File This Under: Blasphemy!
Now, some might quibble with me when I say that The Last Dragon was pretty much the perfect movie of the ’80s: ridiculous, funny, and infinitely rewatchable. There is basically nothing wrong with the original that a remake could fix in a funny way, which is why my first reaction was “blasphemy!” when I read on Stereohyped that the studio powers that be have decided to give it a 21st century re-do with Samuel L. Jackson in the role of Shonuff.
First of all, Samuel L. Jackson is to old to play Shonuff. Second of all, why must you studios tamper with everything that is good and pure in this world? Third of all, sigh. Just sigh. I might have to stop going to the movies altogether (not really — but this announcement makes me feel hyperbolic).
If you’re not too depressed about this already, you can read the full Stereohyped report here.
What’s next? A “Say Anything” remake starring James Franco?
What’s next? A “Say Anything” remake starring James Franco?
What’s next? A “Say Anything” remake starring James Franco?
I’m sorry I can’t wait for this
I’m sorry I can’t wait for this
I’m sorry I can’t wait for this
Okay, I would totally go see a remake with Samuel L! E, are you crazy! I am with CH on this one! And more importantly, who is going to play Bruce Leroy!
Okay, I would totally go see a remake with Samuel L! E, are you crazy! I am with CH on this one! And more importantly, who is going to play Bruce Leroy!
Okay, I would totally go see a remake with Samuel L! E, are you crazy! I am with CH on this one! And more importantly, who is going to play Bruce Leroy!
I don’t wanna pick a fight with the other commentators or anything. . .
But “The Last Dragon” is the Citizen Kane of 1980s Kung Fu movies produced by Motown and starring Vanity. Who can they possibly cast as Bruce Leroy? I’m guessing Nick Cannon. Who will play Vanity? Well, maybe Vanity. Or Mariah Carey, make it a family affair.
Ugh.
The real reason not to remake this cultural touchstone is just that: it’s a cultural touchstone. I want my stoned culture to remain untouched, thank you very much. Leave my childhood alone, Samuel L. Jackson!
Thus endeth my rant.
Uncle Mike
I don’t wanna pick a fight with the other commentators or anything. . .
But “The Last Dragon” is the Citizen Kane of 1980s Kung Fu movies produced by Motown and starring Vanity. Who can they possibly cast as Bruce Leroy? I’m guessing Nick Cannon. Who will play Vanity? Well, maybe Vanity. Or Mariah Carey, make it a family affair.
Ugh.
The real reason not to remake this cultural touchstone is just that: it’s a cultural touchstone. I want my stoned culture to remain untouched, thank you very much. Leave my childhood alone, Samuel L. Jackson!
Thus endeth my rant.
Uncle Mike
I don’t wanna pick a fight with the other commentators or anything. . .
But “The Last Dragon” is the Citizen Kane of 1980s Kung Fu movies produced by Motown and starring Vanity. Who can they possibly cast as Bruce Leroy? I’m guessing Nick Cannon. Who will play Vanity? Well, maybe Vanity. Or Mariah Carey, make it a family affair.
Ugh.
The real reason not to remake this cultural touchstone is just that: it’s a cultural touchstone. I want my stoned culture to remain untouched, thank you very much. Leave my childhood alone, Samuel L. Jackson!
Thus endeth my rant.
Uncle Mike