Monday, May 07, 2007

Things that better be in the new Simpsons movie


  1. One scene of extended pointless repetitive physical discomfort, preferably targeted at Homer
  2. George W. Bush, who has gotten off way too easy in the past 6 years. (You know they can do better than just calling him "Commander Cuckoo Bananas.")
  3. An addition to Springfield's diverse geographical makeup that already includes the ocean, lakes, the badlands, the alkali flats, the gorge and the "Murderhorn"
  4. Professor Frink and/or one of his new inventions. (And he better say "Glayvin.")
  5. One major rock stars or group appearing as themselves
  6. The surprise return of at least one dead character (Marvin Monroe, Maude Flanders, Vegas wife Amber, etc. -- but not Bleeding Gums Murphy)
  7. One (but no more than one) catchy musical number
  8. Some world-class over-the-top villainy from Mr. Burns
  9. A completely gratuitous dig at the Fox network
  10. Kang and Kodos


And some things that better not be in it:

  1. Gratuitous use of celebrities voices, especially playing themselves
  2. Live action, 3D, claymation or other visually gimmicky segments done just for the sake of doing them
  3. Any of Bart's old catchphrases, even if they're used ironically