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Rewatchables episodes featuring Michael Keaton’s films
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Mentioned in discussions
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:48:32Read transcript
- Michael Keaton is the repeated winner for following Batman with a memorable villain performance. — Bill Simmons
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Just One Oscar
Michael Keaton (reluctant choice)
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:46:01Read transcript
- Michael Keaton is the reluctant sole Oscar choice; Hans Zimmer is rejected. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
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- Michael Keaton is judged to be at his Apex with Batman and this villain role; Full Metal Jacket is preferred for Matthew Modine.
In the discussion (2)
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- Ebert gave the film two stars and described it as a yuppie horror story in which the villain attacks the owners’ building. — Bill Simmons
- The panel accepts his complaint that Keaton spends too much of the early film behind a closed door. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Michael Keaton as Venkman; Jeff Goldblum as Egon; other reported candidates (credibility questioned)
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:33:36Read transcript
- Chevy Chase's claim that he declined Venkman is treated skeptically, though a preliminary conversation is considered possible. — Chris Ryan
- Michael Keaton is the favored Venkman alternative because he had already played comparable fast-talking comic leads. — Chris Ryan
- Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Steve Gutenberg, and Richard Pryor are listed as other reported Venkman possibilities with varying credibility. — Chris Ryan
- Christopher Walken, John Lithgow, Christopher Lloyd, and Jeff Goldblum are discussed as reported Egon candidates; Goldblum draws the most interest. — Bill Simmons
- Daryl Hannah, Denise Crosby, Julia Roberts, and Kelly LeBrock are reported as Dana audition possibilities, though the panel doubts some claims. — Bill Simmons
- John Candy is reported to have declined Louis Tully after proposing a German accent; Sandra Bernhard reportedly declined Janine. — Bill Simmons
- Paul Rubens is mentioned as an alleged Gozer possibility, but the claim is explicitly doubted. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:16:46Read transcript
- Barkin wins Dion Waiters over the angry record executive; Michael Keaton is proposed as Kenny in recasting. — Van Lathan
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:16:46Read transcript
- Barkin wins Dion Waiters over the angry record executive; Michael Keaton is proposed as Kenny in recasting. — Van Lathan
Recasting Couch
Reject Michael Keaton for Anthony Edwards; John Slattery for the ensemble
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 02:12:16Read transcript
- Michael Keaton is proposed for Anthony Edwards’s role. — Sean Fennessey
- The proposal is rejected because Keaton would be too large for the role’s assist function. — Sean Fennessey
- Fincher reportedly called Anthony Edwards the embodiment of an assist. — Sean Fennessey
- John Slattery is proposed for an unspecified supporting role.
Recasting Couch
Michael Keaton preferred; Tom Hanks; alternative actors by era
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:21:18Read transcript
- 1985 Hanks is proposed as Paul for stronger awkward-romance comic timing, although his lack of kookiness is questioned. — Bill Simmons
- Keaton becomes the preferred recast for chaotic energy, while Dunne’s original performance remains loved; Guttenberg is plausible but less desired. — Sean Fennessey
- McCarthy is too young, Reinhold is floated, and alternate eras suggest Cusack circa1990, Josh Hamilton circa1996–97 and Hoffman circa2004–05. — Sean Fennessey
- Eisenberg circa2010–11 and Hader circa2013–14 are proposed; Chalamet seems too handsome and Cooper Hoffman promising but perhaps too young. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:22Read transcript
- Hanks wins this episode and is considered a natural Danny. The separately mentioned 18–14 score is the series running tally, not an episode vote count. — Bill Simmons
- Michael Keaton after Night Shift is proposed as a strong third path for Danny. — Chris Ryan
Producer review
Positive
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:56Read transcript
- The producer calls the film charming, funny, heartfelt, and consistently watchable. — Chris Ryan
- Michael Keaton's performance balances awkwardness, irritation, lovability, and pathos without exhausting the audience. — Chris Ryan
- Keaton is proposed as a plausible Michael Scott because of that balance. — Bill Simmons
- Shelley Long is praised, with a wish that the movie gave her more comedy. — Chris Ryan
- Belinda's morgue dialogue is singled out as funny before Keaton takes over the movie. — Chris Ryan
- Charlotte's rigid parents are praised as comic supporting characters. — Chris Ryan
- The discussion closes by considering Keaton in several Tom Hanks and Robin Williams roles. — Chris Ryan
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:43Read transcript
- Michael Keaton wins unanimously. — Bill Simmons
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Films in the archive
Batman
1989
Batman Returns
1992
Jackie Brown
1997
Night Shift
1982
Out of Sight
1998
Pacific Heights
1990
Spotlight
2015
The Paper
1994