Jeff, you inspired me

by Chrizmillr on Sep 13, 2009 10:11 AM PDT

In addition to being a regular LL reader and long-suffering Mariners fan, I also co-wrote and directed the upcoming movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs." At one point in the movie, we needed an ironically positive food-themed song for a montage about people obliviously and happily consuming to excess. I instantly thought of the joy I feel on Felix Day and it was clear the song needed to be the 1965 Lesley Gore hit "Sunshine and Lollipops." So if you go see the movie (and you should, this Friday September 18th, in 3-D), know that Lookout Landing was our muse. Also, Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, Andy Samberg, Neil Patrick Harris and Mr. Freaking T are in it, so I guarantee you will be entertained.

Christopher Miller

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Awesome.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was one of my favorite books when I was a kid, though nobody had ever heard of it but me. A year ago I was trying to describe it to someone and they didn’t even believe that such a book existed.

Also, Bruce Campbell, Neil Patrick Harris, and Mr. T, all in the same movie? I’d watch it even if I didn’t know what it was.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/

by JY on Sep 13, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions

I remember reading that book in elementary school and I couldn't believe it when I saw the trailer.

I’ll be seeing it for sure.

FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!

by Goose on Sep 13, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

I remember it pretty vividly, too, although I can't quite remember what the moral of the story is.

Anyways, whoooo!

by Decatur on Sep 14, 2009 3:02 AM PDT up reply actions

That's pretty damn cool.

FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS! FUCK THE ANGELS!

by Goose on Sep 13, 2009 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

I'm e-blushing

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 13, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions

I noticed quite a lot of e-flirting, again, between you and Shannon last night.

I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
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by EnglishMariner on Sep 13, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I had the same thought!

by Garces on Sep 13, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

You know you've made it when you influence a major motion picture.

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by Fin on Sep 13, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Just wait until the bacon lube movie!

by Decatur on Sep 14, 2009 3:02 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't understand why they do not make it rain Baconnaise in this movie.

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by Fin on Sep 14, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

If there are scenes involving the torture of black people, it will be clear that Kermit has inspired them.

I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.

by EnglishMariner on Sep 13, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Oh SNAP. How did I not notice this comment before?

by Decatur on Sep 15, 2009 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe because it went too far.

by Sec 108 on Sep 15, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Awesome.

Totally awesome.

by katal on Sep 13, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for stopping by, Christopher!

Best of success with the movie.

by Wilder. on Sep 13, 2009 11:52 AM PDT reply actions

Jeff's quest to world domination comes one step closer.

You got slurved!

by Slurvey on Sep 13, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions

I was already planning on seeing it

since I loved the book as a kid, but now that I know an fellow LLer was involved, I shall double my efforts next weekend.

BTW, from the trailers at least, it looks like you guys did a great job! Thanks for bringing this classic to film. I can’t wait to see this and “Where the Wild Things Are”.

Chad Brown for the Ring of Honor!

by Big Seahawk Loser on Sep 13, 2009 12:20 PM PDT reply actions

Where the Wild Things Are

Can’t wait for that.

by JonBBT on Sep 14, 2009 1:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Whoa.

Not QUITE as good as davecameron’s cousin, but still pretty damn cool.

by rtang on Sep 13, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions

They showed a clip of this movie the other night when Bill Hader was on Conan.

It was a scene where Hader’s animated character was winding up and hurling snowballs at little children’s heads from point blank range. From the mind of an LL fan, of course!

by Manzanillos Cup on Sep 13, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

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You got slurved!

by Slurvey on Sep 13, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

I know I am going to see the movie in 3-D.

It should be good! I loved the book when I was a kid.

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by Fin on Sep 13, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

I've still yet to see any recent 3-D movies.

My 3-D experience is unfortunately limited to Terminator, Muppets and Honey I Shrunk the Kids attractions at theme parks. This is sad.

by JonBBT on Sep 14, 2009 1:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I saw Up in 3-D (I was with my girlfriend and the kids she nannies, so there is my alibi)

and it was really cool. It wasn’t out of control, rather it was just subtle 3-D here and there, it gave the movie a nice touch.

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by Fin on Sep 14, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

You don't need an alibi to see Up

by Dewey N on Sep 14, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

That's good.

I still will watch Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on occasion (I have the DVD). Probably the best family movie of all time. I can’t wait for Toy Story 3 next year!

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by Fin on Sep 14, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

You had me at Bruce Campbell

by OlSalty on Sep 13, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Good...bad...

I’m the guy with the shotgun.

by waldo rojas on Sep 13, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahhhh.

Bruce.

by msb on Sep 13, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh

Consider yourself officially exempt from my wrath sweetcakes, and if you’re lucky a little later I’ll let you play with my boomstick.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Sep 14, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

It's a trick

Get an axe

by chrisisasavage on Sep 17, 2009 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions

That should be all anyone needs.

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by BrettJMiller on Sep 14, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Sweet!

I’ve been looking forward to that — knowing an LL guy wrote/directed it just makes it all the better. Very cool.

by The Ancient Mariner on Sep 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

So if we stay until the credits end we'll see our names, right?

(seriously, this is really cool, I wanted to see the movie anyway but now even more so)

Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.

by pdb on Sep 13, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

Well shoot, this is a movie I have to see.

I loved this book growing up and even remember it being featured on Reading Rainbow. Now a movie that features NPH, Mr. T, Bruce Campbell and was created by an LLer? Fantastic.

by BrianL on Sep 13, 2009 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

The Clone High JFK is the funniest JFK-inspired voice ever.

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Sep 14, 2009 11:42 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Fo-wah suppah, I-er-uh wanna party plataaaaar

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by BrettJMiller on Sep 14, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Holy fuck I love Clone High!

FANBOY MOMENT! SQUEEEEEE!

angels fan in seattle

by Eyebrows on Sep 14, 2009 11:39 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I think I need to find this now....

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/

by JY on Sep 14, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH

by msb on Sep 14, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Technically not cancelled!

Though the odds of it coming back seem slim.

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by BrettJMiller on Sep 14, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Sadly it's not coming back

After the hunger strike in India protesting the Gandhi character (and the threats to revoke Viacom’s broadcasting license in India), Viacom prefers to pretend the show never existed. It would take a very surprising turn of events for them to want to bring the show back over appeasing a market of a billion people. Oh well. It’s still on those crazy interwebs the kids love so much.

by Chrizmillr on Sep 15, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions