Talk:A Single Man

Film posters
Is the "Film Posters" section worth having? Jules (talk) 14:27, 3 March 2010 (UTC)
 * ✅ Removed it, since it seems like trivia. If there's some sort of outcry about the other characters not appearing that hits reliable sources, that would make it more notable. Doniago (talk) 15:49, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

Plot summary
Seriously, no need to spoil the film for everyone. Removed the major spoilers in the hope that no one else will have their experience dampened the way mine was. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sjpratt1 (talk • contribs) 22:22, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia no longer marks spoilers as it used to and the official policy is to provide a complete plot synopsis. Therefore I'm reverting your changes. Sorry if you had a bad movie-going experience, but I would suggest using other sites like IMDb with clear spoiler warnings before watching a movie and reading the WP article only after you've seen the movie. Morn (talk) 15:33, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
 * I found the plot summary to be unsatisfactory in the a number of key areas. I did not feel that George's relationship with Charley was adequately explained, for example. As a whole, the summary is all over the place in terms of chronology and emphasis. I am drafting my own summary, but welcome any input or changes. Lancehouleii (talk) 12:20, 26 October 2010
 * My only recommendation would be to avoid going into too much detail or making the summary overly-long. WP:FILMPLOT discusses this at length, including word-count guidelines. Good luck with the revised summary! Doniago (talk) 16:41, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your input and the link to the Film guideline page. My one concern in regards to your edit is that George and Charley's relationship is considerably diminished again. This was my initial reason for editing the piece. Was there anything I said about their relationship that you would not consider interpretation and may be reinserted? Also, in terms of my more technical language in which I discuss the repeated change in saturation, would it be beneficial to place this in a style or themes section? I see it as a notable storytelling device for this film. Lancehouleii (talk) 16:18, 26 October 2010
 * Welcome! I'm not really sure what more can be said about G&C. We know they're best friends, we know C tries to seduce G, but (and I admit I haven't seen the film in awhile now) in the interests of keeping the plot concise, I'm not really sure what more needs to be said.
 * As far as the changes in saturation and stuff, your use of the word "notable" begs the question of whether there's reliable sources that discuss it. If not, you're really delving into original research that is, unfortunately, inappropriate for inclusion. And conversely, if there aren't reliable sources that discuss it, then the material probably isn't notable enough to merit inclusion.
 * Sorry if I'm coming across harshly. I'm definitely a fan of concise, focused Plot sections that limit their discussion to what is actually seen on screen...and then, only the material that's really needed to understand the film. The technical discussion may very well be worthy of inclusion as well, but we need to know that "experts" feel the same way. You might want to start with checking to see whether any critics' reviews discuss it. Cheers. Doniago (talk) 20:34, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
 * You're not coming across harshly at all. I'm new to this, and your input has really helped my understanding of this whole process. I see what you mean about G&C now. As far as the reliable sources goes for the saturation, Ford actually talks about it in the DVD commentary and special features. I'll look further into it. Lancehouleii (talk) 17:11, 26 October 2010
 * You're too kind. (smile) If Ford's talked about the saturation on the commentary/special features (I do remember that now), that would be suitable as a reference. Glad to be of assistance! Doniago (talk) 12:37, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

The last part of the plot summary seems to me mere interpretation. Haven#t seen the revolver in the boys hand, just the marvellos ironic trial to kill himself.- ending in being a sofa! Please differencecate between symbol/ tool and organ to describe subjective visable film action...--Raskollnika (talk) 14:05, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

Requested move

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The result of the move request was: page moved.   A rbitrarily 0   ( talk ) 20:39, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

A Single Man (film) → A Single Man – Primary topic based on number of views in comparison to novel.  That Ole Cheesy Dude  ( Talk to the hand! ) 00:15, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
 * (film). (book).  That Ole Cheesy Dude  ( Talk to the hand! ) 09:20, 22 July 2011 (UTC)
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