In just over a month the most anticipated film of the year on the web will be released Snakes On a Plane (SOaP). While not exactly high concept it may have the distinction of teaching Hollywood that blogs and the web aren't their enemies, but the future of their marketing and fan base.

Hollywood while embracing flash and graphics loaded sites, still doesn't get the web. But think of how much free advertising and building of a fan base SOaP has been doing long before release.

It's not that everyone in Hollywood is ignorant of the web, it can be argued people such as Kevin Smith, JMS, and David Mackenzie (Don't know the name you soon will in part to Hugh MacLeod) have been using it to their advantage. Kevin blogs on a regular basis, JMS regularly used the web to keep in contact with Babylon 5 fans, and David has a blog about his latest movie.

So I hate to propose you see a film just to get Hollywood's attention about the positive power of the web. But it's true, the best thing the blogosphere and those who use the web daily can do to get Hollywood pay attention is make it a hit. Dare I say it, yes a blockbuster.

To quote a great film maker " I just have to say I'm glad I wasn't the only one who found a kind of spiritual transcendence in the title "Snakes on a Plane". It gives me faith in this bleak Hollyworld that there should be such simple beauty, such direct and uncluttered understanding of the human condition. Snakes, as the great philosophers used to say, on a motherfucking plane."

With the lack of respect the WSOP and Harrah's is showing the media, especially bloggers, this year it reminded me a bit of Clerks so in that vein...

(With apologies to DrPauly, Otis, and AlCantHang, on second thought forget Al he won't be offended anyways)

DrPauly: You know who I could do without? I could do without the idiots in the tournament.
Otis: Which ones?
DrPauly: All of them.
[a series of vignettes]
Tournament Director: What would you get for a six-year-old who chronically wets his bed?
AlCantHang: Nothing, Negreanu ain't welcome in Press Row this year.
Confusioned First Time Poker Reporter: So, where is the World Series of Poker?
[zoom out to see a huge sign that says "WSOP 2006" directly above her]
Blonde Railbird: Have you seen that guy who was on ESPN last year?
DrPauly: They never chase quality players. They always pick the most intellectually devoid players in the
building.
Blonde Railbird: OOOOH! Josh Arieh!
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Scene: Heads up Match for WSOP Event
First Time Poker Reporter: On TV they say so much, but they never tell you if the players are any good... are either one of these any good?
DrPauly: What?
First Time Poker Reporter: Are either one of these players any good?
DrPauly: I don't watch players.
First Time Poker Reporter: Well, have you heard anything about either one of them?
DrPauly: I find it's best to stay out of other people's affairs.
First Time Poker Reporter: You mean you've haven't heard anybody say anything about either one of these?
DrPauly: Nope.
First Time Poker Reporter: [Turns around, then points Dr. Pauly to the same players] Well, what about these two?
DrPauly: Oh, they suck.
First Time Poker Reporter: These are the same two players! You weren't paying any attention!
DrPauly: No, I wasn't.
First Time Poker Reporter: I don't think the Tournament Director would appreciate...
DrPauly: I don't appreciate your ruse, ma'am.
First Time Poker Reporter: I beg your pardon?
DrPauly: Your ruse; your cunning attempt to trick me.
First Time Poker Reporter: I was only pointing out that you weren't paying any attention to what I was saying!
DrPauly: And, I hope it feels good.
First Time Poker Reporter: You hope WHAT feels good?
DrPauly: I hope it feels so good to be right. There's nothing more exhilarating than pointing out the
shortcomings of others, is there?
First Time Poker Reporter: Well, this is the last time I cover a World Series of Poker!
DrPauly: You'll be missed.
First Time Poker Reporter: Screw you!
[leaves]
DrPauly: [runs to the door] Hey! Wanna go to the Strip Club with us later?
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Flipchip: But you hate tournaments.
DrPauly: Yes, but I love gambling. Isn't it ironic?
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AlCantHang: Hey, I'm gonna grab a bottle of SoCo.
Poker Hospitality Suite Bartender: If you grab a SoCo, then everyone's gonna grab one.
AlCantHang: So?
Poker Hospitality Suite Bartender: So, who's gonna pay for all these SoCos?
AlCantHang: What do you care, you Hairjell-smellin motherfucker?
Poker Hospitality Suite Bartender: Hey, I have a responsibility here. I can't have everybody grabbing
free drinks.
AlCantHang: Responsibility? What responsibility? You're in Las Vegas!
DrPauly: He's blunt, but he's got a point.
Poker Hospitality Suite Bartender: Will you let me maintain some semblance of managerial control here?
AlCantHang: No, all I'm sayin' is that if you're gonna be insubordinate, you might as well go the full nine,
not pussy out when it comes to free shit to drink.
DrPauly: He's right, as if we're suddenly gonna have a run on SoCo.
AlCantHang: Fuckin' A!
Poker Hospitality Suite Bartender: All right! Jesus! You fucking poker bloggers are pushy!
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DrPauly: Some guy came into Media Row bitchin’ about a bad beat. He wouldn’t pay the dollar for us to hear the story. So I tore up his check for a 23rd place finish.
Otis: Shocking abuse of authority.
DrPauly: Hey, I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule.
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DrPauly: Fine then, just let me borrow your car.
Grubby: What for?
DrPauly: I want to go gamble in a casino.
Grubby: You work at a casino!
DrPauly: I work at a shitty casino! I want to go to a good casino and find some good fish!
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[DrPauly walks up to Reserved for DrPauly seat on Media Row]
First Time Poker Reporter: Guy ain't here yet.
DrPauly: You're kidding? It's almost 6:30.
First Time Poker Reporter: I know. I've been here since four.
DrPauly: Man, I hate it when they don’t even bother to come to work!
First Time Poker Reporter: I would have gone to work the rails, but the Tournament Director promised me the seat if the guy ain’t here by seven.
DrPauly: Really?
First Time Poker Reporter: Yup.
DrPauly: You came for this seat, too? That's the seat I came here for.
First Time Poker Reporter: I have first dibs.
DrPauly: Says who?
First Time Poker Reporter: Says me. I've been here for a two and half-hours. I'd call that first dibs.
DrPauly: It ain't going to happen, my friend. I'm getting that seat.
First Time Poker Reporter: Like hell you are.
DrPauly: I'll bet you 20 bucks you don't get that seat.
First Time Poker Reporter: 20 bucks?
DrPauly: 20 bucks.
First Time Poker Reporter: All right, asshole, you're on.
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DrPauly: Who did you pee next to?
Otis: What?
DrPauly: What Poker Player did you pee next to?
Otis: What? Why do you need that?
DrPauly: I'm about to post "Last 5 Pros I Pissed Next To...", I have three, but need two more. So many damn tourists I haven't seen a Pro in my last two trips.
Otis: Make up somebody!
DrPauly: My readers demand authenticity, if it ain't my pee yours will have to do...
Otis: Pauly, your nuts!
DrPauly: Names!
Otis: David Williams, Marcel, and Liz Lieu
DrPauly: Liar!
Otis: Okay, David Singer.
DrPauly: Thanks, I had Marcel, but the other two will finish my list.