Comments on: The Nines on DVD http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd A ton of useful information about screenwriting. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:18:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: patrick http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-124736 patrick Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:21:12 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-124736 <p>The Nines is clever structurally, ends up delivering it's message very effectively; Ryan Reynolds proved his versatility as an actor for sure; Melissa McCarthy did a fantastic job as well, added some vital color and life to the whole thing.</p> The Nines is clever structurally, ends up delivering it’s message very effectively; Ryan Reynolds proved his versatility as an actor for sure; Melissa McCarthy did a fantastic job as well, added some vital color and life to the whole thing.

]]> By: Laurent http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-122891 Laurent Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:35:42 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-122891 <p>Hi John, The UK edition will be out by the end of the month but I must say the artwork seems to go further down the ladder of originality: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nines-Dahlia-Salem/dp/B000Z9ECSM/ Plus I fear there are little or no subtitles bundled. Bonuses? I'll not take the chance and will definitely order the US package instead.</p> Hi John, The UK edition will be out by the end of the month but I must say the artwork seems to go further down the ladder of originality: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nines-Dahlia-Salem/dp/B000Z9ECSM/ Plus I fear there are little or no subtitles bundled. Bonuses? I’ll not take the chance and will definitely order the US package instead.

]]> By: Matt http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-122412 Matt Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:00:58 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-122412 <p>I saw this film the other week and it was pretty good. I enjoyed it but it really messed with my head. I couldn't understand the point of it and I appolgize if that might offend you. It didn't take away of my enjoyment but I really wanted to have a clear idea of the point of everything and maybe it was there but it blew past me.</p> <p>I do enjoy thinking movies though but I would love to get a letter from you if you ever read this post just giving me a hint of the purpose of the 3 overlapping stories and the point of the end story.</p> I saw this film the other week and it was pretty good. I enjoyed it but it really messed with my head. I couldn’t understand the point of it and I appolgize if that might offend you. It didn’t take away of my enjoyment but I really wanted to have a clear idea of the point of everything and maybe it was there but it blew past me.

I do enjoy thinking movies though but I would love to get a letter from you if you ever read this post just giving me a hint of the purpose of the 3 overlapping stories and the point of the end story.

]]> By: j http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-120066 j Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:01:01 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-120066 <p>Hello John,</p> <p>I just finished watching The Nines. I've been wanting to watch it ever since I saw the trailer... and incidentally, I found your site last December while looking for tips on writing and that's when I realized you had written it. Let me just say, a big big Congratulations. That movie is honestly one of the best movies I have seen in quite a while.</p> <p>I had initially expected it to be another psychological kinda thing or parallel worlds or something like that... It was really interesting and throughout the movie, there are clues both subtle and obvious that helped put the pieces together. I like that a lot... although it threw me off a couple of times and I literally had to hit pause and stop to think. Plus, I really like the twist in the story, made it different from all the other movies. Funny thing is, I was having a discussion with a friend the other day about life - the whole "is this world real" thing. Now THAT's a coincidence!</p> <p>Anyhow, I don't know if you will ever read my comment and well, you don't know me, but I wanted to congratulate you. Do keep up the good work. I am very much interested in film, although I never had the training or background. I like reading stories - smart ones and I may never ever write a screenplay but I do hope to write a novel soon. (I hope that doesn't automatically kick me out of this site. Hehe)</p> <p>Lastly, I just want to say that I admire your work and your site. I think it's a great thing that you offer plenty of advice and take time to do so. I hope to one day meet you and get a chance to have a chat over coffee... who knows? It's a small world. </p> <p>Best,</p> <p>j Paris, France</p> <p>p.s. I love the Koala bit... that made me laugh out loud.</p> Hello John,

I just finished watching The Nines. I’ve been wanting to watch it ever since I saw the trailer… and incidentally, I found your site last December while looking for tips on writing and that’s when I realized you had written it. Let me just say, a big big Congratulations. That movie is honestly one of the best movies I have seen in quite a while.

I had initially expected it to be another psychological kinda thing or parallel worlds or something like that… It was really interesting and throughout the movie, there are clues both subtle and obvious that helped put the pieces together. I like that a lot… although it threw me off a couple of times and I literally had to hit pause and stop to think. Plus, I really like the twist in the story, made it different from all the other movies. Funny thing is, I was having a discussion with a friend the other day about life – the whole “is this world real” thing. Now THAT’s a coincidence!

Anyhow, I don’t know if you will ever read my comment and well, you don’t know me, but I wanted to congratulate you. Do keep up the good work. I am very much interested in film, although I never had the training or background. I like reading stories – smart ones and I may never ever write a screenplay but I do hope to write a novel soon. (I hope that doesn’t automatically kick me out of this site. Hehe)

Lastly, I just want to say that I admire your work and your site. I think it’s a great thing that you offer plenty of advice and take time to do so. I hope to one day meet you and get a chance to have a chat over coffee… who knows? It’s a small world.

Best,

j Paris, France

p.s. I love the Koala bit… that made me laugh out loud.

]]> By: Alejandro http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-120054 Alejandro Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:36:09 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-120054 <p>John,</p> <p>What do you think about using slipcovers to have two covers? </p> <p>I hope The Nines will eventually arrive to Blockbuster Mexico.</p> John,

What do you think about using slipcovers to have two covers?

I hope The Nines will eventually arrive to Blockbuster Mexico.

]]> By: Kate http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-120052 Kate Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:21:18 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-120052 <p>Just to weigh in here-- "Are writers or actors paid to do commentary tracks and bonus features for DVD bonuses?"</p> <p>Bonus features are produced by companies who are contracted to do just that. I've done a couple dozen, for which I've been paid a flat rate. One of my more popular featurettes is on a half-dozen Paramount titles. I got paid once. The WGA doesn't recognize this work towards my P & W either, as it's promotional, but the guild doesn't hinder me from doing it. </p> <p>Sometimes the actors get a day rate for the interview, but often it's included in the promotional or EPK packages.</p> Just to weigh in here– “Are writers or actors paid to do commentary tracks and bonus features for DVD bonuses?”

Bonus features are produced by companies who are contracted to do just that. I’ve done a couple dozen, for which I’ve been paid a flat rate. One of my more popular featurettes is on a half-dozen Paramount titles. I got paid once. The WGA doesn’t recognize this work towards my P & W either, as it’s promotional, but the guild doesn’t hinder me from doing it.

Sometimes the actors get a day rate for the interview, but often it’s included in the promotional or EPK packages.

]]> By: Tavis http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-120021 Tavis Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:37:50 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-120021 <p>John–</p> <p>Just finished watching your film. Thank you for tickling my brain.</p> <p>Even though it has been mere minutes since the credits rolled, I can honestly say that this will be one of my favorite films– you’ve touched upon a topic that is nearly impossible to even hint at. Kudos to you.</p> <p>If there was ever a DVD that should come packaged with a few hits of acid, this would surely be it.</p> <p>Again, thank you.</p> John–

Just finished watching your film. Thank you for tickling my brain.

Even though it has been mere minutes since the credits rolled, I can honestly say that this will be one of my favorite films– you’ve touched upon a topic that is nearly impossible to even hint at. Kudos to you.

If there was ever a DVD that should come packaged with a few hits of acid, this would surely be it.

Again, thank you.

]]> By: J Turner http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-120007 J Turner Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:49:01 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-120007 <p>Just bought the DVD on Ebay - looking forward to it!</p> Just bought the DVD on Ebay – looking forward to it!

]]> By: Ivan http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-119985 Ivan Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:55:00 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-119985 <p>Hey John,</p> <p>I just wanted to tell you that I've seen the Nines and it's one of those movies that make the world a warmer place for 99 minutes. Thank you. </p> <p>Greetings from Bulgaria</p> <p>ps - I've also read that you've used your house to film it. Bald move, it goes not unseen. Thumbs + toes up.</p> Hey John,

I just wanted to tell you that I’ve seen the Nines and it’s one of those movies that make the world a warmer place for 99 minutes. Thank you.

Greetings from Bulgaria

ps – I’ve also read that you’ve used your house to film it. Bald move, it goes not unseen. Thumbs + toes up.

]]> By: Tony http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-119793 Tony Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:53:15 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-119793 <p>Looking forward to getting the DVD in early February (I bought it through Amazon in conjunction with the new British Sea Power album, which releases in Canada Feb. 12 - hey, that free shipping deal saves a little bit of money). I have to say, the DVD cover does look kind of bland, but if it attracts more Ryan Reynolds fans to pick it up in Blockbuster or someplace, then at least the movie gets more awareness from the deal. Normally, I tend to only explore the special features very infrequently, but it sounds like they've been shaped to give a real insight into the creation, so I'll definitely be checking them out...</p> Looking forward to getting the DVD in early February (I bought it through Amazon in conjunction with the new British Sea Power album, which releases in Canada Feb. 12 – hey, that free shipping deal saves a little bit of money). I have to say, the DVD cover does look kind of bland, but if it attracts more Ryan Reynolds fans to pick it up in Blockbuster or someplace, then at least the movie gets more awareness from the deal. Normally, I tend to only explore the special features very infrequently, but it sounds like they’ve been shaped to give a real insight into the creation, so I’ll definitely be checking them out…

]]> By: bstewart23 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd/comment-page-1#comment-119735 bstewart23 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:43:57 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2008/the-nines-on-dvd#comment-119735 <p>John, thank you for posting about the DVD release (and decisions involved). Thank you for writing the movie, and directing it, of course; it was one of the surprises of the new year (since it was never released theatrically -- anywhere -- in Canada). I loved i--no, I... what's more than "love"? Congratulations for a real achievement -- an obviously deeply personal work which manages to touch some deeply personal regions in its audience at the same time.</p> John, thank you for posting about the DVD release (and decisions involved). Thank you for writing the movie, and directing it, of course; it was one of the surprises of the new year (since it was never released theatrically — anywhere — in Canada). I loved i–no, I… what’s more than “love”? Congratulations for a real achievement — an obviously deeply personal work which manages to touch some deeply personal regions in its audience at the same time.

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