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. 3. The Lady Gaga factor. She is the biggest thing in the music world, dominating it in a way that we haven't seen since Madonna. Her intelligent and brazen fusion of music and fashion has captivated nearly everyone, creating an awareness of high art that didn't previously exist. This is perfect material for a Zoolander film. Additionally, it would be great if a Zoolander sequel could capture this moment in time, encapsulating it for the amusement of future generations. 4. The Jersey Shore crew. They are the hottest thing on American television right now. The show consists of six Italian Americans who are so shallow that they make the CEO of Goldman Sachs look like a humanitarian. Their entire existence revolves around fake tanning, hair extensions, weight lifting, hair gel, and grooming themselves. They represent everything dysfunctional about American morals and values. Imagine what a Zoolander film could do with that kind of nonsense! Those are some of my reasons for highly anticipating a Zoolander sequel. Do you want to see it?