![]() ![]() It's not however the first movie to have Burt in a leading role. After major re- cutting by Paramount without director Jud Taylor's involvement, Taylor demanded that his name be taken off the picture. This was the first ever movie to use the DGA pseudonym Alan Smithee. So on that note, Fade-In is worth seeing. While Burt is something of a cowboy here, he's not quite the good 'ol boy he later developed in Smokey and the Bandit and others during his '70s heyday. It's also interesting to know that the filming depicted here was of an actual movie called Blue and to recognize one of the players as Ricardo Montalban. Despite scenes like that, this picture-about an assistant film editor (Barbara Loden) on location in Moab falling for a rancher (Burt Reynolds in his first starring role) who's hired as the film's driver-has quite a charming vibe concerning romance and what that entails concerning these two. Might be because of some scenes like that shot outside of a motel room but looking inside that room with the dialogue barely above a whisper as the score plays loudly. That's the name that was used when the actual director-a Jud Taylor on this one-didn't want his name in the credits. Just watched on Netflix this TV movie that's one of the earliest credited to one "Alan Smithee". ![]() Even so, despite its shortcomings, it's not wholly without interest. I read somewhere that it was never given a theatrical release in the USA and the removal of the director's real name from the credits indicates conflict having arisen amongst its makers and backers. There are signs of some ferocious editing with several abrupt changes of mood and music and the scene in which Loden shows Reynolds how to edit a film is presumably either unintended irony or a despairing editor's in-joke. Their romance quickly blossoms but unfortunately, like the film itself, seems to have nowhere to go. He's taken on and soon meets Barbara Loden who plays the part of an assistant editor. Terence Stamp makes a star's entrance, in a sports car, roaring past lines of wannnabe extras that include Burt Reynolds who is trying to get a job as a driver. The story takes place during the real life filming of the movie "Blue" and we catch glimpses of the stars and crew at work on that picture. Fraker (the slick use of fades, wipes, dissolves, freeze frames, super-impositions, and sweeping panoramic helicopter tracking shots are all breathtaking), a lush orchestral score by Jack Hayes, Ken Lauber and Leo Shuken, a hauntingly downbeat ending, and a winningly pleasant and natural chemistry between Reynolds and Loden, this picture overall rates an intriguing, often enjoyable and ultimately quite touching little feature that's worth a look for both Reynolds' fine acting and especially for the way it accurately captures the frenzy and excitement of making a movie. Ludwig, dazzling cinematography by William A. Will their relationship last beyond the shooting of the movie? Or is it just a quickie affair that will end as soon as the film is finished? Directed with great restraint and sensitivity by Judd Taylor, with a thoughtful script by Jerrold L. But the main thrust of the story here centers on an unexpected sudden romance that develops between charming, hunky rancher Rob (engagingly played by Burt Reynolds in his first lead role) and sweet, perky and attractive assistant film editor Jean (an appealing performance by Barbara Loden). Open Screenplay Format - The SDK for developers wanting to support the Open Screenplay Format in their applications.This offbeat and interesting comedy/drama oddity was made concurrently with the Western "Blue." "Blue" cast members Terence Stamp, Sally Kirkland, Joanna Pettet and Ricardo Montalban can all be glimpsed in this film, plus we get a lot of fascinating behind-the-scenes peaks at the movie being made. ![]() (Please note that these third-party sources are unrelated to Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software, and there is no liability assumed for any content found therein.) SDK Instructions for installing additional dictionaries are here. Third-party additional language dictionaries can be downloaded here.Īdditional third-party sources for dictionaries are: Manuscript templates - for writing prose, such as novels.Miscellaneous script templates - including AV script (two-column), radio script, multimedia script, and graphic novel templates.Stage play templates - including the Times New Roman template.Screenplay templates - including Cole and Haag, Warner Bros., and Final Draft templates.Instructions for installing additional templates are here. Courier Prime - Another excellent screenwriting font that works perfectly with Fade In.(Plus your readers will be grateful to you for not using Courier New.) Courier Screenplay - A Courier font that is strong, well-balanced for reading, and excellent for printed and PDF scripts.Instructions for installing additional fonts are here. ![]()
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