Meat in Time's Top 10 Memorable Movie Performances by Music Stars

Wario · 18 May 2012, 16:04

http://entertainment.time.com/2012/0...#eminem-8-mile

Direct to the Meat Loaf article

**The Flying Mouse** · 18 May 2012, 19:27

I've taken the liberty of including a link in your post, Chris, direct to the page with Meat on it

BostonAngel · 18 May 2012, 20:52

Thanks for posting the article Wario. I always love to see Meat getting positive recognition for his acting talents. It is too rare that is given accolades as an actor. Fight Club is one of my all-time fave movies along with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Both would be on my Top 10 list. I think Meat's acting talents are very underrated

Evil Ernie · 18 May 2012, 23:23

I wish that he had never done this movie.

I love fight club - movie and book.
I love Meat Loaf.
But this movie made me look at him different.

Plus, that's becoming the thing that he's best known for among younger people.

LisaT · 18 May 2012, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Evil Ernie

I wish that he had never done this movie.

I love fight club - movie and book.
I love Meat Loaf.
But this movie made me look at him different.

Plus, that's becoming the thing that he's best known for among younger people.

If you don't mind me asking, why did it make you look at Meat differently?

Sarge · 18 May 2012, 23:48

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Originally Posted by LisaT

If you don't mind me asking, why did it make you look at Meat differently?

I'm interested in that, too.

Many of Meat Loaf's movie roles have been rather small. When he had a bigger role, it often was in movies hardly anyone knows. Fight Club is one of the best movies ever made, and he finally got a larger audience as an actor. In which respect could that be a problem?

Evil Ernie · 19 May 2012, 02:59

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Originally Posted by LisaT

If you don't mind me asking, why did it make you look at Meat differently?

I'm only 30, and even though he had a resurgence in the 90's, his popularity didn't ensue. I don't personally know any other ML fans and at that point I had semi-forgotten about him. He hadn't had a new album in years. Since this was before the internet ruled everything I had no idea what he was doing as Much Music and MuchMoreMusic never covered anything that he did (we don't have VH1 in Canada).

I had no idea that he had done TVBOML or Storytellers. FC was the first that I had heard out of him in years. I knew he did acting, but they all tended to be B-Movies. It was also the first time I had seen him with short hair. When you cut your hair short you tend to look older, so for more me he had lost some of the youthful vigor. Plus I'm a mark for long hair - I never looked at Brad Pitt the same way again after he cut his hair. Same with Metallica and countless other. I only thought David Beckham was cool when he had long hair. After he cut it I didn't give a crap any more (I hate soccer BTW).

I didn't know that he was still performing until I saw an ad for CHSIB on TV and I was interested again. This was in 2003, so I was easily able to get all previous material and information within hours. I was hooked more than ever.

The biggest reason is because "his name is Robert Paulson" is what most people (my age) think of when I bring his name up. I prefer that people know him for his music, not for his comparatively unsuccessful acting career. To me that's like knowing Mick Jagger because of his role in 'Freejack' (which was also an awesome movie BTW

). Plus, the character was a loser and sort of pathetic (though unfortunate). I'm not saying it was bad, as he captured the character perfectly, but I wish that he had another role that he could be best known for as an actor.

In all honesty though, I think it was the hair.

**The Flying Mouse** · 19 May 2012, 20:47

I thought the movie was good, and thought Meat did a great job.

Meat is obviously proud of the job he did on that movie because he mentions it so much in interviews, ot at least seems genuinly happy when the interviewer mentions it.

There was a lot of Buzz about the film too (hey, Brad Pitt was in it

) so perhaps it raised Meat's profile as an actor (and a good one at that) where the smaller roles (often cemeos) were dismissed. This means he could have got offers that he might not have been considered for otherwise.

I agree that he should be known more for his music, and I think most people do, but if somebody didn't know him and saw him in the film, perhaps it's better to be known for the film than not known at all

Besides, if (tries to think of an example) Michael Wincott had actually sold 50 million albums and was much more well known for music than film, but I was somehow unaware of that, and then I found his music and it was really good, I wouldn't think "why is this actor singing", i'd think "that music is pretty kick ass, i'm going to buy a copy of his album".

I wouldn't have any negative opinion of Michael Wincott because he's in a film I like and makes great music. I can't see how Meat's career could be harmed.

CarylB · 19 May 2012, 21:57

I think Meat cut his hair to audition for Everything That Rises .. then found they expected him to have long hair still

But the first time I saw him with short hair I thought he looked years younger. To me a wise decision .. avoiding that "oldest swinger in town" look that so many men have when they persists with shoulder length hair through their fifties

I'd agree he has achieved international fame as a rock singer rather than for his acting .. but would not ever describe his acting career as unsuccessful. He's made .. I guess over 60 films now, and although most have been in supporting roles I think that is as much due to his choices (he'll turn down a starring role if he doesn't think it is a challenge), and that he needs often to slot them in between or during tours, and that must be easier with supporting roles. Meat's about the quality of the work and imo is a very skilled actor. That he has been inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame speaks volumes for how he is viewed in the industry and by his peers, and I'm sure that is more important to him than fame per se, and indicates a significant level of success. Had there never been a BOOH I think he'd have made a significant name as an actor.

Whether people know him as a rock performer or actor doesn't matter to me .. I love his versatility .. actor, rock performer, TV host .. and like Mouse I would have thought that becoming known via a film role could well get people interested in him as a rock performer, or in his words an actor who sings.

To watch him perform on stage shows clearly that he lost none of his vigour by cutting his hair .. he's no Samson

He may need recovery time .. but then he's always wiped himself out whenever he's stepped on stage for a show, and he retains a youthful energy and attitude that many of his years don't muster in my view.

Caryl

Evil One · 19 May 2012, 22:06

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Originally Posted by CarylB

the first time I saw him with short hair I thought he looked years younger. To me a wise decision .. avoiding that "oldest swinger in town" look that so many men have when they persists with shoulder length hair through their fifties

Indeed. Old men with long hair look ridiculous.

ninja · 19 May 2012, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Evil Ernie

I had no idea that he had done TVBOML or Storytellers. FC was the first that I had heard out of him in years. I knew he did acting, but they all tended to be B-Movies. It was also the first time I had seen him with short hair. When you cut your hair short you tend to look older, so for more me he had lost some of the youthful vigor. Plus I'm a mark for long hair - I never looked at Brad Pitt the same way again after he cut his hair. Same with Metallica and countless other. I only thought David Beckham was cool when he had long hair. After he cut it I didn't give a crap any more (I hate soccer BTW).

In all honesty though, I think it was the hair.

so you are really saying that someone's HAIR are the most important thing for you??? - i just can't believe ...
btw, i love meat with short hair

ninja · 19 May 2012, 22:56

[QUOTE=CarylB;570553]
agree absolutely. very well said, caryl.
meat is an amazing actor an an amazing singer and everything he does is fantastic.
and he puts always full energy and a little more in everything he does

and imo he looks very powerfull and energetic, even more with the short hair

**The Flying Mouse** · 20 May 2012, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Evil One

Indeed. Old men with long hair look ridiculous.

Evil Ernie · 21 May 2012, 11:03

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Originally Posted by ninja

so you are really saying that someone's HAIR are the most important thing for you??? - i just can't believe ...

When it comes to some people, yes. I only ever liked Beckhams hair and I never thought Brad Pitt was as cool after that. Than again I don't think that acting is something to be admired anyway.

I think that short hair is far too common. Especially on those who have the ability to have a nice head of hair.

18 May 2012, 16:04	#1
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Meat in Time's Top 10 Memorable Movie Performances by Music Stars http://entertainment.time.com/2012/0...#eminem-8-mile Direct to the Meat Loaf article Last edited by The Flying Mouse; 18 May 2012 at 19:26. Reason: Because Wario is a numpty :p

18 May 2012, 19:27	#2
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	I've taken the liberty of including a link in your post, Chris, direct to the page with Meat on it

18 May 2012, 20:52	#3
BostonAngel Super Loafer Join Date: 03.02.2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 822	Thanks for posting the article Wario. I always love to see Meat getting positive recognition for his acting talents. It is too rare that is given accolades as an actor. Fight Club is one of my all-time fave movies along with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Both would be on my Top 10 list. I think Meat's acting talents are very underrated

18 May 2012, 23:23	#4
Evil Ernie Super Loafer Join Date: 03.06.2011 Posts: 667	I wish that he had never done this movie. I love fight club - movie and book. I love Meat Loaf. But this movie made me look at him different. Plus, that's becoming the thing that he's best known for among younger people.

19 May 2012, 20:47	#8
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	I thought the movie was good, and thought Meat did a great job. Meat is obviously proud of the job he did on that movie because he mentions it so much in interviews, ot at least seems genuinly happy when the interviewer mentions it. There was a lot of Buzz about the film too (hey, Brad Pitt was in it ) so perhaps it raised Meat's profile as an actor (and a good one at that) where the smaller roles (often cemeos) were dismissed. This means he could have got offers that he might not have been considered for otherwise. I agree that he should be known more for his music, and I think most people do, but if somebody didn't know him and saw him in the film, perhaps it's better to be known for the film than not known at all Besides, if (tries to think of an example) Michael Wincott had actually sold 50 million albums and was much more well known for music than film, but I was somehow unaware of that, and then I found his music and it was really good, I wouldn't think "why is this actor singing", i'd think "that music is pretty kick ass, i'm going to buy a copy of his album". I wouldn't have any negative opinion of Michael Wincott because he's in a film I like and makes great music. I can't see how Meat's career could be harmed.

19 May 2012, 21:57	#9
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	I think Meat cut his hair to audition for Everything That Rises .. then found they expected him to have long hair still But the first time I saw him with short hair I thought he looked years younger. To me a wise decision .. avoiding that "oldest swinger in town" look that so many men have when they persists with shoulder length hair through their fifties I'd agree he has achieved international fame as a rock singer rather than for his acting .. but would not ever describe his acting career as unsuccessful. He's made .. I guess over 60 films now, and although most have been in supporting roles I think that is as much due to his choices (he'll turn down a starring role if he doesn't think it is a challenge), and that he needs often to slot them in between or during tours, and that must be easier with supporting roles. Meat's about the quality of the work and imo is a very skilled actor. That he has been inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame speaks volumes for how he is viewed in the industry and by his peers, and I'm sure that is more important to him than fame per se, and indicates a significant level of success. Had there never been a BOOH I think he'd have made a significant name as an actor. Whether people know him as a rock performer or actor doesn't matter to me .. I love his versatility .. actor, rock performer, TV host .. and like Mouse I would have thought that becoming known via a film role could well get people interested in him as a rock performer, or in his words an actor who sings. To watch him perform on stage shows clearly that he lost none of his vigour by cutting his hair .. he's no Samson He may need recovery time .. but then he's always wiped himself out whenever he's stepped on stage for a show, and he retains a youthful energy and attitude that many of his years don't muster in my view. Caryl

19 May 2012, 22:56	#12
ninja Super Loafer Join Date: 14.02.2012 Location: Bavaria Posts: 440	[QUOTE=CarylB;570553] agree absolutely. very well said, caryl. meat is an amazing actor an an amazing singer and everything he does is fantastic. and he puts always full energy and a little more in everything he does and imo he looks very powerfull and energetic, even more with the short hair