Looking at his work, you wouldn’t think he’d be the right man for the job. But considering he rarely makes movies and when he does, its something he WANTS to do, not just for a paycheck. So if Cerda wants to do The Thing - or at least talk with a studio about the Norwegian camp - I truly hope no one gets in his way.

yes, you may flame me now.

but from what i’ve heard about the man’s work, this project could be downright awesome.

also, we need more interesting films concerning established material. fewer remakes, more prequels and recontextualizations. diversify, people.

yes, take the name. but don’t just regurgitate and/or skewer… give it a spin. the old “in your own words” treatment, and try not to let those words be monosyllabic, poorly chosen, or delivered with lousy enunciation - i’m looking at you, mr. zombie.

i, for one, wouldn’t mind seeing that F13 prequel/remake/sequel thing come to life from all the jibber-jabber that goes on about it.
that is, if they can get somebody with vision and direction to give it that life. so far, i’m not impressed with that liebesman dude.

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sorry… sidetrack.

yeah, let cerda do THE THING #0.

somebody fire up a petition.

(at least Cerda has an art, Roth just had a contagiously energetic commentary track)