Roar is a (1981) drama thriller film starring then married couple Tippi Hedren and Noel Marshall, along with Hedren's real-life daughter Melanie Griffith and Marshall's real-life sons John and Jerry. In addition to starring in the film, Marshall also directed and wrote the film, producing it together with Hedren.
The film was in production for 11 years, cost $17 million, and made only $2 million worldwide.[1] Hedren co-wrote the book Cats of Shambala (1985), about her experience of filming Roar.
The film was later re-released on April 17, 2015.[2][3]
Injuries
Over 70 of the cast and crew were injured during the production of this film. Cinematographer Jan de Bont had his scalp lifted by a lion, resulting in 220 stitches. Tippi Hedren received a fractured leg and also had scalp wounds. This occurred after an elephant bucked her off its back while she was riding it. She was also bitten in the neck by a lion and required 38 stitches. This incident can also be seen in the film. Melanie Griffith (Hedren's daughter) was also attacked, receiving 50 stitches to her face; it was feared she would lose an eye, but she recovered and was not disfigured.[4][5] Noel was attacked so many times that he eventually was diagnosed with gangrene. In one of those incidents, he was clawed by a cheetah when protecting the animals during a bushfire that occurred in 1979. All animals were evacuated though it took several years for him to recover from his injuries.[6] Due to the injuries, turnover was high as many did not want to return to the set. Some of the lions also suffered from illnesses that reduced their population.[7][8][9] John Marshall was bitten by one of the lions and required 56 stitches.[10] His brother Jerry was bitten in the foot while wearing tennis shoes. He later jokingly said the lion had a "tennis shoe fetish."[11] Assistant Director Doron Kauper had his throat bitten open, his jaw was bitten, and one of the lions attempted to rip an ear off. He was also injured in the head, chest, and thigh. Although it has been reported that the attack nearly proved fatal,[12] the Santa Cruz Sentinel on July 9, 1978 printed a quote from a nurse saying his injuries were acute. He was also reported as being conscious and in a fair condition.[13]
Watch: 75-Minute Video Essay Breaks Down The Making Of Stanley Kubrick's ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
Stanley Kubrick’s perfectionism is nearly as famous as his films. The auteur was notorious for demanding complete creative control over his projects, insisting on numerous takes, clashing with actors, and bickering over final cut. The resulting films, of course, stand as a testament to genius. His perfectionism led to a handful of cinema's finest works.
To take a more in-depth look at the creation of one particular film, the iconic “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Cinema Tyler put together a three part video essay exploring the making of several key elements of the Kubrick classic. “How Kubrick Made 2001: A Space Odyssey” needles in on three of the most essential and innovative moments from ‘2001’: the dawn of man sequence, the Floyd section, and the lunar surface.
Each of the three parts is packed with details about the production and inspiration for scenes and shots, those both consequential and insignificant — which, of course, highlights the care Kubrick put into every frame of his film. One of the more enchanting tidbits is the rumored moment of inspiration for the famous bone to satellite cut, which purportedly came after Kubrick finished filming the skull smashing scene while he was walking back to the studio flipping a broom above his head.
For casual fans and cinephiles alike, the masterful work packed into each scene of ‘2001’ is absolutely riveting, and ‘How Kubrick Made 2001’ peels back the layers to eloquently reveal the genius marionettist behind the curtain, who, no matter how meticulous his plan, never shied away from the strike of inspiration.
Bomba de gasolina de «Massacre no Texas» vira atração turística
Depois de notícias que davam conta que o Hotel de The Shining seria transformado num museu do terror, há outro espaço icónico do cinema deste género que vai ganhar um novo impulso. A bomba de gasolina Last Chance, que fez parte do cenário de Massacre no Texas (1974), está a ser restaurada e vai ser transformada numa atração turística temática denominada We Slaughter Barbecue.
Neste espaço, segundo a imprensa internacional, vão surgir igualmente espaços para concertos, um ecrã de cinema, um café, uma loja para vender merchandise e um motel para alojar os visitantes.
Curiosamente, um dos investidores do espaço é Ari Lehman, o ator que interpretou Jason Voorhes no primeiro filme Sexta-feira 13.
A inauguração está prevista para meados de julho deste ano.
Hotel de «The Shining» será transformado em museu do terror
Os proprietários do Hotel Stanley, em Estes Park, no Colorado (EUA), estão a planear abrir um museu de horror, de acordo com o Denver Business Journal. Vale a pena lembrar que foi este espaço que inspirou Stephen King a escrever The Shining - obra que ganharia notariedade quando Stanley Kubrick a levou aos cinemas em 1980.
O projeto, intitulado Stanley Film Center, tem um orçamento na casa dos 24 milhões de dólares (€21,7M), e seria desenvolvido através de uma parceria publico-privada com a colaboração da Escola de Cinema de Colorado. Para além de um museu interativo, seriam criados espaços para exposições, um anfitteatro com 500 lugares, e instalações de produção e edição.
O objetivo é transformar o Hotel Stanley - que abriu em 1909 - num destino permanente e de exceção para os amantes dos filmes de terror, que por enquanto podem-no visitar com esse intuito durante alguns festivais de cinema de horror que por lá são realizados esporadicamente, ou para participar em pacotes de aventura. Os atores Simon Pegg e Elijah Wood são membros fundadores do conselho administrativo desse futuro centro.
Vale a pena lembrar que, apesar do livro se inspirar neste hotel, o filme foi executado nos estúdios Elstree, em Inglaterra, sendo os interiores inspirados num outro espaço: o Hotel Ahwahnee, situado no Parque Nacional de Yosemite, na Califórnia. Já as cenas de exteriores foram feitas por uma segunda unidade da realização, liderada por Jan Harlan. Essas ocorreram no Parque Natural Glaciar, no Montana, e na estância Timberline Lodge, no Oregon.
Caneco, só de olhar para a alcatifa do hotel do Shinning dá-me arrepios!
Se tivesse uma sala de cinema em casa alcatifava-a assim. Já vi e existe à venda!
Para a BBC, estes são os 100 melhores filmes do século XXI (até agora)
A BBC lançou hoje uma lista dos 100 melhores filmes do século XXI até agora, elaborada por 177 críticos a nível internacional - de cada continente, tirando a Antárctida - provenientes de revistas, jornais e internet.
Mulholland Drive (2001) de David Lynch ocupa a primeira posição, sendo o pódio completado por Disponível para Amar (2000) de Wong Kar-wai e Haverá Sangue (2007) de Paul Thomas Anderson. Tabu (2012) de Miguel Gomes é a única presença portuguesa, ocupando o 71º lugar. Comparando com os resultados dos Óscares de cada ano apresentado, os vencedores de melhor filme são coincidentes nesta lista nas obras Este País Não é Para Velhos (2007), Estado de Guerra (2009), 12 Anos Escravo (2013) e o mais recente O Caso Spotlight (2015), ocupando, respectivamente, o 10º, 67º, 44º e 88º lugares.
Foram também publicados os top's 10 individuais de cada crítico. Neste caso, a presença portuguesa torna-se mais forte pois, para além de Miguel Gomes, há obras de Manoel de Oliveira, Pedro Costa, João Pedro Rodrigues e Rita Azevedo Gomes em alguns deles.
