Saturday, May 02, 2009

Dream Projects: 1st in a Series



So, I always read or see things that I think would make great movies. I have decided to write about several ideas and projects I would love to do.
I am going to start with my film adaptation of the book "Fortress of Solitude". I have linked to the Wikipedia entry so you can read about the plot. You will see my cast list, DP, editor, and several songs I think should be used along with the composer.
Please do enjoy...

Fortress of Solitude (adapted by Amy Patrick from the book by Jonathan Lethem)

Directed by Amy Patrick
Director of Photography Matthew Libatique
Edited by Sally Menke
Score by Clint Mansell

Cast: main cast listed only
Dylan Edbus- unknown teen actor, Ben Shenkman
Mingus Rude- unknown teen actor, Michael Ealy
Abraham Ebdus- Bobby Cannavale
Barrett Rude, Jr.- Idris Elba
Arthur Lomb- unknown teen actor, Anson Mount
Robert Woolfolk- unknown teen actor, Tyrese Gibson
Rachel Ebdus- Julianne Moore
Doily (homeless man with ring)- Amiri Baraka

Selected Soundtrack:
Rapper's Delight (Sugarhill Gang)
Loose Booty (Sly and the Family Stone)
Anti-Love Song (Betty Davis)
Am I Black Enough For You? (Billy Paul)
Boys Don't Cry (The Cure)
Waiting for the Man (Velvet Underground)
Mannish Boy (Muddy Waters)
Evil (Howlin' Wolf)
Bitch (Rolling Stones)
Ball of Confusion (Temptations)
Tonight I'll be Staying Here with You (Bob Dylan)
Set it Off (Big Daddy Kane)
Buddy (De La Soul)
The Payoff Mix (Steinski)
Mind Playin' Tricks on Me (Geto Boys)
Nutbush City Limits (Ike and Tina Turner)
Whipping Post (Allman Brothers)
God's Gonna Cut You Down (Odetta)
And many more...


I can only hope Mr. Lethem could read this. I really love this book and could really do it justice.