Mar 182006
Lots of Hollywood movies like to dress themselves in fancy, vaguely cryptic titles that are designed to convey said film’s profundity and deep symbolism. Think 21 Grams. Think House of Sand and Fog . But some movie titles exhibit sheer brilliance in their elegant simplicity. Witness:
Snakes on a Plane
It’s about snakes. On a plane. What more do you need to know? Since it stars Samuel L. Jackson, it might more appropriately be titled:
Snakes on a Motherfuckin’ Plane
If you are so incredibly dense as to require an overview of the plot, here’s a trailer. I didn’t go to midnight showings of any of the Star Wars or Lord of the Rings films, but I totally want to see this movie at midnight with a large group of irony-gifted friends. The sheer levels of absurdity implicit in film’s title leave me feeling giddy and lightheaded. I’m also beginning work on plot treatments for the slew of shamelessly derivative movies that are sure to cash in on the original’s success. Tell me what you think of these titles:
Tarantulas in a Motherfuckin’ Hospital
Wasps on a Motherfuckin’ Elevator
Scorpions on a Motherfuckin’ Submarine
This one’s a little more highbrow:
Escaped Penguins from a Secret Military Weapons Program in a Motherfuckin’ Art Gallery
