Posted on 05/05/2020 4:20:19 PM PDT by EdnaMode
Paramount is set to go to the future with 2084, a sci-fi film from The Batman writer Mattson Tomlin. The project is being described as a spiritual sister to George Orwells classic 1984, which really just sounds like theyre adapting 1984 but changing the year so its no longer dated. The script is also described as having a tone similar to both The Matrix and Inception.
THR has the scoop on 2084, which was just snapped up by Paramount. Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce. And just what is this movie about? Dont ask, because no one is saying. Instead, the quality of Mattson Tomlins script is being played up, with THR reporting that 2084 generated interest from filmmakers and talent who were eager to get involved before its pick-up, a testament to Tomlins writing prowess.
Beyond that, all we know is that the movie will be similar in tone to The Matrix and Inception, and that its a spiritual sister to 1984. 1984 is, of course, George Orwells classic about government oppression, totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and a bunch of other stuff that all feels uncomfortably familiar to us saps here in the 21st century. 1984 was previously adapted into a 1984 film starring John Hurt and Richard Burton. Its also served as partial inspiration for plenty of other films, including Equilibrium and Equals. More often than not, the themes of 1984 tend to get blended into movies along with books like Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451, which also deal with totalitarian future societies. Its almost as if the writers of the past were all warning us that the future our present was going to be a constant waking nightmare.
Giving the film the title 2084 and connecting it to 1984 really makes me think this is going to end up being an updated, more futuristic take on Orwells tale, but well have to wait and see how that shakes out. Comparing the tone to The Matrix and Inception suggests there will be plenty of mind-bending elements at play, though. Tomlin has directed several short films and penned multiple scripts, but hes likely to become a big up-and-comer based on having worked on The Batman with Matt Reeves. Tomlin is also responsible for a currently unproduced script based on the video game Mega Man.
You can say that again.
But Hollyweird being what it is, the “reboot” will probably have Big Brother as the good guy.
I read this. Meh.
The Proles might have a chance if they quit drinking that rotgut gin and get organized.
Saw the ‘56 version over the weekend (love Edmond O’Brien) and was wondering if they were going to remake it anytime soon. “Spiritual sister” is usually newspeak for “feminized” so I expect Winston Smith to be Winifred Smith and, quite possibly, trans and O’Brien will be a white, Christian conservative who hates women.
Thinking I’ll be passing on this one already. Sigh.
A new big budget attempt to bring Dune is set to come out at the end of the year.
They stole my idea. Dang.
Something to look forward to when Gavin Newsome opens the theaters in 2083.
No mention that 1984 is anti communist....IE anti leftist.
The new one will surely be anti right.
No mention that 1984 is anti communist....IE anti leftist.
The new one will surely be anti right.
“Thinking Ill be passing on this one already.”
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Ee-yup! The “reimagined” updates of classic stink on ice almost across the board. The 84 version with Richard Burton was okay.
I was thinking 2024 if a dem gets elected or 2034...
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