As an addendum to the previous post, I had a rather compelling idea: why not remake Dr Strangelove, but not as a dark comedy, not as a satire of Cold War brinksmanship, but as a serious investigation into a world where the Tea Party could finally rule. Think about it: Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, and Rush Limbaugh in the roles made famous by Peter Sellars, George C. Scott, and Slim Pickens. Given Palin’s theatrical prowess, she could easily play all of Sellars’ parts—she could redefine the character of Dr. Strangelove in such a way as to be definite Oscar material—and what a speech she would give. And think of all the candidates this film could fund.
And instead of some liberal like Kubrick directing, what about Kirk Cameron or John Travolta (I don’t know about their TP affiliation, but they both have some pretty crazy theo-politics, so I’m sure they could provide a sympathetic perspective). And Travolta could even fly his own plane, cutting down on overhead.
This is just an idea, but one that I’m freely willing to share with the Strangeloves of the Tea Party.
Where's the killing? If I wanted a class on cinema, I'd have gone to school.
ReplyDeleteMore killing, less tangents.