Hall of the Revels

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Day 24 - That one awesome movie idea that still hasn’t been done yet

One?!? Please.

Idea #1, an adaptation:

I admit that an film version of the Lymond Chronicles would probably be better suited to a series on Masterpiece Theater, but you can't ask that question and not get this as my first response. This is the adaptation I most want to write myself, but it would be a task that would take a lifetime. Thus, probably, the fact that it hasn't happened yet.

So then idea #2:

Lewis. And. Clark.
Think about it: Intrigue! Thomas Jefferson! The very first road trip! Sacajawea! Clark's red hair! Lewis's angst! It's perfect. Why has no one done this yet?

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