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
comment #1
The Winchester
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Shatner. Definitely Shatner
Posted by The Winchester
at September 26, 2006 11:33 PM
comment #2
Arran
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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
at September 26, 2006 11:53 PM
comment #3
Craptastic
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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
at September 27, 2006 12:52 AM
comment #4
D.Z.
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Quentin Tarantino, for helping to make remakes the norm instead of the exception.
Posted by D.Z.
at September 27, 2006 2:40 AM
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Arran
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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
at September 27, 2006 3:43 AM
comment #6
iamanerd
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Matthew McConaughey--easiest one of the biggest overactors and blowhards of this generation. Shatner could be his corner man.
Posted by iamanerd
at September 27, 2006 4:59 AM
comment #7
le corbeau
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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
at September 27, 2006 5:29 AM
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Josh Massey
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Verne Troyer. Because I can't box for shit.
Posted by Josh Massey
at September 27, 2006 5:33 AM
comment #9
lesterg
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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
at September 27, 2006 5:57 AM
comment #10
p.Vice
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Julia Roberts. I'd love to knee her in the crotch and knock some of her teeth out.
Posted by p.Vice
at September 27, 2006 6:05 AM
comment #11
T. S. Idiot
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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
at September 27, 2006 6:14 AM
comment #12
L.B.
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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.
at September 27, 2006 6:36 AM
comment #13
postalchris
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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
at September 27, 2006 7:25 AM
comment #14
JoeGreenia
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Toby Jones. I just don't want to get hurt.
Posted by JoeGreenia
at September 27, 2006 7:29 AM
comment #15
NYCBusybody
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Larry Clark or Michael Moore, although...
Wilford Brimley's just askin' for it...
Posted by NYCBusybody
at September 27, 2006 7:34 AM
comment #16
sardine
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I would like to see the young James Caan punch you out JW.
Stupid question, Jeffery
Posted by sardine
at September 27, 2006 7:36 AM
comment #17
Rob
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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
at September 27, 2006 7:54 AM
comment #18
Argen
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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
at September 27, 2006 8:06 AM
comment #19
NYCBusybody
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Oooh, critics, hadn't noticed they were game.
David Walsh.
Posted by NYCBusybody
at September 27, 2006 8:09 AM
comment #20
mizerock
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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
at September 27, 2006 8:11 AM
comment #21
storymark
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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
at September 27, 2006 8:16 AM
comment #22
mizerock
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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
at September 27, 2006 8:18 AM
comment #23
L.B.
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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.
at September 27, 2006 8:19 AM
comment #24
Mr. Muckle
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Shoot, I'd let Helena Bonham-Carter punch me until she got tired and horny.
Posted by Mr. Muckle
at September 27, 2006 8:40 AM
comment #25
le corbeau
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I want to have her abortion.
Posted by le corbeau
at September 27, 2006 8:43 AM
comment #26
crabbieshollywood.blogspot.com
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I'd fight Russell Crowe, as long as I got to have a crowbar or a mace or something.
Posted by crabbieshollywood.blogspot.com
at September 27, 2006 9:45 AM
comment #27
The Winchester
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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
at September 27, 2006 10:26 AM
comment #28
Josh Massey
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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
at September 27, 2006 10:39 AM
comment #29
NYCBusybody
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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
at September 27, 2006 10:44 AM
comment #30
Dixon Steele
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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
at September 27, 2006 10:46 AM
comment #31
sardine
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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
at September 27, 2006 11:00 AM
comment #32
Rich S.
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Tom Cruise, as long as he promised not to use Sith lightning on me.
Posted by Rich S.
at September 27, 2006 12:12 PM
comment #33
MrThompson
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Trolling isnt an art, but some people try way too hard.
Posted by MrThompson
at September 27, 2006 12:42 PM
comment #34
Midwest Doug
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Rob Schneider because a) he represents joyless, thoughtless film-making and b) I think I'd win.
Posted by Midwest Doug
at September 27, 2006 1:47 PM
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Nicol D
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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
at September 27, 2006 1:55 PM
comment #36
sardine
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jw....the knock-out queen strikes again. Are you down.....? read the sarris take on MA>
Posted by sardine
at September 27, 2006 2:57 PM
comment #37
D.Z.
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Arran: Kill Bill's a remake of Lady Snowblood.
Posted by D.Z.
at September 27, 2006 3:27 PM
comment #38
L.B.
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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.
at September 27, 2006 3:59 PM
comment #39
Craig Kennedy
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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
at September 27, 2006 4:05 PM
comment #40
Arran
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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
at September 27, 2006 4:58 PM
comment #41
Burbanked
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I'm ashamed to admit that this, without a doubt, the most entertaining thread I've ever read here.
Posted by Burbanked
at September 27, 2006 4:58 PM
comment #42
Burbanked
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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
at September 27, 2006 4:59 PM
comment #43
Dan Revill
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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
at September 27, 2006 6:57 PM
comment #44
Dan Revill
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Forget all of that! I thought of someone even more deserving of my wrath - Richard Roeper!!!
Posted by Dan Revill
at September 27, 2006 7:03 PM
comment #45
Sergio
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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
at September 27, 2006 9:07 PM
comment #46
Arran
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Sergio, you're clearly Jeffrey. No one's fooled. ;)
Posted by Arran
at September 27, 2006 9:27 PM
comment #47
kadoogan
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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
at September 27, 2006 11:15 PM
comment #48
D.Z.
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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.
at September 28, 2006 1:59 AM
comment #49
Sergio
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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
at September 28, 2006 5:29 AM
comment #50
Ortega
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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
at September 28, 2006 6:36 PM
comment #51
Ortega
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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
at September 28, 2006 6:40 PM
comment #52
Ortega
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Sorry for the double post
Posted by Ortega
at September 28, 2006 6:41 PM
comment #53
ZacharyTF
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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
at September 28, 2006 10:06 PM
comment #54
jumpy
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damn those indians! just kidding, i'm Indian. see? http://www.sevillepictures.com/media/image/photos/large/parti_ph10_hr.jpg
Posted by jumpy
at September 29, 2006 9:14 PM