There might be a part for Randy Quaid in this

If he can overcome his fear of Star-wackers

November 1, 2010 at 2:10PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Here's an interesting premise for a movie: aliens come to earth. The planet stands frozen in tentative dread, wondering if their intentions are good or bad. One by one the ships glide through the atmosphere and come to a stop over every major city and landscape. This is the moment of truth. Then come the death rays! Oh no! We're doomed!

Boy, I wish someone would make that movie; it sounds awesome. What's that, you say, Hollywood Reporter?

Love the namer of the producer - wonder if he ever worked on a Star Wars movie. No one would believe him. If they saw his name in the credits theyd think George Lucas using a pseudonym. No, it's not a particularly clever one. Neither is George Lucas. Seriously, a squid character from the species Calimari? And you all realize that "Ewok" is a spoonerism of "Wookie," right? Because they're both furry bipeds who don't speak English, you see. Galactic naming conventions work like that.

Anyway, the concept of an "Alien invasion" sounds fascinating! Here's how it might look:

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