What do you think about the upcoming movies about Sharon? I personally have have mixed feelings about it. No way I’m watching Charlie Says but Tarantino’s I don’t know yet. I found very disrespectful of his part wanting initially put the movie premiere on her murder anniversary, and then they moved it and it’s okay-ish but still I’m not a fan of making a movie about her life and death with the obvious risk of glamorizing the murders somehow.
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In a word - Nervous.
I do know that Debra gave her blessing to Tarantino and has read the script. However, I don’t think she’s involved in the actual process and there will be changes to the script and editing, no doubt. As a massive fan of Tarantino, I’m still weary considering what kind of themes he usually works with. I’m also so nervous for Margot Robbie. I really like her as an actor but she never would have been my choice to play Sharon. I also don’t really think she looks like her at all, besides the blonde hair. Their voices as well…so very different! Sharon actually had such a distinct voice. Although, it is really hard to judge right now. I hope it all pulls together and that Debra is happy with the portrayal of Sharon. I do have a little hope that it’ll all work out just fine!
She also gave Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish her blessing, and will be producing their film called ‘Tate’ (at least since the last time I read about production, her name isn’t listed on the film on IMDB). In this case, I know she’ll be able to guide the director and Kate. Kate Bosworth is a horrible actress…I’m sorry but she has the emotional range of a brick BUT I actually think she looks a little more like Sharon (in the face) than Margo?!?!?! I saw some photos Michael Polish posted and….I can see it slightly. The best thing about this film is that it is 100% about Sharon’s life, nothing to do with her death. That makes me happy so I’m kind of looking forward to this one too. But also still nervous haha.
The Hilary Duff film looks vile in every way, shape and form. Even if I wasn’t a fan of Sharon, judging from the trailer it looks so poorly made, with just bad actors. I don’t think I’ll look at it because trying to get through the trailer was so painful and cringe. DYING to see the reviews on this one
I actually had to look up ‘Charlie Says’ because I had never heard of it. That makes 4 films that are coming out within the next year or so that will have Sharon in them. It’s crazy. I can’t watch the trailer right now but I’m under the impression that Sharon isn’t in it too much? Either way, I’m going to look into this one. As far as we know, Debra hasn’t said anything about it yet.
I totally get you, though. I definitely don’t want to see her death glamourized and I’ll be paying close attention to the early reviews when they come out. I can’t help but be highly critical of these and I really hope Tarantino and Polish do respectful, good jobs for their films. As for the other two, both look like a hard pass for me. We shall see.
