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The tragic, yet miraculous, story of the Chilean Miners who were trapped, in a Chilean mine(duh), for 69 days(kinky), is going to be made into a movie. Where do I start with this one? How about: In my opinion, this remarkable story is movie of the week material. But, wait! That wouldn’t be theater, now, would it? (Luv saying that!) TV just doesn’t do it, right? Who needs the luxury of chillean’(that’s terrible) in your boxers, eating a sammich, sitting 10 feet from the bathroom watching a compelling story? No……We need long lines, uncomfortable viewing conditions, a 45-second obstacle course to the bathroom and a wallet that’s, let’s say, 40 bucks lighter. Hey, 45 seconds is a long time when you have to piss!
Anyway, it’s going to happen. The Chilean Miners have sold the rights to their story, a well-known producer is set to get the ball rolling and everybody(those who stand to make a lot of cheese) is excited to see this triumphant story on the big screen.
From The Horse’s Mouth(Athens Banner Herald via AP):
The 33 miners have sold the rights to their story to producer Mike Medavoy, the producer and the miners’ representatives announced Monday. The planned film will recount the remarkable plight of the miners who were trapped for 69 days after the San Jose mine they were working in collapsed near Copiapo, Chile.
The veteran producer Medavoy has produced films including “Shutter Island” and “Black Swan.” “Motorcycle Diaries” screenwriter Jose Rivera is set to write the script.
“We’ll dig deep into their stories,” Medavoy said in an interview. “We’re not just going to tell a story about 33 miners in a hole.”
“We’ll dig deep”, really? You know how I know I will not be spending 40 bucks to see the Chilean Miners Movie?
1st – I already know how it ends and doubt it will have the same affect on me like, say,”Titanic”(don’t judge me).
2nd - “We’ll dig deep” was the standout phrase of the article for me
3rd – I probably won’t have 40 bucks
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