tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post116013128830616625..comments2023-09-30T04:12:28.281-07:00Comments on Finding Fair Hope: The Sensitive Man of '06Mary Loishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1170297082096334772007-01-31T18:31:00.000-08:002007-01-31T18:31:00.000-08:00Who would you want for Rhett in the international ...Who would you want for Rhett in the international talent pool, Anonymous? Hugh Grant? Russell Crowe? <BR/><BR/>I don't think any one we could find would be better for the role than Clooney. Rhett is an extremely American type...not that foreigners can't be convincing as Americans -- look at the guy who plays House! Actually he would be an interesting Rhett. <BR/><BR/>I don't see the remake happening in the near future, but it's fun to play with. What are your ideas for casting?Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1170291386122395882007-01-31T16:56:00.000-08:002007-01-31T16:56:00.000-08:00Should they use Hollywood actors for this film? I ...Should they use Hollywood actors for this film? I believe that a public casting call could bring in many more Scarlett O'Hara possiblities, and although there will NEVER be another Clark Cable (he's the best), there are plenty out there more suitable for this role than many of the actors we could name to play the part of Captain Butler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160411859619048642006-10-09T09:37:00.000-07:002006-10-09T09:37:00.000-07:00Ah, and then we could get Michael Douglas for the ...Ah, and then we could get Michael Douglas for the Thomas Mitchell role...Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160411819879279182006-10-09T09:36:00.000-07:002006-10-09T09:36:00.000-07:00You left out the obvious choice for Scarlett O'Har...You left out the obvious choice for Scarlett O'Hara: Catherine Zeta-Jones. She is a great foil for George Clooney, and she can even stomp her foot and flash her eyes. I've seen her do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160264910891142562006-10-07T16:48:00.000-07:002006-10-07T16:48:00.000-07:00Speaking of weird typos, Robin. I, who have seen G...Speaking of weird typos, Robin. I, who have seen GWTW at least 4 times from beginning to end, and whose culture is awash in its images from Aunt Pittypat to the Tarleton twins (one of them was George Reeves; there's a role for Ben Affleck!), look at the comment I myself made earlier naming Scarlett O'Hara Charlotte. Forgive me, I must have had Charlize Theron on the brain!Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160251908367543362006-10-07T13:11:00.000-07:002006-10-07T13:11:00.000-07:00Of course Miss FF, I was meaning Mammy.My mind is ...Of course Miss FF, I was meaning Mammy.My mind is in Neverland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160249131244860642006-10-07T12:25:00.000-07:002006-10-07T12:25:00.000-07:00I thought of Oprah for Mammy -- surely you're thin...I thought of Oprah for Mammy -- surely you're thinking of Mammy, Robin -- but decided now that she's young and glamorous, she's no longer the type. Whoopi Goldberg could do it, but almost certainly wouldn't. As for Prissy, the little slave girl who didn't know nothin' bout birthin' babies, I'm sure there is an unknown youngster out there just waiting for her big chance to be in our movie. We'd have to issue a Hollywood-type casting call to find her.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160245683312000922006-10-07T11:28:00.000-07:002006-10-07T11:28:00.000-07:00Please excuse my typo's of Brett Rutler instead of...Please excuse my typo's of Brett Rutler instead of Rhett Butler.My mind has been on more deeper thoughts lately...How did we forget George Clooney, Miss FF, he's the one alright.<BR/><BR/>Maybe Oprah would be a good choice for <BR/>Butterfly McQueen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160226109777327252006-10-07T06:01:00.000-07:002006-10-07T06:01:00.000-07:00Glad to have you join us in this particular trivia...Glad to have you join us in this particular trivial pursuit, John. You are right that there would be absolutely no reason to remake the classic Gone With the Wind, particularly, as benedict points out, since you'd have to rewrite the slave roles and eliminate the general racism. Whatever we could do today, there would never be a better player than Hattie McDaniel as Mammy, nor than Butterfly McQueen as Prissy. Yet there are so many more black actors and actresses on the Hollywood scene that I have no doubt the roles could be filled.<BR/><BR/>I think the whiteface angle is a hoot.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160200686081622912006-10-06T22:58:00.000-07:002006-10-06T22:58:00.000-07:00Goodness…Miz Scarlett…. ain’t you girls got nuttin...Goodness…Miz Scarlett…. ain’t you girls got nuttin better to do wit your time. Halley Berry as Butterfly McQueen??? Please end this nightmare of the castings of libido’s muses. Maybe as a Disney cartoon, but I think any serious attempt remaking of Gone With the Wind would be a waste of film and Libido. <BR/><BR/>Second cup of coffee brings this idea. How about an all black version with Halle Berry as Scarlett, Wesley Snipes as Rhett, Denzel Washington as Ashley, and last but not least Rosie O’Donnell as Butterfly McQueen. It could be done all in “White Face” with Rosie in “Black Face”. Ummm let's hope Spike Lee is reading this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160175157759214702006-10-06T15:52:00.000-07:002006-10-06T15:52:00.000-07:00Richard Gere is a good choice for Rhett -- but I'v...Richard Gere is a good choice for Rhett -- but I've thought of a better one. George Clooney! How did I miss that???<BR/><BR/>Brad Pitt might actually be a good Ashley. I agree he's a little light in the loafers for Rhett. Angelina Jolie could do Scarlett tho. That would be interesting casting all around. I wonder if there are any Hollywood producers reading this blog.Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160168095385581732006-10-06T13:54:00.000-07:002006-10-06T13:54:00.000-07:00Halle Berry or Angela Basset would make great Butt...Halle Berry or Angela Basset would make great Butterfly McQueen's and then I just happened to think of Richard Gere as Brett..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160167748942742052006-10-06T13:49:00.000-07:002006-10-06T13:49:00.000-07:00Charlize Theron is an excellent choice for Scarlet...Charlize Theron is an excellent choice for Scarlett,but let's be sure and not pick Brad Pitt for Brett. How horrible he was in the lead role of Troy, he is way to wimpish imo.I love the Rock but that may not go over to well. How about Dennis Quaid, he's built alot like Clark Gable and I like him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160149685158375062006-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:002006-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00Maybe you're right about Ms. Johannsen, benedict. ...Maybe you're right about Ms. Johannsen, benedict. I have another thought: Charlize Theron. Charlotte has to be too pretty for her own good, but not necessarily all that endowed. And Theron is a fabulous actress. I don't know Emmy Rossum, but since we don't need singing here, let's give it to an actress. Any other suggestions?Mary Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515655542270431289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21825814.post-1160149047900514742006-10-06T08:37:00.000-07:002006-10-06T08:37:00.000-07:00Scarlett Johanson ... you say she's no Vivian Leig...Scarlett Johanson ... you say she's no Vivian Leigh. Miss Leigh would dream of a face amd body like Scarlett Johanson's, and the youngster can act, too. She was sexy even when almost completely wrapped up in <I>Girl with a Pearl Earring</I>. I saw her last evening, <I>In Good Company</I>. The scene in her dorm room where she seduced the wimpish guy they had playing her lover ... if they hadn't cut that one when they did I would not have been responsible for my actions. I think, though, the Scarlett O'Hara role must be played by a less voluptuous lady. Johanson's obvious appeal would distract from the story line.<BR/><BR/>How about for Scarlett O'Hara the young lady who sung the lead in <I>Phantom of the Opera</I>, Emmy Rossum. She has the right looks and has shown on occasion that she can act. She resembles Vivian Leigh, but is much more attractive (to my eye). <BR/><BR/>The real casting problem you'll have with a new GWTW will be trying to find a Butterfly McQueen (other than Whoopie Goldberg). Getting her lines past the politically correct audiences of today may also be a problem.<BR/><BR/>I'll leave it to you and Robin to cast the male parts. I just don't have the right glands for it.Benedict S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18319073770437347659noreply@blogger.com