Turf Wars...Distributors battle it out! : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Turf Wars...Distributors battle it out! / Pranksky
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| 説明 | Turf Wars, London, UK, February 2010Prank Sky Media today hosted an important questions and answers session in central London with several film distributors who are interested in the exclusive rights for The Turf Wars - Silent Movie. Among the various documents circulated was this little piece by the critic Rex Wright, who has apparently seen an early director's cut of the movie, released to a small group of influential critics - we thought we should share this with you:"The Prank Sky Media Team, the screenwriters for the film, have done an amazing job translating a loose script to the big screen. It cuts out a lot of the details of the actual battles but I can’t say I miss this. However an aspect that many may find frustrating is that this movie seems to play down the more frightening elements of battle...gone is the quest for recognition of Banksy's decorator, gone is the “big battle” at Islington that almost eclipsed the Battle of Camden. This was a huge problem for me in the first place (why on earth would the Robbo Shop stay open for the January sales, when an epic battle was waging simultaneously in Camden and Islington?). Instead we have a tight script that makes sense of each step of the wars but still leaves us with huge questions. It is a very dark story and Team Robbo don’t have their best day. The sense of foreboding carries throughout the entirety of the film, amidst the dizzy layers of artwork and there is a sense that things aren’t all stencils and spray cans any more. The grip of success starts to loosen from the eternal Decorator, as he faces increasing pressure from King Robbo. There are many good character notes in the script and it comes through well on the screen through the expert direction of Sir Pranksky.It is because of the director that the film feels as mature as it does. Sunlit and colourful London street locations give way to dark skies and rain drenched canals. Even the familiar Camden Market isn’t as bright as it once was. Sir Pranksky has pulled amazing performances out of a pot pourri of young actors (many actual war writers), who all move the battle along in an almost comical way, and the story constantly builds to a dreaded, surprise ending. The maturity is everywhere, from moving interludes to some really sophisticated symbolism during the London West End Battle scenes, that depict middle-aged art lovers crying in the Tate. From a Christian perspective, this film has a lot to do with the reputation of Jesus Christ and there are religious references everywhere. There are a few unexplained comedy moments - a writer called loses his Filofax in the canal, whilst playing the part of the Gondolier and singing the praises of the King. Many famous and also unknown writers have key roles in this movie and some face the temptations of book offers and gallery shows, but most manage to stay the course, to fight in the wars. In addition, the movie shows the value of working through conflict with close friends and sticking together regardless of occasional differences. The Turf Wars also shows the importance of forgiveness and moving forward in the art world without destroying the artwork of others - a value everyone will appreciate in time.If you have been hesitant about The Turf Wars for whatever reason or perhaps confused by that totally obscure trailer, this should not hold you back from seeing the movie... one must always begin at the beginning. If you have been ignoring it, because you see it as just a frivolous prank that has appeared late at night on Flickr, or been worried about what kind of evil influence it may bring to your artwork, you owe it to yourself to read the story, watch the real life battle and then go see the film.The Turf Wars is a fabulous introduction into the lives and imaginations of our street artists and writers...it offers parallels with the struggles that we all face each day of our lives. In this film there are artists and writers dealing with difficult choices that are every bit as real as the battles that King Robbo faces in this frightening world. As viewers, we need to be as the movie is, mature in the next choices we make. The Turf Wars will not disappoint and if you are a potential fan or a newcomer, it may even make you go out and help the King fight the mother of all Art Battles! In fact I can still picture Team Robbo chanting - "The King is Dead...Long live the King!"W E F Photo by Gian Vaitl - thanks for making it to the studio at such short notice.For more information about The Turf Wars, see:www.flickriver.com/photos/pranksy/sets/72157623052428413/ |
| 撮影日 | 2010-02-20 16:10:54 |
| 撮影者 | Pranksky , United Kingdom |
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