Thinking thoughty thought thoughts

So far, so intriguing...

In order to rub the detritus of my job firmly in my face, a gentleman called Rowan Joffe has decided to close off Eastbourne Seafront to make a little film called "Brighton Rock". Now, as some may recall this is the name of a movie made in 1947 starring the great Richard Attenborough and William Hartnell which the aforementioned Mr. Joffe has decided to take upon himself to re-write, re-set and re-make it. Which is far from necessary. Even worse is the fact that in order to film an enormous fight scene on the beach, Eastbourne is doubling as Brighton and the sea-front is closed. Thus redirecting all the traffic onto the back roads in front of my bus. It's almost as if life is rubbing it in. It's almost saying "Here is an industry in which you cannot work, even though it would probably bring you happiness. However, in order to remind you of this, the industry you crave employment with will cause traffic chaos to taunt you."

It's not as if "Brighton Rock" needs remaking. The original is incredible. Based on the incredible book by Graham Greene the original screenplay was written by (Sir) Terence Rattigan, a prolific and talented playwright and dramatist between who lived between 1934 and 1977. The screenplay for the new version has written by the aforementioned Mr. Joffe, whose pedigree is limited to the screenplay of "28 Weeks Later", a sequel to the excellent Danny Boyle movie "28 Days Later" that was described by the great Empire magazine as having "..less heart than the original...." Doesn't sound to promising really, does it?

Another film that really doesn't need remaking is Fame. The original is average at best (with three Empire stars) but directed by the great Alan Parker. With classics such as "The Commitments", "Evita" and "Angelas Ashes" under his belt, he could only manage an "average" with the source material for "Fame". What feeble chance would a man who's only ever directed for television (and even then a mere documentary about Britney Spears in Miami and a couple of programmes about Dance) stand? Kevin Tancharoen who?

On the subject of Fame, I'm trying to figure something out. I may need some help:

This is Kevin Smith. He is responsible for such great films as "Clerks" (and "Clerks II"), "Mallrats", "Jersey Girl", "Chasing Amy", "Dogma", "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and the more recent "Zack and Miri Make a Porno". Having maxed out several credit cards to raise the $50,000 he needed to make his first film, "Clerks"on his own, he was spotted as a talented director at the Sundance Film festival and now makes what is acknowleged as some excellent cult classic films. Married to actress Jennifer Schwalback-Smith, it is easy to see why he is famous.

Stephen Fry. What to say about this genius of a man? Actor, comedian, playwright, author.... the list is virtually endless. Credits include his own comedy show "A Bit of Fry and Laurie" along with the star of "House", Hugh Laurie. A legend in his own right, film star and incredibly entertaining man. The epitome of an Englishman, it is easy to see why he is not only famous, but loved by all.

This is Peter Andre and Katie Price. He had one hit in about 1995 and she used to get her pendulous, fake breasts out for anybody who asked. They got married, split up and have about 40 children. I cannot possibly see why they are famous? They do not and cannot do anything, apart from be exceptionally annoying! Does anybody know why they may be famous?

Answers on a postcard, please. Oh, dear....

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