THE ORCHID THIEF Author Susan Orlean Discusses ADAPTATION
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- Опубліковано 10 лис 2008
- Texas Book Festival presents author Susan Orlean (THE ORCHID THIEF) speaking on the making of ADAPTATION (loosely based on her novel) before a screening on Nov. 1 at Alamo South Lamar.
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This is mandatory watch after seeing the movie. Should be included in the DVD/BR features
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"Everyone in it is real" Except for Donald Kaufman who was nominated for an Oscar. First time a fictional character nominated.
Loads of actors that played fictional characters have been nominated
@@ceriwinfield9632 He was nominated as screenwriter. And won. But he doesn't exist. The only time I know of this happening is Joel and Ethan Coen who edit their own films under a fictional name.
@@j.goebbels2134 that's pretty cool
What a stupid comment
Oh I see it wasn’t a totally stupid comment you just misspoke.
She allowed them to make the movie.. That is only possible if there's a big heart...
From what I read, they got her incredibly drunk before asking for her approval, haha!
@@protomenfan200x Did you watch the video?
Awesome to finally see Susan Orlean speaking after years of watching Adaptation and other Kaufman movies.
I'm hardly surprised at all that Kaufman was able to bring out deep subtexts from the book that Orlean didn't even see herself. He seems obsessed with deeper meanings and truth and extremely well attuned to emotional expression, even if he is shy and awkward in person.
Indeed.
Funny that Streep played her despite her resemblance to Tilda Swinton (who was also in the film). Streep was amazing, just saying.
Gives me more toni collette vibes
Great observation Nick, totally agree
I agree I don’t think she looks Swinton at all
@@youcallthatascoff Oh she would've been perfect
I spent years thinking Susan Orlean and her book were fictitious.
It is real and worth a read.
Me too! My mind is actually blown that the movie Adaptation is the true event of what Charlie Kaufman wrote when he was tasked with adapting the orchid thief and couldn’t figure out how to make it work. I really assumed that Kaufman just set out to make a movie about writer’s block and all the details were fictional, but he really did write his life into the script. Unreal
this was a joy to watch!
8:50-9:35 is the most Charlie-Kaufman Charlie Kaufman story I've ever heard.
I love this, I can't imagine how surreal this movie must be for her. Also I love that my copy of Antkind has a quote from Susan on the back of it
Oh he got her to write a quote? That's awesome
Hearing her speak, Meryl really got her particular voice down quite well. It's surprising. It's easy to copy exaggerated vocal qualities, but watching this discussion, I could hear the movie dialog right in my head.
The film isn’t about her, or Kaufman...it’s about flowers.
Like Flowers for Algernon
@@josephconnelly5195 except that isn’t about flowers. And it’s not a movie.
@@nathanielhawks2259 oh, I never saw it.
@@josephconnelly5195 beautifully done 😂
@@nathanielhawks2259 that part always cracks me up😅
haha "Killing John Malkovich"
I think Killing John Malkovich is one of Bill O'Reilly's less popular books.
Hahaha yes
This is one of my favorite films. I’m happy she agreed to all the liberties. She seems a touch more humble than Streep’s portrayal.
Deep that Charlie could see she was going through it when she was writing.
Id like an audio commentary from her on the movie
This is gold! I love that film; such an special gem.
Maryjurock55 thank you for your comment. I agree, the film is really special.
Yes, this film is special.
Amazing, romantic, passionate book. Digressions, yes, but they come back around to reveal a playful curiosity detailed through her simple writing of her experiences... The movie, bizarre, genius and original, through still with all the elements; protagonist, antagonist, mentor and love interest and more. Charlie Kauffman was brilliant, as were the actors!
You like Charlie Kauffman? I think his early work is a little too new wave for my taste, but after Adaptation he really came into his own, commercially and artistically
Thank you for this. A little gem.
thnx for uploading this, i think everyone who watched adaptation must love to see this
I always loved Adaptation, one of my all time favorites. Now i love it more, kudos to Charly Kaufman
My absolute favorite movie ever.
wow i love everthing about this video and story! Adaptation is one of my all time favs. Real life is an extension of the screenplay
Best screenplay of all time
Very level-headed and well articulated consideration.
Oh thank you so much!
I have always wondered what Susan Orleans thoughts on adaptation would be! A funny interview to boot!
Having only read the book and seen the film....i had wondered what Orlean looked like! Even while reading the book I always had the image of Meryl Streep in my head!
Thanks for this! Very Interesting!
GREAT!
Thank you so much for uploading!
Amazing, thanks for this video! I never read the book, but the movie is one of my favorite. I always wanted to know how Susan must have felt in seeing it.
just started the book after recently re-watching the movie and, though I'm only about 20 pages in, Orlean's writing is exceptional. This is one case where the book and movie may be a perfect complement to one another... highly recommend reading it...
Thanks for adding this vid...This is the purpose of the internet, sharing means caring!
One of the more interesting parts of the movie was knowing that it was a real book, so it's interesting to hear her talk about how she was hesitant to use her real name and the producers were insistent that it had to be her actual name.
Damn, i'm def reading the book now. She's great, plus super entertaining
Excellent, I was just thinking how she must of felt... I'm glad she liked it.. sounds like there were a lot of parallels to reality here..
This was a real gem
Thank you for this gem!
Ok this is incredible
Glad you appreciate!
thats a great video! thank you for uploading!!
very interesting.
Thank you for sharing this :)
Really great insight. She is a great speaker
Great interview. Thought the movie was BRILLIANT as was the book. I love Susan Orlean. She's one of the greats of our time.
She looks way younger than I imagined.
Brilliant Film!!
Susan Orlean has to be the most well-adjusted, self-possessed, confident and courageous person to ever be fucked with by Hollywood.
Really nice. Thank you!
Fascinating.
omg this is amazing
Just rewatched it after not getting it the first time, over 10 years ago, and wow lol i had to see what she thought
oh my gosh- me too ha ha ha ....
@djscoo Good job. You're doing Charlie and all of his fans proud.
She’s the coolest person
Charlie Kaufman first meeting with Susan is awesome!
Is there like a longer version of this
“I had never met him” (or his twin brother)
gosh... till now you know, I thought she is actually that kind of person as described in the film. So i couldn't believe how she apears as writer on google and amazon.. anyway.. her writings were so beautiful.
How was that the end of the video?! Either way, thanks for sharing.
she's so cool
it's not a rendition of the book...try to separate yourself from the book and watch the film again. it's a tremendous work of art.
0:31 hollywood people
Funny... I saw it in Ohio :)
Hey you weren't allowed to do that
She is SO lucky Charlie Kaufman wrote it. She would not have been known otherwise. He wrote one of the most brilliant scripts, ever. Amazing. One of a kind.
This is what I find most funny is that she was concerned about it ruining her career but now film nerds will know her name for decades.
"That sprawling New Yorker shit" ... lol 🤣
How could she dare show her face after after what she did to Donald?
@cairnnation I think you are being very disrespectful to the memory of Donald Kauffman.
is there a real documentary aout the whole story?
i didnt knew the scene wasnt real until she said it..
The guy right next to the camera microphone eating like peanuts, chips and salad during this interview
It's weird to me that Tilda Swinton was in the movie, but she wasn't the one to play Susan Orlean
3:17 (LOL) OMG . . ..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (!)
Imagine an author is a great storyteller lol
What’s with the subliminal messaging at 9:27
Ok, that’s weird
There is no spoon
that was hilarious
i liked his version better
@cairnnation
Or to quote fellow user afacewithaview: "You really really didn't get the point." LOL.
I still can’t figure out why them meeting was so embarrassing?
@cairnnation
"Sorry, but I don't owe David Kaufman's memory a gratuitous pass... my opinion isn't changed at all by considering Mr. Kaufman's memory."
I wasn't referring to your opinion of the film. I was laughing at you for this long-winded response to someone who was making a joke. DONALD Kaufman is a fictional character. Charlie has no brother... ergo you were not actually disrespecting anyone's memory. I just thought your response to that comment made you look rather comically foolish. :)
why does it sound like the entire audience is chowing down on cheetos during this interview? can they not put down their snacks for five minutes? wtf?
personally.. I love Nicolas Cage as Kaufman but I don't on Kaufman and his films.. It's so...... him .. like.. killing john malcovichi.. malcovitchi? ;; etc..
killing john malkovich?! and everyone acts normal?! ok