Who Should Make The Rod Blagojevich Movie?

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[Feral Akodon]

I saw it coming. Even if I didn't picked BaR yet (I will do it on Monday). I would pick Woody and Amy Adams as secondary characters.

[Luca S.]

fucking lol

No, I wouldn't change a goddamn thing about that fictional movie. Title suggestions? Kind of a shame we've recently had a movie called Hot Rod.

[EdHocken]

Since the guy was brazen about his crime and had no subtly or tact. This sounds like something up Rod Lurie's alley.

With Jon Hamm as U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and James Cromwell as Harry Reid.

[sappstuf]

Who should be posting the next Star Trek review instead of this article??

[Anyawatchin Angel]

This has to be a movie. I wish I could think of a better duo than the Coen Brothers but I can't. I'd say bring Clooney in as the Gov. He does the dumb guy who doesn't think he's dumb great in their movies. Love to see Catherine Keener as his wife.

There are just way too many good characters in this. From Blago's own father in law starting the initial investigaion a few years back, a no nonsense prosecutor, and crazy press conferences with race baiting and handicapped people.

[EdHocken]

Oh, consider Gary Cole as Rod. I'm pretty sure he could do it. Brian Denehy for Dick Durbin.

And have the movie be called "Call Me, Rod."

And if it's Coen Bros. Have John Goodman play Daley.

[Misfit]

A film about a criminal who steadfastly refuses to admit he's a criminal and absolutely will not change his path no matter what seems like prime Michael Mann material.

[EdHocken]

Yeah but it's so ridiculous and comical it's straight up the Coen Bros alley.

[Misfit]

Sure, if you go for the comedic take, I think the Coens would knock it out of the park. If you take the more serious crime drama tone, it's Mann.

[Anyawatchin Angel]

Originally Posted by EdHocken

And if it's Coen Bros. Have John Goodman play Daley.

Goodman is morbidly obese.

[Jan]

I have only cursory knowledge about the case at hand. But from what I know it is patently absurd and somewhat frightening at the same time.

To go with a direction that hasen´t been mentioned before I would submit this as a morale story about the state of affairs in the US of A made by Lars von Trier. He surely is a guy that can capture absurdity, heavy morale and humor at the same time.

[The Prankster]

Originally Posted by EdHocken

Oh, consider Gary Cole as Rod.

Fucking YES. That's perfect.

Keep Rod Lurie the fuck away from this, though. Also, everything else.

They should find a role for Jerry Lewis. One that requires him to frequently yell "BLAGOJEVICH!!!"

[Pop Zeus]

He's already traveled this territory before, but Alexander Payne could be a great choice to make a film about Blago. Or how about Mike Judge?

[Cameron Hughes]

Who would play Obama, since Blago cussed him out?

[Feral Akodon]

Tracy Morgan...

[Ratty]

I'm kind of seeing Greg Kinnear as Blago.

I'll echo the Alexander Payne suggestion. That's about dead-on.

Obama? Gotta be Joe Morgan.

[EdHocken]

Originally Posted by Ratty

I'm kind of seeing Greg Kinnear as Blago.

Winnah!

[mcnooj82]

Originally Posted by Ratty

I'm kind of seeing Greg Kinnear as Blago.

I'll echo the Alexander Payne suggestion. That's about dead-on.

Obama? Gotta be Joe Morgan.

You're talking about Joe Morton, right? Of T2?

Other than that potential correction, I'm all for Greg Kinnear as Blago! Just saw him in Ghost Town recently, and he was a real dick. And Payne has the right mix of satiric comedy and drama that feels right for this.

[EdHocken]

Originally Posted by Misfit

Sure, if you go for the comedic take, I think the Coens would knock it out of the park. If you take the more serious crime drama tone, it's Mann.

I can understand that but there's no way you can have a serious crime drama just because of how ridiculous and how brazen Rod is.

[mcnooj82]

Considering how current the story is to us, I don't think I'd be able to take a Blago movie from Mann very seriously no matter how hard Mann tried. And that's saying something!

EDIT: I was watching Chinatown again recently and one of Jake Gittes' assistants struck me as looking a LOT like Blago. He's the guy who starts eavesdropping a little too obviously when the fake Mrs. Mulwray is telling Jake about her problems.

[EdHocken]

Exactly.

And Carrie Ann-Moss for Atty Gen Lisa Madigan. With Delroy Lindo as Senate President Emil Jones.

[Misfit]

Look, will you assholes just agree that I'm right about everything all the time?

[EdHocken]

For the last time. No.

[Iron Maiden]

If the Coen Bros. were to direct a film about him, I'd nominate Blago as the title. It's one of his many nicknames here in Illinois. It's a goofy word, so it fits perfectly into that context.

[mcnooj82]

Originally Posted by Misfit

Look, will you assholes just agree that I'm right about everything all the time?

I'll agree with you only if you change your serious crime drama selection from Mann to Peter Berg! Compromise!

[mcnooj82]

Originally Posted by Iron Maiden

If the Coen Bros. were to direct a film about him, I'd nominate Blago as the title. It's one of his many nicknames here in Illinois. It's a goofy word, so it fits perfectly into that context.

It also kinda plays like a parody of the title, Fargo, to me. Get Carter Burwell to compose an oddly epic opening theme, and I'm all yours.

EDIT: Do people see this being a film where Blago is the lead character? I'm seeing this more clearly as an ensemble piece in which Blago's actions just happens to kickstart the goofiness. Considering how current the story is to us now, I'm really not interested in a W.-like sympathetic approach for the man. I mean, I wouldn't mind seeing a director attempt to make this guy come across sympathetic, but really, I just want his face dragged on concrete.

[EdHocken]

The only question I have is that would the title be pronounced "Blah-Go" or "Bloy-Go"? We don't want to have a Gigli here.

I know it's "Bloy-Go" but every time I see that shorthand. I think "Blah-Go".

[mcnooj82]

Originally Posted by Feral Akodon

Tracy Morgan...

Tracy will never top Jefferson.

[Feral Akodon]

Originally Posted by mcnooj82

Tracy will never top Jefferson.

You mean the one who was on Oprah, right?

[mcnooj82]

Originally Posted by Feral Akodon

You mean the one who was on Oprah, right?

[Marc Wrz]

Political crime flick, hmmmm, how about Tony Gilroy behind the lens? Or Soderbergh?

and as Blago himself, Alec Baldwin. Though he's a little older and heavier, the guy just screams pomposity. It'd be such a fun take on a politically ambitious bastard.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Hmmm...I'd imagine it starring Steve Carell as Blago and being directed by Mike Judge.

[EdHocken]

Good one. This could be a way for Carrell to get back in our good graces.

[AdamLemnah]

I love the idea of Alexander Payne and in his spirit, here's an idea:

Blago - Matthew Broderick - we know he can play smarmy and self assured as well as breathtakingly tactless, and since he could be a dead ringer for Blago, and has worked with Payne before, I think this is gold.

Burris - Terrence Howard - I think Terrence Howard's comic timing could really be built on to make Burris a great dark comedic character, and Howard always does a great job at characterization.

FBI Prosecutor - Scott Glenn. That's right. Scott fucking Glenn in a dark comedy with a role that he could sink his teeth into. I'd love to see it.

[Trav McGee]

If going for a political drama with a wicked sense of humor, I say give it to Lumet for one last high-profile go-round.

[DARKMITE8]

Albert Pyun directs CY-BURRIS with Richard Lynch as Blago, an unscrupulous mastermind who strong-arms his cyborg killing-machine (played by AMERICAN NINJA's Steve James) into office as the 1st step towards Illinois-domination (gotta start somewhere). Van Damme plays an investigator relocated from New Orleans. Squibs, explosions, politics, spin kicks, and animatronic heads galore.

[EdHocken]

Originally Posted by DARKMITE8

Albert Pyun directs CY-BURRIS with Richard Lynch as Blago, an unscrupulous mastermind who strong-arms his cyborg killing-machine (played by AMERICAN NINJA's Steve James) into office as the 1st step towards Illinois-domination (gotta start somewhere). Van Damme plays an investigator relocated from New Orleans. Squibs, explosions, politics, spin kicks, and animatronic heads galore.

*Applause*

And get Ed Lauter as Durbin.

[Marc Wrz]

Originally Posted by DARKMITE8

Albert Pyun directs CY-BURRIS with Richard Lynch as Blago, an unscrupulous mastermind who strong-arms his cyborg killing-machine (played by AMERICAN NINJA's Steve James) into office as the 1st step towards Illinois-domination (gotta start somewhere). Van Damme plays an investigator relocated from New Orleans. Squibs, explosions, politics, spin kicks, and animatronic heads galore.

You win.

[Admiral Shark]

This needs to be a musical. Like Hello, Blago!, or something. My Fair Blago?
With such numbers as "A Senate Seat's a Fucking Valuable Thing", Obama's solo "I've Already Forgotten Who You Are", "'Senator' Would Look Great on my Tombstone" sung by Roland Burris, and Patrick Fitzgerald's big number, "This Man is a Moron".