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Rewatchables episodes featuring Jon Voight’s films
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Mentioned in discussions
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:42:51Read transcript
- Two voices select Jamie. — Bill Simmons
- One voice chooses Voight. — Bill Simmons
The Bam Out of Bayo 83 Point
Jon Voight as Howard Cosell
The panel proposes a new category here.
Flex pick · Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:26:17Read transcript
- One speaker explains his millennial reference points for Voight and says the credits revealed the Cosell role. — Craig Horlbeck
- He praises Voight’s unrecognizable performance.
Recasting Couch
William Hurt, Jon Voight, and Willem Dafoe as Cosmo; Kevin Costner as Marty.
In the discussion (6)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:18Read transcript
- William Hurt is proposed as Cosmo.
- Jon Voight is proposed, although his energy might be equally unhinged.
- William Hurt is rejected as too normal for Cosmo. — Joanna Robinson
- Willem Dafoe is proposed and warmly received. — Bill Simmons
- Kevin Costner is proposed for the lead for his humor, charm, and younger age; others still value Redford taking this role.
- The formal Recasting Couch prompt is treated as already covered. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Nolte, Baldwin, Hackman, Voight and Richard Jordan
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:02:53Read transcript
- Walter Hill’s proposed Nick Nolte version — Bill Simmons
- Alec Baldwin described as an early choice — Bill Simmons
- Gene Hackman and Jon Voight considered for Gerard — Bill Simmons
- Richard Jordan’s illness and replacement — Bill Simmons
- Reshooting the party scene and Ford’s beard differences — Bill Simmons
What’s Aged the Worst?
Drew’s poorly motivated fall (gunshot, nervous collapse, or both disputed)
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 00:47:30Read transcript
- Drew’s ambiguous fall is criticized as poorly motivated; a gunshot, nervous collapse or both are debated, with the book and director’s reported account distinguished. — Ryen Russillo
- Voight’s resemblance to Angelina Jolie and Beatty’s teeth provoke objections and jokes. — Ryen Russillo
- The exposed femur effect is criticized for looking artificial and anatomically misplaced. — Chris Ryan
- Ed’s inability to shoot the deer is called an obvious setup; falling on his own arrow seems contrived.
- The teeth, hat and gun leave the identity of Ed’s victim disputed; one participant likes the moral uncertainty while another finds it cheap. — Ryen Russillo
Half-Assed Internet Research
The banjo child was reportedly cast for his appearance; a hidden player supplied the hands, and later interviews show the child never learned banjo.
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 00:25:47Read transcript
- The banjo child was reportedly cast for his appearance; a hidden player supplied the hands, and later interviews show the child never learned banjo. — Ryen Russillo
- Ned Beatty reportedly had the most canoe experience despite playing the novice. — Ryen Russillo
- Reynolds reportedly volunteered to replace a conspicuous dummy; accounts of the resulting injury differ. — Chris Ryan
- Beatty reportedly nearly drowned and Voight performed the cliff climb because they could not fake it.
Recasting Couch
Anthony Hopkins, Michael Douglas, Ted Levine, and several Heat actors
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:17:34Read transcript
- Anthony Hopkins and Michael Douglas are proposed for the ex-husband — Bill Simmons
- Ted Levine is proposed for Raoul — Bill Simmons
- Henry Rollins, Fickner, Seismore, Valcimer, Wes Studi, and Jon Voight are among further Raoul ideas — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
James Caan, Al Pacino and Jon Voight for Ted; Kate Jackson, Faye Dunaway and Jane Fonda for Joanna; Gail Strickland as Margaret
In the discussion (9)
Approx. transcript time · 01:34:24Read transcript
- Hoffman initially did not want the role, and James Caan reportedly declined over fears the film would flop. — Bill Simmons
- Al Pacino reportedly turned it down as not right for him; seeing him in the role would have been welcome. — Mallory Rubin
- Jon Voight reportedly declined because he was already in The Champ, another divorced-parent story whose ending is called one of the saddest.
- Hoffman changed his mind after meeting Jaffe and Benton in a London hotel. — Bill Simmons
- By her own claim, Kate Jackson was offered Joanna but could not take it because of Charlie's Angels; the story is treated as only mostly true. — Bill Simmons
- Faye Dunaway was reportedly offered the role and did The Champ instead; Jane Fonda, earlier said to have been talked about for the role, is mentioned again; Ali MacGraw is named only with the judgment that she would have butchered it, without saying she was considered. — Bill Simmons
- Streep was originally meant for the JoBeth Williams role before being cast as Joanna. — Bill Simmons
- Gail Strickland was cast as Margaret but reportedly fired after Hoffman taunted her on set, and Jane Alexander replaced her. — Bill Simmons
- Earlier, a Kate Jackson version of Joanna is dismissed as unable to reach Streep's level, with casting what-ifs promised for later. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Lisa Bonet in a larger role
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:06:31Read transcript
- One proposal replaces Jason Robards with Lisa Bonet to give the opening and its consequences different weight. — Bill Simmons
- Another proposal makes Lisa Bonet the pursued lead, gives Will Smith her smaller role, and recasts the spouse.
- The panel argues that Jason Lee, Hackman, Voight, Jack Black, and others could trade several roles while remaining entertaining, but ultimately approves the released casting. — Sean Fennessey
The Neil McCauley “A Book about Metals” Award for Best Line from the Movie
"I am alone. I'm not lonely."; "If it rains, you get wet."; "You can get killed walking your doggy."
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:20:49Read transcript
- 'I am alone. I'm not lonely' is called a great one and a Twitter-bio line, with a joke about changing the bio. — Bill Simmons
- 'You lose the power of speech' is called pretty insulting, marriage-counselor territory. — Bill Simmons
- De Niro's born-to-lose tattoo retort and 'If it rains, you get wet' are cited, plus 'You can get killed walking your doggy'. — Bill Simmons
- Voight in the car describing Vincent as a maniac who worked narcotics and has had three marriages is another favorite. — Chris Ryan
Apex Mountain
Michael Mann; Kate Mantilini's; L.A. bank robbery movies; over-the-top late-prime Al Pacino; character actor Jon Voight
In the discussion (10)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:00Read transcript
- Michael Mann gets a yes from two voices ('I would go yes. Me too.'); the diner gets a yes; L.A. bank robbery movies get a yes. — Bill Simmons
- Not Pacino overall, but over-the-top late-prime Pacino: everything from Sea of Love on is Apex Mountain, and he is better in Heat than in Scent of a Woman. — Bill Simmons
- The late-prime run is listed as Glengarry, Scent of a Woman, Carlito's Way, Heat, City Hall, Donnie Brasco, Devil's Advocate, The Insider and Any Given Sunday, whose speech is also iconic. — Bill Simmons
- Not Val Kilmer's Apex, which is placed earlier around Tombstone; by Dr. Moreau the wheels come off, but it all starts here. — Bill Simmons
- The Eady actress is proposed as absolutely Apex (NYPD Blue then Heat, leading to Judging Amy) but is vetoed. — Bill Simmons
- Character actor Voight: yes, as the start of his character-actor journey and a favorite Voight performance. — Bill Simmons
- Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan may be a more developed role, though Heat plus Ryan is a nice mid-90s run. — Chris Ryan
- Ashley Judd: no; Double Jeopardy is her Apex. — Bill Simmons
- Pacino is recapped as a yes; post-prime De Niro is a no because it's too confusing. — Bill Simmons
- BJs on Alvarado is joked to be Apex because it doesn't exist; Jump Around: definitely not; Piven's Apex may instead be Singles or PCU. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:08Read transcript
- Nominees include Waingro, Haysbert's diner boss, Voight and Tom Noonan; 'It's probably Waingro'. — Bill Simmons
- The case for the diner boss: he has three scenes and you want to punch him every time ('Mop up the floor. Take the trash out'). — Bill Simmons
- Judd is in the movie too much to qualify. — Bill Simmons
- Settled on Haysbert's diner boss over Waingro 'just to break it up'. — Bill Simmons
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Films in the archive
Ali
2001
Anaconda
1997
Deliverance
1972
Enemy of the State
1998
Heat
1995
Mission: Impossible
1996
Runaway Train
1985
Transformers
2007
Tropic Thunder
2008