New Buffy? Been There, Done That.

[fenderlove]

Since the whole reboot hoopla happened while I was out of town, I thought I'd weigh in. I won't be seeing it. Another rehashed plot because Hollywood has run out of ideas. I agree with Mr. Plinkett on the insane volume of reboots, reimaginings, adaptations, poorly done remakes of foreign films because Hollywood thinks that Americans are too lazy and stupid to read subtitles, sequels, prequels, etc. etc. etc. out there right now- I'd rather go to the zoo. Nothing can match the campy hilarity of the original BtVS movie (which I love, by the way, for its MST3K-level horribleness despite Joss Whedon's bitching). Nothing can match the show (just for plain breadth of story for starters). It's not about who's writing the script or who's been cast in what role for me. It's the fact that we live in a world in which this movie will be likely marketed as Twilight Redux and pandered to who Hollywood thinks it can bilk the most cash from. I gagged after seeing that ghastly Red Riding Hood trailer (why, Gary Oldman, WHY?!), so I can only imagine what the new BtVS will be. I can see it now- over-saturated, over-lit shots with lots of stark black/white contrast and blood reds. *shudders and hides under the bed until other filmmakers give Tim Burton his tokens back*

Now, what would be wonderful is the new BtVS being made without relying on any of the current vampire masturbatory fodder (and showing up Joss would be brilliant after his recent abysmal failures). It could be something new, something exciting... but it won't. Let sleeping Slayers remain dead and buried in the crude poorly written grave that its creator has dug for her.

In other news, Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I made pumpkin cupcakes, pecan pie (OMG PIE!), and chicken 'n' dressing. The house smells magical, and it'll get even better tomorrow with the rest of the cooking. :D