What’s Aged the Worst?
Visible doubles; stereotypes; score and titles; Cream; Heston; misconduct allegation; suits
In the discussion (9)
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- The conspicuous Schwarzenegger stunt double is nominated for aged worst, although the visible substitution is also enjoyed as a period artifact.
- The cartoonish terrorists are discussed as a pre-9/11 stereotype that already drew protests; The Siege and changing wrestling stereotypes are offered as later points of resistance.
- The opening score and graphics are selected for aged worst.
- Dana listening to Cream in 1994 is questioned; Nirvana or Soundgarden seem more plausible, with Audioslave corrected as too late. A counterexample recalls schoolchildren embracing older bands such as the Doors.
- Heston’s performance and once-impressive stunt casting are selected for aged worst, with his eye patch compared to the comic-book Nick Fury.
- The flat terrorists are selected for aged worst and prompt comparisons with weak villains in otherwise good films. Beverly Hills Cop’s villains are criticized, with Victor Maitland receiving a defense.
- The discussion recounts Eliza Dushku’s allegation that stunt coordinator Joel Kramer molested her and later endangered her in retaliation, and says Schwarzenegger, Cameron, and Curtis supported her. These are reported allegations, not independently established film metadata.
- The portrayal of Middle Eastern people and treatment of women are selected for aged worst, particularly Juno being struck twice without warning.
- The oversized suits are selected for aged worst.