Hey folks, Harry here... My proudest acheivement in blurbing history is inside that amazing FIGHT CLUB dvd, as the film has become one that has become increasingly poignant and brilliant and further misunderstood by unibrowed slope-headed neanderthals. Ahem. Anyways, as one from the generation that didn't write FIGHT CLUB off as "macho porn" I'm fascinated to see what is going to come from Fincher and Palahniuk's creative relationship. I had a 2 hour conversation about FIGHT CLUB over Thai food just 2 days ago. It never goes away and always accompanies spicy conversations! Here's the latest...
Hey guys,
I'm a student at CU in Boulder, CO. Last night I had a chance to go hear Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club, Survivor, etc.) speak at a local book store promoting his new novel, Lullaby.
Hey gave out a few (possibly new?) tidbits about some film work he's involved with:
-He and David Fincher are planning on teaming up on a film adaptation of Katie Arnoldi's novel, "Chemical Pink." However, neither will be getting around to the project for quite a while, with the other projects Fincher has in the works and Palahniuk with two new books to come out next year, and already working on a third! Plus, in Palahniuk's words, "First I have to take a screenwriting course..."
-Aparently film adaptions for every single one of his books is in some stage of pre-production at present. This means in the near future, we could be seeing any combination of Invisible Monsters, Choke, and/or Lullaby hitting theaters pretty soon here. He spoke quite about about wanting to stay a distance away from the movie projects based on his works (after his big, fat paycheck, of course) because he wants to be "surprised" by what he sees in theaters. Unfortunately, Palahniuk reiterated the unfortunate fact that it looks like Survivor won't be happening anytime soon. But he seemed to have quite a bit of hope and faith for the project...
-This is the bit I found most interesting: Palahniuk had a bit to say about that (cringe) Fred Durst film project, which is titled "Runt" now. (I guess it used to be called "Life Without Joe"?) Well, aparently, David Fincher is actually COACHING Durst through the screenwriting proccess! Now this brings up a few points.
1. So, it wasn't just that Durst had a few conversations with Fincher, as was previously believed. David Fincher is actually a big part behind the scenes on this project.
2. Damn, David Fincher is onboard? Maybe there's hope after all... haha... just kidding... and
3. Since when has Durst been WRITING the project? I thought he was just directing? I smell doom... and cookies...
All in all, Chucky P was a great speaker. There was much fun to be had, what with the tiaras and crucifixes and all. And man, Palahniuk has some interesting stories about Vicadin...
So if you ever need a body to cover business up in the Coloradan end of things, drop a line my way,
GROOB
P.S. I saw the Wilco movie "I'm Trying to Break Your Heart" a few weeks ago. I
heard a little bit on this docu a few months ago here at AICN, but nothing
since. Has anyone seen it? Need a review?
Absolutely -- harry
