Humorist Dave Barry may be a Pulitzer Prize-winning success when it comes to books and columns, but his forays into film so far have not been too memorable. Anybody remember Big Trouble back in 2002? It was based on a Dave Barry novel, sported a cast including Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Stanley Tucci, Tom Sizemore, Johnny Knoxville, and Dennis Farina. It took in something like $7 million at the box office (it cost $40 million to make, according to IMDb Pro). Even if you do remember Big Trouble, you've probably never even heard of Complete Guide to Guys, also based on a Barry book and released in 2005, apparently. Dave hasn't exactly cracked the movie biz wide open yet, is what I'm getting at. Nevertheless, Universal is betting on the Barry name one more time. Deadline reports that Universal has scooped up the movie rights to Lunatics, co-written by Barry and Alan Zweibel, with...
- 11/11/2011
- cinemablend.com
Allen pic set to open Santa Barbara fest
The 2005 Santa Barbara International Film Festival will open with a special preview of Woody Allen's Melinda and Melinda, while the world premiere of The Moguls will close. The centerpiece presentation will be the world premiere of Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys, directed by Santa Barbara resident Jeff Arch. The 10-day festival, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary and runs Jan. 28-Feb. 6, will include 98 world premieres and 119 U.S. premieres. As previously announced, the fest will pay tribute to Kevin Bacon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. New additions to the list are Annette Bening and David Attenborough.
- 1/2/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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