The Two Coreys: like a traffic accident
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I know that even as non-niche as my blog posts have been lately, this is even off-topic. But, I have to admit here and now that I have a vague obsession with Corey Haim. And, I’m not talking about the smooth-faced, charmingly vacant druggie who appeared in License to Drive and The Lost Boys. I was actually more into fat Corey, the guy he became after recently kicking drugs. I think I was drawn to the realism of his vulnerability and desperation.
Anyway, he took off the weight and subsequently he and his pal Cory Feldman realized their bizarre dream to work together again. The Two Coreys debuts July 29 at 10 pm on A&E. Apparently, it is a semi-reality show with some scripted elements and a lot of boy buddy improv. Haim moved in with Feldman and his wife and the zaniness ensues.
I’ll watch. I will. These guys are a curiosity that cropped up during my late teens. It’s fascinating to see them with leaner jaw lines and wrinkles around their eyes. Feldman still shows telltale signs of that odd period he went through where he was dressing like Michael Jackson. It’s kind of sad to say that his fashion sense is just as awkward today.
Haim, on the other hand, still wears cool shoes and culturally timely jewelry. He looks much harder than he used to, but there is still a cute-ness about him. It does appear that his body and mind were damaged by his past drug usage. He’s still with us, but I think he is worse for the wear. I’d still invite him into my home, though.
Can you believe it has been more than 20 years since The Lost Boys opened in theaters!? I remember seeing that with my old boyfriend. It was what made me beg him to grow his hair out long.