Let me preface this quick post with the acknowledgment that I may letting my ego get the better of me.  Okay? Okay.

I found this week (thanks to some observant people in my network) that MGM Studios had announced in February its plans to remake the classic 1983 film Mr. Mom.  Firstly, as a long-time fan of the original, I applaud the decision.  

Interestingly (and here’s where we introduce the egocentricity), I had written about the need to remake Mr. Mom three weeks prior to that announcement.  I built my argument on the basis that Mr. Mom needed to be remade due to indicators found in the US unemployment rate.  I’ll give you that it’s a statistical coincidence, but the socio-economic factors surrounding such a high rate of unemployment parallel the challenges of the early-80s America family.

Are Studios Crowdsourcing?

Putting aside my clear contribution to the success of MGM, it is quite possible that studios are quietly crowdsourcing ideas for films from the vast amount of consumer opinion shared throughout the Internet.  Sure there are direct campaigns that actively solicit ideas from the move-going public.  However, the unsolicited sentiment, discussions, and opinions of audiences might offer a tremendous wealth of direct and foundational film ideas.

MGM, you’re welcome (appeasing my ego)...please give the film the critical attention it deserves.  “220, 221, whatever it takes.”