It is based on a novel regarding the circumstances surrounding welles s 1937 production of william shakespeares julius caesar for the mercury theatre, and stars christian mckay, claire danes, and zac efron. Me and orson welles 2009 pg 11252009 us comedy, drama, romance 1h 54m user score. The netflix subtitle is a much, much milder, this poor man makes me go crazy. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Head, and his brother george head 37 an alternative story of the source of his first and middle names was told by george ade. Me and orson welles has plenty to offer fans, be they of theatre, old movies, or high school musical. Based in real theatrical history, me and orson welles is a comedic comingofage story about a teenage actor who lucks into a role in julius caesar as its being reimagined by a brilliant, impetuous young director named orson welles at his newlyfounded mercury theater in nyc, 1937. In a whirlwind week in 1937 in new york city, a young aspiring actor named richard is thrown into the middle of orson welles mercury theatre company on the. Toronto at the heart of me and orson welles is an uncanny impersonation of the young orson welles by english actor christian mckay. Me and orson welles is a fictionalised account of orson welles production of shakespeares julius caesar in new york in 1937. Me and orson welles is set in the exciting world of the new york theatre. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our flixster. His father was a welltodo inventor, his mother a beautiful concert pianist. Barbara stanwyck portrays dixie daisy, a striptease artist at a broadway theater in new york at the end of the 1930s.
Based on robert kaplows novel of the same name, the story, set in 1937 new york, tells of a teenager hired to perform in orson welles s groundbreaking stage adaptation of william shakespeares julius caesar. She screen tested for the role and was close to signing a deal shortly before filming began. Confidential report tells the story of an elusive billionaire who hires an american smuggler to investigate his past, leading to. Cinemanx chairman steve christian said of this film in a article published in showbusiness trade paper variety on 18th may 2008. Sep 08, 2008 me and orson welles is an agreeable, reasonably convincing imagining of the circumstances surrounding welles legendary staging of julius caesar. Me and orson welles is a 2008 period drama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay, and claire danes. Netflix to release new orson welles documentary in tandem. In 1937, a teenager is cast in the mercury theatre production of julius caesar, directed by a young orson welles. Thats a central weakness of richard linklaters disappointing new period drama me and orson welles, a terminally bland comingofage story about a pretty young man with the worlds most awesome afterschool job. Me and orson welles is a perioddrama film directed by richard linklater and starring zac efron, christian mckay and claire danes.
Me and orson welles 2009 after a chance encounter, theaterloving teen richard samuels zac efron gets the opportunity of a lifetime when famed director orson welles christian mckay gives him. But this is the genius of orson welles, and he knows damn well that love can only come after success. Me and orson welles is an agreeable, reasonably convincing imagining of the circumstances surrounding welles legendary staging of julius caesar. A teenager hired to star in orson welles production of julius caesar becomes attracted to a careerdriven production assistant. Leo bill, al weaver, richard linklater, me and orson welles. Orson welles christian mckay onstage opposite richard samuels zac efron. Me and orson welles in us theaters november 25, 2009 starring zac efron, ben chaplin, george coulouris, christian mckay. Zac ephron, claire danes and newcomer christian mckay star in a ribald tale of a single week that changed theatre, film and american culture forever. We went in at the deep end by taking richard linklaters me and orson welles out of new york to shoot on the isle of man and at pinewood. Remember that orson welles himself didnt always look like orson welles. Richard linklaters 2008 film me and orson welles is a romantic comedy set during the days before the opening of caesar at the mercury theatre.
The other side of the wind was going to be orson welless comeback, perhaps even topping citizen kanebut to this day, it remains unfinished though that may change soon. Zac efron will star as high school senior richard samuelsan age and grade level the actor knows wellwho, while walking the streets of. Me and orson welles boasts a breakout performance by christian mckay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its sometimes fluffy tone. Properly using of downloading website and software. Based on a historical novel by richard kaplow, it has the period details down pat, but it feels selfconsciously meticulous, unable to really enjoy.
At this time 1937 and until the late 40s network programs were broadcast. Coming in 2009, the major motion picture from the director of slacker the irresistible story of a stagestruck boy coming of age in the golden era of broadwaywith some very famous supporting charactersme and orson welles is a romantic farce that reads like a whos who of the classic american theater. Mankiewiczoriginal screen play, orson wellesoriginal screen play. Everything you need to know about me and orson welles movie. He gave me confidence in the directors chair richard linklater on making me and orson welles. Me and orson welles boasts a breakout performance by christian mckay and an infectious love of the backstage drama that overcomes its. Listen to eight interviews of orson welles by filmmaker peter. It is based on a novel regarding the circumstances surrounding welless 1937 production of william shakespeares julius caesar for the mercury theatre, and stars christian mckay, claire danes, and zac efron.
After a chance meeting with the famed director, a highschool student zac efron gets a small part in orson welles famous production of julius caesar. Considered welless highest achievement in the theatre, it premiered november 11, 1937, as the first production of the mercury theatre, an independent repertory theatre company that. That volume has given the younger filmmaker something of a subcareer as the older ones. I dont suppose the film will be put out by any american dvd companies, but then. Listen to eight interviews of orson welles by filmmaker.
The impersonation of welles by christian mckay in me and orson welles is the centerpiece of the film, and from it, all else flows. Orson welles never wrote a proper autobiography, but we have a book that comes close. Caesar is the title of orson welless innovative 1937 adaptation of william shakespeares julius caesar, a moderndress barestage production that evoked comparison to contemporary fascist italy and nazi germany. Me and orson welles marks yet another departure as the versatile auteur creates a sweetly entertaining puttingonashow period drama that celebrates a defining moment in the life of american. Although based on actual events, the film links two separate stories a love story involving fictional character richard samuels zac efron and the actual staging of the play. Teachers notes this educational website features study materials and film clips designed to stimulate debate, discussion and reflection on orson welles, shakespeare, performance, theatrical production and filmmaking. So i noticed that the third man was recently added to netflix. And the first thing to learn is never upstage mercury theatres genius. Theyll love me when im dead 2018 himself archive footage the other side of the wind 2018 editor, writer, director. Highschooler richard samuels lucks into a role in a daring broadway production of julius caesar. However, the producers found her impossible to insure due to her ongoing legal troubles at the time of production. For me he is the real heart of the picture, and its too bad his buddy orson always gets the credit.
Based on a historical novel by richard kaplow, it has the period details down pat, but it feels selfconsciously meticulous, unable to really enjoy its script about the backstage foibles of a theater production. Based on a true story and set in the art deco glory of 1930s new york city, me and orson welles is a celebration of love, theatre and the passions that inspire greatness. The stranger is a 1946 american film noir starring edward g. In the course of fending off the unwanted advances of brash comic biff brannigan michael oshea, with whom she is teamed in several numbers, and staying clear of the dressing room feuds of her fellow dancers. Film education resources me and orson welles the film. George orson welles was born may 6, 1915, in kenosha, wisconsin, the son of richard head welles 18721930. It was welles s third completed feature film as director. Not only was he an amazing director, but also an accomplished actor and in theater, film and radio. Ive been meaning to watch it again lately, but i wanted to do a comparison with the version currently up on netflix and the criterion edition i have which is the 2007 2 disc rerelease, just to see if. Lindsay lohan was the top choice to play muriel brassler.
Me and orson welles ultimately fails because it centers on its two least appealing characters. Despite its jaunty pace and ratatat banter, it takes a while for me and orson welles to find its groove. My main issue was the thrownin quotes from various plays that seemed to create a disjointedness when reading. In 1937, a teenager is cast in the mercury theatre production of julius caesar, directed by. Granted, im not even close to being an expert on the subtleties. The problem with films about theater is that they tend to feel theatrical. Tweetemail tweetemail orson welles will probably forever be considered one, if not the best directors to ever live.
Based on robert kaplows novel of the same name, the story, set in 1937 new york, tells of a teenager hired to perform in orson welless groundbreaking stage adaptation of william shakespeares julius caesar. C entred around welless 1937 production of julius caesar at new yorks mercury theatre, which pared down shakespeares play to. The streamer has announced a new documentary on the acclaimed filmmaker from. Based on the renowned charlotte bronte novel, this drama depicts the trials and tribulations of young english woman jane eyre joan fontaine.
Trailer for the richard linklater film, me and orson welles. The story of orson welless unfinished film, the other. This is orson welles, assembled by critic jonathan rosenbaum and filmmaker peter bogdanovich targets, the last picture show, paper moon out of a series of indepth recorded conversations between bogdanovich and welles. No subtitles and dialog in many sections is unintelligible. Orson welles at work on the magnificent ambersons 1942 this is the filmography of orson welles. Based on robert kaplows novel of the same name, the story, set in 1937 new york, tells of a teenager hired to star in orson welles production of julius. Starring zac efron, claire danes, and christian mckay.
If you want to discover life learn from the master overview. Theyre less about human beings than about actors pretending to be actors pretending to be human beings. And the first thing to learn is never upstage mercury theatres genius director, 22yearold orson welles. Me and orson welles is one of those books that starts off a bit strange but by the end i was really enjoying it. He does resemble the boy genius a bit but more crucially. Thats a central weakness of richard linklaters disappointing new period drama me and orson welles, a terminally bland comingofage story about a pretty young man with the worlds most awesome afterschool. If you can tick at least one of these boxes then youre in for a good time. Disc has interesting supplementary programs and commentary. Me and orson welles 2008 dvdrip xvid emu, legenda feita por daddy e alcobor. With zac efron, claire danes, christian mckay, zoe kazan. I think watching english without subtitles would be the sole method to learn. Hopefully, the deleted scene, which was missing audio in the dvd, will have subtitles from the original screenplay. The eyes of orson welles full hd gr subtitles youtube.
The long final hunt for harry lime orson welles is one of the best extended scenes i know and. His citizen kane and the magnificent ambersons are considered to be two of the greatest films ever made. Legendas me and orson welles legendas portuguese br. Ive been meaning to watch it again lately, but i wanted to do a comparison with the version currently up on netflix and the criterion edition i have which is the 2007 2 disc rerelease, just to see if netflix had a higher quality version uploaded. Claire danes at an event for me and orson welles 2008 christian mckay in me.
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