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] writes: > 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 > ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.ScreenSite.org