1. Warhol Did It, Why Not Cronenberg?
David Cronenberg is going to remake his remake of “The Fly." He’s done it as an opera, so why not? Andy Warhol’s pop art was often based around replication, so it might make sense. Rather than release the new version of “The Fly” to cinemas though, why not screen it at art galleries alongside the other two screen treatments? And leave a space blank where people upload their own versions/commentaries?
2. Now’s Not The Time For The Demon-Girl Script
First, “Drag Me to Hell," the best multiplex horror film of the year. Then “Jennifer’s Body," which scrapes in a close second. Their box office fate? Fire and brimstone. God -- or the His/Her opposite number -- knows why. Sam Raimi’s effort enjoyed stellar reviews. And, oddly, so did “Jennifer’s Body," despite what you’ve heard. Cruise over to Rotten Tomatoes and see that you could easily have done a full-page ad boasting the biggest names and publications all in favor of Diablo, Karyn, Megan and Amanda’s grrrrl flick. Maybe that was the problem. Too many boys with broadband in too many basements, all of whom hate Diablo because she did what they want to do and Megan because, well, you know …
3. The Creator Hath Spoken
Jon Cryer gets an Emmy for "Two and a Half Men." Sydney enveloped in a dust storm that has one tabloid using the headline you never thought you’d live to see: “Doomsday." Coincidence? Surely not.
4. Corman at the Oscars!
The Oscar race is still warming up. But we know one winner! Roger Corman. The octogenarian veteran of B-grade schlock is to get his montage and his statuette next year. And what a montage it’ll be. AMPAS, call me if you want some choice comments on "Teen-Age Caveman" or 'Battle Beyond the Stars." Actually, in terms of testimonials, there’ll be no shortage of big names to testify how he gave them their start in the pictures. But before the Scorsese, Coppola, De Palma, et al, accolades, how about a musical number dramatising everything beyond "Little Shop of Horrors"? Adam Shankman?
5. A.J. Jacobs Bests Stephen Colbert?
Okay, a little off topic, but the journalist-author scored a modest triumph with Colbert this week in that it’s rare to see the interviewer bested as he shakes the hand of his guest. Colbert asked for radical honesty and he got it: the unassuming author of "The Guinea Pig Diaries" told him he was a little disappointed he got the small green room while Michael Moore was afforded the bigger guest space. On this score, Hollywood, where are the film adaptations of "The Know-It All" or "My Year of Living Biblically"? Just don’t -- unless you’re really, really sure -- cast Steve Carrell before a script is written. Or maybe just don’t.
6. Corey Haim Is the Comedian?
"Lost Boys Part Troix" is going before the cameras soon.
