Reason 90

Holidays on film. I did a little research and discovered only one movie that delves into the sacred holiday traditions of the Jewish people. That would be Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights. Um, if I was a Jew I think I'd be a tad embarrassed right about now. Jason, as your dear friend, I would encourage you to finally write the Jewish holiday screenplay the world has been waiting for. Today happens to be Purim, a day that marks the Jews narrow escape from genocide at the hands of a kooky guy named Haman, who worked for the king. Apparently, Haman had a penchant for three-cornered hats, which would probably make me want to kill someone too. Luckily, Queen Esther was able to trick the king, and the Jewish folks living in Persia were saved. Where was Esther in the 1940's? Anyway, this is clearly a story that is ripe for film and, as one hilarious Jew, I think you're the perfect man for the job. If you really wanted to impress people you could even make it a musical, using updated rock versions of such classics as "Shoshanas Yaakov" and "Chag Purim." Just think of the soundtrack sales! If movies about Valentine's Day and Groundhog's Day can make their way onto the big screen, why not Purim? Start typing Jason. I think I smell an Oscar in your future.