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CineMarriages of Inconvenience
by Des Nnochiri, July 30th, 2008
Okay, so we're all familiar with the Romantic Comedy (RomCom). We've seen Horror Comedy, Superhero Comedy, Musical Comedy. But, what about other combinations?
For your viewing pleasure, I present a collection of film proposals, in the following mixed genres:
Horror - RomCom
"When Harry Met Sally and Simone"
Lovable nebbish Harry falls arse over elbows for new neighbor Sally. All is well, till Harry begins to get disturbing phone calls, love letters, boiled rabbits, and so on from sexy drifter, Simone.
One night, while rummaging through Sally's medicine cabinet, Harry stumbles on the shocking truth...
Period Piece - Anime
"Mr. Johnson: Rise of the OverRodent"
The London of Samuel Johnson is recreated in all its bright, saucer-eyed detail, as the backdrop to a life-and-death struggle between its citizens and a monstrous, self-replicating mutant rat.
CyberPunk - Costume Drama
"Reflections of Wetherby"
A heart-rending tale of impossible love between the classes.
Or, a virtual RPG gone horribly wrong?
Sci-Fi - Documentary
"Reconstructing the Chariots"
Using previously unknown translations of ancient hieroglyphs, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the spaceships of Ezekiel are reconstructed, using present-day computer modeling and methods of fabrication.
Torture-Porn - Western
"Tombstones"
The citizens of a small town in the Arizona Territory are systematically abducted, dismembered, and disemboweled, by ruthless outlaws.
Comedy - Drama
"Tears of a Clown"
The moving tale of Charles "Chubby" Breslow. Single parent of an autistic savant, by day. Stand-up comedian, by night.
Superhero - Western
"Hex-Men"
The adventures of a young band of occult gunslingers - disciples of the legendary comic book hero, Jonah Hex.
Kung Fu - Mockumentary
"Chasing The Dragon"
A day in the life of Shaolin Master Lo Yon Ki - captured in shaky phone cam footage by an investigative reporter, posing as a hopeful apprentice.
Slice of Life - Space Opera
"Star War Stories"
As the forces of the evil Galactic Empire wage merciless war against the rebels of the New Alliance, one family's struggle for survival is revealed in cosy fireside chats, by Grandpa Smith.
After-School Special - Adventure
"Stop The Traffic"
A cautionary tale, as impressionable cheerleader Becky's dreams of international stardom on the catwalk turn to a nightmare, on the streets of the Ukraine.
My number's in the book, Mr. Spielberg. Call me.