He was also a writer and story consultant on telltale games interactive adaptation of the walking dead, for which he was the corecipient of a bafta award. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. He heads west on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli is the new film by albert and allen hughes, directors of menace ii society and from hell. The book of eli fallout 3 the something awful forums. His new movie the book of eli tells the story of a man, in postapocalyptic america, on a mission to save the last remaining copy of the bible.
But eli denzel washington has a book that could save the human race. Determined to protect a sacred text that promises to save humanity, eli goes on a quest westward across the. Ben mcadoo, eli manning, jacksonville jaguars, new york giants, nfc east, tom coughlin tweet in the film the book of eli, eli was led to a book by a voice in his head and he made it his mission to protect that book with his life. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. Jun 24, 2011 the book of eli, compared to other postapocalypse films, is not necessarily d. Eli and solara are surrounded and dragged out of the house. I knew gary whitta was making some movie i thought he had connections to avatar when i was in that thread but when i saw believe in the tagline of this movie, that, well, put all my questions to rest. To qualify that statement, what i expected was based on the gaf meltdown incoming thread. Though its an original script written by firsttime screenwriter gary whitta, the movies hero walks his road in the shadow of anothernamely, the road. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner.
Screenwriter gary whitta joins kamau and kevin to describe writing the book of eli and working with denzel. Interview with the book of eli s gary whitta shax jan 8 2010, 3. Genre screenwriter gary whitta geeked out with the wondercon crowd friday, relating his artistic struggle to bring the book of eli to the big. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. The secret service this is compelling and masterful storytelling, vividly set in a world that is both familiar and startling.
The despot of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. After numerous requests for a larger size we are proud to say this machete welded by denz. He also cowrote the will smith scifi movie after earth, and was writer and story consultant on telltale games the walking dead. He is known as the former editorinchief of both the uk and us editions of pc gamer magazine and contributor to gaming magazine ace. Abomination, by gary whitta the opinionated reader. Films may be the most difficult to find sources on.
Its interesting that both cite mad max, a film which is not described as a neowestern in its article despite pegging many of themes and tropes listed above, certainly far more than the book of eli does. Gary whitta used to be an entertainment journalist i knew i liked him. Part 1 gary whitta on the book of eli the film stage. Im about a half hour in, and so far, the movie is better than id expected. Eli rummages through his backpack, pulls out a small package wrapped in cloth and tied fast with string. A star wars story, star wars rebels, the book of eli, after earth which. Film and video game writer gary whitta is now a talk show. Stark gray sunlight shafts between the trees, clouded by a. He edited such publications as pc gamer and total movie before deciding to become a screenwriter. Screenwriter gary whitta is one of the main men responsible for elis audacity and talking to him for an hour and forty minutes was nothing short of a treat. In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society. Your best bet may be to consult the books on post apocalyptic guide that and see what qualities your story may share or how it may differ. Gary whitta is a writer and producer, known for rogue one.
Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Gary whitta book of eli the book of eli is a american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Svaki mjesec posjeti nas vise od 4 500 000 surfera. The book of eli by gary whitta raindance film festival. This picks up where we left off with screenwriter gary whitta in the part 1 segment of our interview concerning the book of eli. Jan 11, 2010 the book of eli takes the top spot on all three home video charts jun 24, 2010.
A few months back, i had the opportunity to interview screenwriter gary whitta whose movie credits include the book of eli 2010, after earth 20, and the upcoming star wars. He sits back in his corner and carefully unwraps it. For the most part, eli is a moral man doing all the things that are expected of him. I remember hearing earlier on that everyone involved wanted to keep what the book was a secret, but that hasnt really been carried over into the marketing campaign.
The book of eli is, for good or ill, a perfect, complete knockoff of fallout 3 the video game. On one hand its similar to every other postapocalyptic film that came before. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner. Rogue one as well as the denzel washington movie book of eli, has started a talk show that takes place inside animal crossing. Rogue one writer launches a latenight talk show inside.
This week, richard and david discuss this film and subjects such as the importance, authority, and power of scripture, the proclivity by some people and groups to use the word of god for their own selfish ends, and. Gary whitta is an awardwinning screenwriter best known for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli. Filmovix full hd the book of eli knjiga spasa 2010. In these times of quarantine and socialdistancing, people are looking for more content to consume at home, and star wars writer gary whitta is here to help with something very special. I didnt love it, but it had some cool stuff in itincluding tom waits. They talk about why denzel is one of the few actors who can carry a movie by himself. The book of eli begins as eli is engaged in one of his regular.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldman, the book of eli is a stunning postapocalyptic thriller in which a nomadic warrior washington travels a futuristic american wasteland on a mission to protect the last surviving copy of a sacred text. Starring denzel washington and gary oldman, the book of eli is a stunning post apocalyptic thriller in which a nomadic warrior washington travels a futuristic. The book of eli, the walking dead, after earth, star wars anthology. He finds solace in a unique book which he carries on his person and guards closely, whilst surviving by hunting small animals and seeking goods in destroyed houses and vehicles to trade in villages for water and supplies. When eli refuses to give up the book, carnegie orders him killed. A star wars story, gears of war, prey, and telltales the walking dead series, and editor of pc gamer magazine, whitta s animal talking project is toplevel 2020 pandemic content mixing pop culture, responsible social. Gary whitta is an awardwinning screenwriter best known for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eli starring denzel washington, and as cowriter of rogue one. Gary whitta twd s1, rogue one, book of eli to return for. He cheats on his wife with pretty much anything that will move. To promote the preorder of his first novel, abomination, screenwriter gary whitta book of eli, after earth sat down with us for an extensive interview spanning his career thus far. Interview with the book of elis gary whitta geekweek. Created and hosted by screenwriter gary whitta, the program promises celebrity guests, musical talent, and standup.
Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wastelandand into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord gary oldman set on possessing the book. Gary leslie whitta born 21 july 1972 is a screenwriter, author, game designer, and video game journalist. The book of eli screenwriter gary whitta provides a commentary track. Jan 15, 2010 in the postapocalyptic future, material possessions are used as money and water is scarce. In this episode of the writer experience, court and harry are joined by writer gary whitta, whose works include rogue one. Where did the idea for the story come from, and what was writing the script like. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. He also cowrote the will smith scifi action movie after earth, and was writer and story c. Gary whitta slips effortlessly from movies into comics with a terrific story and careerbest art from darick robertson. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
The denzel washington film was victorious in dvd sales, rentals and bluray sales. Eli is protecting a valuable book which the evil carnegie wants to use to control his illiterate people. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. Todays interview is with screenwriter gary whitta, whose movie the book of eli opens this weekend. Having recently seen his first novel abomination published, gary and i had a wideranging conversation touching on a host of subjects which i think readers will find quite interesting. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. A star wars story, is now turning his attention to. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Interview with gary whitta, the writer of the book of eli. Use the onscreen time code to sync it up with your copy of the movie. He travels crosscountry with it, fighting to protect it from corrupt vigilantes and selfish survivors.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Star wars writer starts a talk show inside animal crossing. The book of eli is a strange mix of postapocalyptic violence, strong spirituality, and some of the best and worst that hollywood has to offer. The directorial return of the hughes brothers, whose last film was 2001s from hell. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts.
The book of eli is a flick that is rich with themes that are just begging for the popcorn theology treatment. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is an entertaining flick with a strong eye for action and style, but the story is a little lacking. A lone wanderer travels the wastes, carrying with him the secret to restoring a postapocalyptic world to its former splendor, and a vast assortment of killing implements, all. The sons of eli, hophni and phinehas, meanwhile, were behaving wickedly, for example by taking for themselves all the prime cuts of meat from sacrifices, and by committing adultery with the women who serve at the sanctuary entrance. The book of eli brief information the book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Eli was aware of their behavior but he rebuked them too lightly and ultimately did not stop them. The book of eli by gary whitta wgaw 11632 june 21, 2007. The book of eli bts building carnegies town 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. In a postapocalyptic world, a lone hero guards the book of eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe.
Then i found out he cowrote the story for star wars. Jan 15, 2010 a road warrior of a different sort, the title character played by denzel washington in the book of eli spends much of the story traveling by foot across an eerie landscape, a long and quick. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. The epic book of eli live commentary is now available on youtube. The book of eli knjiga spasa 2010 objavljeno 21 june, 2021. Redridge recovers the book, with a locked flap, and gives it to carnegie, who releases solara. Written by gary whitta the book of eli, the film is about a private investigator named virgil lone who falls into a surreal underworld after hes hired. Rogue one, which is arguably the best star wars movie since the empire strikes back. Whitta, screenwriter of the book of eli, cowriter of after earth with m. Eli keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord set on possessing the book. He is cowriter of the upcoming star wars movie rogue one as well as the animated series star wars rebels. Night shayamalan, and codeveloper of the story for rogue one. While not all of that convo is here since some of that time involved us sidetracking and talking about other films etc.
Kosove, gary whitta, allen hughes, albert hughes, gary oldman. Most recently he served as a writer on lucasfilms new generation of star wars projects for film and television. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Gary whitta is an awardwinning screenwriter best known for the book of eli starring denzel washington. A star wars story 2016, after earth 20 and the book of eli 2010. A civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. The book of eli by gary whitta screenplay database.
It also features a new side of denzel we havent seen before and its also a welcoming return for the hughes brothers. Dwight brown writes film criticism, entertainment features, travel articles, content and marketing copy. Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010. Gary whitta on book of eli genre screenwriter gary whitta geeked out with the wondercon crowd friday, relating his artistic struggle to bring the book of eli to the big screen, embarrassing moments with denzel washington, and more. The book of eli falls prey to several of the problems that the road had, and while it wasnt as big a failure as that film, its still a lot of apocalyptic wasteland to get through. Redridge entreats eli to surrender the book and eli tells redridge where he hid it.
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