Southland Tales (2005)

[PuggyD]

Okay, this isn't going to be out for a while, but it's in pre-production now and I think it sounds really interesting.

Written and directed by Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko), this is a musical comedy set in 2008 where a three-day heatwave in Los Angeles culminates in a massive 4th of July party. Cast includes Janeane Garafalo, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ali Larter, Jason Lee, Amy Poehler, Kevin Smith, Tim Blake Nelson, and Seann William Scott. Apparently Moby has been asked to cntribute to the soundtrack.

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0405336/

I'm totally stoked for this; it sounds like a really interesting move for pretty much everyone involved.

[Tayzlor]

I'll eventually get around to seeing Donnie Darko, I just have no interest in seeing it. The buzz alone is a reason enough for me to see it, eventually.

This looks pretty good just from looking at the cast. If not for the director of Donnie Darko.

[JCPhoenix]

i can't wait for this one!

the site is up with some neat atmospheric music and very cryptic messages and images...it's really beautifully put together though there's not much on it yet (click on the flag when you get into the "city shot" to get some of the images i'm talking about) but at least it seems kelly knows what he's doing with this.

and the music, whatever it is that is playing on the site...if it's any indication of the type of atmosphere the film will be going for, i REALLY can't wait. though it has been billed as a musical comedy...(and according to IMDb, drama and thriller as well lol)

still i am really looking forward to this one.

oh and does anyone else feel like this is a mini-mini-reunion of people from jay and silent bob? (Ali Larter, Seann William Scott, Jason Lee, Kevin Smith)

Benicio del Toro was also in talks but unfortunately it seems he couldn't fit it into his schedule. But that would've been awesome.

And Kelly has said that this is only about HALF the cast. The cast right now in my opinion is fairly solid, but with another potential 6-7 slots the cast will probably be fantastic.

i'm also glad that kelly isn't making knowing his next film. i'd like to see him try something different (like this) which could show us whether he is a one hit wonder or a genuine genius. i think the latter is almost entirely certain (you can't exactly make a film like donnie darko on a stroke of luck) but you never know. this'll give us a chance to see his abilities in other genres. though he did cover several genres already in donnie darko.