No more Million Little Pieces film?
Filed under: Warner Brothers, Celebrities and Controversy, DIY/Filmmaking, Newsstand
Poor James Frey. Seriously,
I really do feel bad for the guy. I've never in my life seen someone so afraid of Oprah. After watching her tear him to
shreds, I couldn't help but be reminded of that Simpson's episode in which Bart's crush literally rips his
heart out and flings it against the tree-house wall.
With controversy building faster than a Trump anything, it was only a matter of time before someone asked, "So, what about that Million Little Pieces movie?" Well, Warner Bros. President Alan Thorn claims the studio is now "reevaluating our position on what to do." Oh, but surely that can't be because of Oprah, right? Thorn continues, "Obviously, we watch Oprah and, like everybody else, we're aware of the change in authenticity of this piece. At some point in the near future, we'll meet and decide what, if anything, to do about it."
Personally, I see that translating into, "If we can find a way to tie this whole scandal in before Lifetime shovels out My Life Is Ruined: The James Frey Story, then you bet your ass there'll be a movie, biotch!" Do you think there could ever be a successful film based on this book, or should they scrap the book and attack the scandal?
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2-01-2006 @ 7:45AM
Elliott said...
Of course there will be a movie. They'll probably just change a few elements here and there to make it more Hollywood friendly and... wait-- Come to think of it, the movie may end up being more authentic than the book.
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2-01-2006 @ 12:35PM
KAREN said...
I THINK OPRAH WAS TOO HARD ON FREY. IT WAS ALL ABOUT SAVING HER OWN IMAGE. I THINK SHE HAS A LITTLE TOO MUCH POWER FOR A TALK SHOW HOST. THAT IS WHAT SHE IS ISN'T IT?? OR HAS SHE FOUND THE CURE FOR CANCER OR CREATED WORLD PEACE AND I HAVEN'T HEARD ABOUT IT????
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2-01-2006 @ 6:24PM
Joanna said...
I have immense respect for Oprah, but this time I think her decision to attack, under the circumstances that she did, was self serving. Frey is wrong for not including a disclaimer, however, the book is one of inspiration and redemption, and is based on a really troubled life, with much truth in it too. It has inspired and continues to help many of those who are addicted and aids the people who love them to understand addiction. What are we trying to do now - drag him through more dirt and destruction? Lets get on with it and allow him to do the same.
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2-01-2006 @ 11:34PM
Christina said...
I would still love to see a movie version of "A Million Little Pieces". Now that he has come forward and admitted fabrications and embellishments, let's move on. The story of his addiction, pain and redemption is true and has been tremendously helpful to anyone in the same situation. Plus, to me a memoir means a memory, a perception. I am not an addict, but I'm pretty certain that someone who was an alcoholic and/or high on crack is going to have certain memories and perceptions that others might not remember. What I think has been more disappointing is how Oprah, the guests on her show and Larry King and his guests have brutalized James Frey. There is no reason for such cruelty - ok, he fabricated, but let's not act as thought we've never told a lie or exaggerated, especially if you're in the media. I hope he gets a great publicist who can turn this around for him and move forward with a movie.
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