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Fahrenheit 9/11 and a half - grooveless touque - 11-12-2004

From the people who brought you the Naked Gun...

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Moore to shoot sequel to 'Fahrenheit'

Thursday, November 11, 2004 Posted: 2:23 PM EST (1923 GMT) LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Michael Moore plans a follow-up to "Fahrenheit 9/11," his hit documentary that assails President Bush over the handling of the September 11 attacks and the war on terrorism, according to a Hollywood trade paper.

Moore told Daily Variety that he and Harvey Weinstein, the Miramax boss who produced the film, hope to have "Fahrenheit 9/11 1/2" ready in two to three years.

"Fifty-one percent of the American people lacked information (in this election) and we want to educate and enlighten them," Moore was quoted in Thursday's edition of Variety. "They weren't told the truth. We're communicators and it's up to us to start doing it now."

A spokesman for Fellowship Adventure Group, formed by Weinstein and brother Bob to help distribute "Fahrenheit 9/11," did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

"Fahrenheit 9/11," which won top honors at May's Cannes Film Festival, became the first documentary to top $100 million at the domestic box office. Moore, who won the documentary Academy Award for "Bowling for Columbine," is pushing "Fahrenheit 9/11" in the best-picture category for the upcoming Oscars.

The issues for the follow-up film will remain the same, Iraq and terrorism, Moore said.

"The official mourning period is over today and there is a silver lining: George W. Bush is prohibited by law from running again," Moore said.

- clearlyentranced - 11-12-2004

That sounds awsome, I can't wait!

- j-monster - 11-12-2004

Anybody else sick of Michael Moore yet? Man, this guy's ego is almost as large as he is!

I wish he'd just shut up for a while... is that too much to ask? :x

- grooveless touque - 11-12-2004

Yes, he's certainly the mouthpiece of the decade...if he weren't on my side, I really would hate him. And actually I don't think I like him personally, but the issues and knowledge he endeavours to instill in his audience are invaluable.

- direwolf74 - 11-12-2004

grooveless touque Wrote:Yes, he's certainly the mouthpiece of the decade...if he weren't on my side, I really would hate him. And actually I don't think I like him personally, but the issues and knowledge he endeavours to instill in his audience are invaluable.


Couldn't agree more. :thumb:

- jerkwerks - 11-12-2004

indeed. agree with grooveless.

so many folks read the evening newspaper and feel highly enlightened and informed. har!...but, i always am accused of being a misanthrope. poooh

- Stephen Dame - 11-12-2004

Chomsky attacks and damn near kills in near obscurity. Moore screams it from the housetops until it loses any semblance of reason.

I wish there was somebody in the middleground who could provide a reasoned, tactical and politically potent (To mainstream America, I mean) voice for the left.

- MikeS - 11-12-2004

Stephen Dame Wrote:Chomsky attacks and damn near kills in near obscurity. Moore screams it from the housetops until it loses any semblance of reason.
Well stated Stephen...

Quote:I wish there was somebody in the middleground who could provide a reasoned, tactical and politically potent (To mainstream America, I mean) voice for the left.
...are you lobbying for the gig? :mrgreen: :wink: :thumb:

Cheers,

M.

- Stephen Dame - 11-12-2004

MikeS Wrote:
Stephen Dame Wrote:...are you lobbying for the gig? :mrgreen: :wink: :thumb:

Only if I can get in on an amalgam of some of that sweater-vest Chomksy action, and Fried Chicken@infinitum Moore action.

- VioletlightHeron - 11-12-2004

I personally think the only reason Farenheit 9/11 did so well was the success of Bowling for Columbine (despite all the numerous factual flaws in the movie) and the built in sympathetic audience in NY and LA. Its doesnt make any sense for him to do a sequel, there are no new facts on the ground and his arguement for the reasons Bush invaded have been disseminated and rehashed endlessly. What exactly is the point?

- vicariousmartyr - 11-12-2004

VioletlightHeron Wrote:Its doesnt make any sense for him to do a sequel, there are no new facts on the ground and his arguement for the reasons Bush invaded have been disseminated and rehashed endlessly. What exactly is the point?

We'll just have to pay $12 and see, wont we :roll: :lol:

- Number Four Bobby Orr - 11-12-2004

Love him or hate him, he makes entertaining films and I'm sure he'll find a way to make this one entertaining too.