Movies makin' movies

A magical possibility was released upon my life and my other lives this week.

James Franco revealed that a Superbad/Pineapple Express crossover may occur. According to an interview with MTV News, he said that the studios wanted to do a Superbad sequel. One of the ideas was to do a crossover film with two directors and characters from both films meeting. I peed myself upon reading that statement. Since Seth Rogen plays different characters in both, one character would have to die, Franco suggested.

I say leave them both in. Lots of costume/facial hair changes, but Rogen could totally do it. It'd add an ounce of camp. Officer Michaels, his cop character from Superbad, wouldn't even have to play a big role in the film, but show up for a few scenes. They did this in an episode of Full House when Uncle Jessie's cousin, Stavros, shows up. The heavily-accented Stavros was hairier and had horrible teeth, which helped differentiate him from Uncle Jesse. [Aside: This episode taught me that visiting Greek cousins will take advantage of your kindness and hospitality. No more Greek guests, thank you very much].

Seth Rogen could take a cue from Full House and start writing this dream movie of mine. I formulated some possible ideas for the temporarily titled: Superbad 2: Riding the Pineapple Express.

It takes place during the summer after the first year of college. Seth, Evan and Fogel are back home with tales of promiscuous college hijinks. Evan didn't get much further with Becca and Seth never got much further with Jules. Don't worry - both girls are home for the summer! The first weekend back, the boys decide to throw a party at Fogel's house - much to his dismay. So what does a good party need? Beer, boobs and weed! Fogel still has his McLovin' license, and the boys plead with him to try again. So of course, he does. On his way to the liquor store, who should he run into but Officer Slater and Officer Michaels! They recognize McLovin', interrogate him a bit, but let him buy his booze. Fogel asks them who they could score weed from. With much apprehension, they reveal that they buy their weed from...Saul!

This all takes place in L.A. or somewhere in the area. They take a ride to visit Saul, and who should be there upon arrival but Dale Denton and Saul, who are bonding over The Jeffersons. Good chatter goes on about the Jeffersons and other 70s sitcoms, until the Superbad boys get their weed and invite the Pineapple Express guys to the party. Saul was supposed to give them the shabby stuff, but they get pineapple express instead.

I'm still weeding out the second half of the movie. I'll put the other half of the plot up this week, but some images for this upcoming movie: