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Jenny Lumet Grabs 'This Strange Thing Called Prom'
In the sea of floofy, should-be-set-on-fire-and-forgotten teen films out there, there is one project I'm really looking forward to seeing -- the adaptation of the New York Times article This Strange Thing Called Prom. Miramax grabbed the story last summer, and now Variety reports that the talented Jenny Lumet has agreed to write the screenplay. She is, of course, the daughter of Sidney, the scribe of Rachel Getting Married, and the pen behind the upcoming Robert Pattinson film Memoirs.As for the story -- it focuses on a group of students who organize a senior prom for their International High School in Brooklyn. That might sound like nothing interesting, and would be just that if these were North American students, and not immigrants from countries like Senegal, Poland, Tibet, and Haiti who have to learn about the traditional prom practices before putting one on themselves. The process is one that "ranged from magical to miserable." (You can read the article here.)
Lumet hit gold with her first film, and is definitely doing what she can to keep things fresh. First there's addiction and familial loss with Rachel Getting Married, and now a tale of lovers and family tragedy and international, prom-yearning kids. I'm thinking we'll be seeing a lot more of this Lumet ... and hopefully more Miley-free teen fare.
Move Aside Brangelina, Miramax is Headed for the 'Prom'
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I guess Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are too busy waiting for her to give birth, because they're no longer in this whole prom business. In June, Christopher Campbell posted about how a New York Times story was going to be made into a feature film, and that Brangelina had brought it to Paramount and Plan B to get it off the ground.Now Variety reports that Miramax films have sealed the deal to bring This Strange Thing Called Prom to the big screen. However, they've only got the premise right now. Either they're going to create their own idea from this story, or move on and get the rights from each of the kids involved. As of now, no producer or writer has been attached.
If you're not familiar with Brooke Hauser's article, it follows a bunch of high school seniors at an international high school who are getting ready for prom. Instead of the usual band of promgoers, these kids come from all over the world, areas from Venezuela to Poland. But it's not all magical dances and perfect memories, and the experience "ranged from magical to miserable." But what's particularly cute about this story is that it's a bunch of international students who know nothing of prom coming together, researching the world of prom, and throwing their own. Just their discussions on what prom should be are worth the read.
And here's to hoping they keep the story and diversity in tact.
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