Secrets and Celebrations From 'The Goonies' Reunion

[mscriv]

Since 1985, the Steven Spielberg-produced movie "The Goonies" has thrived as an enduring cult classic. To mark the 25th anniversary of the film, thousands of fans and original cast members, including Corey Feldman and Sean Astin, made the pilgrimage to Astoria, Oregon, where much of the film was shot, to celebrate the Goonies' never-say-die attitude.

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Fans who grew up adoring the lost-treasure quest were rewarded with some buried secrets about "The Goonies" during the weekend celebration. A 30-minute documentary about the cult classic revealed an alternate ending and the fact that Spielberg himself originally filmed a scene involving two escaped gorillas that steal a "red convertible and go tooling around town," according to the film's director, Richard Donner.

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For those who weren't able to make it to Astoria, you can hear the director's and cast's thoughts on the movie when it receives its Blu-ray release this November. But the Ultimate Collector's Edition of the adventure flick may not be the last trip you take to the Goon docks. In the documentary, Donner says a long-rumored sequel to the film is a definite thing and will involve as much of the old cast as possible. "It will happen," he assures fans. "We've been trying for a number of years."

And if a sequel isn't enough to satisfy you, you may be able to check out a musical adaptation on Broadway in a few years. "It'll be pure Goonies," Donner says, adding that he would love to see the actors who played the movie's criminal Fratelli brothers involved. "They sing beautifully," he insists. It sounds like Donner really is taking the Goonies mantra "never say die" to heart when it comes to the cult classic.

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Gotta say this brings back some memories. It's also the first I've ever heard of a sequel or a version on Broadway.

 

[Antares]

How about a complete remake of the movie with a new cast and a new setting? Give it a modern vibe to fit today's culture. Maybe bring in an edgy director or try an urban cast. I can see it now. The Jonas Brothers instead of Cyndi Lauper. New Jersey instead of Astoria. A lost treasure from the Civil War instead of One Eyed Willy. A greedy real estate director tearing down the kid's neighborhood to put in condos.....

Remakes and reboots have been all the rage in Hollywood in recent years. Rather than making a sequal to The Goonies, why not just remake it from scratch? Gotta make something today's kids can identify with, right?

 

[stonyc]

How about a complete remake of the movie with a new cast and a new setting? Give it a modern vibe to fit today's culture. Maybe bring in an edgy director or try an urban cast. I can see it now. The Jonas Brothers instead of Cyndi Lauper. New Jersey instead of Astoria. A lost treasure from the Civil War instead of the One Eyed Willy. A greedy real estate director tearing down the kid's neighborhood to put in condos.....

Remakes and reboots have been all the rage in Hollywood in recent years. Rather than making a sequal to The Goonies, why not just remake it from scratch? Gotta make something today's kids can identify with, right?

Good god, you just made me throw up in my mouth a little. Note to Hollywood: Please Leave the Goonies Alone! They've already ruined a number of my childhood favorites, which means The Goonies is probably next. *sigh* Karate Kid? Ugh...

If they're going to revive the Goonies franchise, at least bring back as many if not all of the original cast back to give it some semblance of legitimacy, please.

In any case, this reminds me to pop the Goonies into the DVD player again soon, gotta love it.

 

[Melrose]

I just watched the movie again yesterday, oddly without even realizing it was the anniversary. I love Chunk. Classic

 

[Gonzo3333]

Baby Ruth!!!