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LevyShorts t1_ja6lgc1 wrote
I hope Pauly Shore wins an Oscar for the same reason.
Turdmonkey2 t1_ja81upe wrote
If we can we wedge Bobcat Goldthwait in this thing, I think we have a picture.
Stalked_Like_Corn t1_ja8ezpy wrote
I know you guys are fucking around but if we can get some Bobcat/Pauly/Brendan movies back in theaters, I think the world would be better off for it.
dangerouspeyote t1_ja8fdo4 wrote
He is a great director. He can captain that ship!
exophrine t1_ja8mgr8 wrote
Seeing someone make this suggestion makes me happy, take my one upvote with kudos
HugofDeath t1_ja8ouxp wrote
>If we can we wedge bocatt goldwith
This is my favorite sentence so far
Jesus_marley t1_ja8m8i5 wrote
Hell I'm even down with resurrecting Sam Kinnison
DrKyoushu t1_ja8dv5k wrote
Pauly Shore was robbed of his Oscar worth performance
FILTER_OUT_T_D t1_ja8m7wh wrote
I saw Pauly Shore live back in like 2007 and yikes was it uncomfortable. He basically spent the entire time dry jumping the microphone stand and talking about underage girls.
theDroobot t1_ja82ds0 wrote
It'd be a story where over the last 35 years inceno man has completely normalized in modern society, becomes a successful actor, falls from the spotlight only to return and win a Grammy which then allows one of his old movies to be green lit for a sequel. I'd watch that.
akhabby t1_ja853lm wrote
You mean California man 2? I just recently learned it’s name was changed internationally.
BigMcThickHuge t1_ja8jjn3 wrote
Saw that. Because no one knows what Encino is outside Is...Or inside US.
Sproose_Moose t1_ja8z6uu wrote
It's always been Encino Man in Australia
Fskn t1_ja93pqg wrote
It's always been California Man in Nz
Sproose_Moose t1_ja949ja wrote
That's interesting!
Fskn t1_ja982l8 wrote
Isn't it though, I would've assumed NZ and Aus got the same marketing but apparently not.
Sproose_Moose t1_ja99bmy wrote
Same here, I only learned this year that it was called California Man in other places
billybishop4242 t1_jaazbc3 wrote
Canada too!
faster_than_sound t1_ja8o139 wrote
Haha I remember even when the movie came out asking my dad "what's an Encino?"
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dtwhitecp t1_ja8zejn wrote
hey, there are dozens of us that grew up in California and knew exactly where Encino is
Optimus_Prime_Day t1_jab217v wrote
Canadian here - it's Encino man here too.
webent t1_jab5r2n wrote
I've lived in Southern California most of my life and just now learned this was referencing a town here. I always assumed Encino was another word for prehistoric since he's a frozen caveman. I'm in my 30s.
brucebay t1_ja8h13l wrote
Not much related
snrup1 t1_jac8qxt wrote
If not for this one, he might at some point. Sounds like he signed with CAA yesterday.
Trans-Europe_Express t1_ja8a8l5 wrote
I'm very happy to see Brendan Fraser get acknowledgement for his work now and the continued public support but it's doesn't sit well with me that these acknowledgements are coming from the initiations and industry that turned their back on him and so many others that were victims of predatory people in power. Most face no consequences and stay ultra wealthy.
jordantask t1_ja8u6ta wrote
You hit the nail on the head.
Not that I’m saying Brendan Fraser doesn’t deserve to be honoured but all of this feels like a massive overcompensation or overcorrection to how they treated him in the past to make Me Too seem more credible. Almost like they forgot about him and then realized last minute that they should be treating him better.
Never forget that this so called “academy” and “guild” includes people who kept quiet for decades to cover for the likes of Harvey Weinstein and his ilk, and continues to this day to celebrate Roman Polanski.
Trans-Europe_Express t1_ja91jjp wrote
Exactly. Even if you think something like that is wrong, by doing nothing you're still supporting it. Worse still most people involved are already millionaires so it's not like speaking out will leave them destitute.
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instantnet t1_ja9idql wrote
"Glorification of their Compassion" Explains a lot of people.
Korlog_Kashin t1_jaa5azs wrote
Of im correct he was offered a no.ination from the award ceremony that was done by the co.pany the guy who "Did" the thing to him. He told them he would never work with them ever and denied the nomination.
Source: Brendon said it on a podcast I listened to
mcdoolz t1_ja8guo7 wrote
sshhh, just do as the media says 👍
hovdeisfunny t1_ja8shug wrote
Do you mean "excuse video quality?"
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Neemzeh t1_ja9s7me wrote
So I’m not that up to date on the BF story. My understanding is that he stepped away on his own. Did the “industry” really turn their back on him? I thought it was maybe 1 or 2 individuals…
rnhf t1_ja775de wrote
>(please excuse video quality)
sorry to direct people away from your video, but here's a better quality version
waFFLEz_ t1_ja7bl5j wrote
Netflix posted the whole show:
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Stalked_Like_Corn t1_ja8f6ft wrote
Adam looks genuinely happy for him. That's great.
SurrealSage t1_ja8isa0 wrote
Wild to think that two of the lead stars of the cult classic Airheads ended up here 30 years later. While everyone else claps, Sandler really looks super happy for Fraser.
janoDX t1_ja8lid8 wrote
Hope to see Sandler in more dramatic roles, he's been nailing them on those, Uncut Gems and now Hustlers.
vi0cs t1_ja8qcwj wrote
Need to watch Hustlers but uncut gems was amazing. Dude almost feels like he could play Al Pacino's cousin in a mob film of some time.
Jeratain t1_ja8tjlo wrote
Sandler really had a powerful performance in Uncut Gems. I was stressed throughout the entire film and love-hated it because of that.
MrMessyAU t1_jaarjjh wrote
For anyone else looking it's Hustle
muricabrb t1_ja92ucd wrote
Time to dust off the ol VHS and watch Airheads again.
HelllllloooooPerson t1_jaajprr wrote
Agree! It's also kind of hilarious that the movie Hustle got nominated for anything lmao! I remember watching that movie, because someone told me that they 'think I would like it' because I played basketball. And after watching it I was offended they thought I would like that movie. Granted it was a fine movie, not saying it was horrible, but the writing is so bleh and predictable, your standard not great netflix movie.
PepeSilviaLovesCarol t1_ja8gg8y wrote
The whole ‘please excuse the video quality’ is just so they can post it first and get internet points. It happens on sports subreddits all the time. Someone will post a shitty quality version of a highlight, or one that ends right before the crowd reaction, so they can be the first to submit it. It’s shitty.
Biasanya t1_ja8hs5r wrote
thank fuck
alpacasb4llamas t1_ja9emp1 wrote
Excise video quality..? What sub are we on again???
JackFisherBooks t1_ja7bww3 wrote
I just love seeing Brendan Fraser's career surge for all the right reasons. I remember in the late 90s and early 2000s when he was seen as just another pretty face who could do stunts. That's all he was to the industry. But these past few years have shown that he can be so much more. 😊
jeb_manion t1_ja7ya3v wrote
Actually, I think he was a weird mixture of too pretty and too funny/goofy. Had he come around later, he would have been a Chris Pratt (which he basically already was if you compare Mummy and Jurassic World). If there was a time machine or something that could make him 30 again, I think he would have had a bigger career now. His humor and looks could literally be used in any current, big franchise.
bradiation t1_ja84eq9 wrote
That seems to imply that The Mummy was unsuccessful at the time. I don't believe it was. Fraser's "humor and looks" did give him a big career. Then other shit happened.
jeb_manion t1_ja85l9b wrote
The Mummy was old school successful with 400 million box office plus whatever DVD and VHS sales/rentals were (this was the first DVD of like half of my friends). With inflation, that's 600 million dollar box office which is mediocre in this era of billion dollar franchises. What I was saying is he would easily be leading a billion dollar franchise if he was a 30 year old in 2023. He would be Chris Pratt or upper billing of fast and furious or something.
bradiation t1_ja868uj wrote
Fair point! I was neglecting how much the industry itself has changed. I agree with your take.
theAnalepticAlzabo t1_ja8hoej wrote
Hey, what kind of behavior is this?! Look at the two of you, being all ‘respectful’ and ‘adult’. Cmon! This is Reddit, ffs!
You guys have similar but slightly different opinions on things!! You are supposed to be treating each other with traumatized contempt. Not open mindedness! I haven’t heard ONE comment insulting the others sexual habits.
You can both do better, is all I am saying.
bradiation t1_jab6cei wrote
You would sully a thread about Brendan Fraser with such negativity? Appalling!
VoltageDolphin t1_ja8qjxn wrote
Hello, I was told there would be a fight here. Does anyone know where to find the fight?
reflUX_cAtalyst t1_ja8aa13 wrote
> He would be Chris Pratt or upper billing of fast and furious or something.
He's got better taste than being involved in a FaF "movie."
brucebay t1_ja8hzrx wrote
Queue to Doom Patrol series opening where he bangs his screen wife from behind with bare butt and me desperately trying to find the remote control and telling younglings to close their eyes.
That shuttered my illusions of him as a goofy kids friendly action star. Now I know there I a reason that some series deserve their MA ratings.
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tugnasty t1_ja91dfo wrote
"When they mix the sex and the violence....I like it!" - Jack Mcbrayer
Teledildonic t1_jaaw2u3 wrote
>Now I know there I a reason that some series deserve their MA ratings.
I mean that's really the one time they flash titties, then it's more just Cliff dropping 684 F-bombs an episode.
zzzpoohzzz t1_ja8h8cq wrote
sorry, but how does that imply the mummy was unsuccessful?
Gonewild_Verifier t1_ja8ky4j wrote
Divorce court crushed his soul into nothingness. Judge really fucked him
way2lazy2care t1_ja87c3w wrote
Brendan Fraser was pretty huge at his peak. The bigger reason is more likely all his injuries and family situation that resulted in him taking fewer less demanding roles/more time off and the fact that there wasn't really any long running series for him to be a part of like the MCU at the time. He 100% would have been a title character in the MCU if it were around at the time.
Like his run from 99-03 is about as good as most actors can hope for without scoring a strong oscar candidate.
Beznia t1_ja8b7ue wrote
I loved Journey to the Center of the Earth from 2008. It was just a good family movie. The ending made me excited for a sequel, but it sucked seeing Dwayne Johnson being the star and Brendan Fraser not being involved in Journey 2.
FreddieDoes40k t1_ja835st wrote
You're right, Fraser was ahead of his time. He'd be Hollywood's favourite leading man if he'd gotten into the business more recently.
similar_observation t1_jaaa1k9 wrote
or you know, not be blacklisted after getting molested by a hollywood bigwig.
everyone_getsa_beej t1_ja8ejaf wrote
The Smartless guys (Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman) just released an episode of their podcast with Brenden. (It was available w/subscription last week.) There was a some talk about the “quiet” part of Brendan’s career before his recent resurgence. Take a listen!!
HEMATOSPERMIA-MAN t1_ja8eg21 wrote
The real problem was that he never got a chance to really show his range after he was blacklisted by Hollywood. Now he's finally getting that chance.
BaconShazam t1_ja6gf9i wrote
Brings a tear to the eye!
TheBrightestBestStar OP t1_ja6hur3 wrote
It does! I had to explain to my roommate what I was watching 😂
culman13 t1_ja898wu wrote
In an industry filled with so much narcissism and vanity, Brendan Fraser is such a wholesome person. It's really a breath of fresh air.
Siellus t1_ja6su5u wrote
I love how he starts sounding like Filthy Frank.
ManWithYourPlan t1_jado0yt wrote
Wait wtf now I can only hear that
Mother_Wash t1_ja8h3tl wrote
I do find this fascinating....the man was truly ignored for many, many years by the decision makers in that industry. Seems a fine actor (was gonna watch The Whale a couple of days ago.....they wanted 19.99 to stream it). So now he's a massive money pull. But really what's touching are his feels, which make me want to watch the movie....the premise might make me mildly want to, but that kind of movie for me is really dependent on my mood.....that's a serious subject and I don't always like that kind of film, but he himself compels me to it. I sincerely hope it turns for him. He seems such a very nice person, and all of us can use more nice people in a world of venal assholes
DoctorMcAstronaut t1_ja8mw77 wrote
I went in pretty blind but I had heard excellent things about it. If a true character study isn't your cup of tea, you might not like it. I didn't think it would be able to grip me because it's an adapted play. My god, was it an absolute masterpiece. Everyone rightfully talks up Brendan Fraser's performance but literally everyone in this film is firing on all cylinders. Sadie Sink is fucking amazing.
Greggie83 t1_ja8vx20 wrote
19.99 is cheaper than a movie ticket in some cities. It’s worth it.
forrestdog2 t1_ja93wn3 wrote
Sandler is so happy for his friend, I love it!
hexarobi t1_jaarfba wrote
He still ain't fartin' on no snare drum.
seiffer55 t1_ja97t7g wrote
I watched The Whale for the first time last night and had one of the most intense anxiety attacks of my life as a larger man. I cannot tell you how horrifying the movie was to me and all of it was driven by Brendan's acting ability. The emotions evoked from that were so visceral that I get to go back to therapy again and I can't tell you how impressed I am with his acting.
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Edit: Spelling. I wish I could shake Brendan's hand genuinely. What an absolute legend. I'm glad he's getting the success he deserves.
BugEyedLemur t1_ja8g53m wrote
Brendan Fraser's career is the epitome of perseverance, which he so eloquently stated. I don't get excited about celebrity success very often, but as someone who has gone through the wringer of self-doubt myself, I am elated to see his resurgence back to the main stage. A remarkable journey for one of the kindest people in Hollywood.
Good luck at the Oscars, Brendan. Loads and loads of people are rooting for you.
Zedsback2020 t1_ja81jxg wrote
He was fantastic in The Whale. I was never a fan of his until this movie, having only seen him in action roles.
Vakieh t1_ja8rql9 wrote
The film industry owes him such a huge fucking debt, this is a small step in the right direction.
The fact Philip Berk didn't go to prison for what he did, and the fact everybody closed ranks around him, and even after he admitted he did it it took them years to expel him when he pulled unrelated shit is just disgusting.
SteveJobsBlakSweater t1_ja8ymck wrote
All my homies like Brendan Fraser. A god damed phoenix rising from the ashes.
moobear92 t1_ja8qy6c wrote
The whale was amazing, dark and depressing but great film. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Keep it up Brendan
Digital2day t1_ja7q043 wrote
Brings tears to the eyes!
TheSnideOne t1_ja7zys0 wrote
What a way to wake up. Watch this, shed a tear and realize there is still hope in this world. Love this man.
faster_than_sound t1_ja8nv7x wrote
I'm not crying. I have dust in my eyes.
Endershay t1_ja7y0mv wrote
He’s SO precious. 🥲 It makes me so happy to see him get the recognition.
statictonality t1_jaa2phl wrote
Brenaissance train keeps rolling!!!! OSCAR TIME FOR OUR BOY!!!
allDalledUp t1_ja8nbq0 wrote
FUCK YEAH
nikiu t1_ja957nl wrote
I watched the movie last night and it was emotional. Aronofsky knows how to cut those onions, damn!
PinBoring2560 t1_ja958hy wrote
An amazing performance
Im_scared_of_my_wife t1_jaa4ptg wrote
This poor dude has obviously been thru some shit. I feel bad
TranceF0rm t1_jaaxsam wrote
Everytime I've seen Brendan Fraser the last couple years, he's on the verge of tears and out of breath.
BIKETYSON99 t1_ja9xgld wrote
I hope he wins the oscar.
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shit_knife t1_jaarkix wrote
A raft of regret on a sea of hope. I needed to hear that Brendan. You are the best.
RCFORCEX t1_jaas36a wrote
se lo merece es un grean actor
theshadow62 t1_jab1fwi wrote
No, I don't think I will.
FPSMAC t1_jabo9hs wrote
Han chow is like... "bitch I'm done."
harleydavidso4 t1_jaagg13 wrote
I'm glad for him,and he did an amazing job of that character.....but the movie was a horrible mess,and bloody depressing.
Beneficial-Plate6672 t1_ja8f5yw wrote
Name was changed internatioally
P00KIEPIE t1_ja9bzvt wrote
I’m glad he’s making a comeback and it’s nice to see he is being recognized but this definitely does feel like an over compensation. Not only from the film industry but all of media. Did anyone actually see The Whale? It was so bad. So very bad imo.
deltadal t1_jaafkec wrote
But how was his performance?
cephalosaurus t1_jaa9gxl wrote
It seems like just about everyone else in the comments who saw it disagrees with you - maybe just not your cup of tea!
JohnDivney t1_jaaeo56 wrote
It was bad, yes. Very stilted and weird plot twists that didn't make sense.
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TheMegaBenson t1_ja89mhh wrote
Please excuse my dear aunt sally
badchecker t1_ja88q0t wrote
This is getting ridiculous reddit. I feel like I'm on week 6 of "Brendan Fraser and everything everywhere all at once win an award yippee!".
How much more congratulations can they fucking get
thecricketnerd t1_ja8dwak wrote
Awards season isn't over yet, so you'll be seeing more
badchecker t1_ja8g0rt wrote
If these people really get this many awards, I really hope someone eventually says "This is getting a little ridiculous. I did one month of work 2 years ago and you guys don't stop giving me trophies."
thecricketnerd t1_ja8h0m7 wrote
Well, for guys like Fraser and Quan, the exposure really helps their careers considering how long they were frozen out. I can understand being annoyed at A-listers though.
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Due_Start_3597 t1_ja6mxlo wrote
The movie looked kinda lame tbh. I didn't see it.
The_Bat_Voice t1_ja6qwxt wrote
Thank you for contributing nothing but negativity to a nice moment in time. I hope you are able find 2 moments to contribute positively to the world today because right now, you are in a deficit.
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rnhf t1_ja7a0v9 wrote
that's unfair. I didn't care too much for the script (it was ok though), but everything else was on point. From the directing, which is usually hard to even tell, down to the set design
It's "overrated" (kinda hate that term) but hating on it just because everybody loves it, that's just being contrarian
-e- that being said, without having watched Mother and Noah, it's the weakest film of aronofsky I've seen. But that doesn't mean much.
eglue t1_ja6rpdh wrote
Well, so is your comment but I read it. Try harder.
MarcusXL t1_ja732u0 wrote
You should be very sad about the kind of person you have chosen to be.
SamwiseLowry t1_ja8e1d7 wrote
What a condescending, stupid comment.
also_stl t1_ja8gihu wrote
Some people deserve condescension.
peeled_back t1_ja8nwe6 wrote
Agreed. A very ‘Reddit moment’ comment too
bludgeonerV t1_ja6y8af wrote
Fair enough if it's not to your tastes. Imo it's pretty excellent, and Fraser honestly earned all the praise he's getting. The last scene especially has an incredible performance from hi.
rnhf t1_ja77ec3 wrote
it's good, but honestly I expected a bit more from aronofsky. For something that was adapted from a play, it had a pretty mediocre script IMHO
Definitely amazing perfomances from every actor involved (they had to be for this movie, and if I remember correctly, it was VERY carefully cast, and they rehearsed the whole movie for like a week or something before actually shooting), and all the other stuff was great as well, just the writing didn't really work for me
Good movie overall though, worth a watch. Kinda depressing, but in the "catharsis at the end"-kinda way if that makes sense lol
Orngog t1_ja81lgz wrote
Do you watch a lot of plays? I always think movies from walk a treacherous path, dialogue for the state is written for projection, cinema is telegraphic- it brings the faraway close-up. Certainly, I would not expect an adaptation to have a great script... Too much has to change, one way or the other.
rnhf t1_ja84iqp wrote
you adapt a play because of the script, because you have to basically change everything else. And a good script, for a play I mean, usually has to be strong enough that it stands on its own, you're gonna have different directors, actors etc. A good playwright knows this and writes something that can speak for itself.
It's obviously not a science, but when a great director like aronofsky spends this much time and energy on adapting a script from stage to screen, yeah, I kinda have high expectations
>Do you watch a lot of plays?
nah, theatre is gay
I'm kidding, but I actually don't watch a lot of plays anymore
cptnplanetheadpats t1_ja7tanl wrote
>I didn't see it.
I can't fathom why you felt the need to comment. Narcissism perhaps?
Martholomule t1_ja7y6le wrote
bait success
AGodNamedJordan t1_ja84lyf wrote
Lmao. Doofus.
Munchy2k t1_ja6k7zj wrote
I just want Bredan Fraser and Ke Huy Quan to both win Oscars so Encino Man 2 gets greenlit.