#Christoph Nolte

[aestum]

(by Christoph Nolte)

[diziy]

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[expressions-of-nature]

Storforsen, Sweden by Christoph Nolte

[travelella]

Arvidsjaur, Lapland Province, Sweden

Christoph Nolte

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🔥 Black Kite (Photo : Christoph Nolte)

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

SCOURGE OF THE GALACTIC EMPIRE -- HERO OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE.

PIC(S) INFO: Mega-spotlight on promotional stills of American actor Harrison Ford as scoundrel, smuggler, pilot of the Millennium Falcon, and celebrated hero of the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo, from "STAR WARS: Episode IV -- A New Hope" (1977).

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"I thought that the luck of the character was that he represented something close to the audience's sensibilities because of his distance and resistance to the mythology." -- HARRISON FORD on his portrayal of Han Solo

"When casting the role of Solo, Lucas sought actors who had individual screen presence as well as chemistry with Skywalker. He wanted Solo to be older than Skywalker and to possess a cynical edge. Lucas desired new and unknown actors to play STAR WAR's major roles, and originally forbade Harrison Ford from auditioning, having worked with him on the 1973 film "American Graffiti." Ford was working as a carpenter on the set of the auditions, and was brought in by Lucas to feed lines to the actors who were auditioning, including Kurt Russell, including Kurt Russell, Nick Nolte, Christopher Walken, and Perry King. While feeding lines, Ford impressed Lucas by giving the character a mix of mercenary swagger and world weariness, and convinced the director to let him play the part."

-- STAR WARS FANDOM (Legends)

Sources: https://twitter.com/SWbot327/status/1654686988681789441/photo/2, https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/trivia?item=tr0743078, & Pinterest.

[moon-ursidae]

THE MANDALORIAN 3x06 SPOILERS

i’m caught up! didn’t think i would tonight but here we are!

i’ve seen some heavy spoilers for this ep already :/

so i know some of what’s coming

more darksaber focus in the “previously” hmm

god they really have just been setting shit up that bo-katan is gonna get the darksaber back and rule the mandalorians

last episode really propelled that one

idk i’m just kinda annoyed at this point

this season is just- ugh idk

i’m just gonna shut the fuck up about it until the episode is over

or when it’s relevant to the episode

empire ship??

WOAH THE WAY THAT TANK DRAINED WAS FUCKIN SICK

THAT’S A WHOLE STAR DESTROYER??

OH???? I WAS WONDERING WHEN THESE 2 WOULD SHOW BACK UP

AHHHHHHHH

omg the drama of this romance

guns for hire OOOOOOOOO THIS INTRO GOES HARD

i like that bo’s formed a relationship w grogu but that also makes me scared

like there’s so many things that make me think that something is gonna happen to din…

all of these major plot points being given to bo katan?? bad news bears man

god din is so attractive

i’m still shocked when i hear his name

like it’s still insider info to me

JACK BLACK AND LIZZO OH MY FUCKING GOOOOOOODDDDDDD

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

IAVSKABSKEBFKXBZKZVAOSVSKSBAL

i know lizzo was GEEKING being able to hold grogu

she’s gorgeous

jack black is having a week huh? fuckin good for him he deserves it

droid problem?

god i love jack black he’s so silly

“progrum” HAHAHAHAHAHA

BATTLE DROIDS?

din may fuck shit up if that’s the case

this feels so fucking video game-y

grogu do be lovin the scritches

GOD THE DIN DJARIN HEAD TILT™️ SO HOT

“you had me at battle droids” i knew he was gonna fuck shit up

HOLD ON I JUST HEARD “these droids” AND PAUSED IS THAT FUCKING CHRISTOPHER LLOYD

OH MY GOOOOOODDDDDDDDDD

IT’S FUCKING CHRISTOPHER LLOYD

the music from season 2 UGH so good

the fucking seperatist droids oh my god there’s so much history with these droids and din and bo

UGNAUGHTS???

DIN ASKING ABOUT THEM TOO UUGGHHHH

KUIIL I MISS YOU

if nobody hates droids, din djarin has left this realm.

one thing about din djarin? he’s gonna look damn good in an elevator

i’m gonna fucking cry if nick nolte voices any of these ugnaughts

“i am mandalorian din djarin, friend of ugnaught kuiil. you will answer our qustions and help us with our task. i have spoken.” I HAVE SPOKEN😭😭😭😭😭😭

THE WAY THEY IMMEDIATELY LISTEN AT THE MENTION OF KUIIL 😭😭😭😭

the voice of this ugnaught is SO FAMILIAR.

it’s pissing me off that i can’t name the actor

the practical effects are fucking awesome

it’s gonna piss me off that i can’t name that voice actor

ANYWAY

god the lights reflecting off of din’s armor is so sexy and will never not be sexy

BATTLE DROIDS SINCE THE CLONE WARS??? SO HIS HOME WORLD WAS ATTACKED AFTER???

din’s gonna fuck around and find out huh?

HOLY SHIT HE DEFINITELY FOUND OUT

HE GOT HIS SHIT ROCKED

that’s concussion # what now?? like 60?

THE SOUND OF THE DROID HITTING THE BESKAR HAHA

now THIS is the bounty hunting shit i missed

THAT LOOKED A LOT LIKE R2D2???

PLEASE THE WAY HE DOVE THROUGH THE WINDOW??? HE’S SO CRAZY I LOVE HIM SO MANY

THE LIGHTING IS FUCKING GORGEOUS

THIS IS THE BOUNTY HUNTING SHIT THAT I’VE MISSED OH MY GOD

this is also so obi-wan and anakin coded

plz din is so stubborn i love him

YOU CAN’T TAKE THE BOUNTY HUNTER OUT OF HIM I LOVE IT

this is literally an rpg game. there’s side quests to side quests and quest steps to quest steps

this is just becoming an episode of criminal minds: star wars edition

DARKSABER DARKSABER DARKSABER DARKSABER DARKSABER DARKSABER

THE MUSIC CUE AHHHH

THIS IS LITERALLY JUST AN EPISODE OF CRIMINAL MINDS HAHAHA

CHRISTOPHER LLOYD TEA TEA TEA

SEPERATIST??

COUNT DOOKU??

AHHHHHHH

YES MORE JACK BLACK AND LIZZO HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

SHE’S SLAYING

OH MY GOD GROGU HELPING HER😭😭😭

the difference between axe at the beginning seperating lovers meanwhile din and bo are helping these two lovers is so good

DIN DJARIN OF CONCORDIA?????

CRYING CRYING CRYING CRYING

HIS FULL TITLE I’M YELLING

KNIGHTHOOD FOR GROGU YEAAAAAAAA

oh god here we go

the gurls are fighting 👀

damn she rocked his ass

oh he’s pissed goddamn

this is crazy

wait is the knee slide in this episode?? i know kate was talkin about it in an interview but idk if it’s this ep

not this fight i guess

that was a cool fight sequence tho!!

here we go about who is the actual leader and who has the fucking darksaber

he’s gonna give her the darksaber isn’t he?

HE IS EVERY BIT THE MANDALORIAN THAT THEY WERE YUUUP YUUP YUUP LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK

“then she shall have it” I FUCKING KNEW IT.

“would it not belong to her?” i-

ANYWAY

DIRECTED BY BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD YUUUUUUP YUUUUP YUUUUP SHE SLAYS EVERY TIME

i’m gonna do a whole seperate post about some of my other thoughts bc i have MANY.

[archaeopath]

ESV1 verliert glatt in Braunschweig

Nachdem wir am Spieltag davor im Heimspiel mit einem Mann mehr keinen Erfolg hatten, versuchten wir es diesmal mit einem Spieler weniger: Andreas musste wegen Krankheit kurzfristig absagen. Es sei vorweg genommen: auch das hat nichts geholfen. Johannes traf auf einen sehr starken Gegner, der das Eröffnungssystem nach einer Beinahekatastrophe in der Vorwoche nochmal frisch und gut aufbereitet hatte. Er beschreibt seine Partie wie folgt: Mein Gegner kannte sich in der Eröffnung besser aus als ich und kam dadurch in eine vorteilhafte Stellung. Verteidigen war sehr kompliziert, und am Ende habe ich einmal zu oft einen falschen Zug gemacht. Eine souveräne Leistung von meinem Gegner und leider eine Niederlage für mich. Andreas zog es wie gesagt vor, seine Krankheit zu kurieren. An Brett 3 gewann Gerhard mit einer kleinen Kombination am Beginn des Mittelspiels zwei Figuren für Turm und einige Bauern. Die Einschätzung war nicht so klar, aber sein Gegner versäumte, im Zentrum mit den Bauern die Läuferbahnen zuzustelen. Nachdem mittels einer weiteren kleinen Taktik ein wichtiger schwarzer Bauer abhanden kam, war die Partie im Prinzip entschieden. Lars kam eigentlich sehr gut aus der Eröffnung heraus, verlief sich dann aber mit seinen Figuren. Eine kam ihm abhanden, was schließlich in einer Niederlage endete. Mit Weiß konnte Bert an Brett 5 keinen großen Vorteil herausarbeiten. Auch ihm kam eine Figur in der letzten Partiephase abhanden, er erkämpfte sich dennoch ein Unentschieden. Benjamin Löhnhardt musste gegen Matthias Horn die schwarzen Steine führen. Weiß baute sich mit dem katalanischen Läufer auf und konnte im Mittelspiel das Läuferpaar sichern. Nach temporären Bauernopfer, konnte Weiß das Zentrum besetzen und den Bauern mit hervorragendem Spiel aller Figuren zurückerobern. Die Engine war zwischendurch ganz zuversichtlich für Weiß und die etwas passive Aufstellung des Schwarzen hätte sicher gut ausgenutzt werden können. Stattdessen fand Horn in gewisser Zeitnot nicht die beste Fortsetzung den Verzweiflungszug 24. … f5 zu bestrafen. Nach einer wilden Phase mit beidseitig geringer Restzeit vor der Zeitkontrolle, tendelte das Spiel in ein ausgeglichenes Endspiel aus. Somit kam es etwas glücklich zum 2,5:3,5 Zwischenstand. Ingram spielte gegen einen Gegner mit exakt gleicher DWZ. Allerdings kannte er die aggressive Eröffnungsvariante deutlich besser. Zwar versäumte er schon im zehnten Zug, einigen Vorteil zu bekommen, aber der Nachziehende kam mit einer schwachen Königsstellung aus der Eröffnung heraus und wurde ohne nenneswerte Gegenwehr zusammengeschoben. Als letzter kämpfte Adrian letztlich vergebens um ein Remis: sein Gegner verwertete den Mehrbauern im Turmendspiel sicher. Fazit: Diesmal war in Braunschweig nichts zu holen. Unsere 3-5 Niederlage ging in Ordnung.

Landesliga Süd 24/25 4. Runde SC Braunschweig-Gliesmarode 1 – ESV Rot-Weiß Göttingen 1 v.l. Adrian Hoke, Michael Cichy, Manfred Nimtz, Benjamin Löhnhardt, Matthias Horm, Bert Sieber, Christian Clemens

Landesliga Süd 24/25 4. Runde SC Braunschweig-Gliesmarode 1 – ESV Rot-Weiß Göttingen 1

Landesliga Süd 24/25 4. Runde SC Braunschweig-Gliesmarode 1 – ESV Rot-Weiß Göttingen 1

Landesliga Süd 24/25 4. Runde SC Braunschweig-Gliesmarode 1 – ESV Rot-Weiß Göttingen 1 v. l. Johannes Karthäuser, Christoph Damen, Gerhard Nolte, Nathanael Wetterau, Lars Drygala Read the full article

[ulkaralakbarova]

When a rich man’s son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Tom Mullen: Mel Gibson Katherine Mullen: Rene Russo Det. Jimmy Shaker: Gary Sinise Agent Lonnie Hawkins: Delroy Lindo Maris: Lili Taylor Sean Mullen: Brawley Nolte Clark Barnes: Liev Schreiber Cubby Barnes: Donnie Wahlberg Miles Roberts: Evan Handler Agent Kimba Welch: Nancy Ticotin Agent Jack Sickler: Michael Gaston Agent Paul Rhodes: Kevin Neil McCready David Torres: José Zúñiga Jackie Brown: Dan Hedaya Bob Stone: Allen Bernstein Wallace: Paul Guilfoyle Fatima: Iraida Polanco Roberto: John Ortiz Reporter Guest: A.J. Benza Nelson: Peter Anthony Tambakis Agent Sam: Daniel May Wong News Reporter: Donna Hanover FBI Agent: Anton Evangelista Cop #1: Joe Bacino Cop #2: Carl S. Redding Cop #3: James Georgiades Cop #4: Christian Maelen Cop #5: David Vadim Bank Manager: Michael Countryman Science Fair Coordinator: Cheryl Howard Science Fair Judge: James Ritz Radioman: Craig ‘Radioman’ Castaldo Liquor Store Cop: Joseph Badalucco Jr. Liquor Store Perp: Dell Maara Man at Party: Mike Hodge FBI SWAT Team #1: Mick O’Rourke FBI SWAT Team #2: Henry Kingi Jr. FBI SWAT Team #3: Roy Farfel FBI SWAT Sniper: Lex D. Geddings Don Campbell: Todd Hallowell Film Crew: Director: Ron Howard Screenplay: Richard Price Screenplay: Alexander Ignon Producer: Scott Rudin Original Music Composer: James Horner Director of Photography: Piotr Sobociński Editor: Mike Hill Editor: Daniel P. Hanley Casting: Janet Hirshenson Casting: Jane Jenkins Production Design: Michael Corenblith Art Direction: John Kasarda Costume Design: Rita Ryack Set Decoration: Susan Bode Tyson Second Unit Director: Todd Hallowell Producer: Brian Grazer Stunt Coordinator: Jeff Ward Stunts: Mic Rodgers Stunts: Peter Epstein Stunts: Paul Bucossi Stunts: Gregg Smrz Stunts: Andy Duppin Stunts: Steve Mack Stunts: Don Picard Stunts: Manny Siverio Stunts: Keith Leon Williams Stunts: Elliot Santiago Stunts: Norman Douglass Stunts: Cheryl Wheeler Duncan Stunts: Jophery C. Brown Stunts: Bill Anagnos Stunts: Tim Gallin Stunts: Jim Lovelett Stunts: Janet Paparazzo Stunts: Scott Wilder Stunts: David S. Lomax Pilot: Robert ‘Bobby Z’ Zajonc Pilot: Alan D. Purwin Pilot: Al Cerullo Pilot: Joseph R. Brigham Unit Production Manager: Carl Clifford First Assistant Director: Aldric La’Auli Porter Second Assistant Director: William M. Connor Production Supervisor: Michelle Morrissey Camera Operator: Bruce MacCallum First Assistant Camera: Jay Levy Second Assistant Camera: Christopher Norr Steadicam Operator: Larry McConkey Camera Trainee: Jennifer Stuart Still Photographer: Lorey Sebastian Video Assist Operator: Peter A. Mian Sound Mixer: Danny Michael Boom Operator: Andrew Schmetterling Cableman: Anthony Starbuck Assistant Editor: Guy Barresi Assistant Editor: Richard Friedlander Assistant Editor: Glenn Allen Assistant Editor: Joe Binford Jr. Location Manager: Jan Foster Second Second Assistant Director: Jeffrey T. Bernstein Script Supervisor: Eva Z. Cabrera Production Coordinator: Liz Newman Assistant Production Coordinator: Miriam Schapiro Assistant Production Coordinator: Eric Jacobson Unit Publicist: Julie Kuehndorf Production Accountant: Michael McCormick First Assistant Accountant: Louise DeCordoba Payroll Accountant: Kathy Welch Post Production Accountant: Liz Dykhouse Chief Lighting Technician: Russ Engels Best Boy Electric: Michael F. Burke Electrician: James C. Walsh Electrician: John Smith Electrician: Walter Fricke Jr. Electrician: Robert Connors Electrician: Doug Dalisera Rigging Gaffer: Ken Connors Key Grip: Dennis Gamiello Best Boy Grip: Brian Fitzsimons Dolly Grip: Edward W. Lowry Grip: Michael Finnerty Grip: Martin Lowry Grip: Richard C. Montgomery Jr. Grip: Gerry Lowry Grip: John Ford Rigging Grip: John Lowry Property Master: Tommy Allen Assistant Property Master: Diana Burton Supervising Sound Editor: Anthony J. Ciccolini III Dialogue Editor: Louis Cerborino Dialogue Editor: Bitty O’Sullivan-Smith Dialog...

[cinemapremi]

Epic War Films: A Must-Watch List from Dunkirk to Saving Private Ryan

Embark on a riveting journey through our top World War II films, from the intense realism of "Saving Private Ryan" to the heroics of "Hacksaw Ridge" and the gripping storytelling in "Dunkirk." Explore the human side of history, with each film offering a unique perspective on courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Top 10 Movies Directed by Christopher Nolan: Must Watch The 15 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (November 2023) Saving Private Ryan (1998) Genre: War/Drama Star Cast: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns Director: Steven Spielberg Description: Following the Normandy landings, a group of soldiers is sent to find and bring home Private James Francis Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in action. Fun Fact: The intense and realistic opening sequence depicting the Omaha Beach landing is often cited as one of the most realistic portrayals of combat ever filmed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Qj_AVu2pA&ab_channel=KewlBeans-MovieTrailers Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Genre: War/Drama Star Cast: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey Director: Mel Gibson Description: The true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa, saving 75 men without firing a single shot. Fun Fact: Andrew Garfield received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Desmond Doss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-1hz1juBI&ab_channel=LionsgateMovies The Thin Red Line (1998) Genre: War/Drama Star Cast: Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte Director: Terrence Malick Description: Set during the Battle of Guadalcanal, the film explores the experiences of a group of soldiers and their reflections on war, nature, and humanity. Fun Fact: The film marked Terrence Malick's return to directing after a 20-year hiatus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKl5_OxKBn8&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesTrailers Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Genre: War/Drama Star Cast: Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya Director: Clint Eastwood Description: This companion piece to "Flags of Our Fathers" tells the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspective of the Japanese soldiers defending the island. Fun Fact: The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for four Academy Awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51lo2dpaZ_g&ab_channel=MKMIshihara Bridge of Spies (2015) Genre: Drama/Thriller Star Cast: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance Director: Steven Spielberg Description: A Cold War drama based on the true story of a lawyer negotiating the exchange of a captured American pilot for a Soviet spy. Fun Fact: Mark Rylance won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBBuzHrZBro&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesTrailers Enemy at the Gates (2001) Genre: War/Drama Star Cast: Jude Law, Ed Harris, Rachel Weisz Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud Description: Set during the Battle of Stalingrad, the film follows a Soviet sniper and his tense duel with a German sniper. Fun Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life story of sniper Vasily Zaytsev. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O-sMh_DO6I&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers Dunkirk (2017) Genre: War/Drama Star Cast: Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles Director: Christopher Nolan Description: The film portrays the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II, from land, sea, and air. Fun Fact: Christopher Nolan opted for practical effects and minimal use of CGI, employing real ships, planes, and thousands of extras to capture the authenticity of the events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7O7BtBnsG4&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures In conclusion, these World War II films offer more than a glimpse into historical events—they provide a profound exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity. From the beaches of Normandy to the sniper-laden streets of Stalingrad, each movie resonates with powerful narratives of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Join us in this cinematic journey, where the echoes of the past illuminate the enduring strength of the human condition. Also checkout: Read the full article

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Oil Spill in Lima Analysis

Charbel Rajaee 

Visual Literacy and Culture 

Teacher: Christoph Heldt 

Due date: October 5 

Exhibition Analysis  

The photo called “Oil Spill in Lima”, was taken by Musuk Nolte. He was born in 1988 and he is half Mexican and half Peruvian. He is a photographer, a descendentalist and an editor. His works are related to artistic and documentary photography about social issues, such as memory and environmental depredation. The photo was taken on January 21, 2022, in Lima Peru. This image shows one of the biggest oil spills ever. Nearly 12,000 barrels of oil spilled in the sea. The Italian tanker company that spilled the oil and the Peruvian government both said the cause of the incident is the inadequacy of equipment, mismanagement and trading accusations of negligence. It extended to 7.13 square kilometers, and it caused killing wildlife, polluting beaches and impacting livelihoods. It was so bad that it reached three marine protected areas and it affected the mammals and the birds leading them potentially to suffocation. People in tourism, commercial fisheries and local communities were also affected by this disastrous event. Experts think that the effects of this spill will last for 10 years. The image is mainly showing us men in gas masks and outfits trying to fix the issues and save the environment. We can see how bad the damage is and it's hard to breathe in that kind of air when oil is everywhere. My personal view did change after reading the description because it didn’t really look like an oil spill. It felt more like an air incident than an oil issue because everyone was wearing masks. 

The photo is showing us one of the biggest disasters to ever happen in Peru. The message it’s sending is how some men are wearing gas masks to prevent breathing in that poor air quality. It’s letting us know how dangerous it is to be outside in Peru right now for the fact it’s endangering everyone at that exact moment.  This photo could mean objectively that people’s lives are on the line and that it can start a country’s downfall. It is a disaster that can lead to death to people and wildlife. Subjectively we can say that it was an accident what the tanker did. Accidents do happen but it has a limit. That accident that we can subjectively say led to taking the lives of many and putting the country in a threatening position. Another feeling people can have is to blame it all on the tanker without understanding the company’s point of view. The photo has a national importance because it represents a country with a high risk of downfall.  The photo is taken in a special way to convey the message. Firstly, the oil spill that happened shows how it affects the society with the men wearing the hazmat suits. The photo shows the oil is coming in waves and not in a straight line so it could create some kind of fear for the viewer because it’s a dangerous event. Secondly, the black and white color makes the scene more apocalyptic with the addition of the rocks. The shapes of the rocks are different, and it creates a kind of pattern for it to not be boring.  What makes the image so special is that it was taken so well and the men in the picture are well visible. Everything is so clear despite being black and white. The background is foggy but helps show the insanity and the danger in the country. It catches our attention quickly because there are strong details in the image which we call emphasis.  

This photo is communicating effectively with the viewers because it is showing what is happening in Peru and how major it is. The image is like presenting the news but in just one picture. It has all the right details needed to catch a viewer’s attention in many ways. The details provided in that image are clear and don’t leave the viewer in confusion. This message is mainly targeting Peru citizens but could also be for the countries near Peru. They could get affected by this disaster because a lot of oil spilled and it went to the marines. It could also be a message to the whole world because some people follow the news a lot and they could get information about it. After doing this analysis, my reaction hasn’t changed a lot. The reason being that it was easy to understand the image with the description. The photo is so clear that it didn’t leave me confused while writing this analysis. In fact, images related to real life problems are photos that I enjoy learning about. What made my reaction change is that I found out that it was an accident that caused this disaster. I thought it was planned but it wasn’t, so it made me a little shocked. To conclude, the photo “Oil Spill in Lima” is describing the disaster that happened in Peru that will affect the country for at least ten years just because of a small accident. 

[foone]

Harrison Ford wasn't Lucas's first choice, since he'd already cast him for American Graffiti.

Other actors that were considered for the role include Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Christopher Walken, Jack Nicholson, Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Robert Englund, Nick Nolte, Burt Reynolds, Chevy Chase, and Perry King (who later played Solo in the radio plays)

(according to Wikipedia)

The worst part of the modern world is that if you did go and travel to another parallel universe and brought back footage from the universe where Christopher Walken got the Han Solo role, or an episode from the 6th season of Firefly, people are just gonna say it's some AI bullshit

[michaelcosio]

The Rum Diary - Official Trailer (2011)

Aug 26, 2011

Based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson, "The Rum Diary" tells the increasingly unhinged story of itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp). Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper, The San Juan Star, run by downtrodden editor Lotterman (Richard Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault (Amber Heard), the wildly attractive Connecticut-born fiancée of Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property development deals, is one of a growing number of American entrepreneurs who are determined to convert Puerto Rico into a capitalist paradise in service of the wealthy. When Kemp is recruited by Sanderson to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme, the journalist is presented with a choice: to use his words for the corrupt businessmen's financial benefit, or use them to take the bastards down.

Filming began in Puerto Rico in March 2009. It is currently set to be released on October 28, 2011.

Production Hunter S. Thompson wrote the novel The Rum Diary in 1961, but the novel was not published until 1998. The independent production companies Shooting Gallery and SPi Films sought to adapt the novel into a film in 2000, and actor Johnny Depp was signed to star and to serve as executive producer. Nick Nolte was also signed to star alongside Depp. The project did not move past the development stage. During this stage, Hunter S. Thompson became so frustrated as to fire off an obscenity-laden letter calling the process a "waterhead fuckaround".

In 2002, a new producer sought the project, and Benicio del Toro and Josh Hartnett were signed to star in the film adaptation. The second incarnation also did not move past the development stage. In 2007, producer Graham King acquired all rights to the novel and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures. Depp, who previously starred in the 1998 film adaptation of Thompson's novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, was cast as the freelance journalist Paul Kemp. Amber Heard is reported to have won the role out over Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley. Bruce Robinson joined to write the screenplay and to direct The Rum Diary. In 2009, Depp's production company Infinitum Nihil took on the project with the financial backing of King and his production company GK Films. Principal photography began in Puerto Rico on March 25, 2009. Composer Christopher Young has signed on to compose the film's soundtrack.

The alcoholic Robinson had been sober for six-and-a-half years before he started writing the screenplay for The Rum Diary. The filmmaker found himself suffering from writer's block. He started drinking again, a bottle of alcohol a day until he finished the script and then he quit drinking again. He spent a year filming in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Hollywood and resisted drinking until they arrived in Fajardo. Robinson remembers, "It was 100 degrees at two in the morning and very humid. Everyone's drenched in sweat. One of the prop guys goes by with a barrow-load of ice and Coronas. I said: 'Johnny, this doesn't mean anything.' And reached for a Corona." … Some savage drinking took place. When I was no longer in Johnny's environment I went back to sobriety."

[travelella]

Stekenjokk, Klimpfjäll, Vilhelmina Municipality, Sweden

Christoph Nolte

[pickle-bickle]

I don't have ANY taste in movies. My ADD Bastard monké brain just hyperfixates on one actor at a time and then I sit to watch as many of their movies as I can. And since I got a weird tendency to obsess with people from the 70's, it looks like I watch lots of Classic™ movies and like I got a quality taste. No. I just simp for this man who happened to make 48384858 movies during the Hollywood golden age or whatever that time was called. Sorry to disappoint anyone who ever thought anything good about me

[genevieveetguy]

That might sound boring, but I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember the most.

Up, Pete Docter and Bob Peterson (2009)