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Film credit
Samuel L. Jackson
Also referred to as Sam Jackson, Samuel Jackson
Stats
- Episodes featuring their films
- 11
- Movies in this archive
- 13
Rewatchables episodes featuring Samuel L. Jackson’s films
Displaying all 11 episodes
Mentioned in discussions
Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake
Prestige television; prequel; all-Black gender-flipped remake
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:33:12Read transcript
- A television version is obvious but might depend on casting and network; a reported 2014 Judgment Day prequel adaptation failed to launch at NBC.
- Samuel L. Jackson is proposed as Milton, followed by enthusiasm for Viola Davis as a female devil. — Van Lathan
- Zazie Beetz or Tessa Thompson are proposed before the idea expands to a full gender flip.
- Jay Ellis is imagined in the spouse role, with concern about audience response to him obstructing a woman’s career; Michael B. Jordan and Jayson Tatum are floated as seductive alternatives. — Van Lathan
- Sam Jackson remains appealing, while Viola could have fun giving the fan-of-man monologue.
Is This Movie Better With…?
Samuel L. Jackson as the cook; Wayne Jenkins impression
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:03Read transcript
- Samuel L. Jackson as the cook is proposed as plausible casting for the production period. — Wesley Morris
- A Wayne Jenkins impression praises Mona Lisa’s automotive expertise and imagines the defendants’ long sentences without her.
Just One Oscar
Samuel L. Jackson, supporting; McConaughey initially proposed
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:36:38Read transcript
- McConaughey is proposed first, then Jackson for supporting actor receives emphatic support. — Wesley Morris
Is This Movie Better With…?
Samuel L. Jackson (already present)
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:32:21Read transcript
- Jackson’s existing final-scene appearance already makes the movie better. — Bill Simmons
Is This Movie Better With…?
Samuel L. Jackson as Hallmark
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:11Read transcript
- Samuel L. Jackson as Hallmark is the better-with choice, particularly suited to the lost-vice-president line. — Bill Simmons
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Samuel L. Jackson as Jim Brown’s partner or the high-school coach
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:51:21Read transcript
- Samuel L. Jackson is proposed as the high-school coach, Jim Brown's role, Big Time, or Uncle Bubba.
- Jim Brown's partner is preferred because it would create a Denzel-Samuel L. Jackson scene.
- The panel assumes scheduling was the likely obstacle during Samuel L. Jackson's high-output period. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:51Read transcript
- Hahn is proposed in the Becky role for an earlier remake or as Wilson's character now; Zoë Chao is a modern Becky option, while Hahn paired with Lopez revives the disputed older-cast concept. — Bill Simmons
- Jackson is proposed as Sam's friend replacing Reiner, compared with Chappelle's friend role in You've Got Mail. — Bill Simmons
Is This Movie Better With…?
Samuel L. Jackson as Neville’s brother
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:24:31Read transcript
- A flashback brother could receive a warning call and have his own creature-attack action scene. — Bill Simmons
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Jackson as Oscar; Walsh as husband or Lowenstein; Buscemi as husband
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:44:20Read transcript
- Samuel L. Jackson is proposed as Oscar in the original film. — Wesley Morris
- J.T. Walsh is proposed as the husband or Lowenstein, while Buscemi is another husband choice.
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Philip Baker Hall as senator; Samuel L. Jackson as Leon; tentative Wayne Jenkins as Sunday
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:41Read transcript
- Philip Baker Hall as the senator and Sam Jackson as Leon are proposed. — Bill Simmons
- Bill Duke is defended as Leon; Wayne Jenkins as Detective Sunday receives a tentative maybe. — Mallory Rubin
Is This Movie Better With…?
Danny Trejo as Ted’s rival or partner; Kathryn Hahn; Samuel L. Jackson
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:41:36Read transcript
- Danny Trejo fits perfectly as Ted’s rival or partner; Kathryn Hahn and Samuel L. Jackson also receive support. — Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:40:07Read transcript
- Jon Bernthal’s Wayne Jenkins is the preferred replacement for Cyclone — Bill Simmons
- The prompt also names Danny Trejo, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Buscemi, Samuel L. Jackson, J.T. Walsh and Philip Baker Hall — Bill Simmons
- The choice leads to a Wayne Jenkins impression — Bill Simmons
Displaying discussions 37 - 48 of 63 in total
Films in the archive
A Time to Kill
1996
Coming to America
1988
Die Hard with a Vengeance
1995
Django Unchained
2012
Do the Right Thing
1989
Iron Man
2008
Jackie Brown
1997
Juice
1992
Jurassic Park
1993
Out of Sight
1998
Pulp Fiction
1994
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005