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Year: 2006
Plot: Along with Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, 30 Rock was one of two NBC series of the 2006-2007 TV season to take place backstage at a Saturday Night Live-style comedy show. In the case of 30 Rock, "SNL" veteran Tina Fey served as series creator and executive producer, and also assumed the leading role of Liz Lemon, head writer of the ficitional comedy-ensemble series "The Girlie Show." Liz was placed in the none-too-skilled hands of novice network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), whose previous experience had been confined to the offices of the network's corporate owners (clearly General Electric). At Jack's behest, the long-suffering Liz was compelled to hire irresponsible and highly temperamental movie comedian Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan). Jordan's intrusion upon the "Girlie Show" set did not rest well with lead comedian Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), and thus Liz ended up being less a writer and more a referee. A 30 Rock debuted October 11, 2006. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:01:18 GMT30 Rock [TV Series]2006Along with <a href=/films/339583/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip</a>, <a href=/films/329972/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>30 Rock</a> was one of two NBC series of the 2006-2007 TV season to take place backstage at a <a href=/films/220811/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Saturday Night Live</a>-style comedy show. In the case of <a href=/films/329972/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>30 Rock</a>, "SNL" veteran <a href="/players/P___336261/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tina Fey</a> served as series creator and executive producer, and also assumed the leading role of Liz Lemon, head writer of the ficitional comedy-ensemble series "The Girlie Show." Liz was placed in the none-too-skilled hands of novice network executive Jack Donaghy (<a href="/players/P_____3515/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Alec Baldwin</a>), whose previous experience had been confined to the offices of the network's corporate owners (clearly General Electric). At Jack's behest, the long-suffering Liz was compelled to hire irresponsible and highly temperamental movie comedian Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan). Jordan's intrusion upon the "Girlie Show" set did not rest well with lead comedian Jenna Maroney (<a href="/players/P____39276/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jane Krakowski</a>), and thus Liz ended up being less a writer and more a referee. A <a href=/films/329972/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>30 Rock</a> debuted October 11, 2006. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide1Slightly Tagged (1-5)144http://www.spout.com/images/no_image.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/30_Rock_TV_Series/289730/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2009/3/11/40976.aspxPost By: SpoutBlog
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Body: We at SpoutBlog love Jon Hamm tremendously, but we don’t get to write about him much because we’re primarily a film blog and don’t feature much discussion of either Mad Men or 30 Rock (we’ve slipped praise into posts here and there, of course). Fortunately for us, Hamm has made a new video for FunnyorDie.com, in which he references movies. Specifically, he portrays Lex Luthor and alludes to plot points from Superman: The Movie, Superman Returns and even Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. And as if this video (watch it after the jump) weren’t funny enough, we can now hopefully look forward to Hamm appearing in more Judd Apatow-related comedies — at least if the guys at Vulture have any influence. Or, maybe Hamm could actually be cast in a future Superman movie (was this video a response to requests for Warner Bros. to make him the new Man of Steel?), as either hero or villain — or both!?!? Again, check out the clip and what other bloggers (some TV bloggers, but whatever) are saying about it after the jump: Cinematical’s Erik Davis finds the clip “cute” and “funny” but chooses to focus his “Watch This” post on a car commercial starring Andy Richter. Okay, it might be funnier, but it has nothing to do with movies. Oh, and it doesn’t have Jon Hamm in it. To quote Tina at FishbowlLA, “Swoon. Bald even.” David Hauslaib at Jossip goes a step further: “Even with that stupid bald cap on, I’d still hit that so hard we’d reverse the earth and get rid of the national debt. Boom!” “Jon Hamm with no hair is still better than 99% of America with hair,” argues Joe Bua at IAmATVJunkie.com. Michelle Collins at Best Week Ever has apparently given us a place to leave all kinds of those “Jon Hamm would still be hot if…” comments. “As if my love of the man wasn’t already raging out of control,” confesses TV Critic Alan Sepinwall on What’s Alan Watching? Gonzalo Cordova at Comedy Central Insider insults movie and comic geeks with more Hamm praise: Before all the comic nerds get mad at me for saying Jon Hamm is a better Lex Luthor than Gene Hackman, I just wanna say, “Whoah, nerds. Take a deep breath from your inhaler and CALM THE FUCK DOWN!” Gene HACKman wasn’t a good actor in any movie ever, okay? (Alright, now I’m just saying things I don’t believe in order to get the film geeks mad at me too. Geeks getting mad is really funny!) Now, less gushing and more commenting about the actual video: commenter “ManchuCandidate” at io9 writes, “At this point, Lex is really less of a villain than any from a major bank these days. Lex’s only trying to kill one guy, an illegal alien no less, while the banks fucked all of us.” More defense for Luthor at Topless Robot: “Sure, Superman’s trying to protect the world, but does he ever think about all those Lexcorp employees he’s putting out of work? Jackass.” The video left most of our fellow film bloggers more or less speechless (or wordless), but here’s some of the link love for those who showed appreciation for Hamm as Luthor: Jeff Wells; Scott Mendlson; IESB.net. “Lex Luthor Bailout” with Jon Hamm - watch more funny videos Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:01:18 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com3/11/2009 6:01:18 PMWe at SpoutBlog love Jon Hamm tremendously, but we don’t get to write about him much because we’re primarily a film blog and don’t feature much discussion of either Mad Men or 30 Rock (we’ve slipped praise into posts here and there, of course). Fortunately for us, Hamm has made a new video for FunnyorDie.com, in which he references movies. Specifically, he portrays Lex Luthor and alludes to plot points from Superman: The Movie, Superman Returns and even Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. And as if this video (watch it after the jump) weren’t funny enough, we can now hopefully look forward to Hamm appearing in more Judd Apatow-related comedies — at least if the guys at Vulture have any influence. Or, maybe Hamm could actually be cast in a future Superman movie (was this video a response to requests for Warner Bros. to make him the new Man of Steel?), as either hero or villain — or both!?!? Again, check out the clip and what other bloggers (some TV bloggers, but whatever) are saying about it after the jump: Cinematical’s Erik Davis finds the clip “cute” and “funny” but chooses to focus his “Watch This” post on a car commercial starring Andy Richter. Okay, it might be funnier, but it has nothing to do with movies. Oh, and it doesn’t have Jon Hamm in it. To quote Tina at FishbowlLA, “Swoon. Bald even.” David Hauslaib at Jossip goes a step further: “Even with that stupid bald cap on, I’d still hit that so hard we’d reverse the earth and get rid of the national debt. Boom!” “Jon Hamm with no hair is still better than 99% of America with hair,” argues Joe Bua at IAmATVJunkie.com. Michelle Collins at Best Week Ever has apparently given us a place to leave all kinds of those “Jon Hamm would still be hot if…” comments. “As if my love of the man wasn’t already raging out of control,” confesses TV Critic Alan Sepinwall on What’s Alan Watching? Gonzalo Cordova at Comedy Central Insider insults movie and comic geeks with more Hamm praise: Before all the comic nerds get mad at me for saying Jon Hamm is a better Lex Luthor than Gene Hackman, I just wanna say, “Whoah, nerds. Take a deep breath from your inhaler and CALM THE FUCK DOWN!” Gene HACKman wasn’t a good actor in any movie ever, okay? (Alright, now I’m just saying things I don’t believe in order to get the film geeks mad at me too. Geeks getting mad is really funny!) Now, less gushing and more commenting about the actual video: commenter “ManchuCandidate” at io9 writes, “At this point, Lex is really less of a villain than any from a major bank these days. Lex’s only trying to kill one guy, an illegal alien no less, while the banks fucked all of us.” More defense for Luthor at Topless Robot: “Sure, Superman’s trying to protect the world, but does he ever think about all those Lexcorp employees he’s putting out of work? Jackass.” The video left most of our fellow film bloggers more or less speechless (or wordless), but here’s some of the link love for those who showed appreciation for Hamm as Luthor: Jeff Wells; Scott Mendlson; IESB.net. “Lex Luthor Bailout” with Jon Hamm - watch more funny videos Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2009/3/4/40831.aspxPost By: SpoutBlog
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Body: Kevin Smith is having title trouble again. After previously dealing with censorship related to the title Zach and Miri Make a Porno, the filmmaker has run into a snag with his next movie, originally called A Couple of Dicks. Warner Bros. has changed the title of the comedy, which will star Bruce Willis and Tracey Morgan, to A Couple of Cops, obviously so as not to confuse anyone with the multiple (including the offensive) meanings of “dick.” But this can’t be the end, because nobody in their right mind would distribute a movie with that new title. I’m pretty sure the word “cops” is poisonous. Has there been a single good movie with that word in the title since Buster Keaton’s 1922 short? Singularly, “cop” will occasionally work, such as in Beverly Hills Cop, Super Cop, Cop Land and Kindergarten Cop. But pluralized, I think the best we’ve seen is Cops and Robbersons. Recall that Hollywood Homicide was once titled “Two Cops,” which is quite like Smith’s movie’s name, but better. And maybe the original title cursed it, because the movie flopped. So, unless A Couple of Cops involves fumbling policemen resembling the Keystone Cops, it’s certain that the studio will need to brainstorm a new name quick, if it’s not already too late. Or, if Smith doesn’t really care about this movie, which he didn’t write and is seemingly only directing for the easy money, perhaps he can ultimately take his own name off and let it be an Alan Smithee film. Here are some of the negative responses to the name change from around the web: Vince Mancini at FilmDrunk explains the change: WB had originally acquired the script not realizing “dick” was a double entendre.  Once they found out, they took immediate action, first experimenting with more literal titles such as A Couple of Dicks - Not Penises, This Isn’t That Kind of Movie At All before settling on the newer, shorter name. Kudos to the A.V. Club for referencing the fake Tracey Jordan movie within 30 Rock titled Black Cop White Cop, and noting that once again life is imitating art: “Variety’s report didn’t mention when we can expect Who Dat Ninja or Fat Bitch in theaters.” And kudos to the Fark headline for a great Clerks reference: “Warner Bros changes name of Kevin Smith’s new film to ‘A Couple of Cops’, fearing moviegoers might be offended by ‘A Couple of Dicks’. It’s not like there’s 37 of them.” Also, a great discussion in the Fark comments section references both classic and recent titular uses of “dick”: Dick and The Bank Dick. I also love the headline at The Playlist: “Emasculated: Kevin Smith Loses His ‘Dick’” “So now how will moviegoers know there are dicks in this movie? By seeing Bruce Willis on the poster?” asks Vulture. “I mean, we’re all adults here,” write’s Jessica Barnes at Cinematical, “has it really gotten to the point where even a pun as vanilla as a variation on ‘Private Dicks’ is too much for audiences?” Melanie Addington, of Oxford Film Freak, comments on Barnes’ post: That doesn’t sound like that would help with any sort of marketing plan. At least A Couple of Dicks may scream, hey, fun Kevin Smith film - fans, come see it. But A Couple of Cops? Why does it sound like Paul Blart: Mall Cop Part 2? Blart Teams Up With Another Cop? Funny antics ensue. Sigh. Russ Fischer is a bit harsh with his joke at CHUD.com: “A title more limp than Mickey Rourke after the Oscars.” “Kevin Smith has spent his entire career delivering interesting movies with awesome titles and only a few of us showed up to see them,” writes Josh Tyler, jokingly giving in at Cinema Blend. “Maybe it’s time to give the people what they want, and what the people seem to want is a good nap.” Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:00:54 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com3/4/2009 8:00:54 PMKevin Smith is having title trouble again. After previously dealing with censorship related to the title Zach and Miri Make a Porno, the filmmaker has run into a snag with his next movie, originally called A Couple of Dicks. Warner Bros. has changed the title of the comedy, which will star Bruce Willis and Tracey Morgan, to A Couple of Cops, obviously so as not to confuse anyone with the multiple (including the offensive) meanings of “dick.” But this can’t be the end, because nobody in their right mind would distribute a movie with that new title. I’m pretty sure the word “cops” is poisonous. Has there been a single good movie with that word in the title since Buster Keaton’s 1922 short? Singularly, “cop” will occasionally work, such as in Beverly Hills Cop, Super Cop, Cop Land and Kindergarten Cop. But pluralized, I think the best we’ve seen is Cops and Robbersons. Recall that Hollywood Homicide was once titled “Two Cops,” which is quite like Smith’s movie’s name, but better. And maybe the original title cursed it, because the movie flopped. So, unless A Couple of Cops involves fumbling policemen resembling the Keystone Cops, it’s certain that the studio will need to brainstorm a new name quick, if it’s not already too late. Or, if Smith doesn’t really care about this movie, which he didn’t write and is seemingly only directing for the easy money, perhaps he can ultimately take his own name off and let it be an Alan Smithee film. Here are some of the negative responses to the name change from around the web: Vince Mancini at FilmDrunk explains the change: WB had originally acquired the script not realizing “dick” was a double entendre.  Once they found out, they took immediate action, first experimenting with more literal titles such as A Couple of Dicks - Not Penises, This Isn’t That Kind of Movie At All before settling on the newer, shorter name. Kudos to the A.V. Club for referencing the fake Tracey Jordan movie within 30 Rock titled Black Cop White Cop, and noting that once again life is imitating art: “Variety’s report didn’t mention when we can expect Who Dat Ninja or Fat Bitch in theaters.” And kudos to the Fark headline for a great Clerks reference: “Warner Bros changes name of Kevin Smith’s new film to ‘A Couple of Cops’, fearing moviegoers might be offended by ‘A Couple of Dicks’. It’s not like there’s 37 of them.” Also, a great discussion in the Fark comments section references both classic and recent titular uses of “dick”: Dick and The Bank Dick. I also love the headline at The Playlist: “Emasculated: Kevin Smith Loses His ‘Dick’” “So now how will moviegoers know there are dicks in this movie? By seeing Bruce Willis on the poster?” asks Vulture. “I mean, we’re all adults here,” write’s Jessica Barnes at Cinematical, “has it really gotten to the point where even a pun as vanilla as a variation on ‘Private Dicks’ is too much for audiences?” Melanie Addington, of Oxford Film Freak, comments on Barnes’ post: That doesn’t sound like that would help with any sort of marketing plan. At least A Couple of Dicks may scream, hey, fun Kevin Smith film - fans, come see it. But A Couple of Cops? Why does it sound like Paul Blart: Mall Cop Part 2? Blart Teams Up With Another Cop? Funny antics ensue. Sigh. Russ Fischer is a bit harsh with his joke at CHUD.com: “A title more limp than Mickey Rourke after the Oscars.” “Kevin Smith has spent his entire career delivering interesting movies with awesome titles and only a few of us showed up to see them,” writes Josh Tyler, jokingly giving in at Cinema Blend. “Maybe it’s time to give the people what they want, and what the people seem to want is a good nap.” Originally posted on:SpoutBlog 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/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/8/4/33522.aspxPost By: SpoutBlog
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Body: It’s funny how out of control a rumor can spin on the web. The Angelina Jolie as Catwoman “news” has to be at the top of the list of most reported unconfirmed rumors ever. And it’s sad that it’s not actually true, because after seeing Jolie in the dominatrix outfit she wears at the beginning of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I’d be perfectly fine seeing her wear another tight black costume for a possible third Christopher Nolan-directed Batman movie. But who instead could play the part, if Jolie is indeed not interested, or not even offered the role (or, obviously, if Catwoman is not in the movie, as screenwriter David Goyer has apparently hinted)? One theory says that Maggie Gyllenhaal will return in the follow-up to The Dark Knight, this time donning a catsuit (Graeme at io9 strongly disputes the idea). Another terrible suggestion is to cast the too-cute Zooey Deschanel as the villainess. A far more interesting recommendation, from Catherine Bray, is Tilda Swinton. But I think the character needs to be a little sexier. Plus, I want to dismiss Bray’s idea on the principle that it’s included in the DenOfGeek list, which consists mostly of the usual hot young actress ideas that probably get thrown around for every casting decision like this. I’m actually shocked that Eva Green wasn’t anyone’s pick, as she’s one of those hot young actresses, and she’s done the “good and bad at the same time” thing in Casino Royale. She was even part of my list until a better candidate edged her out, mostly on the idea that we don’t need to see her replay Vesper Lynd in a Catwoman costume. So, who did make the cut? Check out my 10 favorites, in descending order, after the jump: 10. Halle Berry - She is a good actress, and she was a great sport in accepting her Razzie for playing the character in Catwoman, so wouldn’t it be neat if Nolan gave her a second chance at the part? It certainly fits with the nine lives thing. Plus, with a better script, better direction and, most importantly, a better outfit, the Oscar winner would do a much better job. 9. Cate Blanchett - Another Bob Dylan vs. Bob Dylan showdown! (The Dark Knight’s Christian Bale and Heath Ledger each portrayed Dylan in I’m Not There, as did Blanchett). And Nolan can round out the villain casting with Ben Whishaw as Riddler, Richard Gere as the Penguin and Marcus Carl Franklin as Anarky (or he could be Robin?). Seriously, though, after Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, I’m not sure we ever need to see her as another blockbuster villain. Besides, there’s other Oscar-caliber actresses who would be more enjoyable. 8. Penélope Cruz - Like this sexy Spanish lady, who I thought of for the role based on her line from Vanilla Sky, “I’ll see you in another life, when we are both cats.” Wait, would that mean Tom Cruise would have to appear as Catman? Hell, I’d deal with that if I got to see Cruz prance around with a tail attached to a form-fitting bodysuit. 7. Maggie Cheung - It’s been 12 years since Cheung wore a tight black catsuit for Assayas’ Irma Vep, but she’d still be damn hot as Catwoman. Unfortunately, she has retired from acting, last appearing in Wong Kar-Wai’s 2046 and Assayas’ Clean back in 2004. 6. Rachel Weisz - Something about her wonky eyes makes me think she’d be a good Catwoman. I can’t quite explain what I mean by that. She did a fine job as an attractive yet ultimately evil character in Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things, so there’s another point for her. 5. Emily Blunt - A well-meaning bitch in The Devil Wears Prada, I’d love to see Blunt do more of the same, only in a catsuit. In a way, she’s like my fill-in for the excluded Eva Green, since I continually mix up their names, and Prada costar Anne Hathaway, who too many people think is as good a choice. 4. Emily Mortimer - Basically my choice for the obscure, indie-cred slot, since I don’t agree with the Deschanel suggestion. Plus, I can see her building off her short stint as the two-faced “Phoebe” on 30 Rock in order to play a terrific villainess. 3. Emily Watson - The last of three candidates named Emily, Watson has always been my favorite love interest for Christian Bale (she’s played opposite “Batman” in Metroland and Equilibrium). Third time’s the charm, I say. 2. Marion Cotillard - I know, I’m probably including too many Oscar nominees and winners in this list, but after Ledger’s performance as The Joker, the role of Catwoman requires talent along with beauty. Besides, Michelle Pfeiffer was nominated for two Academy Awards prior to playing the part in Batman Returns and Halle Berry won an Oscar before giving her Razzie-winning performance in Catowman. So, as the most recent recipient of the Best Actress trophy, the chameleon-like star of La Vie en Rose seems the most appropriate. Oh, and some guy already did a rendering of what she’d look like. 1. Sean Young - The part she always wanted. And what fun it would be for Catwoman to be an older woman. You know, as in a cougar. Which is a kind of cat. There have been crazier ideas — though maybe not crazier actresses. However, Young’s unstable personality should make for an unpredictable and unbeatable performance. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:01:15 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com8/4/2008 3:01:15 PMIt’s funny how out of control a rumor can spin on the web. The Angelina Jolie as Catwoman “news” has to be at the top of the list of most reported unconfirmed rumors ever. And it’s sad that it’s not actually true, because after seeing Jolie in the dominatrix outfit she wears at the beginning of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I’d be perfectly fine seeing her wear another tight black costume for a possible third Christopher Nolan-directed Batman movie. But who instead could play the part, if Jolie is indeed not interested, or not even offered the role (or, obviously, if Catwoman is not in the movie, as screenwriter David Goyer has apparently hinted)? One theory says that Maggie Gyllenhaal will return in the follow-up to The Dark Knight, this time donning a catsuit (Graeme at io9 strongly disputes the idea). Another terrible suggestion is to cast the too-cute Zooey Deschanel as the villainess. A far more interesting recommendation, from Catherine Bray, is Tilda Swinton. But I think the character needs to be a little sexier. Plus, I want to dismiss Bray’s idea on the principle that it’s included in the DenOfGeek list, which consists mostly of the usual hot young actress ideas that probably get thrown around for every casting decision like this. I’m actually shocked that Eva Green wasn’t anyone’s pick, as she’s one of those hot young actresses, and she’s done the “good and bad at the same time” thing in Casino Royale. She was even part of my list until a better candidate edged her out, mostly on the idea that we don’t need to see her replay Vesper Lynd in a Catwoman costume. So, who did make the cut? Check out my 10 favorites, in descending order, after the jump: 10. Halle Berry - She is a good actress, and she was a great sport in accepting her Razzie for playing the character in Catwoman, so wouldn’t it be neat if Nolan gave her a second chance at the part? It certainly fits with the nine lives thing. Plus, with a better script, better direction and, most importantly, a better outfit, the Oscar winner would do a much better job. 9. Cate Blanchett - Another Bob Dylan vs. Bob Dylan showdown! (The Dark Knight’s Christian Bale and Heath Ledger each portrayed Dylan in I’m Not There, as did Blanchett). And Nolan can round out the villain casting with Ben Whishaw as Riddler, Richard Gere as the Penguin and Marcus Carl Franklin as Anarky (or he could be Robin?). Seriously, though, after Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, I’m not sure we ever need to see her as another blockbuster villain. Besides, there’s other Oscar-caliber actresses who would be more enjoyable. 8. Penélope Cruz - Like this sexy Spanish lady, who I thought of for the role based on her line from Vanilla Sky, “I’ll see you in another life, when we are both cats.” Wait, would that mean Tom Cruise would have to appear as Catman? Hell, I’d deal with that if I got to see Cruz prance around with a tail attached to a form-fitting bodysuit. 7. Maggie Cheung - It’s been 12 years since Cheung wore a tight black catsuit for Assayas’ Irma Vep, but she’d still be damn hot as Catwoman. Unfortunately, she has retired from acting, last appearing in Wong Kar-Wai’s 2046 and Assayas’ Clean back in 2004. 6. Rachel Weisz - Something about her wonky eyes makes me think she’d be a good Catwoman. I can’t quite explain what I mean by that. She did a fine job as an attractive yet ultimately evil character in Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things, so there’s another point for her. 5. Emily Blunt - A well-meaning bitch in The Devil Wears Prada, I’d love to see Blunt do more of the same, only in a catsuit. In a way, she’s like my fill-in for the excluded Eva Green, since I continually mix up their names, and Prada costar Anne Hathaway, who too many people think is as good a choice. 4. Emily Mortimer - Basically my choice for the obscure, indie-cred slot, since I don’t agree with the Deschanel suggestion. Plus, I can see her building off her short stint as the two-faced “Phoebe” on 30 Rock in order to play a terrific villainess. 3. Emily Watson - The last of three candidates named Emily, Watson has always been my favorite love interest for Christian Bale (she’s played opposite “Batman” in Metroland and Equilibrium). Third time’s the charm, I say. 2. Marion Cotillard - I know, I’m probably including too many Oscar nominees and winners in this list, but after Ledger’s performance as The Joker, the role of Catwoman requires talent along with beauty. Besides, Michelle Pfeiffer was nominated for two Academy Awards prior to playing the part in Batman Returns and Halle Berry won an Oscar before giving her Razzie-winning performance in Catowman. So, as the most recent recipient of the Best Actress trophy, the chameleon-like star of La Vie en Rose seems the most appropriate. Oh, and some guy already did a rendering of what she’d look like. 1. Sean Young - The part she always wanted. And what fun it would be for Catwoman to be an older woman. You know, as in a cougar. Which is a kind of cat. There have been crazier ideas — though maybe not crazier actresses. However, Young’s unstable personality should make for an unpredictable and unbeatable performance. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/comedy/MemberTagFilms.aspxcomedy
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