Don't talk to me Goose--Top Gun 2 blown out of the air

     Although the sequel to the 1986 classic Top Gun looked to hit super sonic only a few months ago, the recent and tragic death of director Tony Scott has apparently ejected Top Gun 2 from the big screen.  According to the New York Times "the sequel has fallen apart."  So it looks like we won't be seeing Iceman and Maverick as wingmen after all, despite the fact that Jerry Bruckheimer, Tom Cruise, and screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie were really enthusiastic about the project.
     I have to say I'm happy to see this project crash and burn.  Top Gun was a favorite of mine growing up, even with the homo-erotic beach volleyball scene.  There didn't seem to be any particular need for a sequel.  No offense but who cares about Maverick at the end of his career?  And lets be honest, Kelly McGuiness isn't exactly screen beautiful anymore.  Furthermore, Val Kilmer looks more like Ice Cream Man now that IceMan.  All in all I think it's best that Top Gun 2 remains in the hanger.