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Cactus Jack · 10-31-2004, 10:05 AM

Who?

I think there should be a movie about Elton John, Ewan McGregor could play him, he kinda looks like 70s Elton

The Beatles - Hmmm Ill "Get Back"

to this one it wouldnt have to be 4 British guys would it?

Hmmm

Jerry Lewis - Either Jim Carrey or Sean Hayes would be good

Billy Joel - Hmmm dont know who could play him? A younger Sylvester Stallone? Nahh

Ill think of more later

webuster · 10-31-2004, 12:54 PM

Well, they're making 2 biopics on Janis Joplin (at one point there was 3)- hopefully they'll be great.

I'd like to see a Bette Midler biopic- but I dunno if it would be theatrical release or tv. I can't imagine anyone playing her- and, Bette's career is far from over at the minute- usually they make biopics when a person is either dead or not working anymore.

Katherine Hepburn- Cate Blanchett is playing her this year in 'The Aviator'- if that goes well someone might make a whole Hepburn movie- her life was interesting.

Elizabeth Taylor- or has that been done already?

Liza · 10-31-2004, 02:35 PM

Bette Davis had an amazing life. I think Susan Sarandon might be able to do a good job with that role. But I'd have the most fun casting the role of her daughter, B.D., who was just a brat. Maybe Natalie Portman or Anne Hathaway - they'd have a blast doing that.

I'm really excited about the movie on Bobby Darin, but I do have my doubts about Kevin Spacey... well, we'll see.

Cactus Jack · 10-31-2004, 08:57 PM

Speaking of biopics they were gonna do a Dean Martin one with Tom Hanks in it

Moonlight Lady · 10-31-2004, 10:31 PM

John Candy--I would love to see a biopic about him.

crystals · 10-31-2004, 11:23 PM

Dominique Dunne- Maybe Shannen Doherty could play her. Or maybe Justine Bateman. I can't think of many dark-haired actresses that maybe could resemble Dominique right now. I would love to see a film about her life, though.

Brian · 11-01-2004, 12:59 AM

If I were a filmmaker (I'm planning on applying to Cal State Fullerton's film school in 2006), I would love to make a biopic about the late baseball manager Billy Martin. That guy's career would make an excellent movie.

SBTB Geek · 11-01-2004, 01:12 AM

^That makes me think, has there been one about Babe Ruth?... That will be good film.

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Jrnygrl · 11-01-2004, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by Brian
If I were a filmmaker (I'm planning on applying to Cal State Fullerton's film school in 2006), I would love to make a biopic about the late baseball manager Billy Martin. That guy's career would make an excellent movie.

Billy Martin would be an excellent choice. I would love to do the research on that one. Robert DeNiro would be so perfect for that part. He was great in Bang the Drum Slowly.

I would love to see a biopic on The Supremes. Marvin Gaye's life would be a good one to do. Steve McQueen would be another good movie to do. I think someone should do another movie about Jimi Hendrix, all the others were so weak. IMO.

I'm looking forward to the Howard Hughes movie that Leonardo DiCaprio is filming.

Brian · 11-01-2004, 02:15 AM

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Originally posted by SBTB Geek
^That makes me think, has there been one about Babe Ruth?... That will be good film.

There was a 1991 or 1992 film directed by Arthur Hiller. John Goodman was in the title role.

webuster · 11-01-2004, 03:32 PM

I've only seen two Joan Crawford films- The Women, and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. She was great in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, and was very funny in her scene on the phone in 'The Women'. But, I saw a documnetary about her life on tv one day, and it would make an interesting film. I know 'Mommie Dearest' was about her- but it only focused on her daughters book about her.

I'm not sure who could play Joan Crawford in a movie- Uma Thurman's playing her role in a remake of The Women soon.

Liza · 11-01-2004, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by webuster
I've only seen two Joan Crawford films- The Women, and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. She was great in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, and was very funny in her scene on the phone in 'The Women'. But, I saw a documnetary about her life on tv one day, and it would make an interesting film. I know 'Mommie Dearest' was about her- but it only focused on her daughters book about her.

I'm not sure who could play Joan Crawford in a movie- Uma Thurman's playing her role in a remake of The Women soon.

You know what's funny, is that when she was still alive they asked Joan who she thought should play her if they ever made a movie of her life. She said Faye Dunaway

MandieR1980 · 11-02-2004, 12:30 AM

I'd like to see a movie made about Judith Barsi the child actress that was murdered by her father in 1988.

Cactus Jack · 11-02-2004, 08:32 AM

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You know what's funny, is that when she was still alive they asked Joan who she thought should play her if they ever made a movie of her life. She said Faye Dunaway

webuster · 11-02-2004, 12:33 PM

What was Faye Dunway like in Mommie Dearest? Who do you think could play Crawford now? Dunaway's too old- unless they use separate actresses to play her at different stages of her life.

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10-31-2004, 12:54 PM	#2
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Well, they're making 2 biopics on Janis Joplin (at one point there was 3)- hopefully they'll be great. I'd like to see a Bette Midler biopic- but I dunno if it would be theatrical release or tv. I can't imagine anyone playing her- and, Bette's career is far from over at the minute- usually they make biopics when a person is either dead or not working anymore. Katherine Hepburn- Cate Blanchett is playing her this year in 'The Aviator'- if that goes well someone might make a whole Hepburn movie- her life was interesting. Elizabeth Taylor- or has that been done already?

10-31-2004, 02:35 PM	#3
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Bette Davis had an amazing life. I think Susan Sarandon might be able to do a good job with that role. But I'd have the most fun casting the role of her daughter, B.D., who was just a brat. Maybe Natalie Portman or Anne Hathaway - they'd have a blast doing that. I'm really excited about the movie on Bobby Darin, but I do have my doubts about Kevin Spacey... well, we'll see.

10-31-2004, 08:57 PM	#4
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Speaking of biopics they were gonna do a Dean Martin one with Tom Hanks in it

11-01-2004, 12:59 AM	#7
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	If I were a filmmaker (I'm planning on applying to Cal State Fullerton's film school in 2006), I would love to make a biopic about the late baseball manager Billy Martin. That guy's career would make an excellent movie.

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11-01-2004, 03:32 PM	#11
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I've only seen two Joan Crawford films- The Women, and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. She was great in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, and was very funny in her scene on the phone in 'The Women'. But, I saw a documnetary about her life on tv one day, and it would make an interesting film. I know 'Mommie Dearest' was about her- but it only focused on her daughters book about her. I'm not sure who could play Joan Crawford in a movie- Uma Thurman's playing her role in a remake of The Women soon.

11-02-2004, 12:33 PM	#15
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	What was Faye Dunway like in Mommie Dearest? Who do you think could play Crawford now? Dunaway's too old- unless they use separate actresses to play her at different stages of her life.