Kyle Newman To Direct Emo Boy

Kyle Newman To Direct Emo Boy

By Peter Sciretta/Dec. 4, 2008 10:23 pm EST

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According to THR, the project is being described as being in the tone of “Napoleon Dynamite,” “Harold and Maude” and “Zoolander.” Emo music is also expected to be a main component of the film.

I very much enjoyed Fanboys, but Newman’s style is rather obvious and on the nose, and this project seems like it needs to be a bit more subtle and sarcastic in its intentions. That said, I want to root for Newman, especially after The Weinstein Co put the guy through so much shit over the last few years.