I've been around movie making in Hollywood for a good long time now.
I've watched them make them, edit them, and chop most of my scenes during the editing process.
I've helped train the guys and gals who you've seen on the silver screen running like apes or hopping on horses like an ape would do if an ape had an inclination to do so.
I've even helped a few YOU know who had some serious problems with drugs and/or alcohol.
And on a couple of occasions, my hand has been shaken in gratitude by important studio executives for something I did that someone thought was important enough to say, "Thank-you!".
I've met more 'stars' than Keith ever bragged about, but to this day I have no idea who Jonesy was!
I've offered my advice on movie scripts and have participated in cold readings with unknowns who are major stars today.
I have held an Academy Award for 20 minutes or so in an effort to prevent its recipient from using it as a 'murder weapon'. (While that 'argument' was going on, I stood aside and held that Oscar and loudly practiced 'My acceptance speech' with the hopes that it would somehow seem humorous enough to nullify the situation.
Apparently it worked because we left that house shortly after with a bloodless Oscar proudly standing above a fire-place.
And a lot of my Hollywood time was spent arguing with some semi-important people who make the movies. I argue by email, in chatrooms, on the phone, at Starbucks, at celebratory functions, and in a couple of cases - in executive offices.
My argument is always the same ..... "Why the hell don't you use actors who look like the SuperHeros they are intended to portray? They should at least look somewhat similar to what the original artists originally intended!"
I've even shown them photos of athletes, fitness competitors, and bodybuilders who are built somewhat similar to what the original artist had in mind and when they see those photos, they are impressed ...... And those photos included shots of a few GetBiggers once their permission was givem.
But apparently those photos never impressed anyone enough to follow through and give serious consideration to my advice.
Some of the fault lies with you GetBiggers who would have had a chance if you had an agent fighting on your behalf. (Arnold had such an agent when he first started and I think he has the self-same agent even today.)
Anyway, the new Superman has been cast (see photo below) and I leave it up to you to tell me if Hollywood knows what it's doing when it comes to casting Super-heros.
Or could you yourself be doing a better job!?
