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Mugato

2012-02-12 09:43:58 AM

Kevin Smith always bleats on about how he was offered a writing position on a Beetlejuice sequel. He probably should have taken the gig.

meow said the dog

2012-02-12 10:10:38 AM

I am waiting for the sequel of White Noise from the personal viewpoint.

Mugato

2012-02-12 10:49:35 AM

Yeah, why didn't Michael Keaton have a better career? He was the best, if not the most canonically accurate Batman, IMO. He was great in Jackie Brown and he had some pretty good comedic roles. Yet he sits by the phone while Adam Sandler makes $20mill per movie.

coco ebert

2012-02-12 11:12:52 AM

9beers

2012-02-12 11:16:59 AM

Of course he's "hugely interested", what the fark else does he have to do?

He was the best Batman.

farbekrieg

2012-02-12 11:18:12 AM

Mugato: Yeah, why didn't Michael Keaton have a better career? He was the best, if not the most canonically accurate Batman, IMO. He was great in Jackie Brown and he had some pretty good comedic roles. Yet he sits by the phone while Adam Sandler makes $20mill per movie.

im going to say multiplicity... and it might be true that he nailed wayne, the batman side of his movies was particularly bad (i know that burton/nicholson are more to blame for that end)

/watched it last month, and far worse than i remembered it

SockMonkeyHolocaust

2012-02-12 11:22:44 AM

reprise his role... or do his dishes. He's free and up for whatever! The important thing is that he's getting out and meeting new people, alright?

Nihilist's Guide to Reticent Entropy

2012-02-12 11:22:58 AM

Well, a sequel to Beetlejuice won't be hard for Burton, considering half of what he's done over the past 20 years has essentially been sequels to (or remakes of) Beetlejuice.

skinink

2012-02-12 11:33:07 AM

Too old, Keaton. Do a Johnny Dangerously sequel instead.

I think Michael Keaton is one of the underrated actors in Hollywood. Although he does comedy well, he is also a great dramatic actor. Two of his best movies are "Pacific Heights" and "Clean and Sober". Considering that actors like DeNiro and Pacino can only play caricatures of themselves, I say Keaton is as good if not better than either of those two.

Wayne 985

2012-02-12 11:35:47 AM

I wish Keaton had been young enough to do the Nolan films.

jennyz

2012-02-12 11:37:43 AM

The world needs more Michael Keaton.

meow said the dog

2012-02-12 11:50:14 AM

jennyz: The world needs more Michael Keaton.

I will have the love child with him.

Mugato

2012-02-12 11:52:12 AM

Wayne 985: I wish Keaton had been young enough to do the Nolan films.

I think Nolan is the problem though. His version of Batman is too sane. It's not like Christian Bale can't play a psycho. It's that he's too reigned in. Keaton's Wayne was just slightly crazy, which is the way Burton directed him. Under Nolan, Keaton would probably be as bland as Bale is.

BroVinny

2012-02-12 11:52:14 AM

I'd rather have a Johnny Dangerously sequel.

/THIS IS FARGING WAR!

coco ebert

2012-02-12 11:54:15 AM

Mugato: Wayne 985: I wish Keaton had been young enough to do the Nolan films.

I think Nolan is the problem though. His version of Batman is too sane. It's not like Christian Bale can't play a psycho. It's that he's too reigned in. Keaton's Wayne was just slightly crazy, which is the way Burton directed him. Under Nolan, Keaton would probably be as bland as Bale is.

I know it's sacrilegious to say so around here, but I think Nolan's Batman movies are kind of boring.

Nihilist's Guide to Reticent Entropy

2012-02-12 11:56:36 AM

Mugato: Wayne 985: I wish Keaton had been young enough to do the Nolan films.

I think Nolan is the problem though. His version of Batman is too sane. It's not like Christian Bale can't play a psycho. It's that he's too reigned in. Keaton's Wayne was just slightly crazy, which is the way Burton directed him. Under Nolan, Keaton would probably be as bland as Bale is.

Burton's Batman was a murderer. He killed more people on-screen than the Joker did.

I really dislike Burton's Batman. It's just a Burton creepy-tinged version of the 1960s camp version.

But Keaton is cool. I prefer him in Night Shift, though.

calbert

2012-02-12 11:59:05 AM

bill4935

2012-02-12 12:00:59 PM

After so many years, sitting in a theatre watching a Beetlejuice sequel would be strange, and unusual.

Ronnie_Zman

2012-02-12 12:07:59 PM

Nihilist's Guide to Reticent Entropy: Burton's Batman was a murderer. He killed more people on-screen than the Joker did.

Ummm....what movie were you watching?

If you recall, the Joker's hygiene products and parade gassing easily killed thousands!

LeroyBourne

2012-02-12 12:11:42 PM

He smells of desperation, which is sad.

Shenanigans!

2012-02-12 12:15:04 PM

skinink: Too old, Keaton. Do a Johnny Dangerously sequel instead.
I think Michael Keaton is one of the underrated actors in Hollywood. Although he does comedy well, he is also a great dramatic actor. Two of his best movies are "Pacific Heights" and "Clean and Sober". Considering that actors like DeNiro and Pacino can only play caricatures of themselves, I say Keaton is as good if not better than either of those two.

Too old? How old do you think Beetlejuice is supposed to be?

ArkAngel

2012-02-12 12:21:31 PM

Keaton was a good Batman, but a crappy Bruce Wayne.

Kilmer was an excellent Bruce Wayne and a so-so Batman.

Clooney was the worst Bruce Wayne and only a so-so nipple suit guy

I think Bale manages to portray the Bruce Wayne very well as a dichotomy of smarmy rich boy and conflicted hero. I also think his Batman comes across well as half Wayne's released rage and half desire to help

Dow Jones and the Temple of Doom

2012-02-12 12:28:53 PM

God this would be great. Keaton IS Beetlejuice. I just watched it two nights ago and its a masterpiece, in large part due to Keaton's charismatic role as the titular lead. And he's definitely not too old. With all the make-up and fx, Keaton could easily reprise his role.

rhodabear

2012-02-12 12:31:50 PM

bill4935: After so many years, sitting in a theatre watching a Beetlejuice sequel would be strange, and unusual.

I, myself, am strange and unusual.

Madbassist1

2012-02-12 12:37:33 PM

coco ebert:

I know it's sacrilegious to say so around here, but I think Nolan's Batman movies are kind of boring.

You know there is a lot of validity to this statement, unfortunately.

Smeggy Smurf

2012-02-12 12:38:38 PM

jennyz: The world needs more Michael Keaton.

Have him playing a cowbell and it's a hit

MAYORBOB

2012-02-12 12:43:07 PM

Dow Jones and the Temple of Doom: "God this would be great. Keaton IS Beetlejuice. I just watched it two nights ago and its a masterpiece, in large part due to Keaton's charismatic role as the titular lead. And he's definitely not too old. With all the make-up and fx, Keaton could easily reprise his role."

Here he is rehearsing his lines:

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KiwDaWabbit

2012-02-12 12:43:43 PM

How can you be too old to play a talking corpse?

Madbassist1

2012-02-12 12:59:50 PM

Dow Jones and the Temple of Doom: God this would be great. Keaton IS Beetlejuice. I just watched it two nights ago and its a masterpiece, in large part due to Keaton's charismatic role as the titular lead. And he's definitely not too old. With all the make-up and fx, Keaton could easily reprise his role.

You said 'titular' heh heh

Pontious Pilates

2012-02-12 01:04:39 PM

They'll get this done. For 220, 221, whatever it takes.

/Scotch?

Wayne 985

2012-02-12 01:11:12 PM

Nihilist's Guide to Reticent Entropy: Mugato: Wayne 985: I wish Keaton had been young enough to do the Nolan films.

I think Nolan is the problem though. His version of Batman is too sane. It's not like Christian Bale can't play a psycho. It's that he's too reigned in. Keaton's Wayne was just slightly crazy, which is the way Burton directed him. Under Nolan, Keaton would probably be as bland as Bale is.

Burton's Batman was a murderer. He killed more people on-screen than the Joker did.

I really dislike Burton's Batman. It's just a Burton creepy-tinged version of the 1960s camp version.

But Keaton is cool. I prefer him in Night Shift, though.

Burton's first Batman was stiff and boring and a little unpleasant all around. Batman Returns had a level of self awareness and edginess that made it great though.

Still, the Nolan films are much more complex and intelligent, and certainly have better written characters.

skinink

2012-02-12 01:16:17 PM

Shenanigans!: skinink: Too old, Keaton. Do a Johnny Dangerously sequel instead.
I think Michael Keaton is one of the underrated actors in Hollywood. Although he does comedy well, he is also a great dramatic actor. Two of his best movies are "Pacific Heights" and "Clean and Sober". Considering that actors like DeNiro and Pacino can only play caricatures of themselves, I say Keaton is as good if not better than either of those two.

Too old? How old do you think Beetlejuice is supposed to be?

I'll admit to ignoring your question to address my point: for me Keaton is too old to be playing a high - energy character like Beetlejuice, despite you wanting to argue the agelessness of that character. Keaton did Beetlejuice when he was 37. He's now a 60 year old guy. I'm tired of watching actors trying to recapture lightning in a bottle and play characters that really need a younger actor. Why couldn't someone like Sam Rockwell play Beetle? At least he's 42.

Which remeinds me I hope they never do another Ghostbusters sequel with the original cast. They are way too old to pull it off.

RoyBatty

2012-02-12 01:21:47 PM

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.

/someone had to.

Great clown Pagliacci's pick-me-up

2012-02-12 01:28:56 PM

Yes, yes. Michael Keaton is a fine actor. However, I would be more excited for a sequel if it followed closely to my own script. It focuses on Geena Davis continuing to manifest to shepherd Winona Ryder into her burgeoning womanhood. Yup, working on that script sure helped me get through some lonely teenage nights. I might head off to my bunk to work on a revision.

Snatch Bandergrip

2012-02-12 01:30:56 PM

Michael Keaton is a terrific comic and dramatic actor. While his successes aren't to be discounted, he deserves better than the mediocrity to which he's been banished.

The Other Guys is a piece of crap, but it serves as a powerful reminder of the Keaton's comic prowess. He's the only good thing in that movie.

Anyone see that movie he directed? Any good?

Cosmk

2012-02-12 01:35:14 PM

MAYORBOB: Dow Jones and the Temple of Doom: "God this would be great. Keaton IS Beetlejuice. I just watched it two nights ago and its a masterpiece, in large part due to Keaton's charismatic role as the titular lead. And he's definitely not too old. With all the make-up and fx, Keaton could easily reprise his role."

Here he is rehearsing his lines:

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I'm just gonna call that scene being mirrored in the sequel with Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis sitting on either side of Beetlejuice in the waiting room.

Madbassist1

2012-02-12 01:36:26 PM

skinink: Shenanigans!: skinink: Too old, Keaton. Do a Johnny Dangerously sequel instead.
I think Michael Keaton is one of the underrated actors in Hollywood. Although he does comedy well, he is also a great dramatic actor. Two of his best movies are "Pacific Heights" and "Clean and Sober". Considering that actors like DeNiro and Pacino can only play caricatures of themselves, I say Keaton is as good if not better than either of those two.

Too old? How old do you think Beetlejuice is supposed to be?

I'll admit to ignoring your question to address my point: for me Keaton is too old to be playing a high - energy character like Beetlejuice, despite you wanting to argue the agelessness of that character. Keaton did Beetlejuice when he was 37. He's now a 60 year old guy. I'm tired of watching actors trying to recapture lightning in a bottle and play characters that really need a younger actor. Why couldn't someone like Sam Rockwell play Beetle? At least he's 42.
Which remeinds me I hope they never do another Ghostbusters sequel with the original cast. They are way too old to pull it off.

I think you are underrating Keaton as an actor. I think he could do it easily.

your average maint. man

2012-02-12 01:38:09 PM

RoyBatty: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.

/someone had to.

damn you! oh, fark it now!

Mugato

2012-02-12 01:39:02 PM

ArkAngel: I think Bale manages to portray the Bruce Wayne very well as a dichotomy of smarmy rich boy and conflicted hero

I didn't see anything conflicted in his character at all. Maybe in the one scene where he was going to shoot his parents' killer but other than that he's just a cop who happens to dress as a bat to scare criminals. That ballistics scene in The Dark Knight (which didn't make any sense, BTW) might as well have been straight out of a CSI show. Keaton at least played the character sort of unhinged.

germ78

2012-02-12 01:45:47 PM

For one, if you have a new Beetlejuice movie without Michael Keaton, you don't have a new Beetlejuice movie.

/unless they get Kim Jong Undead for Beetlejuche

natmar_76

2012-02-12 01:45:52 PM

Snatch Bandergrip: The Other Guys is a piece of crap

You shut your dirty whore mouth.

thoraxbusey

2012-02-12 01:50:31 PM

Beetlejuice has a legacy?

F*ck off.

RatBomb

2012-02-12 01:51:30 PM

Pontious Pilates: They'll get this done. For 220, 221, whatever it takes.

/Scotch?

i1020.photobucket.com

LucklessWonder

2012-02-12 01:54:06 PM

natmar_76: Snatch Bandergrip: The Other Guys is a piece of crap

You shut your dirty whore mouth.

He doesn't want no scrubs.

ubermensch

2012-02-12 01:54:13 PM

Beetle is as bas as can, and he knows he's the best

elvindeath

2012-02-12 02:06:35 PM

Reason #932 why Community is Great: Annie summons Beetlejuice (over the course of a season)

Reason #1 through #931, Allison Brie's boobs.

texdent

2012-02-12 02:07:20 PM

How about a Mr. Mom sequel?

Glenford

2012-02-12 02:13:35 PM

Snatch Bandergrip: Michael Keaton is a terrific comic and dramatic actor. While his successes aren't to be discounted, he deserves better than the mediocrity to which he's been banished.

The Other Guys is a piece of crap, but it serves as a powerful reminder of the Keaton's comic prowess. He's the only good thing in that movie.

Anyone see that movie he directed? Any good?

This^. I loved him in the Other Guys.

/Don't go chasing waterfalls.

Practical_Draconian

2012-02-12 02:23:40 PM