Swede This

Source: Ashley Grashaw

I sweded myself. You can too!

So I finally saw Be Kind Rewind last weekend. It's Michel Gondry's latest film, starring Jack Black and Mos Def. I liked this movie for several reasons:

A) Delectable cast. The Jack Black/Mos Def pairing was a brilliant move; and Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, and Melonie Diaz dazzled in supporting roles.

B) Inspiration. In my opinion, BKR is a shining beacon of hope for low-budget, aspiring filmmakers — proof that good, smart films don't necessarily need mega bucks. A little creativity and humor can go a long way.

C) VHS tapes and independent video stores. A sweet nod to the movie medium of the 80s, and a nostalgic look back at life before Blockbuster, Netflix, et al.

and, lastly, my favorite,

D) Sweding. A new concept that basically amounts to inserting yourself into your favorite films — re-making them with whatever props you have lying around, until the end result is a new movie based on the old one. I would love to swede The Princess Bride — who can resist Inigo Montoya and Miracle Max?

What movies would you swede? And what treatment would you give them?

Swede yourself!