Fincher Vs. Jackson

Sounds like an unfair match, pitching Fincher's Social Network against the Hobbit's Unexpected Journey? Well, not if you are out to examine the subtleties of artistic use of digital technology.

WhatCulture brings you this opinion-piece on Fincher's visionary genius — their words, for once; not mine — and Jackson's digital ignorance. Won't spoil the read for you, as it certainly is an interesting take. Nonetheless, personally I feel there's a lot interpreted into these examples. I do indeed subscribe to the notion that Fincher is a genius ... but for different reasons.

Thanks, Andrew, for this great find:
http://whatculture.com/film/...

... and: this great bonus find:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/...

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Invading Your World: Fincher On 'Zodiac'

Sound On Sight chips in a little Fincher film school for yall, learning and sharing their lessons from Fincher's commentary on 'Zodiac'.

"The work of David Fincher is often defined by the outpouring of information and data, and the ways in which they invade the physical space of his characters and their worlds. Not only does this information serve as the common narrative drive in films such as Seven, The Social Network, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but it routinely acts as a mirror into our own digital driven world of screens, monitors, names, dates, and codes. The auteur has made nine films since 1992, but few speak to the visceral complexity of his 2007 film Zodiac."

Sounds like a cool angle? — Which is why there's more:
http://www.soundonsight.org/...-david-finchers-zodiac/

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The Golden Age: Fincher Tribute

This Tuesday, February 19, make sure to tune in to the 80sonVEVO You Tube page. They are hosting a 'curated takeover' by THE GOLDEN AGE OF MUSIC VIDEO — and will be playing ten David Fincher clips from the 1980s.

Crowned by his sweeping MTV victory in 1990, the 80s were Fincher's break-through decade, and we should look forward to a fine selection of his early work.

To further whet your appetite, check out these two snippets:
"When David Fincher ruled MTV" — Fantastic!

Now don't forget to bookmark this for Tuesday:
http://youtube.com/80sOnVEVO

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20,000 Leagues: Warming Up Down Under?

+++ UPDATED 02/26/2013 +++
News popping up all around that Brad Pitt might no longer be aboard. However, if the Aussie deal works out Fincher's "Leagues" will be biggest production ever down under.

So this item suggests that The Walt Disney Company must be in their final decision-making stage concerning Fincher's ever more likely next: THR reports that Disney has received a substantial incentive offer if their production of "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea: Captain Nemo" relocates to Australia this year.

With a slight over-examination of words this can be taken to read that Fincher may soon move around the globe and start shooting his next feature film as soon as this summer.

"Leagues" really isn't just any other project: It's got some of Fincher's finest collaborators throughout his career already attached and promises to allow for him to stride new terrain — tackling a veritable mainstream audience family blockbuster.

Long as Justin Timberlake won't write the score, count me in!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com...
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/movies/can-we-bag-brad-20130215-2egqx.html

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Justin Timberlake "Suit & Tie"

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Empire Visits House of Cards

Our favorite film journalist and Fincher profiler Nev Pierce was visiting the set of 'House of Cards' and shares his observations in the March issue of Empire Magazine. Make sure to pick up your copy!

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House Of Cards: Direct Address

Fincher says Francis Underwood's direct addressing of the audience in House of Cards gives the viewer 'private time with Machiavelli'. Well, National Public Radio (NPR) now gives fanatics some private time with Spacey and Fincher. A just-under-40-minutes audio interview you should definitely listen to... before or after your inevitable netflix marathon.

http://www.npr.org/...

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Come On, Disney!

February 1st, it is, finally, and hopefully most of you will have a chance to see Fincher's "House of Cards" from the respective comforts of your cozy, flatscreened, Netflix-serviced homes. Meanwhile, fanatics world-wide are awaiting a Disney statement concerning "20,000 Leagues".

And even moreso when they read this: Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns, who cranked out an earlier draft of a screenplay for Fincher, has nothing but the finest things to say about the project, and his colleague writer and, of course, "Se7en"-scribe Andrew Kevin Walker.

Come on, Disney. I promise I'll watch 'Star Wars VII' also, if you give us a Fincher family-feature.

http://collider.com/scott-z-burns-20000-leagues-under-the-sea-interview/

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