Cinephile No. 529 “Vacation”

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Written By Nathan Box

No more remakes! Right, "Vacation?" Now, you should know I consider the original “Vacation” movie to be comedy gold. It and a hand few of other movies are the standard by which I judge all comedies. For me the jokes are well timed, the story is relatable and the frustration palpable; everything a movie like this should be. The remake tries its hardest to stand on its own. The storyline tries to sprinkle in some originality, but too often mirrors the original. The jokes don’t have the same punch. In my opinion, they far too often went for crude and foul language in an effort to make us laugh. This is always a warning sign to me when seeing a movie. While the story is still relatable and frustration still present, it fell short of the original film. So, I proclaim no more remakes. Some of the best writing in the world for both dramas and comedies is happening on our televisions. I am baffled why Hollywood finds it necessary to continue churning out unoriginal thoughts. Instead, challenge us. Make us laugh in new ways. Make dramas that spellbound. Make us dream again.


Thanks for entering my world,

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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