As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for unraveling the intricacies of filmmaking, I find myself both saddened and intrigued by this turn of events surrounding Todd Haynes’ aborted gay romance project. Having spent countless hours immersed in the labyrinthine world of cinema, I can empathize with the frustration that Christine Vachon expresses over the loss of another potential masterpiece from a visionary like Haynes.
Todd Haynes has shared insights for the first time about the abandoned Joaquin Phoenix-starring gay romance, which collapsed only five days prior to shooting.
At Marrakech Film Festival on a Friday, Haynes was unexpectedly questioned regarding an ongoing project during a discussion. Previously, it had been mentioned that Haynes wouldn’t discuss this specific topic. Nevertheless, he made a short comment about the project.
As I reflect upon the cinematic endeavors that have transpired this past summer, I must admit they presented an arduous journey for me, the humble critic. Yet, amidst these challenges, there remains a glimmer of hope for the future. This particular production, in its current state, may not have found favor with audiences or critics alike. However, much like the phoenix, it possesses the potential to rise again in a new form, reborn and transformed by the passage of time and the craftsman’s touch.
The story of a romantic relationship between two men, involving a corrupt police officer and his younger companion, seems to have been depicted as they escaped 1930s Los Angeles for Mexico. In reality, Phoenix himself proposed the idea, presenting it to Christine Vachon from Killer Films, and collaborating with Haynes and Jon Raymond on the script development.
As I was informed by my reliable sources within the production, I found myself in a situation where the leading actor experienced a sudden change of heart – possibly due to the graphic and frankly explicit love scenes that the movie intended to portray. Remarkably, this decision was made at the eleventh hour, even when elaborate sets had already been constructed in Guadalajara.
Haynes neither confirmed nor denied those speculations during the conversation.
Because the movie disintegrated in August, Phoenix chose not to share his thoughts during a Venice press conference, considering his comments “unhelpful” since other creative minds weren’t present to voice their opinions, and it didn’t seem appropriate under such circumstances. On the other hand, producer Christine Vachon was more open about the troubled production when she spoke about the project from San Sebastián.
To Vachon, it’s a sad reality that Todd Haynes’ time and efforts didn’t produce a movie due to his close work with Joaquin, and that we missed out on another film by him. In her opinion, this is nothing short of a crime in the cultural community.
In October, I had a conversation with EbMaster regarding the current state of affairs, and I must admit, it was undeniably disheartening.
At the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, which begins in February, Haynes is set to preside over the jury. Meanwhile, the Marrakech Film Festival concludes this coming Saturday.
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2024-12-06 19:18