Yes, I can. And here's why: From the folks over at E! Online:
"Jason Bateman has just confirmed to me that the creative minds behind Arrested Development (Mitch Hurwitz and Ron Howard) have put the wheels in motion toward a major motion picture of the Fox TV comedy so many of us adore. I'm told by insiders that Jason and other Bluth family members have received calls from producers (Hurwitz and Howard) asking if they would be willing to shoot a movie."
According to the post, Jeffrey Tambor (Hey, now!) was also asked, and both he and Bateman said they'd be interested in bringing the best sitcom of the 21st century to the big screen. Since the rest of the cast isn't doing much these days -- Will Arnett has been in THE BROTHERS SOLOMON, David Cross has been in ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS and Tony Hale was on one of thost Andy Richter sitcoms that never got a chance -- I can't imagine any of them would say "no" to reprising the high points of their careers. Strangely, Michael Cera is the biggest star of all from the show now, with major roles in both JUNO and SUPERBAD. Nice going, George Michael!
I caught a few episodes this week (the first few, in fact) on one of the many ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT marathons Spike TV uses to fill its schedule, and I was struck yet again by how smart the show was. In a world of sitcoms aimed at morons and mental patients, here's a show that actually took brains to enjoy (and definitely took brains to create.)
As for that title, "Best Sitcom of the 21st Century," I stand by my claim more than ever. And, in case you're interested, here are my picks for the top 10 sitcoms of the 'oughts. They're in no particular order, and could change if there's a bumper crop of brilliant comedy broadcasting in the next few years, but I wouldn't bet on it.
1. Arrested Development
2. Curb Your Enthusiasm (especially the brilliant sixth season, and the even-more-brilliant final moments of that season)
3 & 4: The Office (British) and The Office (American). I'd still rank the British version a notch above the American one.
5. Knights of Prosperity (sadly neglected by nearly everyone, except of course me. Read more here, here, here , here and here.)
6. The League of Gentlemen (Not to be confused with the graphic novels The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, though this show is just as British, just as complex and even stranger. And it's all on DVD)
7. Lost
8. 30 Rock (Did I really not watch this because I had cast my lot with STUDIO 60? Am I really that big of a moron? (Answer to both questions -- yes.)
9. Futurama
10. Andy Richter Controls the Universe (Remember what I said about Andy's shows never getting a chance? Here's the classic example.)
8 comments:
7. Lost,
Priceless.
I have no respect for any list that doesn't even have "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on it.
I've heard that's a good show, but you know what -- I've never actually seen it.
Yeah, me either, until this past season. Then I immediately went out and purchased the first two seasons on DVD.
It's got a dark, perverse humour to it that hooked me instantly.
i thought Andy Richter Controls The Universe was great. Especially the episode where he dated the hot racist. Plus anything with Paget Brewster in a bra works for me. I can't help it.
Will, you're really missing out on SUNNY...I think you'd love it. Awkward, self-referential, characters w/ almost no redeeming qualities. It's a blast.
Paget Brewster in a bra....nice!
Lost is a sitcom?
--kh
I don't think it's possible to write ENOUGH about Arrested Development, so keep it up.
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