Speaking of Breathers: A Zombie's Lament...

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Geoff LaTulippe Adapting Breathers: A Zombie's Lament for Diablo Cody and Mason Novick

February 16, 2009
by Alex Billington
Breathers: A Zombie's Lament

Budding screenwriter Geoff LaTulippe is on a roll - his breakout script Going the Distance was on the Black List and is in development at New Line and now he's set to adapt a novel called "Breathers: A Zombie's Lament" written by S.G. Browne. In advance of its actual debut on bookshelves, LaTulippe is teaming up with producers Diablo Cody and Mason Novick (Juno, Jennifer's Body) to adapt the zombie novel and sell it to a studio. Sounds like one hell of a dream team. I'm sure the three are planning to whip up a "rom-zom-com" movie that, just as book does, "reinvents zombie culture for the 21st century."

This news originates from the Twitter for Production Weekly (via SlashFilm), although since that was posted, I've been able to confirm that it is indeed completely accurate, given I really don't trust Production Weekly at all. That said, since the book isn't even out in stores until March 3rd, I haven't really heard much buzz yet, so I'll turn to the plot description that comes from the trusted critics on Amazon:

"Andy Warner reanimates after the car accident that kills his wife, but is too mangled from his injuries to talk. He lives in his parents' wine cellar, occasionally attending a zombie support group and struggling to rejoin a society that offers the undead no rights, bans them from working and doesn't even punish those who destroy them. When Andy and his fellow zombies—notably Rita, a sexy suicide victim with a lipstick fetish, and Jerry, a Playboy-obsessed stoner—learn why they're so driven to consume human flesh, the repercussions are both tragic and hilarious."

That actually sounds like a hilarious story. Apparently it "neatly mixes humor and extreme violence with a surprisingly tender love story, some witty social satire and an extremely strong narrative voice." I'm actually very interested in reading it and I suggest you reserve a copy as well. If you're unsure at the moment, the first chapter of the book can be read in its entirety on the official website. While the zombie comedy genre has been explored extensively in the past few years, only a few particular movies really stand out - namely Shaun of the Dead, Army of Darkness, and Fido. Though I'll say that it sounds like "Breathers: A Zombie's Lament" is on the right path to becoming another zombie comedy favorite as well.

I have found the zombie book!

Get your own - Open publication

I need a job!

I'm getting really worried, I really need a job. I really feel guilty having to borrow money from friends and family. I want to get a job so I can get myself financially secure, then pay back my friends and family, then start saving again. I wish I didn't have to move out of my apartment. I miss it.

Long distance dedication to turtle fans out there...

Another commercial I like...

Give me that Filet O' Fish, give me that fish! It grows on you, it really does!

Seth MacFarlane's Hulu.com commerical...

Looking good, Seth!

Favorite Family Guy quotes...

Peter Griffin: Lois, come see what I did with the money your dad gave me.

Lois Griffin: Oh my God. You turned the den into Pee-Wee's Playhouse?

Peter Griffin: [singing] Come on, get up / Knock off your napping / It's a crazy, messed up place where anything can happen / There's a chair that freakin' talks. Hey look! / There's some fish that give advice. Holy crap / It's screwey at Peter's Playhouse. Ha ha ha. Watch this, Lois.
[imitates Pee-Wee]
Peter Griffin: Hewy Jambi.

Brian Griffin: [as Jambi the Genie] Mekka-lekka-hi, mekka-hinie - God, I hate you so much.

Lois Griffin: Peter, that reparation money should be going to worthy black charity.

Peter Griffin: Lois, the King of Cartoons will be here in 5 minutes. I will not have you embarrass me.

Lois Griffin: Peter, you're acting ridiculous.

Peter Griffin: [everyone screams, "Ridiculous" flashes at the bottom of the screen] You said the secret word!

I like this quote because it combines two of my favorite shows, Family Guy & Pee Wee's Playhouse!

A quirky indy movie...

I liked this movie. The cast was good, the plot was new and inventive (finally, something that was not a remake or rework of a 70's or 80's movie, TV show)

My 2009 movie reviews...

I liked I Love You, Man. I saw 2 advance screenings and laughed in both of them. It was funny and I have told everyone I've seen to go see it. I would even pay to see it again!

Searching for a job...

My friend, Bryan says that looking for a job is a full-time position. Every time I have an interview I get my hopes up thinking this is it! This is the job for me! Great hours, benefits, weekends off (although that really doesn't bother me if I had to work them). Then blamo! The rejection letter... "Thanks for interviewing with us, we decided to go with someone with more experience".