tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post7837756413308360524..comments2023-12-24T19:38:00.242-08:00Comments on Mendelson's Memos: She can sing, but can she act? Why exactly is Rihanna starring in Battleship instead of any number of actual black actresses?Scott Mendelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131426080984100749noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-27008357786201107232012-03-13T09:15:57.176-07:002012-03-13T09:15:57.176-07:00Lopez started out as a DANCER on In Living Color. ...Lopez started out as a DANCER on In Living Color. Not as an actress....Kentoncampbelljrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-53703458874113278572012-03-13T09:11:46.841-07:002012-03-13T09:11:46.841-07:00Lopez started out as a dancer on In Living Color s...Lopez started out as a dancer on In Living Color so she was the Rihanna of her time.Kentoncampbelljrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-51357093944894566992012-03-13T03:04:25.020-07:002012-03-13T03:04:25.020-07:00I know, another board game as a movie. Will it be ...I know, another board game as a movie. Will it be terrible? Or will it be Clue??Movie Reviewshttp://ginq.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-31696353230759503562012-03-08T14:20:00.636-08:002012-03-08T14:20:00.636-08:00That's the second time I made that mistake wit...That's the second time I made that mistake with Mo'Nique (the first when I defended her terrific 'put the performance over politics' Oscar speech). I probably should rent one of her DVDs or watch a routine so I don't make that stupid mistake a third time...Scott Mendelsonhttp://scottalanmendelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-7912669839283115072012-03-08T14:18:22.163-08:002012-03-08T14:18:22.163-08:00Correct on both counts.Correct on both counts.Scott Mendelsonhttp://scottalanmendelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-3185054674366341522012-03-08T14:17:04.067-08:002012-03-08T14:17:04.067-08:00I think Beyonce Knowles should be on that list in ...I think Beyonce Knowles should be on that list in place of Jennifer Lopez (who started out as an actress before evolving into an overexposed joke); also, isn't Mo'Nique primarily known as a comedienne?That Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-54594501393045682612012-03-08T10:13:11.332-08:002012-03-08T10:13:11.332-08:00I've had comments over the years about that pi...I've had comments over the years about that picture, but yours may be my favorite. I like the shot, as I like the combination of well-dressed/groomed (IE - not some blogger living in his parents basement wearing the same shirt for a week) and somewhat off-kilter. Ironically, adults think that 'look' is creepy, but kids think it's hysterical.Scott Mendelsonhttp://scottalanmendelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-29224972532893991802012-03-08T10:07:45.860-08:002012-03-08T10:07:45.860-08:00I know, and I almost didn't include her, but a...I know, and I almost didn't include her, but as of today she is known far more as a musician than an actress (hence my caveat "primarily known for their musical careers"). I was actually a fan of hers back when she was 'Jennifer Lopez' and not 'J-Lo', as she was often the best thing about bad movies (Money Train, Jack). I was thrilled when she broke out in Selena and Anaconda, but disheartened when she let her J-Lo persona take over her genuine worth as an actress.Scott Mendelsonhttp://scottalanmendelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-35902946528523534702012-03-08T10:06:31.417-08:002012-03-08T10:06:31.417-08:00Why is your head shot so creepy? I feel like I'...Why is your head shot so creepy? I feel like I've been raped by a picture.JustWannaSayThatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-83124666946117032122012-03-08T05:35:15.948-08:002012-03-08T05:35:15.948-08:00Although if you (me) want to get really nitpicky J...Although if you (me) want to get really nitpicky Jennifer Lopez had her breakout role in Selena in 1997 and in 1998 she was in Out of Sight and then had her first successful music album in 1999. So she went the opposite route. Movies first and then music. ;) (I'm not a huge Jennifer Lopez fan honest; I just happened to remember when this happened. Everyone thought the album was going to be a huge mistake and as it happens her music career overshadowed the film career. Very rare that this happens).Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-71763555347573966042012-03-08T05:29:14.425-08:002012-03-08T05:29:14.425-08:00I don't think you were offensive. The one thin...I don't think you were offensive. The one thing I really like about your blog is that you are knowledgeable about movies and your articles are well written and interesting. And also that you accept that you sometimes make mistakes and are quick to correct and acknowledge. It really irritates me when I read other blogs by so-called "movie people" that are full of errors. Way more errors than on here. It happens. Not a big deal. Because your articles are so well written I'm always assuming you want the errors pointed out. ;)<br /><br />Anyhow I also agree with the content of the article. When I saw that part of the trailer I rolled my eyes.Heather Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00971009199685524300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-16056393823901295122012-03-08T04:07:14.797-08:002012-03-08T04:07:14.797-08:00Interesting point and one that I haven't seen ...Interesting point and one that I haven't seen discussed which is part of the problem I feel: the acceptance of it. Commenters/critics will laugh/point their fingers at such stunt casting but it's a huge problem for actors/actresses to make their way in the industry when performers in other media (Timberlake, Rihanna et al) make the jump in film or look to 'broaden ther brand'. Sometimes they make it and sometimes they don't but it would nice to see a fresh face who has their sights on film rather than a brand<br /><br />It's another aspect of modern filmmaking in pre-selling films to a larger audience that denies trained performers a chance.k0rrupthttp://desertofreel.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-9218504349254088062012-03-08T00:32:38.695-08:002012-03-08T00:32:38.695-08:00The other posters forgot to say "good article...The other posters forgot to say "good article."Disco Pacohttp://sweetspotcinema.libsyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-30640917390556829122012-03-07T22:40:31.253-08:002012-03-07T22:40:31.253-08:00You are correct and I should have been more carefu...You are correct and I should have been more careful in my word choice.Scott Mendelsonhttp://scottalanmendelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-57451114706853679072012-03-07T22:40:11.626-08:002012-03-07T22:40:11.626-08:00I have no defense other than that I was too fixate...I have no defense other than that I was too fixated on the person I was referring to (who is half-Barbadian and half-Guyanese and is generally considered 'black' in popular culture at large) and attempting to toss in as many 'relevant' examples as I could and neglected to check the ethnicity of each person cited. Ironically, my attempt to be 'PC' (IE - writing African-American instead of 'black' or 'actresses of color' backfired as I ended up appearing to make a generalization of my own. The piece has been edited to reflect as much. Apologies if you were offended.Scott Mendelsonhttp://scottalanmendelson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-15485716483782786242012-03-07T22:20:58.123-08:002012-03-07T22:20:58.123-08:00Nitpicky nothing, Heather. Since when is a Latina ...Nitpicky nothing, Heather. Since when is a Latina considered African-American? <br /><br />Also, Rihanna is from Barbados?<br /><br />In the end, though, I agree with your actual point, Scott. It's just a shame you meandered your way to the point with a lot of falsities.JamesKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937848248469121586.post-13605314349667920192012-03-07T19:01:52.208-08:002012-03-07T19:01:52.208-08:00I don't think Jennifer Lopez is considered Afr...I don't think Jennifer Lopez is considered African American. Her parents are Puerto Rican so I'm assuming she's considered Hispanic. Nitpicky I know but.Heathernoreply@blogger.com