In the late 1980s, the Columbia company bought the film rights to the novel "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind". The company appointed Jim McBride as the director, but the latter’s chosen lead actor Richard Dreyfuss refused to look at the script, and the filming plan was then decided. Then stranded. In 1997, producer Andrew Lazar bought the copyright from Columbia, and Warner Bros. Pictures began to prepare for the production. In the same year, screenwriter Charlie Kaufman completed the first draft of the script. After Curtis Lee Hanson agreed to sign to direct, the cast led by Sean Penn, George Clooney and Drew Blyth Barrymore was also initially finalized. But Hansen later gave up and director PJ Hogan became a substitute, but he failed to reach a consensus with Warner. In October 2000, Warner Bros. began seeking to transfer the film. After several setbacks, Brian Singer, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Edward Norton, Ben Stiller and Johnny Depp all missed the film. In the end, Miramax Films agreed to shoot and release the film, and the director was led by George Clooney, who directed the tube.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Creative background
2022-02-11 08:01
Extended Reading
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Duncan 2022-04-21 09:02:12
George Clooney's directorial debut. A producer who embraces TV dreams but is underappreciated, but is also an agent who wanders between black and white. Sam's interpretation of this double-sided role is interesting, and it has long been proven that he is also an actor worthy of leading roles. The guests on the dating game show, one Brad Pitt and one Matt Damon, had hilarious cameos. But the overall feeling is still a bit dull, I thought this story would be more fun.
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Douglas 2022-04-24 07:01:07
Only Charlie Kaufman could write such a boring movie so experimental and commercial! A true master, the Einstein of the film industry, the artist of thinking! ! !
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind quotes
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[Chuck meets a Pretty Woman at a party swimming in the pool and goes to talk with her in a secluded grotto]
Pretty Woman: [speaking seductively] Hi.
Chuck Barris: Hi.
Pretty Woman: I thought it was you.
Chuck Barris: [smiles and bows] It's me.
Pretty Woman: [still speaking seductively] I'm glad to meet you because I wanted to tell you that I've seen The Gong Show and I think you are the most insidious and despicable force in entertainment today.
Chuck Barris: [caught off-guard] Well...
Pretty Woman: [still speaking seductively] How dare you subject the rest of the world to your loathsome view of humanity.
Chuck Barris: I don't think it's that loathsome.
Pretty Woman: [still speaking seductively] What is it then? To mock some poor, lonely people who just crave a little attention in their lives. To destroy them. So everybody's not brilliantly talented. They're still people. They deserve respect and compassion. I mean, who the hell are you? What the fuck have you ever done that elevates you above the pathetic masses? Oh, I forgot, you created The Dating Game. Wow, right up there with the Sistine Chapel.
[Under duress, Chuck leaves]
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Chuck Barris: My name is Charles Prescott Barris. I have written pop songs, I have been a television producer. I am responsible for polluting the airwaves with mindnumbing, puerile entertainment. In addition, I have murdered thirty-three human beings.
[types on a typewriter: I am damned to hell]