I watched the movie Overnight (2003) again, especially since it was suggested that I watch it on here, in a recent thread. After watching it again and refreshing myself, I wonder, how is it Harvey Weinstein, gave Troy Duffy a 15 million dollar budget to direct his first screenplay?
Usually when someone writes a screenplay, if a big producer is even interested, they do not tell the writer they can direct it as well, if that writer, hasn't directed anything movie or short film in his life. Weinstein also gave Duffy the power to retain final cut.
This just seems weird to me. Was Weinstein just having an off week, where he was busy and said sure I'll give him 15 million and final cut, and wasn't really thinking perhaps?
It just seemed weird to me, but what do you think?
Usually when someone writes a screenplay, if a big producer is even interested, they do not tell the writer they can direct it as well, if that writer, hasn't directed anything movie or short film in his life. Weinstein also gave Duffy the power to retain final cut.
This just seems weird to me. Was Weinstein just having an off week, where he was busy and said sure I'll give him 15 million and final cut, and wasn't really thinking perhaps?
It just seemed weird to me, but what do you think?
Last edited by ironpony; 06-22-20 at 04:39 AM.