tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post116957648479750751..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: The Oscar nominationsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1114543261369841282007-04-09T03:29:00.000-07:002007-04-09T03:29:00.000-07:00Looking to talk to GeoffRodkey or Kevin Levine or ...Looking to talk to GeoffRodkey or Kevin Levine or Tommy Kirk.JoeyBDurrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163665197391786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169756701753151092007-01-25T12:25:00.000-08:002007-01-25T12:25:00.000-08:00Poor Chip Z. That was really cold.Poor Chip Z. That was really cold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169745970634378372007-01-25T09:26:00.000-08:002007-01-25T09:26:00.000-08:00I have seen neither RV nor The Shaggy Dog. I was a...I have seen neither <I>RV</I> nor <I>The Shaggy Dog</I>. I was all set to rag on Geoff Rodkey regardless, based on a casual perusal of various screencaps that seemed to portray Kristin Chenoweth as some sort of floozy. My wrath was averted, however, by two facts:<BR/><BR/>1) Chenoweth didn't have to take the part, as far as I know, so she must have been OK with it; and <BR/><BR/>2) Judas Halford <I>Priest</I>, does she ever look fine.<BR/><BR/>So... I may be renting this one, at least for any scene that she's in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169714335933389442007-01-25T00:38:00.000-08:002007-01-25T00:38:00.000-08:00Geoff darling,Pop that DVD of the original "The Sh...Geoff darling,<BR/>Pop that DVD of the original "The Shaggy Dog" into your viewer and see why a movie doesn't need remaking when it was done right the first time.<BR/><BR/>Those who do not study film history, are doomed to remake it.<BR/><BR/>Cheers darling.<BR/>TalluTallulah Moreheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416330735326405496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169693693667243152007-01-24T18:54:00.000-08:002007-01-24T18:54:00.000-08:00Awesome rant - gotta love Oscar season. As long as...Awesome rant - gotta love Oscar season. As long as everyone remembers they're just some opinions by a group of movie folks, we'll all be happier. <BR/><BR/>Me - I love movies, and I love the Oscars, but they don't mean much outside of Hollywood. Most of my all time favorite movies were definitely either never up for Oscars, or didn't win the big award, and that includes 'Shortbus', 'Donnie Darko', 'Citizen Kane', and 'The Shawshank Redemption'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169685172646501592007-01-24T16:32:00.000-08:002007-01-24T16:32:00.000-08:00Oscar time is always fun. Here's hoping Scorsese f...Oscar time is always fun. Here's hoping Scorsese finally gets a statue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169684381744937712007-01-24T16:19:00.000-08:002007-01-24T16:19:00.000-08:00But who mourns or speaks for the REAL victims in t...But who mourns or speaks for the REAL victims in this shaggy mess? Felix Salten (Author of "Bambi"!), who wrote the novel the original "The Shaggy Dog" was based on (Geoff, did you even read it?), Lillie Hayward, who wrote the screenplay for the original movie, and Charles Barton, the comic genius who directed "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" as well as the 1959 "The Shaggy Dog", which frankly, didn't need remaking. Of course, Barton had the advantages of Fred MacMurray (Worth 1000 Tim Allens!), Tommy Kirk, the aforementioned Annette Funicello, and the minor matter of a still-living Walt Disney to oversee the whole schmeer.<BR/><BR/>On the other paw, Rodkey & Sonnenfeld weren't burdened with Kevin Corcoran. Oh, the Caninity!Tallulah Moreheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416330735326405496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169676935318841702007-01-24T14:15:00.000-08:002007-01-24T14:15:00.000-08:00"In any case Mr. Rodkey can be proud that he had t..."In any case Mr. Rodkey can be proud that he had two screenplays that made it to the screen in 2006. That's a career for a lot of writers in this town."<BR/><BR/>I don't think The Shaggy Dog is anything to be proud of. The movie currently has a rating of 3.5/10 on imdb.com. Sorry, have to be honest: it was a POS.<BR/><BR/>RV: 5.5/10.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169623231105814292007-01-23T23:20:00.000-08:002007-01-23T23:20:00.000-08:00You'll notice that I blamed the director for RV no...You'll notice that I blamed the director for RV not the writer. Without ever seeing Geoff's screenplay I can guarantee it was far better than what Sonnenfeld did to it. And I say that even though Geoff told me to go screw myself.By Ken Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169622683312592002007-01-23T23:11:00.000-08:002007-01-23T23:11:00.000-08:00Interestingly someone named Geoff Rodkey wrote the...Interestingly someone named <A HREF="http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0734900/" REL="nofollow"><I>Geoff Rodkey</I></A> wrote the screenplays for both <I>The Shaggy Dog</I> and <I>RV</I>.<BR/><BR/>I can see why he might have taken exception to your comment.<BR/><BR/>The funny thing is I wouldn't be surprised if RV was a pretty good script before it got made into a movie, but by the time the producers, director and talent add their 'special contributions' it could morph into National Lampoon'ish cliche' infested vehicle (no pun intended) for Robin Williams to do his tired shtick.<BR/><BR/>I have a number of friends who have had screenplays produced and I don't think any of them were ever happy with the results.<BR/><BR/>In any case Mr. Rodkey can be proud that he had two screenplays that made it to the screen in 2006. That's a career for a lot of writers in this town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169621136370645552007-01-23T22:45:00.000-08:002007-01-23T22:45:00.000-08:00Ouch Ken.Jackie Earle Haley must have fans that re...Ouch Ken.<BR/><BR/>Jackie Earle Haley must have fans that remember him from "Bad News Bears" released in.......get ready, it's been awhile.....1976.<BR/><BR/>31 years. I guess there is soemthing to be said for longevity in Hollywood.<BR/><BR/>I just didn't stick around long enough to find out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169621092196329082007-01-23T22:44:00.000-08:002007-01-23T22:44:00.000-08:00Two things,I apologize for the insensitive quip. ...Two things,<BR/><BR/>I apologize for the insensitive quip. That wasn't my intent. The curse of being a wise guy.<BR/><BR/>And two,<BR/><BR/>When you leave your name like Geoff Rodkey did I will leave your comment on. I don't happen to agree with him but still.By Ken Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169619618446661802007-01-23T22:20:00.000-08:002007-01-23T22:20:00.000-08:00It's not Kristin Davis's fault her performance in ...It's not Kristin Davis's fault her performance in THE SHAGGY DOG disappoints. How could any actress be expected to outshine Jean Hagan's performance in the original? She was stellar, in a movie in which she had to outshine Annette Funicello! Now THAT'S Oscar-level acting! If only Annette had taught a Master Class in acting.Tallulah Moreheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416330735326405496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169616702744671962007-01-23T21:31:00.000-08:002007-01-23T21:31:00.000-08:00Yikes! Will Smith got an Oscar nomination for "Pu...Yikes! Will Smith got an Oscar nomination for "Pursuit of Happyness" over... over... hell, over everyone else who appeared in a movie this year?????<BR/><BR/>I know the guy is likable and all, but when you have to take an insulin shot to go see the movie...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169615112716929332007-01-23T21:05:00.000-08:002007-01-23T21:05:00.000-08:00I personally thought "Fearless" was a good movie w...I personally thought "Fearless" was a good movie with great action scenes.<BR/><BR/>I thought Jet Li gave a great performance...if it was an American actor he would have probably gotten more recognition.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245472084190224186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169607457824435172007-01-23T18:57:00.000-08:002007-01-23T18:57:00.000-08:00very funny stuff - except i have to second the cri...very funny stuff - except i have to second the cringe on the "I’m just saying remember the days when you could pronounce the nominees?" line.deepstructurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583913547299709213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169598078338649622007-01-23T16:21:00.000-08:002007-01-23T16:21:00.000-08:00(Reading the review from last year:) You really th...(Reading the review from last year:) You really thought <I>Syriana</I> was confusing? Hm. What did you think of <I>Lone Star</I>? Because, honestly, neither of them is too much more intricate than a modern day comic book or video game. (Then again, Hollywood is a business that would worry a <I>Bobbsey Twins</I> primer adaptation is "too intellectual.")Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169597038103901012007-01-23T16:03:00.000-08:002007-01-23T16:03:00.000-08:00Djimon Hounsou has fans. (as well as a previous no...Djimon Hounsou has fans. (as well as a previous nomination.) I know because I am one of them.<BR/><BR/>But there is no a two-out-of-three chance that either CLICK or APOCALYPTO will end up being able to put "Oscar Winner" on their ads. Ew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169594308521483902007-01-23T15:18:00.000-08:002007-01-23T15:18:00.000-08:00United 93...Oh PLEASE, who recalls that film. Acad...United 93...Oh PLEASE, who recalls that film. Academy libs doing obligatory voting here? <BR/><BR/>Will Smith in that puerile movie is a joke vote, makes you wonder if they want him to win now as well.<BR/><BR/>Ken, one small critique your riposte about names that can't be pronounced... that's really humor from another generation, and I think not the good humor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169593927698506672007-01-23T15:12:00.000-08:002007-01-23T15:12:00.000-08:00I honestly wasn't that impressed with Dreamgirls o...I honestly wasn't that impressed with Dreamgirls overall. It really felt like a stage musical, and the characters were not well developed. I'm happy for Murphy and Hudson, though.<BR/><BR/>Ken, will you object if I ripoff some of your show commentary when I send out the results for my office pool?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169586646943050282007-01-23T13:10:00.000-08:002007-01-23T13:10:00.000-08:00Very funny stuff ... I too picked Dreamgirls to wi...Very funny stuff ... I too picked Dreamgirls to win it all, but I also cheer unconditionally for the Baltimore Orioles, so perhaps I just love losers ... Hopefully it's Scorsese's to win now, but I'd be just as happy with Little Miss SunshineReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169584222431310042007-01-23T12:30:00.000-08:002007-01-23T12:30:00.000-08:00"Speaking of perennial losers – Is this finally th..."Speaking of perennial losers – Is this finally the year for Martin Scorsese to win Best Director? He’s the perfect winner too because he’s the only guy who can thank 47 people in under ten seconds."<BR/><BR/>LMAO... and yet, so true. Reminds me of a scene from Albert Brooks' "The Muse," where Marty runs into Albert and he's looking for a Starbucks, but he's already wired to the gills. Hilarity.<BR/><BR/>I hope Marty finally takes home the golden statue.<BR/>ScribeScribe LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084497477674652291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169583317237302872007-01-23T12:15:00.000-08:002007-01-23T12:15:00.000-08:00I haven't seen "Little Miss Sunshine". Is it that...I haven't seen "Little Miss Sunshine". Is it that deserving over "Dreamgirls?"mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159992386642158559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169579998697597612007-01-23T11:19:00.000-08:002007-01-23T11:19:00.000-08:00Damn! And I was already halfway through my spec UN...Damn! And I was already halfway through my spec UNITED 94: REDEYE.Alex Epsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907202981846590399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1169579810547484652007-01-23T11:16:00.000-08:002007-01-23T11:16:00.000-08:00The best part of the nominations is that we can no...The best part of the nominations is that we can now use the phrase "Academy Award Nominee CLICK."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com