On the Lighter Side

Let's cheer things up in here a little.  I have just the thing:  I learned some very squee-worthy news this weekend. 

We went to a play on Saturday, the new production of "The Country Girl" by Clifford Odets, starring Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand and one Peter Gallagher.  Of course I was thrilled to see such an amazing cast up close and personal (although the play was just ok; it never really took off for me), but to me there is a special kind of excitement reserved for Peter Gallagher, due of course to his classic send-up of the smarmy, eyebrow-heavy artistic director, Jonathan Reeves, in one of the best/worst movies of my lifetime:  Center Stage. 

(Also, I can't help but hear him shouting, "What's it like getting nailed by the King??", and as far as cinematic moments go, that's somewhere up near the stratosphere as well.)   

Before the play, I ran through the actors' bios in the program (noting the heavy representation of "Law & Order" franchises on the non-marquee players' resumes).  And what should my wondering eyes behold in Mr. Gallagher's bio but this:  Center Stage 2 (upcoming). 

THERE IS GOING TO BE ANOTHER CENTER STAGE MOVIE. 

I'm sure it's going to be truly horrid, but I CANNOT WAIT.  CANNOT WAIT.  Few of the original cast members are returning for the sequel, but thankfully, Jonathan Reeves will be featured, and the even-more-smarmy Cooper Nielsen will be back as well.  Beyond that, God only knows the kind of travesties of script and plot that will be thrown our way, but no matter.  It holds tremendous attraction simply for sharing a title with the movie that originated the best line ever (why don't I have a t-shirt with this line on it?  I NEED ONE RIGHT NOW):  "I'm the best goddamn dancer in the American Ballet Academy.  Who the hell are you?  NOBODY."

Can you feel the excitement?  CAN YOU FEEL IT?

Comments

[Stefanie]

Oh my. Has Metalia heard about this yet? I will probably hear her squeeing all the way in Minnesota when she does.

[terriwc]

YES! That AND SYTYCD starting in a month and we are set for a dance fix. Now I will need to rerent Center Stage yet again.

[Allison]

Holy crap. I cannot wait until THAT comes out. Maybe it will be in theatres when we are up in June. We may have to go. I'm sure Joe wouldn't mind babysitting.

[Heather B.]

Oh dude. I am sorry for not letting you in on that secret sooner. Metalia, Whoorl and I discussed it months ago. I am so sorry. Accept my apology.

And now I am off to quote Centerstage for the rest of the day.

[pseudostoops]

Oh my god. This is so exciting. (Just watched Center Stage on tv this weekend - it's one of those movies I *always* watch when it comes on tv- I can't look away! Even though I've seen it 1 million times!)

[Carolyn]

Oh yes, I am excited. No need for me to rent it because I own it. Don't you hate it when she brings him the cookies? I'm so embarassed for her every time.

[Hashak]

NO WAY! Isn't it strange that they've waited like 10 years for the sequel and Zoe Saldana (sp?) is probably too good for it now, but Peter Gallagher has absolutely nothing better to do?

Oh yes, Carolyn, me too! "She's about a heartbeat away from tattooing your name on her ass."

[Lawyerish]

I am so glad y'all are sharing in the excitement.

(Heather B., you are dead to me. YOU KNEW. Well, clearly I deserve being the last to know since I had to bail on our lunch date. Hmph.)

THE COOKIE SCENE. "It's some dessert. For next time." Oh, I just want to DISAPPEAR on her behalf.

I can't wait.

[Leah]

Now THAT is some good news!

[Nic]

OMG. This movie is my guilty pleasure flick, I know its terrible but I love it. Yes, (hangs head) I do own it. I'll be there at the theater wearing my dark shades eating way to many Twizzlers, and doing twirls in the parking lot after. Thanks for the update!

[Jen W.]

AHHHHH I can't believe they're making another one! If they do another dance scene to a Michael Jackson song, I'll just die. Please let it be good!