Many film series keep their tone, and their success, by hiring the same directors for multiple installments. It makes sense: The directors know the process, know the actors, know the plot and characters. It is efficient. Spielberg has helmed all four Indiana Jones movies; Terence Young did three of the first four Bond films; Chris Columbus launched the first two installments in the Harry Potter series, and now David Yates is finishing up the last four.
Not Twilight.
Four movies — five if they end of breaking the final film into a two-parter — and four different directors, it’s looking like: Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, David Slade (for the upcoming Eclipse) and … well, that’s the question. None of the prior three can be called “acclaimed hitmakers” … at least not at the same time. Hardwicke made the indie Thirteen; Weitz directed About a Boy… but also The Golden Compass (a film series that never was, nor should be); Slade’s best known film is about vampires in the arctic.
Worst yet, none of them are gay.
See, Twilight needs to be directed by a gay man. Personally, I think the films are MISERABLE, AWFUL affairs, but I watch them because of *sigh* Taylor Lautner. My preoccupation with him is no secret. But don’t translate that into appreciation for these movies.
Well, maybe the producers are finally on to something. Word has it that two gay male directors — both of whom have actual Oscar cred — have been approached for the final film (or films): Gus Van Sant (Oscar nominee for Milk and Good Will Hunting) and Bill Condon (director of Dreamgirls, Oscar winner for writing Gods & Monsters). Also in the mix is honorary gay man Sofia Coppola who (gag!) also has an Oscar.
This is a good start. But it’s not necessary. Since the movies are shitty anyway, why spend that kind of dough on A-listers? You haven’t so far. Give it to me. I haven’t read the books, meaning I haven’t drunk the Kool-Aid. I know what’s wrong with the movies, so I’ll steer clear. I know how to make Taylor Lautner *sigh* look hot. And I’ll work cheap … like, if you let me share a trailer with one of the now-18-or-over stars who shall remain nameless (and shirtless). Why go classy now?
I’m sure I can work something out with my boss. You have my number.
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Yes, first two parts of a film became very popular. We will expect that continuation will be too interesting
They’ll need a frakkin magician to make that horrendous last book in the least bit watchable. I could forgive the bad writing and Edward’s stalker tendencies in the first few books, but once they got to the vampire baby I just couldn’t do it. And how are they going to make Taylor Laughtner “imprinting” on a baby not seem gross? They’re going to need to go full frontal to get me to even consider forking over 10 bucks to see that dreck.
How can you claim to know what the films should or shouldn’t be if you’ve never read the books? I think David Slade is a type of director and thats what summit was looking for. Eclipse the book is dark, and so is its director. We cant hate on Chris Weitz because he gave us a shirtless Taylor! I just dont think you can appreciate whats in the movie without reading the book. After Catherine Hardwick’s Twilight, fans criticized her for not staying true to the books, so when chis weitzz took over he did stay right on the book story line with lot’s of quotes from the book. I can see why someone on the outside would hate the movies. I hope gus van sandt picks up Breaking Dawn ‘cuz then twihards can hope for an oscar performance!! p.s. I love Taylor too. he’s just too gorgeous for words (But not gay)
^passes awj a box of kleenex and some lotion.