What's in a name?

03/29/06

What's in a name?

Filed under: Movies and TV — Kyle

@ 05:32:42 pm

I've just found out about the film Snakes on a Plane. Apparently, it's an action/suspense film about...well...snakes on a plane. Starring Samuel L. Jackson. Seriously.

According to the Internet Movie Database, Samuel L. only signed on to the movie because of the ridiculous title. The filmmakers wanted to change it to "Flight 121" but Jackson insisted on the original title.

And he's not the only one who likes the title as it is. It seems there is a growing cult fan base for the movie, as evidenced by the numerous items on this fan site. So an as-yet-unreleased B action movie nabbed an A-list actor and a strong fan base, all because it has an unintentionally funny title.

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Comment from: Luis [Member]

· http://mendthefence.com/

SNAKES ON A MOTHAFUCKIN PLANE

03/29/06 @ 17:59

Comment from: Andrew [Member]

· http://www.brendoman.com/andrew

I first heard about this in January, I think. If i'm not mistaken, Wikipedia has a blurb about it.

Jackson's right about the title, though. "Flight 121" would be so bland that no one would pay it any attention.

04/02/06 @ 23:17

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