Some time ago I remember an interview or maybe just a bit of director Craig Brewer’s general PR patter that he was interested in making a series of films that reflect various styles of music. “Hustle & Flow,” for instance, was his “rap film.” “Black Snake Moan” was his “blues film,” and so on.
It came back to me immediately after I had the expected kneejerk “huh?” reaction to the news that he’ll be helming the long-gestating “Footloose” remake, but as I thought about it, it totally made sense. This could be his “rock and roll” movie, and really, what better material to use than this? A tale of finger-wagging adults warning the kids off of the devil’s music? Perfect fit, really.
One thing is certain: Brewer is a much better choice than the parade of potential directors the project has boasted in recent years. First reactions might be to recoil, but I find myself strangely game for this.
What about you?