A sequel to one of my beloved classics

Almost a year back I extolled the virtues of a certain action movie from 1996 starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson(and no, it isn't secretly Samuel L. Jackson week here at Culture Kills, I assure you), and I was pleased to hear that Renny Harlin and Mr. Jackson now have a development deal to make a sequel to The Long Kiss Goodnight.

Yes, I am supporting a really late sequel, I can't believe it myself. But I loves me some Mitch Henessey, especially the wardrobe, and I look forward to spending more time with him.

Of course, the point that keeps coming up is that Shane Black who penned the original will most likely not return, so screenwriting is going to be a huge issue with this, because all those great quips that made the original so enjoyable have to come from somewhere, and from a less confident writer, well, the same ease won't be there.

I am far less concerned about the possible absence of Geena Davis from the project however, as Mitch was always the more compelling character to me. Plus I understand that the whole Davis-Harlin thing would likely make for an uncomfortable shooting set.

In any case, if this project does make it, I will certainly give it a more than fair screening. After all, at the time the first one was made, candy bars cost a nickel... and two quarters. No one is going to kill my enthusiasm.

Tags: long kiss goodnight, samuel l. jackson, geena davis, shane black, renny harlin, mitch henessey, sequel