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It Just Doesn't Matter If We Win or Lose

IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER! IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER! / Claude Weaver III

Trade News | June 22, 2009 | Comments (17)

Yep, I have returned to somewhat regular posting again, and just in time for another round of weeping and gnashing of teeth.

For lo, another remake is coming down the pike!

This time, it is Meatballs, the 1979 film featuring Bill Murray as a rebellious camp counselor who takes a nerdy kid under his wing while wacky hijinks ensue in the form of a prank war between them and a rival camp. Nearly every camp movie afterward has riffed off this classic. It is also the first collaboration between Murray (and his feature film debut), Harold Ramis as writer, and Ivan Reitman in the big chair.

As par for the course, no real info (like cast, director, or even a script) has been released, but we all know that is rarely an impediment to the process. Hell, many times having such things are a nuisance.

Meatballs was a personal favorite, even if it was overshadowed (rightly so) by their later films. Still, considering this film was already smothered to death by half assed sequels, I just cannot bother to get upset.

But I know you guys will do enough eviscerating for me. Don’t let me down!


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Comments

Saw parts of this on TV the other day and my kids kept having to ask me what different things meant, so maybe an update is okay; aside from the "can't they get an original idea?" sigh, I don't seem to be terribly offended.

Posted by: dawn at June 22, 2009 10:34 AM

Why on earth would you remake Meatballs? What significance does it hold in movie history? You could just make another comedy set in a summer camp and call it whatever you want.

I can see remaking a classic movie. I don't condone it, but I can see a studio wanting to cash in on a classic movie with a new director and actors. I could easily see someone trying to remake The Godafther or Casablanca.

I can see remaking a movie that was based on some literary work. Because there's always the chance that the source material wasn't treated right. I could easily someone remaking Jaws or The Wizard of Oz.

But remaking a movie that was a minor hit, at best, doesn't make sense to me. That's like remaking well Meatballs.

Posted by: John W at June 22, 2009 10:44 AM

Not even YOU can think remaking this is a good idea V.


Posted by: BarbadoSlim at June 22, 2009 10:45 AM

Oh, and I'll tell you what the difference is between the original and the turd that's gonna smear out of their asses.

The original managed to convey a sense of innocence and sweetness mixed in with the comedy that will be COMPLETELY missing from the new one. It will be vulgar, the kids will be smarmy assholes, the counselors even more so (as befitting the Douchebag Generation), the will cast some idiot stand-up "comedian" to try and channel Murray (he will fail) and, of course, they will completely miss the point of the original.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at June 22, 2009 10:52 AM

I seem to remember the critics lambasting the original when it came out, and now we hold this in some sort of semi-high regard? Does this mean our children will bemoan the remake of Year One on Pajiba in 2029?

Still, I agree no one is going to replicate Murray. They better not even try.

Posted by: ed newman at June 22, 2009 11:10 AM

Well fuck, somebody has to sing, I guess it's up to me.

"We are the CIT's so pity us.
The kids are brats, the food is hideous.
We're gonna smoke and drink and fool around
We're noogie bound.
We're North Star's CITs."

You're welcome for that little ear worm.

Posted by: slower lower at June 22, 2009 11:13 AM

OOOHHH, "noogie." I always thought they were saying "nookie," 'cause, well, "fool around."

Posted by: Shonda at June 22, 2009 11:44 AM

"Meatballs," meh. "Stripes" would be crossing a line.

Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at June 22, 2009 12:29 PM

So Claude, what are your thoughts on Spike Lee’s “Kobe doin’ work?”

Posted by: Guess Who! at June 22, 2009 1:22 PM

Oh God, it's going to be Ryan Reynolds and McLovin'-Kid. And then when they remake Stripes, it's going to be Ryan Reynolds and Zach Galifianakis.
And then I won't be able to stop screamiong.

Posted by: Jim Doggie at June 22, 2009 3:10 PM

So right, Shonda. I think my younger self didn't know the term nookie, so I heard it first that way in my head and it stuck. Replace the g with a k and continue humming, all. Can I have my paddlin now, please?

Posted by: slower lower at June 22, 2009 3:20 PM

I could easily see someone trying to remake The Godafther or Casablanca.

I could easily someone remaking Jaws or The Wizard of Oz.

I would blow the fucking world up with a damn Supernova. Wizard of Oz go ahead, especially with the way Alice in Wonderland is looking. But Jaws? They kind of tried with Deep Blue Sea and that didn't work so well. The Godfather would never fucking happen, never, never ever. Casablanca go for it, I hate that fucking movie, hate it, so I wouldn't care if they remade it, because I wouldn't watch that 3 hour piece of shit either.

Posted by: DeistBrawler at June 22, 2009 3:28 PM

"Oh God, it's going to be Ryan Reynolds and McLovin'-Kid."

You know what? I'd watch that.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at June 22, 2009 8:04 PM

WAH! IT DOES MATTER!

I loved Rudy. And when I went to check that I wasn't mis-remembering his name, I noticed that the 'memorable quotes' link was in my browser history. 3 month old browser, such is my love. I literally *have* to stop thinking about things I treasure. There's no future in it but cold, bleary pain.

Posted by: replica at June 22, 2009 9:27 PM

Did someone ask for a paddlin'?

Bend over!

Posted by: Dristan at June 23, 2009 12:59 AM

Ben, nice to meet you.....

Posted by: slower lower at June 23, 2009 8:18 AM

They already remade Meatballs.

It's called Wet Hot American Summer and it's glorious.

Posted by: Megs at June 23, 2009 3:37 PM