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It's
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to watch and become part of the movement to bring back original films,
which are based on plot and character instead of just sex, violence, and
special effects. Be the change that you need by empowering us to
produce Never Can Say Good-bye. Even if you can contribute, you can
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Next
April you will have the opportunity to learn how love can be a
blessing or a curse that will destroy an entire town. But if you
can't wait that long one of the gifts we are offering for endorsing
us is to read part of our script. You will also have the opportunity
to speak with our very talented cast and crew.
Reviews
have already endorsed it with rave reviews.
Never
Can Say Good-bye reinvents the reincarnation conceit (Somewhere in
Time, Ellen Burstyn’s 1980 film Resurrection) in the guise of
gothic paranormal psychodrama (Nicole Kidman’s 2001 film The
Others, Julie Harris’ 1963 film The Haunting, Deborah Kerr’s 1961
film The Innocents). The plot concerns two families united by a
doomed marriage in the 1950s and explores the dissonant legacy that
familial discord has had on subsequent generations. (See the Stephen
King/John Mellencamp musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County for
another take on this thematic concept.)
I
finished reading the script earlier this week. It is so well
done and layered and clever. I love the notion of turning a
ghost story on its head through the lens of reincarnation. I thought
the characters were all clearly and thoughtfully drawn, and the
script is definitely a page turner in the best sense. The disparate
threads cohere in a denouement that is both chilling and poignant.
The dialogue is believable, and the insular college-town setting
(somewhere in northern Michigan, I believe) lends a nice chilly,
hierarchical vibe.
Different actors are reported to have been attached at various
points, including Lauren Holly, Bill Hayes, and Dyan Cannon. Stanley
Livingston is connected to direct. Obviously, “name” performers
would bring added attention to the project, but I daresay a cast of
unknowns would keep audience attention focused on the narrative and
the dense web of challenging relationships therein.
Roy
Sexton
Reel
Roy Reviews
I
am still digesting the story, but I do love it. I can't write a
proper review until I digest it. A lot of relatives to think about,
etc. (in the story)... But here is something more of a blurb. Would
this be enough to get you started? I will try to write something
longer tomorrow.
“Never Can Say Good-bye” is a gripping,
ghostly tale of love, betrayal and revenge. With ghosts interacting
with humans, who will win? This unique story has so many shocking
twists, it made me gasp for breath.” –
Betty Dravis,
author and creator of “The Snack,” a coming short-film
From
our cast and crew.
"I've
always loved ghost stories as a genre. The "Never Can Say
Goodbye" screenplay came to my attention via writer and
executive producer, Theresa Chaze and Cosmos Productions. The idea of
an epic love story that transcends the physical boundaries of life
and death - and crosses the boundaries of inter-dimensional time and
space really caught my eye. I am excited to be on board and involved
in the project as Director and Producer. I'm looking forward to the
opportunity to bring this exciting and imaginative love story that is
full of ghostly thrills and chills to life as a feature film."
-
STANLEY LIVINGSTON
Director & Producer
Some
souls will stop at nothing to reclaim a lost love, including
reincarnating and returning to the home that they shared together.
"I will portray Shane,
Michael's new wife. Shane loves him and wants to create a good life
for them. But a crazy possessed woman, who has traveled across time,
wants him back. Shane doesn't know if she can stop her from taking
revenge on the man she loves. It's so exciting to be able to play
Shane in this film, as it is such a complex role that touches on so
many human emotions like love, jealousy, narcissism, passion, anger,
and nonhuman things like possession and feeling haunted.
As
an actress, to have the chance to be able to explore these emotions,
along with portraying someone who is possessed, and express this on
film is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It has been a dream of mine
to play a role where I get to sing, and this character is a singer in
a bluesy band, which involves another element of challenge as an
actress to train and sing well as part of a film.
If you can
contribute a little something to make this film come alive, you'll
increase your good karma and help produce a quality film that you
will be very proud to be associated with."
Lillian
Lamour
"Shane"
"Unexpected, clever, moving,
frightening, twisted, fast paced... All words that easily describe
the Script for Never Can Say Goodbye. Yet even as I write them I am
not sure they do the story justice. We all love a great ghost story.
Undying love, the idea that a love can be so strong as to transcend
death. Or a hatred so deep it can do the same. This film touches on
all of these ideas while carefully not detracting from the
interesting relationships between the well thought out characters.
It's ambitious and that draws you in as a performer. The role I will
be playing is that of Jefferson. Jefferson is intriguing because the
character both displays bravado,confidence and insecurity. Blinded by
love he doesn't see what everyone else does. So in essence he is
written very human. There is no need to guild the Lilly here. I think
there is definitely aspects of myself in the character. I genuinely
look forward to getting to know him better. It will be my
honor."
John Thomassen
"Jefferson"
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