Daily BirthdaysAudrey Wells Forum
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| by Joe Miller I love cinema, and I've been a lifelong partaker of it. "Under A Tuscan Sun" has captured my heart as few films have in the last dozen years. I finally purchased the DVD of it, because I cannot stand to watch it interrupted by commercials, and that's where I came across the Director, Ms. Wells, describing the making of it, on an audio track overlaying the visuals of each scene. I am usually reluctant to do this, because it ruins the 'reality' of it, (for me), in subsequent viewings. But this audio presentation reveals how intelligent and bright the writer/director is, and what a big heart she has. That comes through clearly on the screen, of course, but it's even more evident in her speaking about it. This film is supposedly a comedy/drama, but why am I always wiping my eyes at the end? Easy; they are tears of happiness, and I have been touched. Ms. Wells says that she is leery of 'multiple endings,' (and indeed, there are four or five in this one), but I applaud every one of them, especially the old man who tips his hat to our leading lady, Francis, played superbly by Diane Lane. Well, I tip my hat to you, Ms. Wells. You are a film maker extraordinaire. Keep 'em coming! Joe Comment on this... |
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by Disappointed Viewer  Your adaptation of "Under the Tuscan Sun" stunk, and I had thought Francis would have been appalled by the abortion you made of her book...until I saw her clip at the end of the DVD. Both of you ought to be ashamed.Oh, and this is no comedy, I assure you. There was not a single guffaw offered up through the entire film, and your direction of Diane Lane was pathetic. That's a shame, because she was terrific in "Unfaithful". Had I not ever seen that film, I would have thought Diane to be a really poor actress, but it's really byour direction in this movie that makes her come across as third-rate. Comment on this... | ||||
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| by Ryan Berg Ms. Wells, I have followed your work for a while now. I love your screenplays. They are so original and fun to read. I my self am a writer. I love to write all sorts of things, but mostly screenplays. My favorite of all your writings was Disney's The Kid. I found it so much fun to watch. It was a great story. The only problem is I can't find a copy of the screenplay anywhere. Could you E-mail me a copy if you have it. I would appreciate it so much. Once again I think you are an excellent writer. Thank you for reading this. Comment on this... |
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