Question about the movies ML was in

Canadian Cutie · 06 Dec 2008, 18:54

I am wondering if anyone could help me out on which are the greatest movies to own that Meat starred in?
I have Roadie,Blacktop and Pelts but am wondering about other movies?
Does he just have bit parts in these other movies or appear in them quite a bit?
I found Rustin and Black Dog online along with others that star William H. Macy,Lacey Chabert and others and am curious as to his role in these movies as no real plot was offered in the advertisement.
Any descriptions and recommendations would be appreciated because I have to get my Christmas and birthday list together and I would like to know which ones are a must see,etc.

Thanks!

**RadioMaster** · 06 Dec 2008, 18:56

check IMDB

Wario · 06 Dec 2008, 19:04

Formula 51 (He explodes!), Catch a Yeti, The Mighty, Black Dog just to name the best

Evil One · 06 Dec 2008, 19:17

Fight Club

**The Flying Mouse** · 06 Dec 2008, 19:55

Thread moved to Loaf Camera Action

Check out the movie Trapped.

Meat gets a fair ammount of screen time in that one

**allrevvedup** · 06 Dec 2008, 20:09

fight club, 51st state (formula 51), black dog isn't bad.

mszee · 07 Dec 2008, 07:41

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001533/

Wario · 07 Dec 2008, 07:53

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Originally Posted by mszee

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001533/

Well thats a pretty skimpy list

Jayd · 07 Dec 2008, 10:01

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Well thats a pretty skimpy list

I think you should take the skimpy list, as alot of movies Meat has been in are poor productions, regardless if Meat was in the film or not. It's a shame he is not in more big budget movies like Fight Club, but maybe with touring he just does not have the time, which surprises me, as he regards himself as an actor first over music performer. Actually, with his health not being the best over the last few years, maybe he should really concentrate more on movies, now than live shows, at least we will get to see him on the big screen.

**RadioMaster** · 07 Dec 2008, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Jayd

It's a shame he is not in more big budget movies like Fight Club, but maybe with touring he just does not have the time, which surprises me, as he regards himself as an actor first over music performer.

maybe it's not his descision...

Jayd · 07 Dec 2008, 14:43

In what sense, about performing live, or what movies he appears in. If you meant the first part, I don't know, Meat comes across to me as a person, who will not be told what to do, if he wants to quit touring he will, maybe it's the feeling he gets when on stage what draws him back to performing live. Obviously, if you meant the second, unless a director or producer wants him in their paticular movie, then he has no choice unless they ask, but I gotta say, he has been in some real turkeys, and Meat himself is not a bad actor by any means. To me, he is one of them who can play a villain really well, and would love to see him do more of these roles, but better movies instead of those really bad cheesy B movies.

Just to add, i don't think all his movies are bad, but there are some awful ones.

Canadian Cutie · 07 Dec 2008, 16:38

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and info!
I have gone with Rustin and Black Dog so far and will look around for other ones.I have been looking on eBay for them because sometimes you can get a better deal with powersellers.
I also just wanted to apologise for posting my question in the wrong forum.
I am new here so I am learning now where each question or topic goes in which forum.

Thanks!!

**RadioMaster** · 07 Dec 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by Jayd

In what sense, about performing live, or what movies he appears in. If you meant the first part, I don't know, Meat comes across to me as a person, who will not be told what to do, if he wants to quit touring he will, maybe it's the feeling he gets when on stage what draws him back to performing live. Obviously, if you meant the second, unless a director or producer wants him in their paticular movie, then he has no choice unless they ask, but I gotta say, he has been in some real turkeys, and Meat himself is not a bad actor by any means. To me, he is one of them who can play a villain really well, and would love to see him do more of these roles, but better movies instead of those really bad cheesy B movies.

Just to add, i don't think all his movies are bad, but there are some awful ones.

I simply meant that he might not get as many roles offered as he'd like.

Jayd · 07 Dec 2008, 16:59

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

I simply meant that he might not get as many roles offered as he'd like.

That is most probably the situation. Think Meat Loaf, think more Rock Music than acting, that's what it is most probably, and it's a shame, because he is alot better actor than alot of others I see in bigger budget movies.

**The Flying Mouse** · 07 Dec 2008, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Canadian Cutie

I also just wanted to apologise for posting my question in the wrong forum.
I am new here so I am learning now where each question or topic goes in which forum.

Not a problem

mszee · 07 Dec 2008, 17:18

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Well thats a pretty skimpy list

Albeit I am pretty sure it is complete...

America is INFESTED with movie actors wannabes...it is actually a compliment to Meat that he was in as many movies as he was...PLUS...somehow we don't have older people...actors here change with a speed where you don't even get to know them...and young replace old before you get to know any of them...and only until recently people in show business in their late thirties were considered OLD...now...it's changing a bit now...but afraid it is just too late for people like Meat...if you haven't made yourself a big name in your young years...slim to none chances you will make it in more advanced age...

**The Flying Mouse** · 07 Dec 2008, 17:26

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

I simply meant that he might not get as many roles offered as he'd like.

There's probably a lot of truth in that.
Meat IS recognised first and formost as a singer.
It's like Randy Travis, he's been in approx 30 films, but when you hear his name you think "singer" and I imagine that's not an easy thing for someone to get over who is looking for more movie roles.

When a director is thinking who he can cast for a film, the last thing he's going to think is "I wonder if Steve Tyler facies doing some acting?"

Meat has said though that he will turn down a part if the character doesn't challenge him in some way, and that he's had a lot of offers he never took, so you never know what he had the option to play

mszee · 07 Dec 2008, 17:29

Plenty of singers who are also in the movies...Elvis, David Bowie, Roger Daltrey, Frank Sinatra...so the argument is pretty invalid...

I wonder what was the challenge playing a bus driver in Spice something movie...hmm...

**RadioMaster** · 07 Dec 2008, 17:29

Meat says a lot when the day is long though...

mszee · 07 Dec 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

Meat says a lot when the day is long though...

I am pretty sure that some of the movies he has made he actually came first to mind of the casting director...he is a character actor...not precisely mainstream...

But I do have to agree with your statement...until recently I completely forgot that he was in Wayne's World...so...the last time it was on TV, I got myself a large popcorn and settled on the couch...ummm...missed first few minutes though...LOL...

**RadioMaster** · 07 Dec 2008, 18:18

i agree, but that's certainly not the case with all of his movies.
There are quotes of several directors (including David Fincer and the guy who made Extreme Dating) who actually say that they definitely wanted Meat in their movie.

mszee · 07 Dec 2008, 18:49

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Originally Posted by RadioMaster

i agree, but that's certainly not the case with all of his movies.
There are quotes of several directors (including David Fincer and the guy who made Extreme Dating) who actually say that they definitely wanted Meat in their movie.

Exactly my point...he must have been the first choice in most of the movies he has made...but you do need a particular part to get him into the movie in the first place...he always had this particular look to him...

**RadioMaster** · 07 Dec 2008, 19:03

my simple guess would be that the bigger his part, the more they wanted him in particular to play the role.

mszee · 07 Dec 2008, 19:04

I would probably disagree...For example, I think people at Wayne's World definitely wanted to get him in even for a few minutes or so...

**RadioMaster** · 07 Dec 2008, 19:10

really? now I would have thought the exact opposite. His whole airtime is probably less than 30 seconds, it doesnt really matter who you get to play that role...

06 Dec 2008, 18:54	#1
Canadian Cutie Rookie Join Date: 24.08.2008 Location: Toronto,Ontario Posts: 22	Question about the movies ML was in I am wondering if anyone could help me out on which are the greatest movies to own that Meat starred in? I have Roadie,Blacktop and Pelts but am wondering about other movies? Does he just have bit parts in these other movies or appear in them quite a bit? I found Rustin and Black Dog online along with others that star William H. Macy,Lacey Chabert and others and am curious as to his role in these movies as no real plot was offered in the advertisement. Any descriptions and recommendations would be appreciated because I have to get my Christmas and birthday list together and I would like to know which ones are a must see,etc. Thanks!

06 Dec 2008, 18:56	#2
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	check IMDB

06 Dec 2008, 19:04	#3
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Formula 51 (He explodes!), Catch a Yeti, The Mighty, Black Dog just to name the best

06 Dec 2008, 19:17	#4
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Fight Club

06 Dec 2008, 19:55	#5
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Thread moved to Loaf Camera Action Check out the movie Trapped. Meat gets a fair ammount of screen time in that one

06 Dec 2008, 20:09	#6
allrevvedup "Most things that i worry about, never happen anyway" Join Date: 29.11.2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5,355	fight club, 51st state (formula 51), black dog isn't bad.

07 Dec 2008, 07:41	#7
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001533/

07 Dec 2008, 14:43	#11
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	In what sense, about performing live, or what movies he appears in. If you meant the first part, I don't know, Meat comes across to me as a person, who will not be told what to do, if he wants to quit touring he will, maybe it's the feeling he gets when on stage what draws him back to performing live. Obviously, if you meant the second, unless a director or producer wants him in their paticular movie, then he has no choice unless they ask, but I gotta say, he has been in some real turkeys, and Meat himself is not a bad actor by any means. To me, he is one of them who can play a villain really well, and would love to see him do more of these roles, but better movies instead of those really bad cheesy B movies. Just to add, i don't think all his movies are bad, but there are some awful ones.

07 Dec 2008, 16:38	#12
Canadian Cutie Rookie Join Date: 24.08.2008 Location: Toronto,Ontario Posts: 22	Thanks everyone for your suggestions and info! I have gone with Rustin and Black Dog so far and will look around for other ones.I have been looking on eBay for them because sometimes you can get a better deal with powersellers. I also just wanted to apologise for posting my question in the wrong forum. I am new here so I am learning now where each question or topic goes in which forum. Thanks!!

07 Dec 2008, 17:29	#18
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	Plenty of singers who are also in the movies...Elvis, David Bowie, Roger Daltrey, Frank Sinatra...so the argument is pretty invalid... I wonder what was the challenge playing a bus driver in Spice something movie...hmm...

07 Dec 2008, 18:18	#21
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	i agree, but that's certainly not the case with all of his movies. There are quotes of several directors (including David Fincer and the guy who made Extreme Dating) who actually say that they definitely wanted Meat in their movie.

07 Dec 2008, 19:03	#23
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	my simple guess would be that the bigger his part, the more they wanted him in particular to play the role.

07 Dec 2008, 19:04	#24
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I would probably disagree...For example, I think people at Wayne's World definitely wanted to get him in even for a few minutes or so...

07 Dec 2008, 19:10	#25
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	really? now I would have thought the exact opposite. His whole airtime is probably less than 30 seconds, it doesnt really matter who you get to play that role...