Question:
Are they really making a movie about Kurt Cobain?
anonymous
2010-03-06 20:33:06 UTC
What is this "Heavier than Heaven"? If this is really going to be a movie, then I'm pissed. Don't get me wrong; I'm a big Nirvana fan. However, I don't think this is what Kurt would have wanted. He never wanted to be a label or a product to be sold to the masses.

Could you please tell me about it?
Thirteen answers:
David
2010-03-06 21:16:45 UTC
Films have already been made. Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk) directed Last Days, which chronicled the final days of Cobain's life. It's an artistic, intimate portrait of grief and isolation. I hesitate to put words into Kurt Cobain's mouth, but I believe the man who wrote "Something in the Way" and "All Apologies" would have adored Van Sant's melancholy film.



There was also Kurt Cobain: About a Son, a documentary featuring audio of interviews between Cobain and journalist/musician Michael Azerrad. For, I believe, legal reasons, this docu did not feature any Nirvana songs; however, it did include music by Ben Gibbard, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Iggy Pop, Melvins, Queen, and R.E.M.



As for the upcoming feature film based on Cobain's life and career, I have high hopes for it. It is to be directed by Oren Moverman, who directed The Messenger, for which Woody Harrelson was recently Oscar nominated. Moverman is very talented. He knows how beloved and legendary Cobain is. He knows he left behind a daughter. The film isn't going to be tasteless or exploitative. It will be a tribute, the way Ray paid tribute to Ray Charles or Walk the Line to Johnny Cash.



My recommendation to you: don't see a film as a "product." Direct your anger towards, say, the video game featuring Kurt as a playable character. Film is not toothpaste or a Nike commercial; film is a beautiful, unique medium which can only introduce more people to Kurt Cobain, his music, his views, and his life.
WarRockStar
2010-03-07 21:36:58 UTC
I don't think so. I would like someone to to show justice to Kurt and show he was a really cool guy, but it might upset a lot of people depending who plays. He believed in not being part of the circle that s our culture of sell outs. If it were up to me, I would want someone not from Hollywood but a regular guy who would do the part right. (Like an actual lefty.) I'm not forcing anyone or just trying to get my big break, but I could be a good part for that since I sing and play (I'm a lefty) like Kurt. That's just an example of how if they actually do make this movie, it has to show how Kurt and Nirvana (and people with same views) were there to show that they would "be hated for something they like instead of being loved for something they're not." (Kurt Quote) I have total respect and admiration cause he is one of my (and alot of people I know) favorite idols.
J-Ro
2010-03-06 20:38:13 UTC
All I've heard is that Dave wants some girl to play him in it. He seems to be having a good sense of humor about the whole thing. But yeah Kurt probably wouldn't like it.



And josh their making another one that's supposed to be coming out soon. The one you mentioned is old.
Panic
2010-03-06 20:50:58 UTC
You mean aside from the ones they already made?

I'm not sure.

I agree with you though.

Kurt wouldn't have wanted any of this.

We have to just let the guy rest in peace already.
anonymous
2010-03-07 01:41:26 UTC
I really hope they won't. Would be against everything Kurt stood for.
anonymous
2010-03-07 01:13:59 UTC
I don't know anything about that , but Zac Efron ? you (in general I mean) have to be stupid to believe that .
Cigarley *Cold Armadillo*
2010-03-06 22:51:37 UTC
The man sold his soul to MTV, it's his own fault he became so mainstream...



As far as I know, there's been at least 2 non-documentaries about Nirvana (to the dude who mentioned Last Days, good call).



But hey, better a movie about a crappy musician than a video game avatar of a crappy musician

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_za_lEu5qbfY/SpsvaQfIooI/AAAAAAAADTM/mcBcQKefzM8/s320/kurt+cobain+guitar+hero.jpg
anonymous
2010-03-06 20:34:43 UTC
They probably are. People make money off deaths.
anonymous
2010-03-06 20:34:55 UTC
It's already been made. It's called "Kurt and Courtney."
andrea
2016-05-31 02:35:29 UTC
No
anonymous
2010-03-06 20:38:36 UTC
yeah, it's called the three stooges in seattle....
?
2010-03-06 20:35:03 UTC
dear God I hope not...
R.I.P. Paul Gray
2010-03-06 20:39:29 UTC
i pray to god not..


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