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Proof That Meryl Streep Could Play Anyone
NextMovie
Another Academy Awards, another nomination for Meryl Streep, this time for channeling legendary British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." It's just the latest bravura performance from Streep, who has played Julia Child, a fashion editor based on Anna Wintour, a Polish survivor of the Holocaust and union activist Karen Silkwood -- not to mention a Danish writer, a nun and a grieving Australian mother. Plus, she once costarred with Roseanne Barr.
Is there anything Meryl Streep can't do? Clearly the answer is "no."
So why couldn't our First Lady of Cinema play former First Lady Hillary Clinton? Or even some of the most esteemed and notorious men in history? Leave it to Old Red Jalopy to envision Meryl Streep in every biopic ever to be made. Cue seven more Oscar nominations. Get More »
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Clip-N-Send Sweet Movie Valentines
Universal
Happy Valentine's Day, lovahs.
This holiday can be tough. Maybe you're surrounded by Hallmark-sponsored, public foreplay that serves as a constant reminder of your sorry sex life. Or maybe you're just destined to fail someone's unreasonable expectations.
If you're one of the lucky ones with a flesh-and-blood Valentine (and you're looking to keep it that way), you can't just throw down a couple bucks for a mass-produced card and call it a day.
Look to the experts for help; Movie writers have been making us swoon since the first days of the talkies. We've assembled some of their finer moments in these handy clip-n-send cards. Get More »
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8 Biopics Recast With Jar Jar Binks
NextMovie
Jar Jar Binks gets a bad rap.
Err, sorry, we couldn't quite say that with a straight face. You'll get your own chance to reassess George Lucas' most infamous creation on February 10, when "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D" hits theaters, bringing you more of Jar Jar than you ever thought possible.
In the meantime, with the help of Old Red Jalopy, we've imagined an alternate universe in which Jar Jar Binks is not the most maligned CGI character in the history of cinema, but, as Lucas always intended, a true star. His very presence transforms these eight historic biopics into ... well, movies starring Jar Jar Binks.
You're welcome, Jar Jar fans. You know who you are.
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The 2012 Best Picture Nominees Recast With Dogs
NextMovie
It's a dog's world, and we're just living in it.
We had a lot of fun recasting favorite movies with cats, but obviously, we weren't about to ignore our canine friends. Because dogs are awesome. In fact, dog lovers are reveling in the cultural moment right now, what with adorable dog du jour Uggie stealing practically every scene in "The Artist."
So this week, with the help of Old Red Jalopy, NextMovie's gone to the dogs: We've recast all nine Academy Awards Best Picture nominees with dogs in the starring roles. We dare say, some of them look even more interesting than the originals.
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9 Rejected 2012 Oscar Campaign Posters
NextMovie
Now that the Golden Globes are over, we're officially in the thick of Oscars season. Which means that studios are putting on the full-court publicity press for films they want to earn coveted Oscar nominations (announced January 24).
Industry magazines like Variety are brimming with "For Your Consideration" ads touting the usual suspects, including those who won Golden Globes last Sunday.
But what about those potential nominees and angles that aren't quite so obvious? We're rooting for you, Mike Vogel in "The Help"! And even "Jack and Jill" has its Oscars champion ... somewhere.
With the help of our friend Old Red Jalopy, we've unearthed nine, shall we say, "unorthodox" Oscar campaign posters you might have missed.
10 Movie Franchises Get Disney-fied
Disney
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" was first released in 1991, but it's still as fresh and appealing today as it was 21 years ago, which a new generation of moviegoers will find out with the film's 3-D re-release this week.
What's responsible for the studio's lasting success? In part, it's the marketing. Disney movies have an unmistakable look and charm that gives us the warm and fuzzies. (You know your studio's in good shape when a film that grossed over $100 million was considered a failure, as was the case with Disney's 2009 release, "The Princess and the Frog.")
What would the Disney magic do if applied to other films? We imagine what 10 other big movie franchises would like if they were created by the Mouse House.
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10 Ben & Jerry's 2011 Movie Flavors We Want
Ben and Jerry's
Mmmm, themed ice cream. It's even more delicious than regular ice cream.
We refer you to exhibits A, B, C & D: the Ben and Jerry's novelty flavors Jimmy Fallon's Late Night Snack, Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream, Cherry Garcia and Phish Food.
But where are all the movie flavors, Ben and Jerry? Here are 10 flavors from 2011 movies we could see flying off freezer shelves (designs courtesy of Old Red Jalopy). And hey B & J, don't worry about idea fees. We'll just take free ice cream. Get More »
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6 Craigslist Ads for Movie Babysitters
20th Century Fox
In the new comedy "The Sitter," Jonah Hill has his hands full when he takes on a babysitting gig and ends up running all over New York City with his charges in tow.
Just a guess, but it's possible that the kids' parents didn't quite have that in mind when they hired him. Perhaps they would have done better looking for a sitter on Craigslist? Based on these ads that other fictional babysitters might have posted -- helpfully provided by our friend Old Red Jalopy -- well, hmm, maybe not.
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8 Muppets Spin-Offs We Need to See
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As Jason Segel recently pointed out, The Muppets' mixture of comedy is "a real witch's brew."
But these guys can do more than get laughs; just see their new surefire hit "The Muppets." They do inspirational drama (the story is set against their comeback attempt), they do heists (they plot to kidnap Jack Black), they do romance (um, hello, Kermit and Piggy).
What's to stop them from moving into even edgier fare? Courtesy original artwork via Old Red Jalopy, we imagine Kermie and gang upping the ante in 8 spin-offs.
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15 Movie Stars as Animated Characters
Warner Bros.
Practically every mega-star in Hollywood has gotten animated.
Tom Hanks was a toy. George Clooney was a fox. Eddie Murphy was an ass a donkey. And in "Happy Feet Two," Elijah Wood reprises his role as the lovable dancing penguin (is there any other kind?) Mumble, while newcomers Brad Pitt and Matt Damon join the fun as krill (they're kinda like shrimp).
But as the roles above indicate, hardly ever do these stars voice people -- even rarer people that resemble themselves. Get More »
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