Bringing sexyback to Corpus

You know, I'm not much of an optimist, though I do try. One point, though, at which I succeed: Every time I see a preview for an obviously terrible movie, I think, "Wow, some guy in L.A. had the most awesomely successful day ever when he managed to pitch this concept in a way that convinced someone to actually fund it.

So anyway, I enjoyed one such moment today, thanks to the front page of The Caller Times. Short story shorter, Justin Timberlake is starring in a movie about the Corpus Christi Hooks (minor league baseball team). How someone determined that this is a good idea... I can't say. 

The article suggests that Corpus Christi is a good setting because we have two minor league baseball teams, the Hooks and the Beach Dawgs (seriously). Not clear on what this adds, but I like to think it means that there will be a bunch of rivalry between the Hooks and the Dawgs until they get mocked in a bar (preferably Dr. Rockit's or Woody's, but I'm flexible on that point) by either a major league baseball player or a hockey player for the CC Rayz and then the Hooks players and the Dawgs players are on the same side in the barfight. 

Anyway, there are nonetheless several questions raised by this article (above and beyond that Beach Dawg thing, cuz wow): 

• They're filming in Hammond, Louisiana. Guess that means there won't be any scenes walking along the Bayfront, which is an obvious weakness in my opinion.
• JT claims to have wanted to meet some people and get a feel about what was going on while he was in Austin but he couldn't get around to it. What on earth he thinks he could learn about Corpus Christi from Austin is utterly unclear... actually, no it's not, the answer is nothing. 
• "Billed as a comedy/drama, the movie is the latest in a string of cinematic efforts from the moonwalking, denim-designing Timberlake." 
• Quality journalism here: "It's hard to tell if this will be his career grand slam, but one thing's certain -- Justin Timberlake doesn't need to sing and dance anymore for his fans." Actually, I think it's ever more certain that he should sing and dance for his fans. I mean, Sexyback? Pop genius. Alpha Dog? Not so much.
• The comments are, of course, awesome, centering primarily on what musicians are (not) good actors. Occasionally there's something sprinkled in about how they're filming in Hammond because Corpus sucks so much. Good times.