Jack Aubrey Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 OK, I've seen a lot of people express a lot of love in here for the film they're remaking (actually, reimagining might be a better term since they've changed the setting-though I doubt that will help ease any of the pain). All I can say is please, please, please don't shoot the messenger! You know I love you and I know this news will be upsetting to a lot of you and you have my deepest sympathies. OK, take a deep breath and go to a happy place, because here we go. The Hollywood Reporter says: QUOTE NEW YORK -- Veteran producer Bridget Johnson will produce "Bumped," a modern-day version of "The Breakfast Club," with McG protege Anna Mastro attached to direct from a script by Lizzy Weiss. "Bumped" is a comedy-drama revolving around five twentysomethings -- including a corporate go-getter, a musician and a flirt -- who normally wouldn't be friends but who get to know one another when they're bumped from a flight and wind up stranded at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The project marks the directorial debut for Mastro, who worked closely with director-producer McG on his "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and was an associate producer on his "Stay Alive." Mastro also has developed and produced the CW's "Pussycat Dolls" series and, like McG, shot music videos. The film will be financed independently and later set up at a studio; it likely won't shoot until the SAG strike situation is resolved. Johnson ("As Good as It Gets"), who was an exec at Touchstone as well as at James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, produced the upcoming Miramax release "Smart People." John Hughes' 1985 film "The Breakfast Club" (with which "Bumped" has no formal association) was a generation-defining comedy that helped build the careers of actors like Emilio Estevez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Speaking of remakes, I read somewhere that there will be a remake of "Poltergeist". If there truly is a poltergeist curse, this remake will never see the light of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I went to my happy place but things darkened quickly... What is with movie execs and their twisted fantasies about being stuck in airports?! I recall seeing ads last year for a movie Lewis Black was in about kids being stuck in some airport and the crazy, wacky fun-filled adventures that naturally would ensue. Who is in these brainstorm movie plot idea meetings? Who?! That made me real sad Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Bridge Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I know this may feel a step too far but if you are 14 this may be a cool movie. However I think it is another sign of laziness in the film industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Janie @ Mar 3 2008, 12:51 PM) I went to my happy place but things darkened quickly... What is with movie execs and their twisted fantasies about being stuck in airports?! I recall seeing ads last year for a movie Lewis Black was in about kids being stuck in some airport and the crazy, wacky fun-filled adventures that naturally would ensue. Who is in these brainstorm movie plot idea meetings? Who?! That made me real sad Jack. I know, sweetie, and I am very sorry. Should we ever meet I'll buy you dinner to make up for it. Plus when you see 'The Right Stuff' that should help make up for it as well. Oh, and if you haven't already seen it, please check out sometime the amazing HBO series 'From the Earth to the Moon'. Edited March 3, 2008 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Isn't everything either a remake or a sequel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Mar 3 2008, 04:24 PM) Isn't everything either a remake or a sequel? It sure is starting to seem that way, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Given that summary, it doesn't even sound like a "remake." The only similarity is five strangers who sit around talking and become friends. In "The Breakfast Club," the high school setting was ultra-important... you can't just make the characters older and put them in an airport and have it work the same. One of the biggest themes of TBC was how cliques and peer pressure keep kids alienated from each other; that doesn't happen when you're in your twenties in an airport. Edited March 3, 2008 by GeddyRulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Mar 3 2008, 04:56 PM) Given that summary, it doesn't even sound like a "remake." The only similarity is five strangers who sit around talking and become friends. In "The Breakfast Club," the high school setting was ultra-important... you can't just make the characters older and put them in an airport and have it work the same. One of the biggest themes of TBC was how cliques and peer pressure keep kids alienated from each other; that doesn't happen when you're in your twenties in an airport. Well, I did say that it sounded more like a reimagining than a remake. Still, it's close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocinanteKid Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 This will suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Mar 3 2008, 01:59 PM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Mar 3 2008, 04:56 PM) Given that summary, it doesn't even sound like a "remake." The only similarity is five strangers who sit around talking and become friends. In "The Breakfast Club," the high school setting was ultra-important... you can't just make the characters older and put them in an airport and have it work the same. One of the biggest themes of TBC was how cliques and peer pressure keep kids alienated from each other; that doesn't happen when you're in your twenties in an airport. Well, I did say that it sounded more like a reimagining than a remake. Still, it's close enough. It sounds close-ish, but not close enough to tread on sacred John Hughes territory. I'm really not fussed about it - who knows, it might be a decent movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleamingalloyaircar81 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 As much as I loive The Breakfast Club I have to admit this will suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choose/the/light Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 i never actually saw the origonal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 This is sure to suck ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Mar 3 2008, 11:39 AM) OK, I've seen a lot of people express a lot of love in here for the film they're remaking (actually, reimagining might be a better term since they've changed the setting-though I doubt that will help ease any of the pain). All I can say is please, please, please don't shoot the messenger! You know I love you and I know this news will be upsetting to a lot of you and you have my deepest sympathies. OK, take a deep breath and go to a happy place, because here we go. The Hollywood Reporter says: QUOTE NEW YORK -- Veteran producer Bridget Johnson will produce "Bumped," a modern-day version of "The Breakfast Club," with McG protege Anna Mastro attached to direct from a script by Lizzy Weiss. "Bumped" is a comedy-drama revolving around five twentysomethings -- including a corporate go-getter, a musician and a flirt -- who normally wouldn't be friends but who get to know one another when they're bumped from a flight and wind up stranded at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The project marks the directorial debut for Mastro, who worked closely with director-producer McG on his "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and was an associate producer on his "Stay Alive." Mastro also has developed and produced the CW's "Pussycat Dolls" series and, like McG, shot music videos. The film will be financed independently and later set up at a studio; it likely won't shoot until the SAG strike situation is resolved. Johnson ("As Good as It Gets"), who was an exec at Touchstone as well as at James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, produced the upcoming Miramax release "Smart People." John Hughes' 1985 film "The Breakfast Club" (with which "Bumped" has no formal association) was a generation-defining comedy that helped build the careers of actors like Emilio Estevez. Dear God... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I wonder if any of them will have an unusually wide stance in the airport men;s room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slime Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Whether or not it is a strict remake or just a "reimagining", some new studio hack is still looking to the past to generate ideas because he can't come up with them on his own. There are days when I hope Hollywood dies a slow death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (Choose/the/light @ Mar 3 2008, 09:27 PM) i never actually saw the origonal Somebody needs to make a Blockbuster run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumnut Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 This is going to be so far from the original, I don't even know why they're stealing "The Breakfast Club" title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ Mar 4 2008, 12:22 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Mar 3 2008, 11:39 AM) OK, I've seen a lot of people express a lot of love in here for the film they're remaking (actually, reimagining might be a better term since they've changed the setting-though I doubt that will help ease any of the pain). All I can say is please, please, please don't shoot the messenger! You know I love you and I know this news will be upsetting to a lot of you and you have my deepest sympathies. OK, take a deep breath and go to a happy place, because here we go. The Hollywood Reporter says: QUOTE NEW YORK -- Veteran producer Bridget Johnson will produce "Bumped," a modern-day version of "The Breakfast Club," with McG protege Anna Mastro attached to direct from a script by Lizzy Weiss. "Bumped" is a comedy-drama revolving around five twentysomethings -- including a corporate go-getter, a musician and a flirt -- who normally wouldn't be friends but who get to know one another when they're bumped from a flight and wind up stranded at Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The project marks the directorial debut for Mastro, who worked closely with director-producer McG on his "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and was an associate producer on his "Stay Alive." Mastro also has developed and produced the CW's "Pussycat Dolls" series and, like McG, shot music videos. The film will be financed independently and later set up at a studio; it likely won't shoot until the SAG strike situation is resolved. Johnson ("As Good as It Gets"), who was an exec at Touchstone as well as at James L. Brooks' Gracie Films, produced the upcoming Miramax release "Smart People." John Hughes' 1985 film "The Breakfast Club" (with which "Bumped" has no formal association) was a generation-defining comedy that helped build the careers of actors like Emilio Estevez. Dear God... 2 very fitting words lerxt. I kind of like these 2 too: Shit. NOOOOOOOOOO..... There was talk of making an actual sequel back in the late 80s but luckily that never happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStar Boogie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Mar 3 2008, 03:59 PM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Mar 3 2008, 04:56 PM) Given that summary, it doesn't even sound like a "remake." The only similarity is five strangers who sit around talking and become friends. In "The Breakfast Club," the high school setting was ultra-important... you can't just make the characters older and put them in an airport and have it work the same. One of the biggest themes of TBC was how cliques and peer pressure keep kids alienated from each other; that doesn't happen when you're in your twenties in an airport. Well, I did say that it sounded more like a reimagining than a remake. Still, it's close enough. Five people who otherwise would not be friends brought together by circumstances beyond their control...Sure, it may not be exactly like high school cliques, but its close enough with the socio-economic stratification they've mentioned. It like high school, but in The Larger Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Mar 3 2008, 03:20 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Mar 3 2008, 12:51 PM) I went to my happy place but things darkened quickly... What is with movie execs and their twisted fantasies about being stuck in airports?! I recall seeing ads last year for a movie Lewis Black was in about kids being stuck in some airport and the crazy, wacky fun-filled adventures that naturally would ensue. Who is in these brainstorm movie plot idea meetings? Who?! That made me real sad Jack. I know, sweetie, and I am very sorry. Should we ever meet I'll buy you dinner to make up for it. ... and booze. I have to drown my sorrows in something. First you tell us about the Pamela Anderson/Denise Richards movie and now this! What are you doing to us Jack?! I shudder to think what's next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 QUOTE (Janie @ Mar 5 2008, 12:09 AM)QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Mar 3 2008, 03:20 PM) QUOTE (Janie @ Mar 3 2008, 12:51 PM) I went to my happy place but things darkened quickly... What is with movie execs and their twisted fantasies about being stuck in airports?! I recall seeing ads last year for a movie Lewis Black was in about kids being stuck in some airport and the crazy, wacky fun-filled adventures that naturally would ensue. Who is in these brainstorm movie plot idea meetings? Who?! That made me real sad Jack. I know, sweetie, and I am very sorry. Should we ever meet I'll buy you dinner to make up for it. ... and booze. I have to drown my sorrows in something. First you tell us about the Pamela Anderson/Denise Richards movie and now this! What are you doing to us Jack?! I shudder to think what's next. Next is the original Planet Of The Apes remake. Oh yeah, they did that already. Damn you Tim Burton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorkingAngel Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (shakes head) Well, guys, at least we heard it from one of our own who broke the news as gently as possible instead of having the trailer suddenly appear on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I just thought of a great idea for a movie. A popular guy in his thirties calls in sick from work. He then calls his neurotic friend who really is sick and gets him to spend the day with him getting into all sorts of shenanigans. Meanwhile his boss is suspicious he's not really sick and so he spends the whole movie investigating but getting nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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