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James Oscar® Winner	I read this hilarious novel (by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) not too long ago and came upon an interesting portion concerning our message board. At one point a biker comes into the story, and he is described as having "F-I-S-H" tattooed on his knuckles on one hand, and "C-H-I-P" tattooed on his knuckles on the other hand. Care to comment, Mr. K? So Terry Gilliam's bringing this one to the screen. Good thing it's him, he's the only director I can think of who could visually pull off this story's ending and still make it as good as the novel. So what's it about? One comment online rightfully described called it "Monty Python's THE OMEN." GOOD OMENS is a wonderful comedic fantasy about Armageddon. There's the Satanic nuns who misplace the antichrist, the Four Horsemen who ride motorcycles, the great back-and-forth between the angel and the demon who are friends with each other and decide they like the earth too much to let the Apocalypse take place... and then, every now and again, it suddenly becomes very poignant and thoughtful... there's just so much great stuff in this novel it's impossible to summarize. But I think Gilliam can pull it off. And if there is any justice in the world, Alan Rickman will play the aforementioned demon; the part seems tailor-made for him. So, who do you think should score this film? My choices are as follows: 1.) Michael Kamen - because his best work (BRAZIL and THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN) has been for Gilliam 2.) Don Davis - because I know he could do it, and I think he needs to throw a comedy somewhere in between all these thrillers and horror films he's scoring 3.) John Du Prez - because he's underrated and underused these days, he's worked with Gilliam before, and he's English (we want to keep this film as English as the novel) 4.) Patrick Doyle - because he's a darn good composer, and he's also from the UK 5.) Anne Dudley - an unexpected choice, and once again, English... but she's a darn fine composer as well, and seems to have a good sense of comedy in the films she's done Any other ideas? (And has anyone else here read this jewel of a book?) James
posted 07-28-2001 08:49 PM PT (US)

Hard Target Oscar® Winner	Michael Kamen all the way! But your other choices are top notch. How bout Bruce Broughton, John Ottman or even Michael Kamen's protege Edward Shearmur names thrown into the mix.
posted 07-28-2001 08:51 PM PT (US)

Dylan Oscar® Winner	Anne Dudley. She's the greatest female composer today in my opinion and she's done some amazing stuff. Nice to see that someone else appreciates her work. I also think she should score Neil Gaiman's "Coraline." That comes out in 2005.
posted 07-28-2001 09:18 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Oscar® Winner	I've been planning to read the book, as I have enjoyed Terry Pratchett very much so far. I only recently learned that Terry Gilliam is making a film out of it, but even without having read it, I agree that he's probably the only director for something like this (thinking of it, they should turn to him when they finally start filming The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy). Re your composer suggestions: I'm afraid I haven't heard anything by Anne Dudley yet. I'm also not too familiar with much of Kamen's output, though I'm trying to (slowly) expand in that direction. But I'm with you all the way when it comes to Davis, Du Prez and Doyle.
posted 07-29-2001 05:30 AM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	HT- Bruce Broughton would be great, as he always is. I had not even considered John Ottman, but I think he'd be a very interesting choice. He's never done an "epic" comedy before, but I'm sure he'd be up to the task. I'm not at all familiar with Shearmur's work, I'm afraid. I'd also like to add that William Ross could do a great job with this story. James
posted 07-30-2001 10:02 PM PT (US)

Dylan Oscar® Winner	James, there's always Richard Band too.
posted 07-30-2001 10:19 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by Dylan: James, there's always Richard Band too. Of course! How could I forget? Yes, Mr. Band could do a great job here. James
posted 07-31-2001 02:22 PM PT (US)

OHMSS76 Oscar® Winner	I think THE FINAL CONFLICT is the best Omen....
posted 07-31-2001 02:26 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	This is one of the most hilarious things I've ever seen! Apparently somebody saw our post and got a little info-happy at the IMDb. Check it out soon, it probably won't be there very long! http://us.imdb.com/Details?0155724 Haha! James
posted 09-05-2001 11:55 PM PT (US)

SBD Oscar® Winner	I like Patrick Doyle, but Rolfe Kent (a fellow UK native) also sounds good.
posted 09-06-2001 08:13 AM PT (US)

jonathan_little Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by James: This is one of the most hilarious things I've ever seen! Apparently somebody saw our post and got a little info-happy at the IMDb. Check it out soon, it probably won't be there very long! http://us.imdb.com/Details?0155724 Haha! James That's bad. Very bad.
posted 09-06-2001 09:08 AM PT (US)

Richard Oscar® Winner	But what if it's true? A...good omen? NP: Preludes & Fugues, op.87 - Shostakovich
posted 09-06-2001 11:28 PM PT (US)

Dylan Oscar® Winner	HA HA HA HA!!! This is so funny and such an odd coincidence. I wonder if this is true? Would be a wonderful score if it is. What do you think James?
posted 09-07-2001 08:40 PM PT (US)

André Lux Oscar® Winner	A new Terry Gilliam movie is coming?? Indeed this is great news! [Message edited by André Lux on 09-07-2001]
posted 09-07-2001 08:50 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by André Lux: A new Terry Gilliam movie is coming?? Indeed this is great news! Yes it is. It's perfect material for him, too. I really can't wait to see how this one turns out. I want to see it now!! And if this composer news was true.... Well, if it is true (which I doubt) it would be unbelievably good news. I'm still waiting to hear that Alan Rickman has been cast as Crowley. He IS Crowley; anyone else (I can think of) is unacceptable. Hopefully it won't conflict with Chamber of Secrets.... James
posted 09-07-2001 09:43 PM PT (US)

Hasta Oscar® Winner	Rolfe Kent is a composer I want to hear more from, I enjoyed a lot of Nurse Betty immensely. Oh yes, and is there still no boot for Du Pres' original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles score? NP: House of Frankenstein (Davis)
posted 09-07-2001 09:53 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	-Andre- Just in case you didn't know about this already: coming in October... I'm not too familiar with Rolfe Kent's work. I liked his score to Nurse Betty, but Good Omens is very different. I also remember liking the score he did to that movie where Laura Dern was the drug addict... the title escapes me at the moment... but still, not exactly Good Omens. But I certainly don't know enough about his work to count him out. Still, I think Kamen would be the best choice, considering how good his work has been on the other Gilliam films he has done. James
posted 09-08-2001 10:36 PM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	quote: Originally posted by James: I also remember liking the score he did to that movie where Laura Dern was the drug addict... the title escapes me at the moment Citizen Ruth! That was it.
posted 09-08-2001 10:39 PM PT (US)

SBD Oscar® Winner	Jimbo, rent "Election". Though Kent may not be the man for the job, you will love what he did for this film (a very good one). Or how about Julian Nott? [Message edited by SBD on 09-09-2001]
posted 09-09-2001 10:06 AM PT (US)

James Oscar® Winner	I have seen Election, and I did love the score. I just utterly forgot Rolfe Kent had composed it. Thanks for more assurance of Mr. Kent's prowess! And Julian Nott would do very well, I think. James
posted 09-09-2001 07:08 PM PT (US)

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