alastair Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Isn't Robert Burns a well known enough poet that they would be able to get the money without any famous people in it. Maybe Gerry could be a producer instead . If it is made I think they should concentrate on his time in Edinburgh and his affair with Jenny Clow as that is interesting and it is a nice love triangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonThought Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ya know, I've mentioned Robert Burns to a few people lately, because I'd been trying to find a nice anthology of his poems, and they didn't even know who I was talking about... it was distressing. Steph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsyb Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I feel that as long as Evil Twins are co-producers for this movie it will go ahead. The time for concern will be if they withdraw - something which I find difficult to envisage, given the commitment to this project that Gerard has shown for some years now. My understanding is that the statement from Scottish Screen has now been discredited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pothos Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 About 6 months ago the BBC did a rather good documentary on the life and works of Robert Burns. The explored his poetry, his love of life and the massive conflicts he battled within himself. Two sections really stood out. After getting his love Jean Armour pregnant they both had to sit in front of their local congregation and be told off for their sins also the days leading up to Burns death; desperately ill and waiting for the birth of their latest child he scratched hi name into a window pane which is still there and now part of the Burns museum. Almost all the buildings where he worshiped, lived or worked in still survive and gave the programme an incredible atmosphere. If whoever makes it can just get a fraction on screen of what made him such a great poet and national icon then it will be something special. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmargx Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 No idea which GAL said it but it would be spot on I think if Gerud was to narrate the story and play a cameo role as he is probably a little too mature now, DON'T SHOOT ME I SAY THIS WITH LOL.... and I think maybe James McAvoy would be a perfect Burns and I think GB's aim in this is to get the movie completed whom ever plays the main man It must get harder and harder for a full on Scotsman to be away from his roots, his country changing, evolving and leaving almost but his constant drive makes GB determined to produce if not star in this movie ....it's his passion don't you think ...Oh and I have to say I like he say's he likes women of all shapes, sizes and ages....WHAT A CHARMER.....and so full of it.... GO GERUD... Oh and I can't find the thread for this but those guests on the Scottish lady's radio programme were very cutting of GB....won't comment what they said, blimey GB was right when he said Scots were vitriolic to fellow Scots who went away and lost their accents, etc....hard hard hard and over the top IMO ...don't worry GB I know I'm English but I'll adopt you mate we're not so picky. Almost forgot if I don't get on here again HAPPY THANKSGIVING on the 26TH..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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