"A Walk in the Woods" movie back in production

[Nooga]

Bryson can write, it's just that those here are too close to the topic. Listening to Walk and his other books in the car, I've been laughing so hard that it was dangerous driving.

Agree………..

[BirdShooter]

It's been a long time since I read the book, but I don't recall a Civil War scene in it. They are filming this Thursday near Atlanta...

http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2...rs-in-georgia/

[rafe]

It's been a long time since I read the book, but I don't recall a Civil War scene in it. They are filming this Thursday near Atlanta...

I'm gonna guess it's a fantasy scene involving one of Bryson's anti-redneck tirades. Or maybe it's background for the Shelton brothers headstones near Flint Mtn. Shelter.

[Ghost]

[QUOTE=Offshore;1872515] a tedious celebration of ineptitude.
That is a perfect description of the book. I suspect this movie will have the same effect on hiking the AT as A River Runs Through It had on fly fishing. Not good.

[Sarcasm the elf]

[QUOTE=Ghost;1874410]

a tedious celebration of ineptitude.
That is a perfect description of the book. I suspect this movie will have the same effect on hiking the AT as A River Runs Through It had on fly fishing. Not good.

Anything that gets people outdoors and on foot is fine with me. The beauty of backpacking is that the trail is self selecting and doesn't conform to anyone's romantic notions. Let the masses show up if they want, after a couple if days of walking in the rain the yahoos will retreat home to tell everyone how savage the trail is and the ones who fall in love with the trail will likely become passionate hikers and supporters of the A.T. Sounds win-win to me.

[mad4scrapping]

[QUOTE=Sarcasm the elf;1874413]

Anything that gets people outdoors and on foot is fine with me. The beauty of backpacking is that the trail is self selecting and doesn't conform to anyone's romantic notions. Let the masses show up if they want, after a couple if days of walking in the rain the yahoos will retreat home to tell everyone how savage the trail is and the ones who fall in love with the trail will likely become passionate hikers and supporters of the A.T. Sounds win-win to me.

So true, so true. Most people I talk to think roughing it is a Motel 6 without cable. Poop in the woods? Are you kidding? But I love it.

[Seatbelt]

We have a section hike planned 5/22-5/24 from Amicola to Neels Gap. This has been planned for a long time--does anyone know if they are filming there during this time?? Seatbelt

[Astro]

[QUOTE=Sarcasm the elf;1874413]

Anything that gets people outdoors and on foot is fine with me. The beauty of backpacking is that the trail is self selecting and doesn't conform to anyone's romantic notions. Let the masses show up if they want, after a couple if days of walking in the rain the yahoos will retreat home to tell everyone how savage the trail is and the ones who fall in love with the trail will likely become passionate hikers and supporters of the A.T. Sounds win-win to me.

Probably good for gear sales also, which based upon the increased the volume, could also eventually have a positive impact on the existing hikers.

[Mags]

Just remember folks...



Backpackers who follow white rectangles for 6 mos without knowing how to read map, walk on a well defined trail that can be as much as five miles from a road and have ample guidebooks, logistic support and services are obviously outdoor experts. :P

[Chair-man]

I found a free online version of the book here. Very entertaining and informative, Mr Bryson obviously did his homework. I'm about a 1/4 of the way through the book.

[Mrs Baggins]

Saw this on Facebook today, posted by someone else from Bryson's own page:

Emma Thompson Off For A Walk In The Woods
With Nick Offerman and Kristen Schaal
05 May 2014 | Written by James White | Source: Variety

After years of trying to push the idea through the thickets of the development forest, Robert Redford is finally close to turning Bill Bryson’s comic memoir A Walk In The Woods into a film. Emma Thompson, Kristen Schaal and Nick Offerman have now signed on to co-star.
Redford, who had at one point considered picking up the megaphone himself, is instead letting Ken Kwapis handle the directorial chores, with Michael Arndt providing the adaptation. The actor will star in the film alongside Nick Nolte, with the story following their haphazard attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. The book is entirely hilarious, making this film a likely change from Redford's recent, more serious adventures in All Is Lost.

[yushan]

In the first paragraph of this article about a new clean energy policy, Redford comments on his new movie...

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/02/opinion/redford-curb-coal-emissions/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

It's been a long time since I read the book, but I don't recall a Civil War scene in it. They are filming this Thursday near Atlanta...

http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2...rs-in-georgia/

[kf1wv]

"Backpackers who follow white rectangles for 6 mos without knowing how to read map, walk on a well defined trail that can be as much as five miles from a road and have ample guidebooks, logistic support and services are obviously outdoor experts. :P"


Perfect, Mags. A keeper.

[shelb]

In the first paragraph of this article about a new clean energy policy, Redford comments on his new movie...

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/02/opinion/redford-curb-coal-emissions/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Ah... More political than about the movie (Note: I am not taking a side...)