tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post6459942716129930752..comments2024-03-24T06:32:13.194+13:00Comments on Crime Watch: Good news for Travis McGee fans?Kiwicraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11687089028299093360noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-14826377261986075352015-01-08T19:34:23.093+13:002015-01-08T19:34:23.093+13:00
In studying the Lew Archer novels of Ross Macdona...<br />In studying the Lew Archer novels of Ross Macdonald I’ve tried to identify certain characteristics, themes, motifs, images – call them what you like – that crop up frequently throughout the various books. I don’t claim that the following are particularly important or have any special significance or meaning; nor do I say this is a comprehensive list. They are simply some things I’ve noticed in more than one of the novels.<br />http://postmoderndeconstructionmadhouse.blogspot.com/2014/12/ross-macdonald-characteristics-of.html#.VK4hrNKUeRZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-36772601792925815922011-02-20T11:48:29.068+13:002011-02-20T11:48:29.068+13:00PLEASE do not let Leo near that role. He has the a...PLEASE do not let Leo near that role. He has the acting chops no doubt, but not a chance he pulls off the right Mcgee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-20707433834024579862010-06-03T18:37:34.997+12:002010-06-03T18:37:34.997+12:00Mark Valley would be the ultimate Travis McGee cas...Mark Valley would be the ultimate Travis McGee casting. Meyer is the hard part. Treet Williams? ...although he'd have to play a very subtle erudite self effacing sort of warmth/humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-73672525009674984772010-06-03T07:01:23.994+12:002010-06-03T07:01:23.994+12:00I loved Green! Also I'm VERY fond of his non-M...I loved Green! Also I'm VERY fond of his non-McGee, although I've yet to find any of his SF. His short stories are hauntingly awesome.<br />DiCaprio sucks as McGee, it's not personal. He's just not Trav. I agree with the above, Josh Brolin would make a nice McGee with a dye job and a tan.Virginia McGarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464256168970032408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-53395640841923198002010-05-29T11:47:40.812+12:002010-05-29T11:47:40.812+12:00"Nightmare In Pink" is one of my favorit..."Nightmare In Pink" is one of my favorites. Parts of the story would feel VERY contemporary.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653866803909943634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-51829949561523810702010-05-16T18:09:13.441+12:002010-05-16T18:09:13.441+12:00I picked up an Omnibus of 3 Travis McGee books at ...I picked up an Omnibus of 3 Travis McGee books at a library charity booksale on the weekend, so I'm really looking forward to getting to read what so many people have recommended to me. Also got a collection of John D. Macdonald's short stories.Kiwicraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687089028299093360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-32252122032867008832010-05-05T02:12:18.171+12:002010-05-05T02:12:18.171+12:00As much as I'd love for there to be a new McGe...As much as I'd love for there to be a new McGee movie, Di Caprio isn't the guy for it. Not a bad actor, but that baby face and reedy voice of his would drive me nuts. He's not tough enough, hasn't the presence. Who then? He's too old, but Jeff Bridges would have been perfect. Same for Nick Nolte. And Eastwood is way too old. You see where I'm going. That leaves Josh Brolin, Liam Neeson (almost too old), Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Christian Bale etc. And why couldn't Trav be black, if it's not done to period? Will Smith or Denzel W. I mean, Trav was an ex pro footballer! I'm a big Trav and MacDonald fan, I even have a Travis blog, check it out:<br />http://drmar120.wordpress.com/<br />My faves are Blue, Gray, Lavender, Copper and Silver. The only one I really dislike is Crimson, which is even nastier than Green. MacDonald is America's Simenon and I urge any crime fiction fan who hasn't read him to get going and do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-26562404177608495302010-04-27T22:58:31.122+12:002010-04-27T22:58:31.122+12:00EVERYONE should read the Travis McGee series, whic...EVERYONE should read the Travis McGee series, which describes (among other things)the deterioration of Florida's natural beauty over a 20 year period. Everyone has a favourite and the only duff one (I think) is "Green Ripper" though other people love it. MacDonald was prolific and professional, truly "The Boss" of crime writing in his day although often looked down upon because most of his books appeared as paperback originals, except in England where he was published in hardback - something he was supposed to have been particularly proud of.<br />Rod Taylor was sadly miscast in the film version of "Darker than Amber" and I too fear that Hollywood will cock it up again.Mike Ripleyhttp://www.shotsmag.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-34650854967762323532010-04-27T04:24:52.457+12:002010-04-27T04:24:52.457+12:00I've read several of Macdonald's novels, b...I've read several of Macdonald's novels, but not his "Travis McGee" works. I know Macdonald as an SF writer of several thought-provoking works. I also have a collection of his short works, but right now I remember nothing about them. <br /><br />I still have two of his SF novels and the short story collection; perhaps it's time to dust them off. It's been centuries, or decades at least since I've read them.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-80240905313209067732010-04-27T02:38:53.828+12:002010-04-27T02:38:53.828+12:00I'm with Margot. I love the idea that Travis M...I'm with Margot. I love the idea that Travis McGee might be making a come-back but don't see DiCaprio in the role. A good bit of the McGee stories are introspective, with McGee musing about economics, the environment, the decline of civility, etc. so I'm curious how well they can bring that to the screen. <br /><br />I wouldn't characterize The Deep Blue Goodbye as a search for WWII treasure. It is more McGee taking down a psychopath while recovering some jewels the father of a horribly wronged women brought back from the war and trying to help her regain self-respect.Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555318160638307655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-83651296578423956762010-04-27T02:27:21.250+12:002010-04-27T02:27:21.250+12:00I don't trust Hollywood not to screw it up. Pl...I don't trust Hollywood not to screw it up. Please read Deep Blue Goodby before seeing whatever car crash H'wood makes of it.Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-24746837958911520002010-04-27T01:33:52.030+12:002010-04-27T01:33:52.030+12:00Craig - I admit, I'm always a bit wary of grea...Craig - I admit, I'm always a bit wary of great novels being brought to the screen. It takes skill to do that well. Still, I think it has real potential. Not sure of DiCaprio as McGee, though. That's just not how I picture McGee...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com