The future of film lies in Nicole Richie's hands... Photo: Getty Images
In an era where teenagers worship celebs’ online rants, it’s rather timely that Sofia Coppola would open her newest flick, The Bling Ring, with a quote from loquacious tweeter, Nicole Richie. While there’s no word on which of Richie’s zingers sets the scene, the move’s an interesting one for the indie director best known for stylized cinematography and lethargic pacing. Starring Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga and Leslie Mann, Bling profiles a group of teens that pilfered nearly $3 million worth of jewelry, cash and designer clothing from celebrities including Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom and Rachel Bilson in 2008 and 2009. And though we’ll have to wait until next year to solve this pressing mystery, there are plenty of other engaging film plots to be born from Ms. Richie’s endless stream of consciousness. Without further ado, our favorites: “The early bird might catch the worm, but I bet it also needs a ton of under eye concealer” – Nicole Richie, July 2011 Blake, Just Barely Blake (Demi Lovato) is surviving her junior year at art school when she befriends mysterious Gregg (Kieran Culkin), who exposes her to Diablo Cody movies, Edward Sharpe cover bands and synthetic pot. “Life just makes so much more sense with black framed glasses on…” – Nicole Richie, January 2012 Tapas at Barneys CO-OP This Breakfast at Tiffany‘s reboot features Lily Collins as Holli Golightleigh, an F.I.T. student by day, D.J. by night, whose magpie sensibility is turned upside down after developing a terrible cat allergy. “Mark my words, my rap career [is] on the rise.” – Nicole Richie, February 2012 VH1 Driven: Drake A documentary on the incendiary rapper featuring never-before-seen footage of Aubrey Drake Graham spitting rhymes on the Toronto set of Degrassi: The Next Generation while being fitted for Jimmy Brooks’ wheelchair. “No grandma, I don’t think you’re ready for bikini season.” – Nicole Richie, February 2012 Hour Glass After discovering a disparaging journal entry from her granddaughter, an emboldened Greta (Helen Mirren) vows to sport a bikini at the annual July Fourth family reunion. “I woke up today knowing everything about everything.” – Nicole Richie, November 2011 Untitled James Franco Project