Movie: The Astronaut Farmer - Thoughts, Opinions?

[Lancer]

Has anyone seen the trailer for 'The Astronaut Farmer'?

http://theastronautfarmermovie.warnerbros.com/

I think it looks great, and am anxious to go see it and take the family. Funny, inspirational, exciting... what more could you ask for in a movie. Especially one that generates interest in aerospace and working towards a dream.

[MIKE]

I saw the trailer on TV over the weekend.  Since it's only PG it might not be a bad choice for a squadron movie might out.

[lordmonar]

It looks like it would be fun.

It kind of reminds me of Robert Heinlein's "The Man Who Sold the Moon".

[Chris Jacobs]

I am going to go see it.

[Major Carrales]

Before I see it answer me this question...

Is it a remake of an Andy Griffith movie/series/miniseries Slavage 1 from the 1970s about a guy who builds a rocket and makes a moonshot?



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvage_1



If it is I will be disappointed in our time.  Every movie is a freaking remake... i.e. War of the Worlds, The Pink Panther,  Dougal et al.

I think its time we found someone to make the CAP WWII story a movie.  Frame it in a Sept 11th Story as a flashback.

Now, how to do that with solemnity?

[Lancer]

Before I see it answer me this question...

Is it a remake of an Andy Griffith movie/series/miniseries Slavage 1 from the 1970s about a guy who builds a rocket and makes a moonshot?

Nope, nothing like it. I put the link in for the movies website, it has a synopsis and trailer, you should go look at it, Major.

If it is I will be disappointed in our time.  Every movie is a freaking remake... i.e. War of the Worlds, The Pink Panther,  Dougal et al.

Agreed, but that's besides the point.

I think its time we found someone to make the CAP WWII story a movie.  Frame it in a Sept 11th Story as a flashback.

Now, how to do that with solemnity?

Sounds like a winner, get on the horn to Hollywood and see what you can stir up. Maybe even pitch it as 'Pearl Harbor II'   

[davedove]

I think its time we found someone to make the CAP WWII story a movie. 

Actually, that sounds like the type of movie someone would like to make.  Civilians taking on the enemy seems like just the type of heroic inspirational movie someone in Hollywood is looking for.  Of course, most of them have probably never heard of CAP, so that might be the problem.  Maybe someone should contact Clint Eastwood, as he seems to be doing WWII movies right now.

[Major Carrales]

I think its time we found someone to make the CAP WWII story a movie. 

Actually, that sounds like the type of movie someone would like to make.  Civilians taking on the enemy seems like just the type of heroic inspirational movie someone in Hollywood is looking for.  Of course, most of them have probably never heard of CAP, so that might be the problem.  Maybe someone should contact Clint Eastwood, as he seems to be doing WWII movies right now.

Hummm...some one mentioned Harrison Ford was a CAP Officer, did they not?

Imagine that...  (narrated by Don La Fontaine)

"In a world where Civil Aviation is challenged..." (dark music...shows men closing aircraft doors and images of a Nazi Party Rally and Hitler making a speech)

"A NATON'S coastline trembles...(a sub emerges from a dark sea)"

"But one man has a vision... and a nation's civilians answer the call..."

Coming Summer 2010... Harrison Ford is Gill Rob Wilson...

Paramount Pictures proudly presents...

THOSE [darn] LITTLE YELLOW PLANES- The Gill Rob Wilson Story!!!

Harrison Ford as Gill Rob Wilson, an aviator with a vision, John Goodman as Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and Calista Flockhart as some amalgam of a 1930s female aviator...and featuring Steve Martin as General Hap Arnold.

[Chris Jacobs]

I would go see that movie also.  It could actually make a really good movie.

[SAR-EMT1]

Ok..contact the CAP unit nearest Hollywood and have the PAO and Historian get on it. 

[ColonelJack]

Quoting Major Carrales:
"Paramount Pictures proudly presents...

THOSE [darn] LITTLE YELLOW PLANES- The Gill Rob Wilson Story!!!

Harrison Ford as Gill Rob Wilson, an aviator with a vision, John Goodman as Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and Calista Flockhart as some amalgam of a 1930s female aviator...and featuring Steve Martin as General Hap Arnold."

...and Jerry Mathers as The Beaver.  (Why not?  He'd be one of the first cadets.)

Jack

[RogueLeader]

Cool Ideas, these would make a great movie.  Too bad we couldn't do an "independent"film.  We could write the costs off as an "External areospace education mission"  What do you think?

[NIN]

<snip>
THOSE [darn] LITTLE YELLOW PLANES- The Gill Rob Wilson Story!!!

Harrison Ford as Gill Rob Wilson, an aviator with a vision, John Goodman as Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and Calista Flockhart as some amalgam of a 1930s female aviator...and featuring Steve Martin as General Hap Arnold.

Dude, you totally just caused me to [censored] my sinuses with Diet Pepsi...Owwwwww

That's the funniest thing I've read in YEARS!! I'm in freakin' tears over here...

[Major Carrales]

<snip>
THOSE [darn] LITTLE YELLOW PLANES- The Gill Rob Wilson Story!!!

Harrison Ford as Gill Rob Wilson, an aviator with a vision, John Goodman as Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and Calista Flockhart as some amalgam of a 1930s female aviator...and featuring Steve Martin as General Hap Arnold.

Dude, you totally just caused me to [censored] my sinuses with Diet Pepsi...Owwwwww

That's the funniest thing I've read in YEARS!! I'm in freakin' tears over here...

I think I need to photshop a poster...glad you liked it

[NIN]

Some more characters for the film:

Bob Gunton as Earle Johnson
Richard Herd as MG John F. Curry

BTW, I'd have Billy Bob Thornton play Gill Rob Wilson.

[Pylon]

Some more characters for the film:

Bob Gunton as Earle Johnson
Richard Herd as MG John F. Curry

BTW, I'd have Billy Bob Thornton play Gill Rob Wilson.

I think Maj Gen Pineda would need a cameo.    :angel:


And when is Tedd going to Photoshop a movie poster for this   

[Major Carrales]

Some more characters for the film:

Bob Gunton as Earle Johnson
Richard Herd as MG John F. Curry

BTW, I'd have Billy Bob Thornton play Gill Rob Wilson.

I think Maj Gen Pineda would need a cameo.    :angel:


And when is Tedd going to Photoshop a movie poster for this   

You know, we have never on any of these boards had some sort of contest.  Just for fun.  How about everyone who can an dknow how photoshop a Movie Poster?  It might be worth a few good laughs.

[arajca]

...and Jerry Mathers as The Beaver.  (Why not?  He'd be one of the first cadets.)

Jack

Too late. The Beav was from the 50's.

[Major Carrales]

I made a pic but I made the choice not to post it!!!

[Lancer]

I made a pic but I made the choice not to post it!!!

Actually, you did post it, then removed it later. 

[Major Carrales]

I made a pic but I made the choice not to post it!!!

Actually, you did post it, then removed it later. 

Yeah...it needed some more work.