http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/ The American Film Co. - Discussion Comments Feed - Frost/Nixon en-us Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:02:31 -0500 info@americanfilmco.com http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-231 I couldn't handle much of this either. I am one of those people who grew up in the 1970's and from what I have learned, he was not a likable person. I think it would be better to adapt 1776 by David McCullough to the big screen. That would rock the country~! It was a great book~! Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:12:10 -0500 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-231 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-188 In my opinion, audiences are weary of political movies. Richard Nixon was a complex person without a great deal of charisma, but I believe audiences respond more to epics such as the Lewis and Clark expedition. The nation's audiences were intrigued with bicentennial of that event. In 1811, the Astor party set out along the same route as Lewis and Clark, up the Missouri River, but were forced to abandon the river route and travel overland to the Pacific, due to hostile natives. John Astor's dream was to initiate world-wide trade--take furs from the northwest to China and trade for tea and silk. Astor's expedition leader, Wilson Price Hunt took along partners, French voyageurs, and Pierre Dorion, a French-Sioux guide. Dorion's wife, Marie turned out to be a heroine, much like Sacajawea. I have a movie script, "Marie Dorion and the Astor Party." This would be a blockbuster movie if released in 2012, the bicentennial of their arrival in Astoria. If you have ideas on possible producers, email drnaomin@yahoo.com Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:10:50 -0400 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-188 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-132 I watched Frost /Nixson, but it was interesting up to point then I lost interest. As far a History Movies that were never made I would say on on James Madison,because I enjoyed so much re-watching the Barry Bostwick George Washington mini-seres on TV from 1992 and watching the jefferson/madison verbal exchange, and the later read Dolly by author max brand , but given the HBO success of John Adams it a story need to be told! The other is Andrew Jackson and Rachel Donalson Jackson I am looking forward to the Consprator! Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:04:30 -0400 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-132 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-57 historymaddog is right-- Frost-Nixon reveals the late president as a tortured soul--and yes, smart, complex, shrewd but ultimately not very nice. And I voted for Nixon when I was 18 years old; can't say I'd vote for him this time around. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:03:40 -0400 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-57 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-28 Here is a clip of playwright Peter Morgan discussing just what you mentioned: the humanization of such an iconic figure like Richard Nixon. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:03:17 -0400 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-28 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-20 This was a superb movie and the lack of audience enthusiasm is probably an indication that for many Americans this is a period best forgotten. "Confession as redemption" doesn't carry with it that "feel good" moment that comes with more popular historical figures. Howard and Langella succeed in capturing the complexity and intelligence in a relatively unlikable man. The movie helps explain how Nixon used shrewdness and eloquence to rise to the presidency. The caricature of the man as presented by the media did not do justice to his depth. "Frost/Nixon" helps bring that depth to life. Even for those of us who never voted for him, we can see Nixon for the first time as real person and (dare I say it) feel compassion. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:03:36 -0400 http://www.theamericanfilmcompany.com/talk/discussion/frostnixon/#comment-20