Just For Kicks

[J.W. Dumas]

It's obvious that we all have a love of history, and something of a touch of disdain when the great nation of Hollywood gets its hands on it, so...
Just for kicks, let's say that you are going to make the ultimate movie on the Civil War. You get to chose the particular event and cast it with anyone you want, living or dead.
Mine is Brice's Crossroads, with Jack Black as Gen. Samuel Sturgis, and Robert Downey Jr. as 'That Guy.'
Okay, any takers?

 

[Lazy Bayou]

It's obvious that we all have a love of history, and something of a touch of disdain when the great nation of Hollywood gets its hands on it, so...
Just for kicks, let's say that you are going to make the ultimate movie on the Civil War. You get to chose the particular event and cast it with anyone you want, living or dead.
Mine is Brice's Crossroads, with Jack Black as Gen. Samuel Sturgis, and Robert Downey Jr. as 'That Guy.'
Okay, any takers?

Excellent choice. Nate and Diane will really like this.

 

[J.W. Dumas]

Just for Gits and Shiggles, let's toss in Kevin Kline as U.S. Grant.

 

[Nathanb1]

It's obvious that we all have a love of history, and something of a touch of disdain when the great nation of Hollywood gets its hands on it, so...
Just for kicks, let's say that you are going to make the ultimate movie on the Civil War. You get to chose the particular event and cast it with anyone you want, living or dead.
Mine is Brice's Crossroads, with Jack Black as Gen. Samuel Sturgis, and Robert Downey Jr. as 'That Guy.'
Okay, any takers?

Robert Downey, Jr.??? Seriously????

 

[diane]

Robert Downey, Jr.??? Seriously????

Hey, who knew he was Tony Stark? He's kind of short, though, don't you think? But Bryce's Crossroads would make a heck of a good movie! Kevin Kline isn't a bad choice for Grant...but wasn't Grant someplace else?

 

[Nathanb1]

Hey, who knew he was Tony Stark? He's kind of short, though, don't you think? But Bryce's Crossroads would make a heck of a good movie! Kevin Kline isn't a bad choice for Grant...but wasn't Grant someplace else?

Who knew he was Sherlock Holmes?

 

[diane]

Who knew he was Sherlock Holmes?

Touche!

 

[Nathanb1]

Touche!

I guess if he can change into an English sleuth, he can change into a Confederate cavalryman.

 

[diane]

I guess if he can change into an English sleuth, he can change into a Confederate cavalryman.

I like Robert Downy, Jr, now that he's all clean and sober and everything - but early in his career couldn't stand the man! He is a very good actor, though. Like the Iron Man movies!

 

[Lazy Bayou]

When ya'll get around to making this movie be sure to film it in Mississippi at the Brice's Crossroads battlefield. We need those Hollywood $dollars$.

 

[J.W. Dumas]

When ya'll get around to making this movie be sure to film it in Mississippi at the Brice's Crossroads battlefield. We need those Hollywood $dollars$.

Sure 'nuff. A student film company just wrapped up shooting a documentary on the Siege of Nashville and shot quite a bit of stock in and around ...Greenwich, CT.???

 

[JCM6395]

I would love to see a movie on the Battle of Chickamauga (has there ever been one made on it?). The cast of Tombstone (Kurt Russell version) was excellent. So I'd have Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Praxton, Powers Boothe....not much of a Kevin Costner fan but he did good in Hatfield & McCoy's so bring him in too. The guy that played Longstreet in Gettysburg......last name starts with a B.....have him replay Longstreet in this one too.

 

[J.W. Dumas]

The guy that played Longstreet in Gettysburg......last name starts with a B.....have him replay Longstreet in this one too.

Tom Berenger. Yeah, a very versatile actor. Great Choices! No, don't think Chickamauga has ever been done, even in a documentary, and hope someone will inform me if I'm wrong.

 

[J.W. Dumas]

Robert Downey, Jr.??? Seriously????

Sure, why not? He has the eyes and attitude for it.

 

[diane]

Sure, why not? He has the eyes and attitude for it.
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AAAIIIYYEEE!

 

[J.W. Dumas]

AAAIIIYYEEE!

Ah C'mon. It ain't as half off plumb as Martin Sheen being cast as Gen. Lee.

 

[J.W. Dumas]

Supposedly, Ron Perlman and James Remar are are interested in the hobby and have done ACW reenactments. Hmm...now who could Perlman (Hellboy) and Remar (The Warriors, 48 Hours) portray?...

 

[Fran]

Who would you guys see as Sherman? I really liked Robert Duval as Robert E. Lee.

 

[Nathanb1]

I would love to see a movie on the Battle of Chickamauga (has there ever been one made on it?). The cast of Tombstone (Kurt Russell version) was excellent. So I'd have Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Praxton, Powers Boothe....not much of a Kevin Costner fan but he did good in Hatfield & McCoy's so bring him in too. The guy that played Longstreet in Gettysburg......last name starts with a B.....have him replay Longstreet in this one too.

Of course! But honestly, they're all too old....and have you seen Val Kilmer lately? He could possibly play Winfield Scott....

 

[lakertaker]

Could see Matthew McConaughey as George Custer (minus the southern accent).