The movie Donnie Darko has been adapted to a play and will run at the Zero Arrow Theatre in Cambridge starting Oct. 27th. Just in time for Halloween! I’m a big fan of the genre-askewing movie. Cool (if confusing) story, nailed the 80s feel, perfect soundtrack, solid Patrick Swayze cameo, and I still laugh when I hear “Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion.” I did find the director’s cut disappointing though - it tried to explain what was better left vague. My wife scores huge points for noticing it at the American Rep - she knows me well.
I’m curious how it will translate to the stage. In the words of Homer: “Ooh I love legitimate theater!”
September 9th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
As soon as I heard INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart” instead of Echo & the Bunnymen’s “Killing Moon” in the Director’s Cut, I knew it was the lesser cut. Such a painful switch.
Thanks for the heads up, once again. Did you end up checking out Michael Palin? I think I’m still sweating.
September 10th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Very much agree about the music choice.
I wasn’t able to make it to the Palin event. That First Parish Church doesn’t have good air movement, I’ve almost died in there before. Was it entertaining, at least?
September 11th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Yeah, it was worth it. Part of me wishes it was a bit longer, but I may have passed out. Unbearably hot in there.
I’ve snagged a few photos…
http://flickr.com/photos/bsearles/tags/michaelpalin/
and there’s a great write-up here…
http://othemts.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/michael-palin-in-cambridge/