A Mr. Show Movie?
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One of the greatest comedic shows to ever hit HBO might be heading for the big screen. Hell yes, I'm talking a Mr. Show movie! I'm not sure there are words to describe how incredibly awesome Mr. Show is and was, but if you, like me, were a big fan, then you know exactly what I'm talking about.
For those that have never experienced Mr. Show, picture Saturday Night Live on crack ... and with only two main stars. Created by David Cross and Bob Odenkirk, essentially, Mr. Show consists of a series of skits which all sort of transition into one another through a common thread. Back in 2003, a Mr. Show spin-off movie called Run Ronnie Run went straight to DVD. Based off one of Cross' characters from the show, the film received mixed reviews, though was later disowned by Cross and Odenkirk.
As far as a new movie goes, Odenkirk recently told Premiere magazine he's down for another go-round, noting a Mr. Show movie has been written by both him and Cross. He says, "That's really my kind of humour, and David and I are good friends and want to work together again. Hopefully, we'll get to make the movie in the fall". Will it be another spin-off? Will it be an hour and a half of sketch comedy? Either way, I'm so down.
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7-31-2006 @ 9:18AM
garfinkel said...
I've read the script. Maybe. About a year ago, a friend sent me a "confidential" script written by Bob, David and Brian Posehn entitled "Bob and David Sketch Movie." It was was dated 8/12/03. It read very much like a Mr. Show episode, with Bob and David playing various characters transitioning from sketch to sketch. The basic premise of the movie is Bob and David trying to make a movie. I am a big fan of the Mr. Show series. But, I have to admit, I did not find the script incredibly funny. That said, I am sure reading the script for the shows may not come off as funny either. I have no doubt, much of the humor comes through in the execution. Could this be the script? Maybe. But, being 3 years old, it could have also gone through many rewrites. Regardless, once it makes it to screen, I am sure it will be Bob and David-worthy.
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7-31-2006 @ 1:36PM
floretbroccoli said...
I remember reading an interview with DC and BO while Mr Show was still producing new episodes. One of them said that the show was the height of their ambitions and something like we should shoot them if we hear they are making Mr Show, The Movie.
Is it time to shoot them?
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