Boxing matches

If you could pick any actor or filmmaker to meet in a boxing ring, who would it be? Ten rounds, no holding or hitting below the belt...but you can slug away all you want. Or maybe you'd rather face down a film critic or a columnist? I've fantasized from time to time about beating up tech-support outsource guys from India, but I really don't like slugging people. I haven't been in a fistfight since the seventh grade.

Posted by Jeffrey Wells on September 26, 2006 at 10:39 PM

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The Winchester Author Profile Page says ...

Shatner. Definitely Shatner

Posted by The Winchester Author Profile Page at September 26, 2006 11:33 PM

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Arran Author Profile Page says ...

Good answer, Winchester.

I have wanted to punch Freddie Prinze Jr on many occasions...

No, I've got it. Harmony Korine. Talent-free fuckbag.

Posted by Arran Author Profile Page at September 26, 2006 11:53 PM

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Craptastic Author Profile Page says ...

Ratner. Brett fucking Ratner.

He's SO unaware of the feces clustered screener tape he received from a certain A-list director's office upon multiple, MULTIPLE (x2) annoying "But I'm Brett Ratner!" requests.

Still wonder if he got sick from it.

Think I'm kidding? Guess again.

Geek boys, rejoyce. I dones it for thee.

Posted by Craptastic Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 12:52 AM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

Quentin Tarantino, for helping to make remakes the norm instead of the exception.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 2:40 AM

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Arran Author Profile Page says ...

What a surprise, DZ makes an asinine, unsubstantiated comment.

If you'd like to list all the "remakes" Tarantino has done to make this the "norm", I'm all ears. (And yes, I know Dogs is considered something of a ripoff of City On Fire.)

Posted by Arran Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 3:43 AM

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iamanerd Author Profile Page says ...

Matthew McConaughey--easiest one of the biggest overactors and blowhards of this generation. Shatner could be his corner man.

Posted by iamanerd Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 4:59 AM

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le corbeau Author Profile Page says ...

Emma Thompson. I can't tell you how many times I've seen some innocent young hopeful staggering home from Thompson's Malibu compound, covered in blood and bruises and nearly catatonic after one of Emma's coke-fueled nights of rough trade. And the police can do nothing because they know Thompson's posse-- Winslet, Bonham-Carter, Linda Hunt-- will come after anyone who testifies against her. It's high time someone ended her reign of terror with the savage beating she deserves.

Also Captain Kangaroo, but he's dead.

Posted by le corbeau Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 5:29 AM

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Josh Massey Author Profile Page says ...

Verne Troyer. Because I can't box for shit.

Posted by Josh Massey Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 5:33 AM

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lesterg Author Profile Page says ...

Just because I was forced to watch "The Greatest Game Ever Played" last night, I'll go with that pudgy little shit, Shia LeBouf. Everything about that kid rubs me the wrong way.

And Iamanerd is right: Emma Thompson needs to be taken down. A buddy of mine had the nerve to ask her for her autograph at the premiere of Nanny McPhee. She complied, but two days later Richard E. Grant showed up at his work and castrated him with a bottle opener.

Posted by lesterg Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 5:57 AM

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p.Vice Author Profile Page says ...

Julia Roberts. I'd love to knee her in the crotch and knock some of her teeth out.

Posted by p.Vice Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 6:05 AM

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T. S. Idiot Author Profile Page says ...

Because I've never quite gotten his reputation as the greatest thespian of his generation, because the pugnacious punk seems always to be spoiling for a fight anyway, because of the maudlin embarrassment that is I Am Sam, and because I hate Mystic River, I would love to beat the shit out of Sean Penn.

Posted by T. S. Idiot Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 6:14 AM

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L.B. Author Profile Page says ...

Zach Braff. We've had the Thrilla in Manilla. We've had the Rumble in the Jungle. This would be the Long-Overdue Payback for Your Ridiculously Overrated and Vapid Directoral Debut. (Still working on the rhyme.)

Posted by L.B. Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 6:36 AM

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postalchris Author Profile Page says ...

The guys on the phone from India are only doing exactly what their bosses tell them to do. Trust me, I've met some of them: they sincerely want to help. Reserve your ire for their corporate paymasters.

Posted by postalchris Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 7:25 AM

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JoeGreenia Author Profile Page says ...

Toby Jones. I just don't want to get hurt.

Posted by JoeGreenia Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 7:29 AM

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NYCBusybody Author Profile Page says ...

Larry Clark or Michael Moore, although...

Wilford Brimley's just askin' for it...

Posted by NYCBusybody Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 7:34 AM

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sardine Author Profile Page says ...

I would like to see the young James Caan punch you out JW.

Stupid question, Jeffery

Posted by sardine Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 7:36 AM

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Rob Author Profile Page says ...

This is outside of the movie realm, but definitely that horror-in-hot-pants Fergie.

Also Teri Hatcher, Josh Lucas, and second votes for McConaughey and Zach Braff.

Posted by Rob Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 7:54 AM

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Argen Author Profile Page says ...

I'll take some critic action. Scott Holleran from Box Office Mojo and Cole Smithey (self-annointed dipshit). There's something about their writing (and general opinions) that just inspires violence.

I'll second the Fergie.

Posted by Argen Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:06 AM

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NYCBusybody Author Profile Page says ...

Oooh, critics, hadn't noticed they were game.

David Walsh.

Posted by NYCBusybody Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:09 AM

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mizerock Author Profile Page says ...

I've also got the back of the support staff from India - they are just as helpful as they are allowed to be by The Man. The guy you really want to pummell is the CEO that decided that his yearly bonuses and stock options were more important than customer service. So the only solution was to throw callers into Phone Mail Hell (and no, pushing "zero" won't get you a real person on the line, ha ha!).

Posted by mizerock Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:11 AM

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storymark Author Profile Page says ...

I might have said Uwe Boll a week ago, but given that I've just watched him take down 4 guys in a row, and I havn't been in a fight since 6th grade, I may have to rethink.

Joel Schumacher. He's still got it coming for Bat-nipples.

Posted by storymark Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:16 AM

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mizerock Author Profile Page says ...

I'm not a violent man, but right after "In the Company of Men" came out, I was ready to pummel Aaron Eckhart. Yes, I can normally separate the actor from the character - but he owned the character of "Chad" so completely -

I'm sure he would understand the beating and take it as a compliment to his acting abilities.

Posted by mizerock Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:18 AM

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L.B. Author Profile Page says ...

Agreed that anger at the Indian support staff is a bit misplaced. The general degredation of customer service is the fault of the decision-makers, many of whom have a good beating coming.

Posted by L.B. Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:19 AM

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Mr. Muckle Author Profile Page says ...

Shoot, I'd let Helena Bonham-Carter punch me until she got tired and horny.

Posted by Mr. Muckle Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:40 AM

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le corbeau Author Profile Page says ...

I want to have her abortion.

Posted by le corbeau Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 8:43 AM

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crabbieshollywood.blogspot.com Author Profile Page says ...

I'd fight Russell Crowe, as long as I got to have a crowbar or a mace or something.

Posted by crabbieshollywood.blogspot.com Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 9:45 AM

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The Winchester Author Profile Page says ...

I second the Braff fight too.

AS for critics, I know I could take on Earl Dittman.

Does anyone think that Jeff should take on Poland in something like this? My money's on Jeff.

Posted by The Winchester Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 10:26 AM

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Josh Massey Author Profile Page says ...

Have you actually SEEN Dittman? I don't think he could beat you up, but I don't think he'd actually feel your punches either.

Posted by Josh Massey Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 10:39 AM

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NYCBusybody Author Profile Page says ...

I'm going to be the first to let the cat out of the bag and say that yes, I'd hit a girl, and her name would be Nora Ephron.

Posted by NYCBusybody Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 10:44 AM

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Dixon Steele Author Profile Page says ...

Mizerock, after watching Eckhart beating the crap out of Josh Hartnett in the ring in DAHLIA, you may want to reconsider...

Posted by Dixon Steele Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 10:46 AM

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sardine Author Profile Page says ...

SOFIA COPPOLA has it all over you, JW. She is the knock-out Queen. She is intelligent and you are NOT. Marie Antoinette is THE BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR. You, JW, are the WORST PERSON OF THE YEAR.

Posted by sardine Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 11:00 AM

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Rich S. Author Profile Page says ...

Tom Cruise, as long as he promised not to use Sith lightning on me.

Posted by Rich S. Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 12:12 PM

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MrThompson Author Profile Page says ...

Trolling isnt an art, but some people try way too hard.

Posted by MrThompson Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 12:42 PM

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Midwest Doug Author Profile Page says ...

Rob Schneider because a) he represents joyless, thoughtless film-making and b) I think I'd win.

Posted by Midwest Doug Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 1:47 PM

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Nicol D Author Profile Page says ...

There's no point in dodging this one; I'd have at DiCaprio.

Just to prove to everyone that I was right; I wouldn't hit him though...I'd just intimidate him to the point where he broke down and cried like a little baby girl.

Posted by Nicol D Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 1:55 PM

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sardine Author Profile Page says ...

jw....the knock-out queen strikes again. Are you down.....? read the sarris take on MA>

Posted by sardine Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 2:57 PM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

Arran: Kill Bill's a remake of Lady Snowblood.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 3:27 PM

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L.B. Author Profile Page says ...

Seriously, D.Z., give it a rest. You're becoming a parody of yourself and that's no easy task. Nor is it one anyone would want to accomplish.

Posted by L.B. Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 3:59 PM

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Craig Kennedy Author Profile Page says ...

I don't even know if he reviews movies anymore, but I'd like to punch Michael Medved in the kidneys until he pees blood. Political leanings aside, if anyone ever had a face that shouted "Please mister, throw me to the ground and kick me in the balls swiftly and repeatedly because I'm a smug, sanctimonious little shit worm" it's Medved.

Seriously, aren't you getting annoyed just thinking about him right now? Can't you just feel your fingers closing around his wind pipe as he flails impotently then squeaks futilely in one last protest before his eyeballs roll back into his rotten skull and his lifeless body slumps flaccidly to the cold ground?

As you're burying his body out by the interstate, your thoughts turn to that little douche monkey who played the son on Who's The Boss...

Posted by Craig Kennedy Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 4:05 PM

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Arran Author Profile Page says ...

Seriously DZ: just fuck off. You really didn't get enough attention as a child, did you?

Right, last time I respond to that ignorant cock/cunt and his bullshit "corrections". I'll now join everyone else in just ignoring him/her.

Posted by Arran Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 4:58 PM

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Burbanked Author Profile Page says ...

I'm ashamed to admit that this, without a doubt, the most entertaining thread I've ever read here.

Posted by Burbanked Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 4:58 PM

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Burbanked Author Profile Page says ...

OH, and I'd take out Michael Bay and break the fingers he uses on the editing machine like they were so many popsicle sticks.

Posted by Burbanked Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 4:59 PM

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Dan Revill Author Profile Page says ...

The fucking cocksuckers who decided to cancel Deadwood are high up on my list...

Gotta say Brett Ratner, because he annoys me to no end.

George Lucas for Jar-Jar Binks in Episode I and jumping the shark and not showing us the Clone Wars except in cartoon form. I may go easy on him though, since I do love Episode III.

Posted by Dan Revill Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 6:57 PM

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Dan Revill Author Profile Page says ...

Forget all of that! I thought of someone even more deserving of my wrath - Richard Roeper!!!

Posted by Dan Revill Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 7:03 PM

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Sergio Author Profile Page says ...

Gosh, that's a tough question since there are SO MANY to choose from, but if I had to pick one then it would be Sofia Coppola. The most overrated and annoying filmmaker working today who makes some of the dullest films on the screen. Both The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation didn't fail to make me nod off. I can just imagine what's in store for me in Marie Antonnette. That N.Y. Times piece of her shopping in Paris was the last straw. Why do they do these photo spreads with her as if she's some gorgeous model? Has she looked in a mirror lately? Then again maybe a couple of rounds in the ring might improve her looks. Let's face it, if her last name was Jones instead of Coppola would anybody give a fuck?

Posted by Sergio Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 9:07 PM

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Arran Author Profile Page says ...

Sergio, you're clearly Jeffrey. No one's fooled. ;)

Posted by Arran Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 9:27 PM

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kadoogan Author Profile Page says ...

Evangeline Lily. Not because I hate her, but because I'm sure her fighting style would lead to a long series of clinches and holds which would inevitably devolve into a wrestling match.

Posted by kadoogan Author Profile Page at September 27, 2006 11:15 PM

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D.Z. Author Profile Page says ...

Arran: "Seriously DZ: just fuck off. You really didn't get enough attention as a child, did you?"

It's nice to know you have the communication skills of a true Quentin fan.

Posted by D.Z. Author Profile Page at September 28, 2006 1:59 AM

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Sergio Author Profile Page says ...

AARAN

No way I'm Jeffrey. I am ME! Is it impossible to believe that more than one person can't stand Sofia Coppola? Anybody out there agrees with me and Jeffrey?

Posted by Sergio Author Profile Page at September 28, 2006 5:29 AM

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Ortega Author Profile Page says ...

I'd like to take a shot at Stuart Townsend. The guy's a black hole of charisma, an awfully boring presence whose mere presence automatically lowers the quality of any movie or TV show he's around. I still think the best directorial decision Peter Jackson ever did was to substitute him for the Vig at the last minute. Oh, and he's boning Charlize Theron; if that's not a good enough excuse, I don't know what is.

Posted by Ortega Author Profile Page at September 28, 2006 6:36 PM

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Ortega Author Profile Page says ...

I'd like to take a shot at Stuart Townsend. The guy's a black hole of charisma, an awfully boring presence whose mere presence automatically lowers the quality of any movie or TV show he's around. I still think the best directorial decision Peter Jackson ever did was to substitute him for the Vig at the last minute. Oh, and he's boning Charlize Theron; if that's not a good enough excuse, I don't know what is.

Posted by Ortega Author Profile Page at September 28, 2006 6:40 PM

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Ortega Author Profile Page says ...

Sorry for the double post

Posted by Ortega Author Profile Page at September 28, 2006 6:41 PM

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ZacharyTF Author Profile Page says ...

Freddie Prinze Jr. for being a talentless douchebag and Howie Mandel for being a pompous dickhead who can't shake people's hand and tries way too hard to be funny. He's reason #1 I can't stand Deal or No Deal.

Posted by ZacharyTF Author Profile Page at September 28, 2006 10:06 PM

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jumpy Author Profile Page says ...

damn those indians! just kidding, i'm Indian. see? http://www.sevillepictures.com/media/image/photos/large/parti_ph10_hr.jpg

Posted by jumpy Author Profile Page at September 29, 2006 9:14 PM

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