The story of only 338 words focuses on a young boy named max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his. Before where the wild things are, sendak was best known for illustrating else holmelund minariks little bear series of books. He continued to jungle indie fare like gigantic, meeks cutoff, and being flynn with. Based on maurice sendaks 1964 caldecott medalwinning book, where the wild things are, director spike jonze and screenwriternovelist dave eggers flesh out the 10sentence story in a visually beautiful, uniquely poignant and adventurous way.
Where the wild things are celebrates its 50th anniversary. The bull michael berry, douglas chris cooper, alexander paul dano, judith catherine o hara, kw. The wild things voiced by james gandolfini, forest whitaker, chris cooper, catherine ohara, paul dano and lauren ambrose literally look like they stepped off the page and onto the screen. After much worry and controversy, spike jonzes film adaptation of where the wild things are was the no. Max plush toy and sticker book rp minis by running press may 2, 2017. Where the wild things are is a 1963 childrens picture book by american writer and illustrator maurice sendak, originally published by harpercollins. In real life, paul dano the actor is on a fast ascent and seems to have it all figured out.
Paul dano on wildlife, and the different anxieties of. A s soon as the actor paul dano read richard fords novella wildlife, he knew he wanted to make a film of it. Dano also lent his voice to the bigscreen computeranimated adaptation of the classic childrens book where the wild things are, voicing the main character of alexander. Actor max records as max is seen with paul dano, in costume as. Where the wild things are interview paul dano 2009.
A good heart feels foreign and incredibly odd, though still touching and unique. Where the wild things are is a highly anticipated upcoming 2009 film adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book of the same name. In maurice sendaks where the wild things are, less 10 sentences, 37 pages, 338 words became more. Where the wild things are is an alternately perfect and imperfect if always beautiful adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book. Oct 14, 2009 profoundly beautiful and affecting, where the wild things are is a breathtaking act of artistic transubstantiation. Where the wild things are trailer obviously, a childrens book as short as maurice sendaks awardwinning where the wild things are requires a great deal of fleshing out in order to exist as. Those snowy mountaintops and unobstructed horizons get plenty of screen time in wildlife, a small gem of a film directed by paul dano, adapted by. Maurice sendaks classic book where the wild things are comes to the big. The film is very much itself, confident and certain and no more and no less than what it needs to be, if the goal were merely to transfer sendak to the big screen. With max records, catherine ohara, forest whitaker, pepita emmerichs. It was hard to think that any author even eggers could capture that whimsy that accompanies the original picture book. I think thats what the book allowed by not filling in all the gaps and not.
Cooper married life, the kingdom, lauren ambrose, forest whitaker street kings, the last king of scotland, and paul dano taking woodstock, there will be blood are, like max, expressive combinations of unruly sentiment and passion. The film stars max records and features the voices of. Apr 12, 2010 things go awry when danos character encourages a young french woman to join the twosome which, technically, is already a foursome, if one considers their loyal dog and a duck named estragon. Based on the book by celebrated author maurice sendak, where the wild things are, is a classic story about childhood and the places we go to figure out the world we live in.
What really got me hooked on maurice senaks classic book where the wild things are was levar burton. Read the where the wild things are movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The film stars max records and features the voices of james gandolfini, paul dano, lauren ambrose, forest. The book has been adapted into other media several times, including an animated short in 1973 with an updated version in 1988. Written by dave eggers screenplay and maurice sendak book, where the wild things are is a film, released in the usa on october 16 of 2009. Movies anywhere watch your purchase on movies anywhere supported devices. Fanghui 5x3ft where the wild things are theme party backdrop king of the wild things boys happy birthday party banner supplies baby shower dress up party photo background booth props. An interview with paul dano, who is the voice of alexander in where the wild things are. Oct 16, 2009 in maurice sendaks where the wild things are, less 10 sentences, 37 pages, 338 words became more. Jan 22, 2018 those snowy mountaintops and unobstructed horizons get plenty of screen time in wildlife, a small gem of a film directed by paul dano, adapted by him and zoe kazan from a richard ford novel. Spike jonze has recently said in interviews that his chief goal in adapting maurice sendaks where the wild things are was to try to capture the feeling of being 9.
By that measureby just about any measure, reallyhe succeeded wildly. The books depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance. All of these stages are explored in maurice sendaks famous 1963 childrens book, which contains only nine sentences. Vulture raps with dano about the voiceacting process and the movies success despite its offbeat tone. Jonze is an original cinematic voice, and where the wild things are has scope and ambition, but in the end you just wish he had left it on the bookshelf where it belongs.
Film version of muchloved childrens book where the wild things are set. In the book, the creatures are projections of maxs imagination, but these beasts are all too real, and, appearances to the contrary, they arent wild things. The wild things voiced by james gandolfini, forest whitaker, chris cooper, catherine ohara, paul dano and lauren ambrose literally look like they. Written by jonze and dave eggers, it is based on maurice sendaks 1963 childrens book of the same name. Forest whitaker, catherine keener, paul dano, steve mouzakis, spike jonze. Where wild things are by maurice sendak, first issue, first. Unlike the book, the wild things in the movie have names and distinct personalities. Apr 11, 2009 in a roundtable discussion for the indie comedy gigantic, paul dano talks about where the wild things are. Dano was born in new york city, new york, the son of gladys nee pipp and paul a. This summer, hell appear as the dapper not to mention lingeriewearing lead in the extra man, based on the book by jonathan ames. Where the wild things are reflects so much of a plucky little kid.
I was afraid that eggers was going to ruin the beloved chidrens book. Oct 16, 2009 where the wild things are is an alternately perfect and imperfect if always beautiful adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book. Andersons there will be blood, dano recently voiced the lovable goat in where the wild things are, and played opposite zoey deschanel in the arthouse film gigantic. Where the wild things are soundtrack vitaliy zavadskyy. Where the wild things are is a 2009 fantasy film directed by spike jonze. In a roundtable discussion for the indie comedy gigantic, paul dano talks about where the wild things are. Massive parts of the plot are left open with such lines as let the wild rumpus start. Dano spent the first few years of his childhood in new york city and initially attended the browning school, while his father worked as a businessman in new york. May 12, 2009 where the wild things are is a highly anticipated upcoming 2009 film adaptation of the maurice sendak childrens book of the same name.
It comes from the personal archives of a distinguished childrens book author and editor who worked closely with both sendak and the book s editor, ursula. A production page proof for maurice sendaks classic childrens book, where the wild things are. A film guide that looks at the jungle book 1967, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. Fanghui 5x3ft where the wild things are theme party backdrop king of the wild things boys happy birthday party banner supplies baby shower dress up party photo background booth props 4. He continued to jungle indie fare like gigantic, meeks cutoff, and being flynn with supporting turns in more highprofile projects including knight and day as well as cowboys.
The book was adapted into a mostly wellreceived liveaction movie in 2009 directed by spike jonze, with actor max records portraying the protagonist and. A film guide that looks at where the wild things are 2009, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. Paul dano, james gandolfini, catherine keener, catherine ohara, max records, mark. In last years youth, paul dano played a movie star going through a kind of slowmotion crackup. Paul dano on where the wild things ares big weekend vulture.
Paul dano and zoe kazan on their new creations an acclaimed. I was hesitant to pick up where the wild things are by dave eggers because im so in love with where the wild things are by maurice sendak. Oct 16, 2009 i feel like ive already seen his where the wild things are and i have. Directed by spike jonze adaptation, being john malkovich, the film expands quite a. The big hurdle was spinning a beloved, essentially plotfree 300word childrens book into a featurelength movie, but jonzealong with coscripter. Where the wild things are 2009 its a 20page book with nine sentences in it. Film adaptation of where the wild things are is destined to be a.
Paul dano as alexander, a goatlike wild thing who is constantly ignored, belittled and mistreated. Visually the film could not have captured sendaks book more perfectly. Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king. An interview with paul dano, who is the voice of alexander in where the wild things are 1. Monsters make everything better spike jonzes film the new. Nov 21, 20 the book was adapted into a mostly wellreceived liveaction movie in 2009 directed by spike jonze, with actor max records portraying the protagonist and actors james gandolfini, paul dano, and. Dano also lent his voice to the bigscreen computeranimated adaptation of the classic. Oct 14, 2009 where the wild things are reflects so much of a plucky little kid. Paul dano biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Profoundly beautiful and affecting, where the wild things are is a breathtaking act of artistic transubstantiation.
The film is directed by spike jonze and written by jonze and. Kw lauren ambrose, who longs to separate from the others. Catherine ohara, forest whitaker, paul dano, james gandolfini. Oct 28, 2018 a s soon as the actor paul dano read richard fords novella wildlife, he knew he wanted to make a film of it. The proof is printed on both sides and retains its original bright and vibrant colors. Oct 16, 2009 where the wild things are may not be a great film for children or, at least, most children. Paul franklin dano born june 19, 1984 is an american actor, director and producer. Mar 25, 2010 the wild things voiced by james gandolfini, forest whitaker, chris cooper, catherine ohara, paul dano and lauren ambrose literally look like they stepped off the page and onto the screen. Oct 16, 2009 based on maurice sendaks 1964 caldecott medalwinning book, where the wild things are, director spike jonze and screenwriternovelist dave eggers flesh out the 10sentence story in a visually beautiful, uniquely poignant and adventurous way. After he did an episode of reading rainbow on it, i grabbed my belton public library card. From maurice sendaks beloved picture book about a rambunctious little boy. The book s depictions of fanged monsters concerned some parents when it was first published, as his characters were somewhat grotesque in appearance. Where the wild things are may not be a great film for children or, at least, most children.
Yesterday we spoke to paul dano, who voices wild thing alexander. An actor for all seasons and all kinds of roles from dark, difficult characters to more loving ones paul dano has an extensive body work. Catherine keener is starring, alongside paul dano, james gandolfini, catherine ohara, lauren ambrose and tom noonan. A web page featuring information about where the wild things are. More than that, it was a story that took hold, would not let him go. Oct 16, 2009 jonze is an original cinematic voice, and where the wild things are has scope and ambition, but in the end you just wish he had left it on the bookshelf where it belongs.
Where the wild things are stars reveal their histories with the book it was like a big, big deal, deeply embedded in our collective psyche, lauren ambrose says of maurice sendaks 1963 classic. Where wild things are by maurice sendak, first issue. The professional and private lives of paul dano blackbook. Where the wild things are by spike jonze max records. Where the wild things are is the film adaptation of maurice sendaks classic book of the same name. The part that paul plays in knight and day was a smaller role that he made into so.
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