Why ZOOLANDER 2 Isn't A Bad Idea
I usually despise sequels and remakes. Hollywood executives endlessly greenlighting these reboots and reimaginings remind me of a trained monkey pressing the same damned button over and over again in order to get a treat. But the recent news about a planned sequel to Zoolander, the 2001 cult comedy starring Ben Stiller, didnt' fill me with dread. Actually, it got me a little excited. Here's why: 1. The original never got its due. The film was released just a few weeks after the 9/11 attacks in America, and audiences stayed indoors due to the "orange alert" terror status that the Bush regime was injecting into the American psyche. The film eventually found an audience on DVD. I'd love to see a sequel expand on some of the wackier notions of the original, and see if they stick with an audience that actually shows up this time. 2. The fashion industry has reached an all-time peak. With several American fashion shows clogging up the airwaves, the time is right for a thorough skewering of the genre. Never before in history has there been a society so enamored of wealth, fashion, and status - even in the eighties - which is odd considering the financial state of the world at the moment. Some have said that American preoccupation with glamour helps distract them from the painful financial realities they face. Whatever. I just think it would be fun to watch Zoolander and company take down these pompous douchebags.