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After this apparent precursor, a new story starts about a group of boys aged 7–12 who somehow are in possession of a mysterious box they call the "Maker" which allows them to create strange disks and other devices which have various properties, until they discover a way to create sentient creatures with the Maker. They call these "Choruses" and use them for various friendly battles. However, soon after mysterious incidents involving the mechanical beings start to occur, the boys begin to realize that they may have seriously underestimated the powers of the Maker and the Choruses, and more importantly, the ever-growing splinter in their group. |
After this apparent precursor, a new story starts about a group of boys aged 7–12 who somehow are in possession of a mysterious box they call the "Maker" which allows them to create strange disks and other devices which have various properties, until they discover a way to create sentient creatures with the Maker. They call these "Choruses" and use them for various friendly battles. However, soon after mysterious incidents involving the mechanical beings start to occur, the boys begin to realize that they may have seriously underestimated the powers of the Maker and the Choruses, and more importantly, the ever-growing splinter in their group. |
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Carruth himself expressed distaste for this story summary (which is the product of an interpretation by a third party) saying, "I know I don't really care to see the story described there, but I would enjoy A Topiary a great deal."<ref name="io9">{{cite web |url=http://io9.com/5569986/more-details-about-shane-carruths-next-mind+bending-film |title=More details about Shane Carruth's next mind-bending film! |accessdate=2010-10-13}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:50, 28 July 2011
A Topiary is the upcoming American science fiction drama film by Shane Carruth, a mathematician and a former engineer, known for his previous film Primer.
After Primer, Shane Carruth started working on his second film. In 2009, David Sullivan, one of the leads in Primer, claimed on his Twitter that "Shane Carruth's next project, A Topiary, is in the early stages of pre-production." He also stated he would have a part in this film, to what degree is unknown. Filmmaker Rian Johnson also posted: "Shane... has a mind-blowing sci-fi script. Let's all pray to the movie-gods that he gets it made soon."[1] In 2010, several news sources reported that A Topiary is in the works, and that the script is written. According to Carruth in an interview to io9, "The website for now is just a place mark as financing has yet to be completed. I'm cautiously optimistic that this can happen soon and couldn't be happier with the filmmakers that have committed to the project so far."[2]
Story
In the movie's prologue, it is the 1980s, and Department of Transportation worker Acre Stowe has been trying to find the perfect spot for a first response center which can quickly and easily get to the location which has the most accidents in the area. But while looking, he starts noticing a mysterious pattern repeatedly showing up all over, and even in the form of starbursts. Soon along with a friend, he gets involved with a group of scientists who investigate this phenomenon for several years until finally hitting a dead end.
After this apparent precursor, a new story starts about a group of boys aged 7–12 who somehow are in possession of a mysterious box they call the "Maker" which allows them to create strange disks and other devices which have various properties, until they discover a way to create sentient creatures with the Maker. They call these "Choruses" and use them for various friendly battles. However, soon after mysterious incidents involving the mechanical beings start to occur, the boys begin to realize that they may have seriously underestimated the powers of the Maker and the Choruses, and more importantly, the ever-growing splinter in their group.
Carruth himself expressed distaste for this story summary (which is the product of an interpretation by a third party) saying, "I know I don't really care to see the story described there, but I would enjoy A Topiary a great deal."[2]
References
- ^ "Twitter / Rian Johnson: to all who asked". Retrieved 2010-10-13.
- ^ a b "More details about Shane Carruth's next mind-bending film!". Retrieved 2010-10-13.