Todd Solondz Creating More “Happiness”
Todd Solondz is one of my top ten movie directors of all time. He has written and directed three of my all time favorite films; “Welcome to the Dollhouse”, “Palindromes” and “Happiness”. All of Solondz’ films have been dark and somewhat controversial so I suspect this new piece in his series will be no different.
“Palindromes” is a brilliant piece of cinematic art that must be seen to be believed. 4 different actresses play a 13 year old girl who goes through some horrific adult situations that could only happen behind the white picket fences of America.
“Welcome to the Dollhouse” is a sweet, demented and disturbing movie that depicts middle school better than any other film in history. It is a classic coming of age story that is actually realistic and not Disney-fied. Not only is it stirring but it is uncomfortably funny in places.
Variety magazine has reported that Solondz will be making another film in his revealing suburban tales anthology. Read the article below:
New indie production and finance shingle Werc Werk Works has stepped in to fully finance and produce writer-director Todd Solondz’s next film, an untitled part-sequel, part-companion piece to his controversial dark comedy “Happiness.”
Solondz wrote the screenplay, which revolves around a group of struggling individuals. struggling to find a place for themselves in an unpredictable and volatile world. The narrative is told through a series of intersecting love stories.; the past haunts the present and imperils the future: ghosts circle and loom, trouble and console.
The project has been incubating for years, with Emma Thompson, Demi Moore and Paul Reubens rumored to be attached. “Happiness,” which featured themes of child molestation and rape, initially received an NC-17 from the MPAA board but was eventually released unrated.
The film is scheduled to begin principal photography in October in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Casting is currently under way.
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WATCH THE “PALINDROMES” MOVIE TRAILER BELOW:
WATCH THE “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE” MOVIE TRAILER BELOW:
WATCH THE “HAPPINESS” MOVIE TRAILER BELOW:
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