Snatching the title of "Most Random Film Ever To Receive A Sequel" from Hairspray Part 2, Variety reports that indie film auteur Todd Solondz has received financing to produce his screenplay for a sequel to his acclaimed 1998 black comedy Happiness. As well received as that film was, I don't think that there is a soul on the planet, besides Solondz, who was chomping at the bit for a sequel to that nasty little gem, which featured plots revolving around such cheery topics as rape and pedophilia. Granted, this film, as yet untitled, is being billed as "part sequel, part companion piece" so who knows exactly what we can expect. I'm a big fan of Solondz's films, though (especially the brilliant Wellcome to the Dollhouse) so I have faith that whatever his twisted little mind has concocted will be pretty great.
June 09, 2009, 12:34:45 PM
