After a brief exchange on Twitter with @Saltiredpopcorn, this topic was decided for this Sunday’s Movie Talk #MTOS. So, join in the answering along at 8pm on Sunday 6th November as we talk about the work of Luc Besson – from good to bad.
Q1:What film from Luc Besson’s filmography was your first encounter with his work? Were you there for his earlier French output, or his latter work? #MTO
Q2: Besson delivered hit after hit pre-2000, but which is his best pre-2000 film, and which is his weakest? #MTOS
Q3: Post-2000, Besson’s output has recieved mostly tepid reactions, but which films from his post-2000 era deserve more approeciation? #MTOS
Q4: Between directing, Besson has made a name for himself as a producer on a large number of films over the decades. Which of his producer credits are you most impressed with? #MTOS
Q5: One franchise that Besson wrote and directed over the years is the Taxi series of films. There are 5 to date – have you seen them all, and are they worth checking out? #MTOS
Q6: Which of Besson’s films would you like to see a belated sequel or prequel to? Are there any characters you would love to see more of? #MTOS
Q7: Which actors who worked with Besson over the years do you think he really got the most out of? #MTOS
Q8: Okay, there are two cuts of Leon available, the cinematic cut, and the “international version” with the 25 mins extra. Which is the better version, and why? #MTOS
Q9: A few of Besson’s films have been adapted from novels or comics. Are there any comics/novels that you think he would be perfectly sutied to adapt in future? #MTOS
Q10: Pitch meeting time – you have a film idea for Besson to make. Who do you cast, and what type of film is it? #MTOS
