If It All Ended...

TheDoode · 20 May 2010, 16:47

...and Meat decided that he just didn't want to sing anymore, and made the full shift to acting, what would you think about that?

I for one would love to see Meat in more roles, he's a fantastic actor in a very Gary Oldman kind of way. And there's a hint of Brando to Meat, if you look in the right places.

I'd love to see Meat in an indie with a shot at some awards for a great performance - like The Wrestler and... whatever that film with (ahem) Jeff Bridges (imposter!) was called recently.

Thoughts?

Doode.

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 17:37

Ok Doode I'll tackle this with you.....can I just say that there would be a period of mourning on my part when he parks the tour buses for the last time.

But onto your topic of full focus on acting, I would love to see Meat play a high profile Judge on a controversial case that's been made into a movie. Or possibly a key Senator in a political drama. For a more light role, I'm can picture Meat as a landlord with a Money Pit type of scenario based mostly on humor.

I have a creative bug now, I'm gonna' go write some parts for Meat. LOL.

Suzieq

Vickip · 20 May 2010, 17:46

I would love to see Meat get away from being a bad guy and star in a light romantic comedy. Or portray a police detective, similar to him role in Citizen Jane.

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Vickip

I would love to see Meat get away from being a bad guy and star in a light romantic comedy. Or portray a police detective, similar to him role in Citizen Jane.

Meat makes for a great police detective. I would love more of that too, I'm just afraid since he's done it already, he may not want to do it again. Of course, I'm only saying that because of the way he said he chooses his parts. But okay, I'm with you on the light romantic comedy.

Evil One · 20 May 2010, 18:04

Meat's probably too old to play a convincing detective. Unless you went the private eye route.

Vickip · 20 May 2010, 18:04

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Originally Posted by suzieq

Meat makes for a great police detective. I would love more of that too, I'm just afraid since he's done it already, he may not want to do it again. Of course, I'm only saying that because of the way he said he chooses his parts. But okay, I'm with you on the light romantic comedy.

Good point .. but he has said in a few interviews now that he's up for the role of an undercover FBI agent. I hope it works out and he can fit it
in his schedule

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Evil One

Meat's probably too old to play a convincing detective. Unless you went the private eye route.

WHAT? Did you see Citizen Jane? Do you watch CSI?

*AndyK* · 20 May 2010, 18:23

Personally speaking, Meat Loaf the rock star is such a strong character that any role that Meat Loaf the actor takes on still has Meat Loaf the Rock Star shining through it.

As a result of this , I've never really been a huge fan of Meat's acting career. He was great in Fight Club and 51st State, but to me he played roles in both films that were still heavily influenced by the Meat Loaf "I" know. In a similar way to Leslie Grantham always being Dirty Den, or Matt Le Blanc always being Joey whichever roles they play.

First and foremost I'm a fan of Meat because of his singing (recorided and touring), I've got a fairly heft collection of Meat Loaf Vinyls, CDs and DVDs but they're all music related. I have copies of 51st State and Fight Club on DVD, but I own those copies because I love the films not because Meat was in them. To use random examples of films that Meat's been in that I'm not keen on, I don't own a copy of Pleasure Drivers or Spice World because Meat's in them.

Meat's slogged his guts out both on stage and in the studio singing and over the years has received accolades and recognition for this. He's also over the years slogged his guts out on film, in a way it'd be nice to see him land a role that provided some recognition for his acting talents. But to me, I'm pretty confident that I'd still see Meat Loaf the Rock Star up there on the silver screen, rather than the character he's portraying.

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Vickip

Good point .. but he has said in a few interviews now that he's up for the role of an undercover FBI agent. I hope it works out and he can fit it
in his schedule

Yeah, I heard that. I think undercover FBI agent is a little different character than what he's played in the past. And I, too, hope it works out with his schedule.

melon · 20 May 2010, 18:25

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Originally Posted by suzieq

Yeah, I heard that. I think undercover FBI agent is a little different character than what he's played in the past. And I, too, hope it works out with his schedule.

Ooooooo that sounds interesting!!

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 18:47

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Personally speaking, Meat Loaf the rock star is such a strong character that any role that Meat Loaf the actor takes on still has Meat Loaf the Rock Star shining through it.

He's also over the years slogged his guts out on film, in a way it'd be nice to see him land a role that provided some recognition for his acting talents. But to me, I'm pretty confident that I'd still see Meat Loaf the Rock Star up there on the silver screen, rather than the character he's portraying.

Meat Loaf the rock character is a very dominant character and some of the latest serious characters Meat plays are the anti-Meat. You almost have to separate the two.

Be it on TV or the Silver Screen: roles such as Citizen Jane, Focus, Rustin, and the House episode....are far removed from rock star. Now a role like on Monk was harder to take the rock star persona away from the witch doctor. For me, if Meat has a character that can go weird or over the top, it's going to be tougher for me to not see his music stage influence on that character
(such as in Formula 51 or Black Dog).

Suzieq

Evil One · 20 May 2010, 18:52

If it all ended I dare say Sony would mark the occasion by reissuing Bat Out Of Hell and putting out a compilation CD!

TheDoode · 20 May 2010, 19:25

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Meat Loaf the rock star is such a strong character that any role that Meat Loaf the actor takes on still has Meat Loaf the Rock Star shining through it.

Hey man, did you see his guest slot on House? It was total method. Meat Loaf as we know him wasn't present. The part of me that's the Meat Loaf fan was going "awww man, that may as well just be any (good) actor, because it's nothing like Meat at all" and the part of me that's into the show was going "That's awesome... how he's got certain nuances down... that's total method."

If you didn't see it, check it out.

Doode.

**The Flying Mouse** · 20 May 2010, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Evil One

If it all ended I dare say Sony would mark the occasion by reissuing Bat Out Of Hell and putting out a compilation CD!

With a bonus DVD of rare live performances, interviews, and behind the scenes footage?

Oh f*ck it, just stick in another copy of Hits Out Of Hell.

TheDoode · 20 May 2010, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Evil One

If it all ended I dare say Sony would mark the occasion by reissuing Bat Out Of Hell and putting out a compilation CD!

...Box Set DVD Special Ultimate Extended Anthological LAST CHANCE Edition =p

Suzie & Vicki,

I could really see Meat in a romantic comedy, actually. Just one. And it would have to be done with a tone similar to that last Dustin Hoffman film, or Steve Martin's Shopgirl. Older man, younger girl (not too much younger... we all know how certain *moronic* newspapers react to that), with the humour in the background.

You know what though? I'd love to see Hang Cool the Movie. As an indie. Where Meat plays the conscience of Patric. And maybe even an older Patric looking back on his life (where the real narrative begins with the younger characters). Hmm... maybe that could be the twist. The conscience guiding him through the movie (ambiguous... good/bad?) actually turns out to be an older Patric in the end.

Doode.

Evil One · 20 May 2010, 19:39

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

With a bonus DVD of rare live performances, interviews, and behind the scenes footage?

Oh f*ck it, just stick in another copy of Hits Out Of Hell.

I'm surprised they never put the whole of the Nassau concert on a bonus CD. They obviously have (had) the chance.

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 19:42

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Originally Posted by TheDoode

You know what though? I'd love to see Hang Cool the Movie. As an indie. Where Meat plays the conscience of Patric. And maybe even an older Patric looking back on his life (where the real narrative begins with the younger characters). Hmm... maybe that could be the twist. The conscience guiding him through the movie (ambiguous... good/bad?) actually turns out to be an older Patric in the end.

Doode.

I'm sold, where do I buy my ticket? Great great thought. Loving this.

suzieq · 20 May 2010, 19:46

This thread has me daydreaming (I'm getting nothing accomplished today). Thanx Doode. :)

TheDoode · 20 May 2010, 19:53

Hahaha, any time =p

Vickip · 20 May 2010, 21:33

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Originally Posted by TheDoode

Suzie & Vicki,

I could really see Meat in a romantic comedy, actually. Just one. And it would have to be done with a tone similar to that last Dustin Hoffman film, or Steve Martin's Shopgirl. Older man, younger girl (not too much younger... we all know how certain *moronic* newspapers react to that), with the humour in the background.

That's exactly what I was thinking

Quote:

You know what though? I'd love to see Hang Cool the Movie. As an indie. Where Meat plays the conscience of Patric. And maybe even an older Patric looking back on his life (where the real narrative begins with the younger characters). Hmm... maybe that could be the twist. The conscience guiding him through the movie (ambiguous... good/bad?) actually turns out to be an older Patric in the end.

Doode.

That would be amazing .. I love it

Vicki

CarylB · 20 May 2010, 21:54

I have no trouble not seeing "the rock star" when I watch Meat in films. He's a pretty fine actor imo, and when he immerses himself in a character I don't see the concert "Meat Loaf" character at all. Still think his finest work to date was in Focus, which he played with an incredibly deft touch.

Indies often struggle to get distribution .. I'd like to see Meat in a role he could get an Oscar for, to set next to the Grammy

Because he still looks so youthful I see no barrier to him playing a role like the FBI agent he is considering .. Mandy Patinkin is only 5 years younger but hasn't stayed as young looking and never looked out of place in Criminal Minds.

I'd like to see Meat in a role as a forensic psychologist; he'd be able to bring interest and gravtitas to that, and advisory roles aren't restricted by concerns about age ..

However .. with a tour about to commence I think talk of retirement is a little like reports of Mark Twain's death .. not exaggerated, but premature

Caryl

glamourgirl · 20 May 2010, 22:37

I always thought Meat would be great in a television sitcom. That way we would get to see him on tv every week. And Patti could play his wife- kind of a take on "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"- like a modern day "Honeymooners".

PanicLord · 20 May 2010, 22:46

2 roles:

1) Bond Villian (Blofeld or his equivalent in Quantum?)
2) Dr Who (not Dr Who himself, but some sort of role - oooooh maybe hypnotising messages in a song!!!!)

TheDoode · 20 May 2010, 23:02

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Originally Posted by PanicLord

2 roles:

1) Bond Villian (Blofeld or his equivalent in Quantum?)
2) Dr Who (not Dr Who himself, but some sort of role - oooooh maybe hypnotising messages in a song!!!!)

Aren't you the same guy that booked the QVC gig?

PanicLord · 20 May 2010, 23:07

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Originally Posted by TheDoode

Aren't you the same guy that booked the QVC gig?

Lol! No. I would have booked him on with Mad Mike on Bid TV. Those were the days.

20 May 2010, 16:47	#1
TheDoode Guest Join Date: 16.02.2010 Posts: 1,023	If It All Ended... ...and Meat decided that he just didn't want to sing anymore, and made the full shift to acting, what would you think about that? I for one would love to see Meat in more roles, he's a fantastic actor in a very Gary Oldman kind of way. And there's a hint of Brando to Meat, if you look in the right places. I'd love to see Meat in an indie with a shot at some awards for a great performance - like The Wrestler and... whatever that film with (ahem) Jeff Bridges (imposter!) was called recently. Thoughts? Doode.

20 May 2010, 17:37	#2
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	Ok Doode I'll tackle this with you.....can I just say that there would be a period of mourning on my part when he parks the tour buses for the last time. But onto your topic of full focus on acting, I would love to see Meat play a high profile Judge on a controversial case that's been made into a movie. Or possibly a key Senator in a political drama. For a more light role, I'm can picture Meat as a landlord with a Money Pit type of scenario based mostly on humor. I have a creative bug now, I'm gonna' go write some parts for Meat. LOL. Suzieq

20 May 2010, 17:46	#3
Vickip Mega Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Location: Posts: 8,101	I would love to see Meat get away from being a bad guy and star in a light romantic comedy. Or portray a police detective, similar to him role in Citizen Jane.

20 May 2010, 18:04	#5
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	Meat's probably too old to play a convincing detective. Unless you went the private eye route.

20 May 2010, 18:23	#8
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Personally speaking, Meat Loaf the rock star is such a strong character that any role that Meat Loaf the actor takes on still has Meat Loaf the Rock Star shining through it. As a result of this , I've never really been a huge fan of Meat's acting career. He was great in Fight Club and 51st State, but to me he played roles in both films that were still heavily influenced by the Meat Loaf "I" know. In a similar way to Leslie Grantham always being Dirty Den, or Matt Le Blanc always being Joey whichever roles they play. First and foremost I'm a fan of Meat because of his singing (recorided and touring), I've got a fairly heft collection of Meat Loaf Vinyls, CDs and DVDs but they're all music related. I have copies of 51st State and Fight Club on DVD, but I own those copies because I love the films not because Meat was in them. To use random examples of films that Meat's been in that I'm not keen on, I don't own a copy of Pleasure Drivers or Spice World because Meat's in them. Meat's slogged his guts out both on stage and in the studio singing and over the years has received accolades and recognition for this. He's also over the years slogged his guts out on film, in a way it'd be nice to see him land a role that provided some recognition for his acting talents. But to me, I'm pretty confident that I'd still see Meat Loaf the Rock Star up there on the silver screen, rather than the character he's portraying.

20 May 2010, 18:52	#12
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	If it all ended I dare say Sony would mark the occasion by reissuing Bat Out Of Hell and putting out a compilation CD!

20 May 2010, 19:46	#18
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	This thread has me daydreaming (I'm getting nothing accomplished today). Thanx Doode. :)

20 May 2010, 19:53	#19
TheDoode Guest Join Date: 16.02.2010 Posts: 1,023	Hahaha, any time =p

20 May 2010, 21:54	#21
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	I have no trouble not seeing "the rock star" when I watch Meat in films. He's a pretty fine actor imo, and when he immerses himself in a character I don't see the concert "Meat Loaf" character at all. Still think his finest work to date was in Focus, which he played with an incredibly deft touch. Indies often struggle to get distribution .. I'd like to see Meat in a role he could get an Oscar for, to set next to the Grammy Because he still looks so youthful I see no barrier to him playing a role like the FBI agent he is considering .. Mandy Patinkin is only 5 years younger but hasn't stayed as young looking and never looked out of place in Criminal Minds. I'd like to see Meat in a role as a forensic psychologist; he'd be able to bring interest and gravtitas to that, and advisory roles aren't restricted by concerns about age .. However .. with a tour about to commence I think talk of retirement is a little like reports of Mark Twain's death .. not exaggerated, but premature Caryl

20 May 2010, 22:37	#22
glamourgirl Super Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Posts: 642	I always thought Meat would be great in a television sitcom. That way we would get to see him on tv every week. And Patti could play his wife- kind of a take on "Paradise by the Dashboard Light"- like a modern day "Honeymooners".

20 May 2010, 22:46	#23
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,653	2 roles: 1) Bond Villian (Blofeld or his equivalent in Quantum?) 2) Dr Who (not Dr Who himself, but some sort of role - oooooh maybe hypnotising messages in a song!!!!)