tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618321368988528322.post4535445272778585935..comments2024-03-27T09:28:28.880+00:00Comments on Narrative Drive: The Towering Inferno by Stirling SilliphantAndrew Cartmelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13006683245337354886noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618321368988528322.post-82287969499567490952020-07-26T10:00:54.399+01:002020-07-26T10:00:54.399+01:00I would have touched on John Williams's music ...I would have touched on John Williams's music but the post was running a bit long. Thank you so much for your comment — I approached this movie with a bit of trepidation because it was so mainstream. I'm really glad it struck a chord with you. I am going to get hold of The Poseidon Adventure next. In the interview I read Silliphant seems to hold that in higher regard than The Towering Inferno because the characters from the Paul Gallico novel were well realised, which he found very useful. Thanks for reading!Andrew Cartmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006683245337354886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3618321368988528322.post-25946794297298982462020-07-19T13:30:49.627+01:002020-07-19T13:30:49.627+01:00Good stuff! Another post in a fine series of revie...Good stuff! Another post in a fine series of reviews. You are right about Stirling Silliphant.<br /><br />I saw <i>The Towering Inferno</i> when it hit theatres. This then newly minted teen loved it. After <i>The Poseidon Adventure</i>, "anticipation" was too weak a word.<br /><br />I've not seen TTI in years, but I'm sure it stands up, still. Just like the tower.<br /><br />Oh: Johnny Williams' terrific theme tune comes from the time before he fell into a rut. I still think it's his best "epic" theme.<br /><br />Thanks. It's time to pull out the DVD....Simon St. Laurenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948457860768548876noreply@blogger.com