Quidditch in PoA (was: Sean Biggerstaff not signed...)

[sophia mclaughlin]

Gina said:
		..surely he is needed for some quidditch scenes. OK, it isn't "needed," 
but I sure would miss him.

I'd miss him too. Now did you mean Biggerstaff wasn't needed, or Wood wasn't 
needed or quidditch wasn't needed? I first interpreted your post to mean 
quidditch wasn't needed. Even if that's not what you meant, I'd like to 
comment on it. I've been wondering what Cuaron will make of the set pieces 
that are emerging as part and parcel of the Potter movie experience, such as 
the quidditch. Of course, it has to be there somewhere in the background, 
but can there be a Potter-film without a spectacular quidditch game? (OK, 
number four will be, of course, but I mean, if you approach PoA from the 
franchise point of view--number three in the series...) And if so, could it 
be the next one, considering Cuaron is expected to be a mover and shaker in 
Potterland? Or would he not have a say in it? Is it all up to Kloves and the 
producers?
As for me, quidditch is terrific, but as the plot thickens and our hero 
seems to be growing emotionally more complex, there could be so many other 
aspects of Harry's schoolyear worthy of screen time--and I know there are 
many of you out there who thought the CoS quidditch-game was a tad long when 
the minutes are such a precious commodity for telling a complex story.
Then again, there's Cho. She's got to be there of course, and quidditch is 
Harry's and Cho's first encounter, which I'm looking forward to, so let the 
games begin, eh? I'd love to get some feedback on these ramblings. What say 
you?

Sophia






_________________________________________________________________
Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online 
http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963