With all the terrible things going on right now (Viacom cuts! Bombings in Mumbai! Madonna's Louis Vuitton ad!) we need a breathe of fresh air around here. So how apropo that good news comes by way of a classic remake of a film that's all about union workers, the dangers of consumerism, and aliens? Yes! They Live is getting remade!
The original film, part sci-fi thriller and part social satire, told the story of a down-on-his-luck construction worker (Roddy Piper) who discovers glasses that let him see aliens walking among us and controlling humanity. The man races against the clock to find a way to stop them.
The movie is known for a fight scene that lasts 5 1/2 minutes and for the line, "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass … and I'm all out of bubblegum."
Even though the film has no writer yet, but Carpenter will executive produce so how bad can it be? Below, the best clip ever from the film.
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In other news, They LIVE! is awesome. And the fact it is getting remade? That is news you can use. I only worry about the casting. Unless Rowdy Roddy is going to reprise his role?
Now this is news to me! How will they ever fill Roddy Piper's shoes though?
Other than the aforementioned 5 1/2 minute fight scene, I always found "They Live!" to be a little too slow-moving leading up to the big reveal at the end. Hopefully the new version can appeal to today's ADD-addled moviegoers while maintaining the social satire - a formula that the "Death Race" remake only got half right.
Oh and also - wtf Deb Sullivan? I highly recommend checking out her blog… this chick is nutso.
There is only one way to stop Hollywood. We are going to have to burn it to the ground.
Disco inferno!
I love They Live. If they screw this up my head might explode.