Wednesday (Bull Durham II) Edition: Wha’ Happened?
Posted on October 8th, 2008 – 7:56 AMBy Michael Rand
In one of our best unfinished novels, the main premise is that sometime in the future (but not too far into the future, thus both “hitting home” with readers and avoiding any real imagination), a human being will utter the last original thought existing on Earth, thus starting us on a path of de-evolution that ultimately leads to the end of the world. It’s a commentary on the lack of originality we see so much of today. The ultimate point of the book, however, is to prove that “original thought” will always be just that in that each person controls their own destiny in terms of thought and that in the end it is human nature and the layering of thought over centuries that continues to make it “original.” Or something like that. We’re still working on the middle 250 pages, so cut us some slack. The point is: maybe we need to rewrite the ending (great! Just great! Just what we need!) because maybe all original thought is dead. We offer as exhibit A: Bull Durham, the sequel.
The much-awaited sequel to the acclaimed flick Bull Durham is on its way to being made. Actor Kevin Costner is already in talks with director Ron Shelton to discuss reprising the role of Crash Davis from the popular baseball flick.
Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon are also expected to return as pitcher Nuke LaLoosh and baseball groupie Annie Savoy, who are now married and owners of a Major League team that Costner manages, reports The New York Post. Kristen Kerr is being considered for the role of one of Crash’s love interests, according to an insider.
Much-awaited? By whom, sadists? And that plot? It sounds like the worst thing ever. This not only would diminish our opinion of a terrific baseball movie (Ty Webb, are we going to rumble about this again?) that was twice as good as Major League, but it would make us dumber and sadder as a society. Please, please, please do not let this happen.
By way of discussion, though: What movie that currently does not have a sequel would crush you if a Part II was ever green-lighted? And, we suppose: are there any movies that were so good and left enough opportunity for more that you would like to see a sequel made?
Fasola-link! Oh, M.C. Hammer.
35 Responses to "Wednesday (Bull Durham II) Edition: Wha’ Happened?"
If they made a sequel to the movie “Se7en”, I’d be so pissed.
A sequel to Lebowski would be awful. The word itself makes me uncomfortable–”sequel.”
That said, Super Troopers II will be awesome.
Going to work out so unfortunately must be brief…following up on the colossal misdirections during last night’s debate (where politics is and always has been called America’s favorite sport), I suggest these outgunned moderators use electronics of some sort to keep these babies on track..something like garage door openers wired to the ‘nads of these clowns when they go off topic or run overtime. Of course with Obama lacking such ‘nads those sharp electrical impulses must impinge somewhere else ..perhaps on his ego or swagger but this stuff must stop..
I’d have to say no more sequels (or prequels!!) to any of George Lucas’ franchises. Indy 4 and the SW prequels killed the last bit of my inner child- Indy 5 will leave me in tears.
Since the vast majority of sequels suck, I can’t think of any favorite movie that I would wish the treatment upon, though Stu’s call for Super Troopers II has its merits.
I do not think “Bull Durham” is twice as good as “Major League”. As good, maybe a titch better…maybe.
“The Last Samurai” part 2 would make me angry. Same with “Dead Again”
Slap Shot. [redacted]…[redacted]
Also, “Wag the Dog 2″ should never be made.
Tombstone II: Earps in Paradise. That would suck.
Gladiator II would be equal parts awesome and impossible.
I think the only movie that makes sense to have a sequel was The Neverending Story.
I’d be sad if they made Fight Club 2. I can just see the narrator decides to join an underground UFC league but then is brought up to the bigs. With all his new fame and fortune he quickly buys out Ikea and Tyler Durden is forced to come back to remind him that he was a douchebag before and he shouldn’t do it again. Lesson learned and they go on to start a diner with Marla Singer but everyone refuses to order the clam chowder.
Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon are expected to return? So let’s see: a promising Durham Bull shortstop sits on death row, framed by the team owners to cover up a series of murders facilitated by the military industrial complex. Sounds like a laugh riot.
My previous comment was caught by the moderation monster. To summarize:
Slap Shot…[redacted].
“Wag the Dog 2″ should never be made.
@ Mr. Shoes- There’s been rumors about Gladiator II swirling around for a couple years now. Even rumors that Crowe would be in it. No idea how that will work, but knowing Hollywood, they’ll make it.
Good:
Debbie Does Dallas 2: Debbie Moves to Boise.
Bad:
Paul Peter Paulos 2: I’m Still Talking
Isn’t it about time for another Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure?
If I have to sit through a Notebook sequel I might as well get castrated now.
“If I have to sit through a Notebook sequel I might as well get castrated now.”
What about a sequel to Hope Floats?
It’s also got to be about time for a sequel to the movie Waiting. They need to make it take place a week later so that hostess is having her 18th brithday party. Which of course would lead to me being able to see Vanessa Lengies in a nude scene.
I know kung fu.
For the last time Mr. Reaves, no you don’t.
Joker, now that I’ve seen a picture of you not only would I stop talking I’d be sure to hide that mug. How many fastballs have you stopped with it ? Forgot. Never played with that little white ball. Oops (I won’t go further)
There’s supposedly great interest in a sequel to The Departed. For obvious reasons, only one major character will reprise his role. It’s a terrible idea not just because of that, but also because The Departed is overrated to begin with.
I heard “The Bible” was to be rewritten. Renamed “I can see Russia from here”
If they ever made a sequel to Titanic, well that would just ruin it for me.
How about Forrest Gump - it could follow Forrest Jr.’s life.
Rand
I think your book has already been made into a movie. They filled in the 250 pages really badly but they did finish.
“If I have to sit through a Notebook sequel I might as well get castrated now.”
You will not want to see Nights in Rodanthe then.
The Departed is overrated to begin with.
“The rat stands for obviousness!”
/ralph wiggum
Thanks for the heads up Merx. I have limited myself to one ‘chick flick’ every 6 weeks or so. It’s working well so far. I am little concerned about the winter months coming up though. I generally increase the movie watching when I’m scared to go outside.
P3
Chicks dig scars. Also, I had the privilege of playing baseball at the nicest amature parks in the state for my entire HS and Legion career. Or were those not the white balls your were talking about?
/Chris Hanson
amature ? that’s ok I mess up my spilling all the time..now that is the truth..and if you played Legion ball..hats off to you. Those games can be tough..as for little white balls, how would I know ? I don’t go those “funny” parties of yours..a joke
I hope they never make The Fastest and The Furiousest. Nothing could top Tokyo Drift.
I wish they would stop making sequels to Lean on Me/Dangerous Minds/Freedom Writers and Remember the Titans/Sunset Park/Glory Road. Substitute school for sports, and these are all the same movies. I see The Express is the latest.
Can’t they find out what Andy Dufresne is up to these days? I know people are dying for a Shawshank Reredemption.
I love unfinished novels. I have one about a wise-cracking reporter who quits his newspaper job to embark on an adventure to find his father. His only lead: His mother says he was conceived in the tiny Welsh village of Bron-Yr-Aur and his father MIGHT be Robert Plant.
Also, I don’t ever want to see Tango & Cash 2. The original was too perfect.
Police Academy: Genius
Police Academy 2-6: Beating a Dead Horse
Police Academy 7: That’s where I draw the line Michael Winslow, you are dead to me.
They should never, ever make a sequel to Godfather II.
Taco is holding out for Juno II: The Reckoning. Flash forward 18 years, when the (SPOILER ALERT!) child Juno gave up comes back to meet her mother. Overly clever, unrealistic dialogue ensues — and the Oscars roll in!
lattewarrior -
Wasn’t “Turner And Hooch” the sequel to “Tango And Cash”?
The “Alamo” except this time ask in BOLD type after the show …..
“WHY remember the Alamo. We took Mexican land then got our ass kicked. Dumb”
American Grafitti 2, the retirement years
