Thursday, March 15, 2012

The REAL 21 Jump Street

Confession: In 1988, I may have written a fan letter to Johnny Depp.

There's a chance I got his address out of the back of this prestigious publication:


The brilliant docudrama "21 Jump Street" is the reason for my obsession. And really, who can blame me?


This show paved the way for the WB Network, Jason Priestly & let's be honest, graffiti art.

Teen angst? check.
Forbidden love? confirmed.
Old people playing teenagers? naturally.

Johnny was unable to return my love letter with the glossy 8x11 I was promised, but I understand. He was very busy hanging out with River Phoenix & Juliette Lewis at the Viper Room.

Thanks to my brother's generosity, I just became the proud owner of these:


That's right. Trading cards. Here's my favorite one:

Five for danger!

With the release of the new "21 Jump Street" this weekend, I feel it is my duty to let all 7 of you know the following:

IT'S NOT REAL.

Based on the trailer alone, the only thing the movie has in common with the TV show is the cops-as- narcs premise. As a true fan & believer in all that "21 Jump Street" stands for, I am offended by this "remake" and will be banning all films starring Channing Tatum & whatever his wife's name is for the next year.

TAKE THAT.

Just because I can, please watch the clip below. It's preeeetty incredible.


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