Plain View #94 - Oct 7, 2008

Homecoming

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Homebrewed Christianity

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I love every single Tim Burton movie except for Planet of the Apes. Sorry, I just can't go that far. Yes, there are some cool actors and performances in the movie, but overall it didn't really make sense and it just wasn't "Tim Buron-y" enough for my tastes. I've been a fan ever since I saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure up on the big screen when I was five. While the man is pretty much responsible for my fear of clowns because of that movie, I think I can forgive him.

So the reason why I bring up Tim Burton is because he has some amazing projects on deck. There's his full length remake of Frankenweenie coming up as well as Alice In Wonderland, which he is currently shooting. I mean, Tim Burton meets Lewis Caroll, does it get any better than that? Not to mention Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and recently announced Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway as the Red and White Queens. Expect some more Burton regulars (Paul Reubens, please!) to round out the cast.

Then there's the big rumored project that has my mind exploding. The rumor mill is saying that Tim Burton might direct a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Before you dismiss the idea of another Pirates movie, I would argue that with the proper casting and script, the franchise could really be revived. Depp is already signed on and Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly are out. The other big buzz being pushed around today is that Sacha Baron Cohen and Russell Brand are being considered for the role of Jack Sparrow's brother. I thought Cohen was fantastic in Sweeney Todd and Brand is practically a living embodiment of Jack Sparrow.

I think it's way early to know for certain what's going on with the new Pirates movie but it seems like Burton has definitely renewed his relationship with Disney so it would all make sense. Both Burton and Depp have a full slate of projects right now so either way it probably won't happen for a couple years. If and when it does, I'm definitely in.