list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Reno 911! [TV Series] on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Reno_911_TV_Series/230630/default.aspx Title: Reno 911! [TV Series]
Year: 2003
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Plot: A group of talented improv players were seen on this Comedy Central weekly, which mercilessly spoofed such reality series as Cops. Heading the Washoe County Sheriff's Department in Reno, NV, was Lt. Jim Dangle (played by Thomas Lennon, who also co-produced), a sexually ambivalent lawman who preferred to show up at a crime scene wearing the shortest of shorts. Dangle's team included the silent but deadly Travis Junior (Robert Ben Garant, another co-producer); the nerdish, heavily medicated Trudy Weigel (Keri Kenney, likewise a member of the production team); flamboyantly streetwise Williams (Niecy Nash); and sexpot Clementine Johnson (Wendi McLendon-Covey). On the off chance that anyone would take the lampoonish hand-held photography and ad-libbed dialogue seriously, the producers served up such nonsensical episodes as the opener, in which the squad went after a pervert who molested department-store mannequins. Assembled by the same gang responsible for the Latino variety-series satire Viva Variety!, Reno 911! debuted July 23, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:59:41 GMTReno 911! [TV Series]2003Michael Patrick JannA group of talented improv players were seen on this Comedy Central weekly, which mercilessly spoofed such reality series as <a href=/films/103634/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Cops</a>. Heading the Washoe County Sheriff's Department in Reno, NV, was Lt. Jim Dangle (played by Thomas Lennon, who also co-produced), a sexually ambivalent lawman who preferred to show up at a crime scene wearing the shortest of shorts. Dangle's team included the silent but deadly Travis Junior (<a href="/players/P___370530/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Robert Ben Garant</a>, another co-producer); the nerdish, heavily medicated Trudy Weigel (Keri Kenney, likewise a member of the production team); flamboyantly streetwise Williams (Niecy Nash); and sexpot Clementine Johnson (Wendi McLendon-Covey). On the off chance that anyone would take the lampoonish hand-held photography and ad-libbed dialogue seriously, the producers served up such nonsensical episodes as the opener, in which the squad went after a pervert who molested department-store mannequins. Assembled by the same gang responsible for the Latino variety-series satire Viva Variety!, Reno 911! debuted July 23, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide314http://www.spout.com/images/no_image.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Reno_911_TV_Series/230630/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/10/9/36116.aspxPost By: SpoutBlog
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Body: In a new interview with MTV, Bill Murray has called for the makers of Ghostbusters 3 to introduce a female Ghostbuster. My first thought was that hottie who models the sexy Ghostbusters Halloween costume, but seriously it is a great idea. As long as the concept is to pass on the proton packs to a new generation, there really should be an actress in the bunch. And I’m not talking just a hot young flavor of the month who Hollywood thinks will get the teen boys in the audience (it’s Ghostbusters 3; they’re already sold). I agree with Murray that the main requirement should be a funny female. However, instead of merely picking out one comedienne to appear in the sequel, SpoutBlog has decided to imagine a remake of Ghostbusters in which the entire team is made of women. So, here are some casting choices for a gender-reversed version: Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Petra Venkman There are only two comic actresses I can imagine pulling off the job of being a female equivalent of Bill Murray’s Peter Venkman. But I wouldn’t want to see Sarah Silverman in the role, so I choose Elizabeth Banks. She’s sexy, hilarious and talented enough to convincingly play a sleazy yet lovable, brillaint yet apathetic parapsychologist. And she’s also my pick for the actual female ghostbuster for Ghostbusters 3 if the filmmakers take Murray’s advice. Especially if the other Ghostbusters are from the Judd Apatow school. Anna Faris as Dr. Ramona Stantz You might think she’s a little too close to Banks in her looks, but as a comedic actress she’s a whole different sort. She kind of reminds me of a young female Dan Aykroyd, though she’s certainly missing the pudgy parts, and she can do the slight obliviousness thing perfectly, especially as a product of childlike wonder rather than lack of intelligence. And the character’s affinity for munchies could be explained by having her be a bit of a marijuana enthusiast since she lacks the chubby traits. Tina Fey as Dr. Elga Spengler Fey is funny, but she’s also better as the straight woman with a touch of deadpan, just like Harold Ramis’ Egon. She’s also a little older than the other ladies. And, of course, she wears glasses. Actually it’s the glasses that made her the obvious choice. The other things just fortunately worked out in her favor, too. Niecy Nash as Winifred Zeddmore Hollywood would probably prefer someone a little younger, like Jennifer Hudson, or hotter, like Gabrielle Union, but Nash is hilarious on Reno 911, and she’s about the same age as Ernie Hudson was in the first Ghostbusters film. Plus, just imagine how much more of an outsider she’d be as the new recruit. Also, think of how amazing that big booty would look in a Ghostbusters uniform. Adrien Brody as Dan Barrett For the role originated by Sigourney Weaver, I’ve been told by a friend to cast Oscar-winner Brody, because he’s a “hot ugly dude.” And Weaver is, well, let’s just call her a non-traditional beauty. I thought about going with Bill Paxton instead for the Aliens connection and the fact that he’d be really good during the possessed scene, but I ultimately went with my friend’s idea, because for some reason I can accept him as easily being turned into a dog-like creature. Zooey Deschanel as Louise Tully She’s the right combination of nerdy and adorable, especially if she lets herself go a little. Add some frump and a little more whine to the voice and she’s perfect as the accountant (and eventual Ghostbuster hopeful, originally played by Rick Moranis) who lives next door to Dan and who also gets turned into a hellhound. Jay Baruchel as John Melnitz This Tropic Thunder actor is a little young, but considering he’ll be filling the secretary role (originated by Annie Potts), he probably should be. Also, it would be great to see Tina Fey flirt with the little dweeb, if anything just for the callback to the “cougar” episode of 30 Rock. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:01:16 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com10/9/2008 6:01:16 PMIn a new interview with MTV, Bill Murray has called for the makers of Ghostbusters 3 to introduce a female Ghostbuster. My first thought was that hottie who models the sexy Ghostbusters Halloween costume, but seriously it is a great idea. As long as the concept is to pass on the proton packs to a new generation, there really should be an actress in the bunch. And I’m not talking just a hot young flavor of the month who Hollywood thinks will get the teen boys in the audience (it’s Ghostbusters 3; they’re already sold). I agree with Murray that the main requirement should be a funny female. However, instead of merely picking out one comedienne to appear in the sequel, SpoutBlog has decided to imagine a remake of Ghostbusters in which the entire team is made of women. So, here are some casting choices for a gender-reversed version: Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Petra Venkman There are only two comic actresses I can imagine pulling off the job of being a female equivalent of Bill Murray’s Peter Venkman. But I wouldn’t want to see Sarah Silverman in the role, so I choose Elizabeth Banks. She’s sexy, hilarious and talented enough to convincingly play a sleazy yet lovable, brillaint yet apathetic parapsychologist. And she’s also my pick for the actual female ghostbuster for Ghostbusters 3 if the filmmakers take Murray’s advice. Especially if the other Ghostbusters are from the Judd Apatow school. Anna Faris as Dr. Ramona Stantz You might think she’s a little too close to Banks in her looks, but as a comedic actress she’s a whole different sort. She kind of reminds me of a young female Dan Aykroyd, though she’s certainly missing the pudgy parts, and she can do the slight obliviousness thing perfectly, especially as a product of childlike wonder rather than lack of intelligence. And the character’s affinity for munchies could be explained by having her be a bit of a marijuana enthusiast since she lacks the chubby traits. Tina Fey as Dr. Elga Spengler Fey is funny, but she’s also better as the straight woman with a touch of deadpan, just like Harold Ramis’ Egon. She’s also a little older than the other ladies. And, of course, she wears glasses. Actually it’s the glasses that made her the obvious choice. The other things just fortunately worked out in her favor, too. Niecy Nash as Winifred Zeddmore Hollywood would probably prefer someone a little younger, like Jennifer Hudson, or hotter, like Gabrielle Union, but Nash is hilarious on Reno 911, and she’s about the same age as Ernie Hudson was in the first Ghostbusters film. Plus, just imagine how much more of an outsider she’d be as the new recruit. Also, think of how amazing that big booty would look in a Ghostbusters uniform. Adrien Brody as Dan Barrett For the role originated by Sigourney Weaver, I’ve been told by a friend to cast Oscar-winner Brody, because he’s a “hot ugly dude.” And Weaver is, well, let’s just call her a non-traditional beauty. I thought about going with Bill Paxton instead for the Aliens connection and the fact that he’d be really good during the possessed scene, but I ultimately went with my friend’s idea, because for some reason I can accept him as easily being turned into a dog-like creature. Zooey Deschanel as Louise Tully She’s the right combination of nerdy and adorable, especially if she lets herself go a little. Add some frump and a little more whine to the voice and she’s perfect as the accountant (and eventual Ghostbuster hopeful, originally played by Rick Moranis) who lives next door to Dan and who also gets turned into a hellhound. Jay Baruchel as John Melnitz This Tropic Thunder actor is a little young, but considering he’ll be filling the secretary role (originated by Annie Potts), he probably should be. Also, it would be great to see Tina Fey flirt with the little dweeb, if anything just for the callback to the “cougar” episode of 30 Rock. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/policeofficer/MemberTagFilms.aspxpoliceofficer
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