Isn't Barry Lyndon a source of several paintings that inspire the 
photoimagery of 
the film?

          Gary Harmon

In a message dated 9/28/09 5:02:12 AM, [log in to unmask] 
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> Dear all (apologies for cross-listing),
> 
> I am looking for suggestions regarding film adaptations of novels in which 
> a
> famous, or at least real painting is involved. So for instance, I am
> *not*looking for examples with fictional paintings like The Portrait
> of Dorian
> Gray. Rather, I am thinking of things like the use of Blake in 
> Manhunter/Red
> Dragon and other instances of art in the Lecter franchise. Or Girl with a
> Pearl Earring, which is later referenced in St. Trinians. Substitutions 
> and
> omissions etc involving other kinds of artwork are interesting to me as
> well, such as the insertion of the Bodyworlds statues in Casino Royale, or
> the painting in American Pscyho which is changed for something else in the
> film. Le Divorce and the Ripley texts are also on my radar, but I would 
> very
> much appreciate any extensions to my small list that anyone can provide. I
> can be reached off-list at [log in to unmask] as well.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Anthony Metivier
> 


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