#Saul Zaentz

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'Amadeus' Movie and 4K Review

The following review was written by Ultimate Rabbit correspondent, Tony Farinella. There is a lot to like about physical media, especially when it is in the 4K format. There are the special features, the audio and video quality and, of course, the fact that you own the movie.  This means you never have to worry about a streaming platform taking it down and then having to hope your local library…

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Creedence Clearwater Revival- Creedence Clearwater Revival (Swamp Rock, Blues Rock) Released: July 5, 1968 [Fantasy Records] Producer(s): Saul Zaentz, John Fogerty

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23.12.23

#Mira-Marathon | LOTR

Film Name: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Production Studios: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson; Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen; Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama; Running Time: 2 hours 59 minutes;

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a 2002 epic fantasy film by Peter Jackson, the second in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film fascinates and impresses even more than the first. Great effects, intense plot and character development made it unbeatable. Recommended for fans of fantasy and exciting stories.

My rating: 10/10

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Michael Douglas acquired the film rights to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" from his father, Kirk Douglas, who had been trying to bring the story to the big screen for years. Kirk had starred in a successful Broadway adaptation of the novel in the 1960s and believed in its cinematic potential, but Hollywood studios remained unconvinced. When Kirk’s attempts to produce the film stalled, he passed the rights to his son, hoping that a younger, more determined producer might succeed where he had struggled.

Michael Douglas faced immediate resistance from major studios, which viewed the story as too dark and uncommercial. The novel, written by Ken Kesey, was a critical success, but its themes of mental illness, authority, and rebellion against institutional control were not seen as bankable. Hollywood executives hesitated, fearing that audiences would reject a film set in a psychiatric hospital with a cast of mentally ill patients. Many believed that the project lacked a clear hero and had no traditional romance or uplifting resolution.

Despite these challenges, Michael Douglas remained committed. He partnered with Saul Zaentz, a record producer with a passion for film, and together they sought a director who could bring the story to life. They approached Miloš Forman, a Czechoslovakian filmmaker who had fled his home country after the Soviet invasion of 1968. Forman had an outsider’s perspective on authority and rebellion, making him the perfect choice to direct the adaptation. However, convincing Forman to take the project was not easy. Living in financial hardship in New York, Forman initially misunderstood Douglas' offer, believing that he had lost the opportunity. When the misunderstanding was corrected, Forman enthusiastically accepted, seeing the film as a powerful statement on individual freedom.

Casting the lead role of Randle McMurphy proved to be one of the most difficult hurdles. Kirk Douglas had played McMurphy on stage and wanted to reprise the role, but Michael knew that his father was too old for the part by the mid-1970s. Hollywood stars were reluctant to commit, unsure if the film would be a success. Actors such as Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman were considered, but it was Jack Nicholson who ultimately agreed to take on the role. Nicholson’s involvement gave the film credibility, and his portrayal of McMurphy would go on to define his career.

Once filming began, challenges continued. The production took place at Oregon State Hospital, a real psychiatric institution, where many scenes were shot among actual patients. Forman insisted on using method acting techniques, encouraging the cast to stay in character even off-camera. Some actors spent weeks observing real patients to perfect their performances. Louise Fletcher, who played Nurse Ratched, found it difficult to maintain her cold and authoritarian demeanor, as she was naturally warm and kind. She later admitted that she struggled emotionally during production, but Forman’s insistence on realism helped create one of cinema’s most chilling antagonists.

Tensions ran high on set, particularly between Forman and the cast. The director’s perfectionism led to numerous takes, frustrating Nicholson, who was used to working with more improvisational directors. At one point, Nicholson clashed with Forman over the film’s pacing, leading to heated arguments. Despite this, both men remained committed to the project, and their creative differences ultimately enhanced the film’s intensity.

Michael Douglas, though working behind the scenes as a producer, played a crucial role in ensuring that the film stayed true to Kesey’s vision. He fought against studio interference, refusing to allow the film’s darker elements to be watered down. Many executives pushed for a more conventional Hollywood ending, but Douglas and Forman resisted. They remained loyal to the novel’s message, knowing that the film’s emotional impact depended on its unflinching honesty.

When "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" was finally released in 1975, it became a phenomenon. Audiences responded to its raw storytelling, and critics praised Nicholson’s performance and Forman’s direction. The film went on to sweep the Academy Awards, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Nicholson, Best Actress for Fletcher, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It was only the second film in history to win all five major Oscars, a feat that solidified its place in cinematic history.

Michael Douglas' struggle to get "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" made was an uphill battle, but his persistence paid off. His vision, combined with Forman’s direction and Nicholson’s unforgettable performance, transformed what Hollywood had dismissed as an uncommercial project into one of the most celebrated films of all time.

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Esattamente 48 anni fa arrivava nelle sale italiane un capolavoro leggendario: "Qualcuno volò sul nido del cuculo".

Film maestoso!

È tratto dal romanzo omonimo di Ken Kesey, pubblicato nel 1962 e tradotto in italiano nel 1976 da Rizzoli. L'autore scrisse il libro in seguito alla propria esperienza da volontario all'interno del Veterans Administration Hospital di Palo Alto, in California.

È uno dei tre film nella storia del cinema (insieme a "Accadde una notte" di Frank Capra e "Il silenzio degli innocenti" di Jonathan Demme) ad aver vinto alla cerimonia degli Oscar del 1976 i premi come:

▪️ Miglior film a Michael Douglas e Saul Zaentz

▪️ Miglior regia a Miloš Forman

▪️ Miglior attore protagonista a Jack Nicholson

▪️ Miglior attrice protagonista a Louise Fletcher

▪️ Migliore sceneggiatura non originale a Lawrence Hauben e Bo Goldman

fonte Wikipedia

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At the 57th Academy Awards in 1985, Best Director Miloš Forman, Best Actor F. Murray Abraham, and producer Saul Zaentz for Best Picture, AMADEUS. #Oscars

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Craig Werner: Up Around the Bend: The Oral History of Creedence Clearwater Revival (1999)

John Fogerty sounds like a miserable bastard ...

And I'm not just referring to how Fantasy Records owner Saul Zaentz did him wrong -- and he did -- because based on Craig Werner's oral history of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Up Around the Bend, Fogerty seemed to think the entire world both revolved around AND was out to get him.

As told through interviews with John, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford, plus a select number of CCR associates, this book helps shed light on what made the band such a unique and meteoric phenomenon in late '60s rock.

Among other things, how a band spawned and based in the very epicenter of the era's psych-rock counter-culture could educate so many white rock fans about American roots music from their country's then-largely ignored Southern backwaters.

This book also undermined my previously unwavering support of John's side of the CCR story, as so many testimonials painted a portrait of a generational talent whose growing need for total control over his art and business (the band never had a manager!) eventually led to a state of paranoid paralysis so severe, he chose to quit his own group rather than ask for help, or -- God forbid -- share any of the credit of glory for their success.

Still, in spite of all the public (and legal) vitriol that followed and the unresolved disagreements between four musicians who accomplished so much together, Up Around the Bend also conveys an inspiring and even uplifting story about one of the greatest American rock bands we don't often exalt as much as we should.

Featured Records:

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Green River (1969)

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968)

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Willy and the Poor Boys (1969)

Buy from: Amazon

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Lake-Town Map by John Hodgson

©2012 Sophisticated Games/Cubicle7 Entertainment Ltd

A big double page spread map for Lake-town Sourcebook for The One Ring rpg: [link]

This shows an idea of what the rebuilt Lake-town might look like. The aim was to give enough info for Loremasters to be able to guide their players through Lake-town, without being too prescriptive about individual streets and so on, which runs the risk of being too dry.

A lot of hours in this one! ArtRage and Photoshop.

Middle-earth, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises and are used under license by Sophisticated Games Ltd and their respective licensees.

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The Lord of the Rings

Film series

The Lord of the Rings is a series of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel The Lord of the Rings by British author J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are subtitled The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003). Produced and distributed by New Line Cinema with the co-production of WingNut Films, the films feature an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis and Sean Bean.

The Lord of the Rings is a series of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson, based on the novel The Lord of the Rings by British author J. R. R. Tolkien. The films are subtitled The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. 

Characters: Gollum, Aragorn, Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Legolas, MORE

Director: Peter Jackson

Production companies: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, Saul Zaentz Film Co.

Adapted from: The Lord of the Rings

Budget: Total (3 films): $281 million

Starring

Elijah Wood

Ian McKellen

Liv Tyler

Viggo Mortensen

Sean Astin

Cate Blanchett

John Rhys-Davies

Christopher Lee

Billy Boyd

Dominic Monaghan

Orlando Bloom

Hugo Weaving

Andy Serkis

Sean Bean

The Lord of the Rings (film series) - Wikipedia

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, but just the memes

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Weird Herarld, banda de la Costa Oeste de los años sesenta de un solo single, va a ver editado el casi mitológico álbum que registró en 1968. Guerssen Records lo va a sacar en 2025, todo un acontecimiento.

Hablar de Weird Herald es hablar básicamente de su guitarrista Billy Dean Andrus, amigo de Jorma Kaukonen de Jefferson Airplane, amigo de Alexander "Skip" Spence de Moby Grape, con quien empezó en la música en un dúo de música folk. Billy Dean tenía fama de ser uno de los guitarristas mejores de South Bay. Weird Herald fue la banda de folk rock que existió en los años 1968-69 fundada por Andrus y Paul Ziegler, con el baterista Patrick McIntire y el bajista Cecil Bollinger. Hicieron muchos conciertos "underground" en San José, y tocaron al menos una vez en el famoso Matrix de San Francisco, en febrero de 1969 con Kaukonen y Jack Casady como cabezas de cartel. En 1968 habían lanzado en Onyx el sencillo con las acústicas "Saratoga James" - "Just Yesterday". La primera, de Andrus, en una onda muy próxima a Donovan.

Problemas con sus mánagers y productores hicieron que el álbum planeado se archivara en su día, y, según cuenta la leyenda, las cintas máster fueran destruidas por Max Weiss de Fantasy Records. Y ya andaba por ahí Saul Zaentz... Sin embargo, tanto las cintas de las primeras demos como las de las sesiones 1968-69 sobrevivieron en manos de la familia Andrus sin que nadie las escuchara durante décadas. Ahora, gracias a los esfuerzos de Bobby Andrus, sobrino de Billy Dean, finalmente podrán escucharse, restauradas y remasterizadas.

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The Durant in Berkeley, CA

If you’re looking for two-bedroom apartments near UC Berkeley area, you can ask recommendations from your family and friends. If you check online, there are many people who also share about it. To hasten your search, you can learn more about The Durant. Located just one block from UC Berkeley’s campus, The Durant’s fully-furnished studio and two-bedroom apartments come with private kitchenettes and private bathrooms. In other words, residents can opt to cook in the living space. Apart from that, each unit offers modern designer finishes, such as floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-style plank flooring, sleek LED lighting, stainless-steel appliances, and more.

Berkeley, CA

It’s obvious that the economic progress of Berkeley, CA is an appealing topic. Let’s discuss a little about it. Primarily, Berkeley is the location of a number of nationally prominent businesses, many of which have been pioneers in their areas of operation. In addition, notable businesses include Chez Panisse, birthplace of California cuisine, Peet's Coffee's original store, the Claremont Resort, punk rock haven 924 Gilman, Saul Zaentz's Fantasy Studios, and Caffe Strada. Furthermore, distinguished former businesses include pioneer bookseller Cody's Books, The Nature Company, The North Face, Clif Bar energy foods, the Berkeley Co-op, Caffe Mediterraneum, and more. What are your thoughts about this story?

Sather Gate in Berkeley, CA

There’s no doubt that Sather Gate is one of the well-known interesting places in Berkeley, CA. In addition, it’s one of the renowned tourist attractions there. Besides, many people are currently researching about the topic. Well, Sather Gate is a notable landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. Aside from that, the gate was donated by Jane K. Sather, a benefactor of the university, in memory of her late husband Peder Sather, a trustee of the College of California that later became the University of California.

Vans partners with viral Cal sophomore to issue $100K field goal challenge to Jason Kelce

There are thought-provoking news reports in Berkeley, CA location. One of these topics include Jason Kelce. As reported, there is an exciting update on the UC Berkeley sophomore who is having the semester of his life. Moreover, it was mentioned in the news that we all remember when Daniel Villasenor kicked a $100,000 field goal during the "College GameDay" show on ESPN just two weeks ago. Besides, you may also recall that he pulled off the field goal in his Vans. As such, the shoe company noticed. Vans got in touch with Villasenor and matched a $100,000 donation to hurricane victims.

Link to Map Driving Direction

Sather Gate Sather Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States

Head east toward Barrow Ln 144 ft

Turn right onto Barrow Ln 0.1 mi

Turn right onto Bancroft Way 0.2 mi

Turn left onto Dana St 335 ft

Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Durant Ave 0.3 mi

The Durant 2631 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States

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SECRETS FROM THE MOVIE SET

An Interview with Producer Paul Zaentz By Gary Meyer 34 Oscar nominations. 22 Wins including 3 Best Pictures. That is only a fraction of the awards the Bay Area ‘s Saul Zaentz won for the terrific movies he brought to the international big screen. The Berkeley FILM Foundation and the California Film Institute will present the Saul Zaentz Film Celebration, an event honoring the legacy of the…

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22.12.23

#Mira-Marathon | LOTR

Film Name: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Production Studios: New Line Cinema, WingNut Films, Marzano Films, The Saul Zaentz Company; Director by: Peter Jackson; Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson; Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Bean, Orlando Bloom; Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama; Running Time: 2 hours 58 minutes;

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy film by Peter Jackson, the first in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This film is a wonderful journey into the world of Middle-earth with an exciting plot and impressive visual effects. It draws the viewer in with its plot, characters and effects, although some scenes can be a little drawn out. Recommended for fans of fantasy and exciting stories.

My rating: 10/10

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I'm amazed Saul Zaentz didn't try to sue.

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finally, tumblr provides an ad for a product i actually WANT

not that i'm going to a) shop on amazon or b) trust that HIGHLY JANKY 2021 copyright

c) who the fuck is saul zaentz