As a seasoned movie enthusiast with a penchant for the quirky and the timeless, I must say that Joe Dante’s skepticism towards Peacock’s remake of “The ‘Burbs” resonates with me deeply. Having grown up on the delightful chaos of 80s cinema, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia for those one-off stories that left an indelible mark on us all.
Joe Dante, renowned for directing cult favorites such as “Gremlins”, “Innerspace”, and “The ‘Burbs”, shares his thoughts on the upcoming Peacock series remake of his movie “The ‘Burbs”. The reboot will feature Keke Palmer (“Nope”) in a leading role, with Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane serving as executive producers. However, despite the impressive team involved, Dante seems to express some reservations regarding the need for this project.
I’m thrilled to be championing “Gremlins: The Wild Batch,” the latest installment in the Max original animated series, which continues from where “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” left off. In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter, I took the chance to extend my best wishes to Peacock for their remake of ‘The Burbs, although I couldn’t resist adding a touch of good-natured sarcasm at the end.
Good luck to them. It’s kind of a one-off story.
Initially, when the show was unveiled, Dante subtly hinted at something via his X/Twitter account with a mysterious message. He re-shared an article about the production, appending the words “Perhaps I’ll call you.” This implied that despite being the creator of the original film, Peacock had no plans to involve Dante in any advisory or production roles. The 1989 dark comedy titled “Big” was penned by Dana Olsen and boasted a talented cast headlined by Tom Hanks, alongside Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Henry Gibson, Corey Feldman, and Rick Ducommun, among others.
As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I recently found myself reflecting on Dante’s recent statement to THR. Contrary to popular belief, it seems the director isn’t eyeing a spot in the upcoming production. In fact, he feels that there isn’t a compelling story to be told here. He articulated his thoughts by saying, “It’s always satisfying when things have a natural lifespan.” Essentially, he believes the material doesn’t offer enough substance for an expansion into a series.
Reflecting on my initial thoughts, I had expressed something like, ‘It’s hard to imagine a full TV series from this tale.’ However, what I truly meant was not expressing a desire to create the series myself, but rather questioning its feasibility.
Joe Dante is One of the Most Underrated Directors of All Time
In the 1980s, Joe Dante was known for directing some fantastic movies. He first honed his skills under the guidance of Roger Corman at New World Pictures, a company that also kick-started the careers of directors like Coppola, Bogdanovich, and Scorsese. Initially working on trailer editing, he eventually got the chance to direct Piranha in 1978. The film’s satirical approach helped establish him as a talented director capable of delivering a distinctive perspective within budget-restricted projects.
His friendship with Spielberg was strong enough to land Gremlins, a film that would change his life. But he also got to make the best segment in Twilight Zone: The Movie. Films like Explorers, Innerspace and The ‘Burbs followed, but in 1990, he seems to have taken things too far with Gremlins 2: The New Batch (basically a middle finger to the studio system) and Dante’s presence on the big screen was never quite the same again.
Never one to compromise his vision, Dante is the master of the ugly and the bizarre, blended in a great mashup that sharply represents the best of 1980s cinema. While Dante has suggested that it is likely that a new Gremlins movie will happen at some point in the future, whether he will be part of it is currently unclear. Whether talking about Gremlins or The ‘Burbs, the chances of any addition to these classics quite capturing the unique vision of Dante’s originals seems an unlikely prospect at best.
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2024-10-08 01:35