Hollywood Paging Dr. Pangloss

[jamesq]

Lets pretend for a moment that this is a perfect world, but only in so far as movies and television are concerned. You know what I mean, a universe where Firefly is still on the air.

So what would be in your perfect Hollywood? Here are some examples from the "nearly happened" files:

1. Will Smith was Neo in "The Matrix" (instead of being in "Wild Wild West").
   
2. Billy Wilder really did make "A Night at the United Nations" with the Marx Brothers.
   
3. River Phoenix still alive and making awesome movies.
   
4. David Fincher living a quiet but happy life somewhere far removed from cameras of all kinds.

Any other suggestions?

--- Afterthoughts ---

5. Kevin Smith listens to his cinematographer.
   
6. Christopher Moore's books were actually made into movies, instead of just being optioned.
   
7. Live action version of "The Castle of Cagliostro"!
   
8. "Action" went on for a full season.
   
9. "Twin Peaks" went for one season, instead of a season and a half.
   

Comments

[jamesq]

I'm not sure I understand this. Are you saying you don't like Joss Whedon's writing, or that you'd be willing to sacrifice it so that casting decisions are made purely on merit?

[ersatz-marduk.livejournal.com]

Small price to pay, isn't it? It's not like he's all that unique anyway.

[jamesq]

Fair enough. I like his writing personally. That's what makes preferences "personal" I guess.