx Post By: Tenenbaums
Post To: Tenenbaums Blog
Post Date: 5/20/2008 11:38:23 PM
Body: "Trumbo" is the story of charismatic blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo and his turbulent rise from the career and life-tarnishing government brand. Based on son Christopher's play, Peter Askin's film weaves rollicking archival interviews with readings of Dalton's equally bizarre but beautiful letters (his preferred form of distance communication) read by current Hollywood royalty, including Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane and Liam Neeson.The actors turn the recreations into full-blown celebrations of Dalton's fantastic use of language, notably epitomized in a sarcasm-tinged note to an electric company representative and an improbably long ode to masturbation, addressed to a teenaged Christopher. And though these words are Dalton's, they are still outdone by the man himself, always in peak form, twisting words to the pleasure of all.When the content shifts to the wide-reaching effects of his blacklisting, the opposite of Dalton's widespread joy is revealed in the attitudes of outsiders, gullible to the false judgments of communist ties. Though these blockades succeeded in handicapping the Trumbos' lives, it failed to keep Dalton from writing. Using an array of pseudonyms, Dalton completed numerous screenplays in order to provide for his family, earning an unattainable Oscar for "Roman Holiday" along the way.As studio tensions eased, Dalton was permitted by Otto Preminger ("Exodus") and Stanley Kurbrick ("Spartacus") to display his name in the respective films' credits. In his return to uninhibited fame, Dalton used the opportunity to express the trials of his experiences and the resulting politics. The concept of men unwilling to turn informants is a key theme of "Papillon" and especially "Spartacus," in which the seminal line, "I am Spartacus," stands not only as Dalton's most famous line, but as a testament to his resiliency and honor.Askin's film is remarkably entertaining in bringing an equally fascinating man's tale to life. The talented wit employed by Dalton Trumbo throughout his career receives a fitting tribute as his timeless words are allowed to endure.
]]>Wed, 21 May 2008 03:38:23 GMTTenenbaumsTenenbaums Blog5/20/2008 11:38:23 PM"Trumbo" is the story of charismatic blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo and his turbulent rise from the career and life-tarnishing government brand. Based on son Christopher's play, Peter Askin's film weaves rollicking archival interviews with readings of Dalton's equally bizarre but beautiful letters (his preferred form of distance communication) read by current Hollywood royalty, including Paul Giamatti, Nathan Lane and Liam Neeson.The actors turn the recreations into full-blown celebrations of Dalton's fantastic use of language, notably epitomized in a sarcasm-tinged note to an electric company representative and an improbably long ode to masturbation, addressed to a teenaged Christopher. And though these words are Dalton's, they are still outdone by the man himself, always in peak form, twisting words to the pleasure of all.When the content shifts to the wide-reaching effects of his blacklisting, the opposite of Dalton's widespread joy is revealed in the attitudes of outsiders, gullible to the false judgments of communist ties. Though these blockades succeeded in handicapping the Trumbos' lives, it failed to keep Dalton from writing. Using an array of pseudonyms, Dalton completed numerous screenplays in order to provide for his family, earning an unattainable Oscar for "Roman Holiday" along the way.As studio tensions eased, Dalton was permitted by Otto Preminger ("Exodus") and Stanley Kurbrick ("Spartacus") to display his name in the respective films' credits. In his return to uninhibited fame, Dalton used the opportunity to express the trials of his experiences and the resulting politics. The concept of men unwilling to turn informants is a key theme of "Papillon" and especially "Spartacus," in which the seminal line, "I am Spartacus," stands not only as Dalton's most famous line, but as a testament to his resiliency and honor.Askin's film is remarkably entertaining in bringing an equally fascinating man's tale to life. The talented wit employed by Dalton Trumbo throughout his career receives a fitting tribute as his timeless words are allowed to endure. http://www.spout.com/blogs/davisfreeberg/archive/2006/5/3/1069.aspx Post By: davisfreeberg
Post To: Davis Freeberg's DVD AllStars
Post Date: 5/3/2006 11:16:00 PM
Body: Now I don't normally go for dramas because I prefer the more light hearted stuff, but this was a good movie from the early 70's. It feature Steve McQueen who is desperate to escape from prison. McQueen is tough as nails and is a natural born leader, but gets ripped off more then once trying to escape. As punishment he ends up spending 7 years in solitary confinement and is forced to survive on bugs. The entire movie did a good job of showing how tough it really would be to spend your whole life in prison. With the entire movie focused on escape, you can't help but expect some huge uplifting moment, but the film ends with too many unanswered questions.
]]>Thu, 04 May 2006 03:16:00 GMTdavisfreebergDavis Freeberg's DVD AllStars5/3/2006 11:16:00 PMNow I don't normally go for dramas because I prefer the more light hearted stuff, but this was a good movie from the early 70's. It feature Steve McQueen who is desperate to escape from prison. McQueen is tough as nails and is a natural born leader, but gets ripped off more then once trying to escape. As punishment he ends up spending 7 years in solitary confinement and is forced to survive on bugs. The entire movie did a good job of showing how tough it really would be to spend your whole life in prison. With the entire movie focused on escape, you can't help but expect some huge uplifting moment, but the film ends with too many unanswered questions. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Classic/MemberTagFilms.aspxClassic
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