I’ve been something of an admirer of filmmaker and internet personality Max Landis, though he’d probably hate the very use of the label “internet personality.” The Chronicle screenwriter put the internet on notice a few years ago with his hilarious explanation of the infamous Superman comic, “The Death of Superman” from 1992. Combining low-budget filmmaking with sharp humor and the surprising involvement of noted celebrities, it was something of an internet hit and has found replay life in late-night drinking sessions with some of my bros.
A noted pro wrestling fan, Max Landis has been hard at work giving a particular moment in WWE the same treatment he did for Superman. It’s become a big enough project that, on Twitter, he’s often claimed it as his next motion picture. He even held a screening for it in Los Angeles not too long ago.
And now, it’s online.
It’s a lengthy video — just under 25 minutes — so I’ll have to give my full comments in an edit of this very post later today or tomorrow. But honestly, I don’t even think my two cents are necessary. Giving my thoughts kind of defeat the purpose of what this video is for, I’d just be adding to the noise.
For both pro wrestling fans and people who are into the more obscure, bizarre corners of pop culture examined with a critical eye, this is Christmas come early.
On a personal note, I grew up watching WWE around this particular era Lanids examines, so to say I’m interested is an understatement.
Enjoy your spring break watching this hungover on your bed next to someone you regret. I’ll still be at work.