Hm...most of the actors I actively hate seem to have a nasty habit of appearing in films I otherwise want to see, and so I have trouble avoiding them. (See exhibit A: Renee Zellweger.)
Hey, if it means I don't have to read any more, woo and, might I add, a big hoo.
Xander ,'Sleeper'
Natter 32 Flavors and Then Some
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Feb 18, 2005 7:50:43 am PST #8892 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
aurelia - Feb 18, 2005 7:51:31 am PST #8893 of 10002
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
How about the classic Hanks/Ryan film, Joe versus the Volcano ? I love that one.
I do tend to avoid Jim Carrey and Tom Cruise.
Calli - Feb 18, 2005 7:53:29 am PST #8894 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I liked the Lethal Weapon movies, back before Mel's ego required three semi-trucks and a back-hoe to transport.
I'm trying to think of a female actor who annoys me as much as Sylvester Stallone. No one's coming to mind. There are directors who will never see my money again -- Oliver Stone leaps to mind.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 18, 2005 7:54:14 am PST #8895 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I'm trying to think of a female actor who annoys me as much as Sylvester Stallone. No one's coming to mind.
What's your opinion of Joey Lauren Adams?
Susan W. - Feb 18, 2005 7:54:19 am PST #8896 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Have I found anyone who shares my acute dislike of Tom Hanks? Who speaks for me on post-comedy Hanks?
t forgives Plei for the Bean-dissing and joins her in the Hanks-is-overrated corner
I mean, he's just not that great of an actor, IMO. And he really needs to stop attempting Southern accents, because his versions grate on my ears.
I avoid Mel Gibson, but I make an exception for Chicken Run. Love that movie.
And if we're talking Costner, I can't believe no one has brought up Bull Durham. I don't know if it's the role, the direction, or what, but it's really remarkable how in just that one movie, an actor who normally does nothing for me manages to be as sexy as all the many foamy male ME actors, Ichiro Suzuki, and Sean Bean as anything other than Sharpe combined.
I really need to watch Bull Durham again. It's that time of year.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 18, 2005 7:55:31 am PST #8897 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Costner used to have talent and charisma to burn, but I think his ego ate it all.
amych - Feb 18, 2005 7:59:43 am PST #8898 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Joey Lauren Adams?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH! Nails! Blackboard! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
I avoid Mel Gibson, but I make an exception for Chicken Run. Love that movie.
No creative control, and no having to look at his smug face. I'm down with that.
And if we're talking Costner, I can't believe no one has brought up Bull Durham.
Exception that proves the rule? I know Hec keeps saying that Costner gets a "life pass" for Bull Durham, and I'll grant that as long as "life pass" means "I'll allow him to continue living" and not some kind of snark-exemption. I've never quite been clear on that.
Susan W. - Feb 18, 2005 8:01:44 am PST #8899 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Costner used to have talent and charisma to burn, but I think his ego ate it all.
Yup. Always a danger with the rich, good-looking, and talented.
Kalshane - Feb 18, 2005 8:02:16 am PST #8900 of 10002
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Jim Carrey (his "comedic" roles)
Okay, this I agree with. Though I don't care for that style of comedy anyway, but having Jim Carrey as a head-liner moves it into "no force on this Earth" territory.
tommyrot - Feb 18, 2005 8:02:24 am PST #8901 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Always a danger with the rich, good-looking, and talented.
Sucks to be them, I guess.