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"Richard J. Leskosky" <[log in to unmask]>
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I know that Scott Mutter sued the makers of Prelude to a Kiss (1992) for 
using one of his photomontages
prominently in a significant scene, but I don't remember the name of the 
particular work or which scene it appeared in.

Richard J. Leskosky
 
A E M wrote:
> 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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