Triple M Junkie Idol Game thread
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Category 2- Actors/Actresses with the most range and talent
This is Webble's category. Pick an actor/actress that you think has the most acting range/talent, by being able to play many different roles convincingly. Compile 3 scenes (movies or tv) with different roles to showcase this wide range and talent. Use the write up to explain your choices. To make this category more challenging, the person you pick must never had been nominated or won any of the 3 major acting awards (Oscars, Emmy, or Tony).
A. @Eranys
Garret Dillahunt
The Thesis:
Garret Dillahunt is the ultimate character chameleon. His range is so extraordinary that Deadwood creator David Milch brought him back in Season 2 as a brand new lead villain (Francis Wolcott) right after his Season 1 character (Jack McCall) was killed off. Audiences didn't realize it was the same actor because Dillahunt completely transformed his voice, posture, gait, and facial expressions. Jumping from two of the most unsettling, morally bankrupt dramatic villains in HBO history to Burt Chance—the sweet, dimwitted goofball dad in Raising Hope—proves he possesses unmatched versatility. Zero Oscars, zero Emmys, zero Tonys, but pure acting brliance.
Webble: ok so my first reaction was not heard of the guy and oh wow that’s impressive the clips supported this well 9/10
Brick: Good pick on the Dillahunt transformation. I was a huge fan of him as Wolcott, so looked him up and remembered his McCall character but had zero idea that was the same guy. When I notice he’s in a movie, it makes me more likely to check it out. Returning a one-off for a recurring character has plenty of precedent (Harry Morgan in MASH, Charlotte Ross in NYPD Blue), but they didn’t even try for any sort of transformation, just plugged the same actor into a new role, lol. So those two scene selections and write-up were excellent and could have done the trick, but you needed a third. I was completely unfamiliar with anything about Raising Hope, so I had fresh eyes on this. Excellent display of range, being entirely different from the first two clips, although the material sort of sucked (early 2010s sitcoms, ugh), the range was there, and the previous two clips demonstrated his talent when he gets rich material to work with. 9/10.
GoodCat: I feel like this one flies under the radar a little bit. I first saw him in Raising Hope, so I knew he could do comedy, but it wasn't until later on that I saw him in other stuff, most recently in Lanterns, playing more serious roles. I never really got into Deadwood so I didn't even know he was in that show, much less playing two different characters. Even just those two clips were enough to show off his range, but then adding the Raising Hope clip just makes it that much better. 8/10
Total: 33
This is Webble's category. Pick an actor/actress that you think has the most acting range/talent, by being able to play many different roles convincingly. Compile 3 scenes (movies or tv) with different roles to showcase this wide range and talent. Use the write up to explain your choices. To make this category more challenging, the person you pick must never had been nominated or won any of the 3 major acting awards (Oscars, Emmy, or Tony).
A. @Eranys
Garret Dillahunt
The Thesis:
Garret Dillahunt is the ultimate character chameleon. His range is so extraordinary that Deadwood creator David Milch brought him back in Season 2 as a brand new lead villain (Francis Wolcott) right after his Season 1 character (Jack McCall) was killed off. Audiences didn't realize it was the same actor because Dillahunt completely transformed his voice, posture, gait, and facial expressions. Jumping from two of the most unsettling, morally bankrupt dramatic villains in HBO history to Burt Chance—the sweet, dimwitted goofball dad in Raising Hope—proves he possesses unmatched versatility. Zero Oscars, zero Emmys, zero Tonys, but pure acting brliance.
Scene 1 Description: The High-Stakes Poker Showdown
- Show & Episode: Deadwood (Season 1, Episode 3 – "Reconnoitering the Rim")
- Role: Jack McCall
- The Scene Description: At the card table in the Nuttal & Mann's No. 10 Saloon, Jack McCall gets recklessly aggressive against Wild Bill Hickok (Keith Carradine). When McCall pushes all his chips into the center to raise, Wild Bill matches the bet by pulling out both of his ivory handled revolvers and setting them on the table as collateral. Hickok reveals a winning club flush, completely wiping McCall out.
- Why It Highlights Range: Dillahunt's performance here captures McCall's loud, blustering bravado instantly collapsing into pathetic, stunned silence. As Hickok rakes in the pot and retrieves his pistols, Dillahunt conveys a man whose fragile ego is utterly crushed in front of the entire saloon. He plays McCall not as a smooth card sharp, but as an insecure, twitchy coward who relies on loud insults to mask his deep inferiority complex, perfectly setting up his unhinged anger in the episodes that follow.
Scene 2 Description: The Money Counting Room
- Show & Episode: Deadwood (Season 2, Episode 3 – "New Money")
- Role: Francis Wolcott
- The Scene Description: Wolcott sits quietly in a dimly lit, private room as stacks of bribe money are counted out on the table with Cy Tolliver. While Tolliver tries to lean into his usual sinister charm, posturing and testing Wolcott's boundaries, Wolcott maintains a cold, immovable, and aristocratic composure. He speaks with razor sharp, quiet precision, making it clear that he cannot be bought, intimidated, or manipulated by camp power brokers.
- Why It Highlights Range: It serves as the ultimate mirror image to the Jack McCall card table scene. Instead of a loud, desperate bottom feeder sweating over lost chips in a crowded saloon, Dillahunt embodies an impeccably tailored, ice cold representative of ultimate capitalism. Sitting across a table covered in cash, he dominates the room without ever raising his voice or losing his icy composure.
Scene 3: The Toothpick Whittling (Burt Chance)
- Show & Episode: Raising Hope (Season 1, Episode 17 – "Mongooses")
- Role: Burt Chance
- The Scene: The gag tracks Burt's obsessive, silent dedication over several days as his wife, Virginia, stresses over a trip to Las Vegas. It starts with Burt outside holding a large tree branch, transitions to the bedroom where he continues whittling in bed late at night under a nightlight, and culminates in the living room the next day. As Virginia paces and rambles about Magic 8 Balls and Ouija boards, Burt sits on the couch in deadpan silence, finishing the job by holding up a single, tiny, warped toothpick from the massive log. Dillahunt relies entirely on physical comedic timing, intense focus, and childlike innocence, stripping away every drop of dramatic tension to play an oblivious, good natured goofball.
- Why It Highlights Range: Pure deadpan comedic absurdity and physical commitment. Dillahunt delivers no dialog for almost the entire gag, relying purely on his facial expressions, intense focus, and physical comedic timing as he proudly displays a relatively useless toothpick. Seeing the exact same actor who portrayed two of Deadwood's most memorable characters (Jack McCall and Francis Wolcott) play a totally oblivious, good natured and dopey character is a masterclass in acting range.
Webble: ok so my first reaction was not heard of the guy and oh wow that’s impressive the clips supported this well 9/10
Brick: Good pick on the Dillahunt transformation. I was a huge fan of him as Wolcott, so looked him up and remembered his McCall character but had zero idea that was the same guy. When I notice he’s in a movie, it makes me more likely to check it out. Returning a one-off for a recurring character has plenty of precedent (Harry Morgan in MASH, Charlotte Ross in NYPD Blue), but they didn’t even try for any sort of transformation, just plugged the same actor into a new role, lol. So those two scene selections and write-up were excellent and could have done the trick, but you needed a third. I was completely unfamiliar with anything about Raising Hope, so I had fresh eyes on this. Excellent display of range, being entirely different from the first two clips, although the material sort of sucked (early 2010s sitcoms, ugh), the range was there, and the previous two clips demonstrated his talent when he gets rich material to work with. 9/10.
GoodCat: I feel like this one flies under the radar a little bit. I first saw him in Raising Hope, so I knew he could do comedy, but it wasn't until later on that I saw him in other stuff, most recently in Lanterns, playing more serious roles. I never really got into Deadwood so I didn't even know he was in that show, much less playing two different characters. Even just those two clips were enough to show off his range, but then adding the Raising Hope clip just makes it that much better. 8/10
Total: 33
thedarkwingduck2k11
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B. @Tito Orcheese
Jim Carrey
The majority of people were introduced to Jim Carrey with the release of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Carrey played the titular role of Ace Ventura, an awkward, fast-talking, wildly inappropriate "detective" that specialized in finding missing animals. Naturally, he also had a great affinity for animals, feeling that he was able to connect to them more easily than people.
Carrey actually got his real start on the sketch-comedy show In Living Color, where he first showcased his over-the-top physical style of comedy playing characters such as Fire Marshall Bill. This carried over to his breakout role as Ace, as he continued to lean on that style by exaggerating his voice, gait, and facial expressions to the utmost degree.
In this scene, Ace and his girlfriend pretend to be brother and sister to get into a psychiatric facility in an attempt to find clues to his case. He pretends be Larry, a former football player who can't let go of the game and has now lost his mind.
Next, we move on to Carrey playing Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. Andy Kaufman was a comedian that found fame during the 70s. He was known for his different personas but even Kaufman himself was really just a character. He was the kind of guy that was usually in character to some degree, whether on stage or just conducting business behind the scenes. Carrey went full method for this role, adopting the same mindset and never breaking character. Many were annoyed by his commitment while many also praised him, saying that it almost felt like they were in Andy's presence. Carrey even stated that he had trouble finding his way back after spending so much time as Andy.
This scene shows Carrey reenacting a bit where Kaufman was doing his stilted "Foreign Man" act before breaking out into a legitimate impersonation of Elvis Presley. Carrey totally nails it.
In this last scene, Carrey took on a role based on the life of Steven Russell in I Love You Phillip Morris. Steven Russell divorced his wife after coming out as gay before becoming a con man to provide for himself. He was eventually arrested and fell in love with an inmate named Phillip Morris. He escapes several times after Morris is released so he can be with him. Phillip is under the impression that Steven is actually a lawyer until he's arrested again along with Phillip due to being considered an accomplice. This does not make Phillip very happy.
Anyway, Steven pulls another con and ends up in a position to get back to his lawyer-impersonating days; that's where this scene picks up. It shows that Carrey has an incredible range well beyond funny faces and loud voices.
The scene starts at 3:20
cmvideo75: Oh man... Am I actually going to go with Carrey on this one?? I am putting my dislike for Jim Carrey aside for this.... although I've eased up on my hatred a bit over the years, mainly because I think he's gotten better with the more serious role stuff which is demonstrated here. I HATED the old slapstick dumb Jim Carrey. All those old characters were so ridiculously over the top... he drove me nuts. But everyone else loved them, and he has shown some real acting chops with these other roles as he's gotten older. So I think both of these entries are pretty good but Carrey coming from the absurd comedy roles to raise his game to these more serious roles is a touch more impressive to me. Also, a good move submitting 2 original characters and him also playing a real person too. 8/10
Webble: This was a brilliant choice in that I hate Jim in the Mask but Love him in Man on The Moon and Trueman Show. I did have to go check he hadn’t been nominated for an award and he hasn’t which truly surprised me 10/10
Brick: Interesting pick. Like most, I first encountered him on In Living Color and wasn’t a fan, then all those movies just playing some screaming loon. Kaufman has a pretty good contrast, but still was pretty damn schtick-y, just not quite as over the top. The last scene was solid, going pure drama, so we saw the range and talent. Reminded me he’s got a few other more serious roles too that were pretty well thought of. Not up there with Garret, but quite good. Carrey was nominated for an Emmy, but looks like that wasn’t for acting so you are good there. 8/10.
GoodCat: So I'm kinda torn on this one. While yes, going from comedy to drama are two sides of range, it's almost like all he does is go from the extreme of one to the extreme of the other. I'll give credit for Man On The Moon, cause that had a mixture of both. But when I think of actual range, I wanna see range within the same genre, if that makes sense. I think the other submission was better but I'm not gonna dock this one too bad. 6.5/10
Total: 32.5
An extremely close 2nd round, but Eranys manages to add slightly to the lead. He now leads Tito, 63-55 going into the 3rd.
Jim Carrey
The majority of people were introduced to Jim Carrey with the release of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Carrey played the titular role of Ace Ventura, an awkward, fast-talking, wildly inappropriate "detective" that specialized in finding missing animals. Naturally, he also had a great affinity for animals, feeling that he was able to connect to them more easily than people.
Carrey actually got his real start on the sketch-comedy show In Living Color, where he first showcased his over-the-top physical style of comedy playing characters such as Fire Marshall Bill. This carried over to his breakout role as Ace, as he continued to lean on that style by exaggerating his voice, gait, and facial expressions to the utmost degree.
In this scene, Ace and his girlfriend pretend to be brother and sister to get into a psychiatric facility in an attempt to find clues to his case. He pretends be Larry, a former football player who can't let go of the game and has now lost his mind.
Next, we move on to Carrey playing Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. Andy Kaufman was a comedian that found fame during the 70s. He was known for his different personas but even Kaufman himself was really just a character. He was the kind of guy that was usually in character to some degree, whether on stage or just conducting business behind the scenes. Carrey went full method for this role, adopting the same mindset and never breaking character. Many were annoyed by his commitment while many also praised him, saying that it almost felt like they were in Andy's presence. Carrey even stated that he had trouble finding his way back after spending so much time as Andy.
This scene shows Carrey reenacting a bit where Kaufman was doing his stilted "Foreign Man" act before breaking out into a legitimate impersonation of Elvis Presley. Carrey totally nails it.
In this last scene, Carrey took on a role based on the life of Steven Russell in I Love You Phillip Morris. Steven Russell divorced his wife after coming out as gay before becoming a con man to provide for himself. He was eventually arrested and fell in love with an inmate named Phillip Morris. He escapes several times after Morris is released so he can be with him. Phillip is under the impression that Steven is actually a lawyer until he's arrested again along with Phillip due to being considered an accomplice. This does not make Phillip very happy.
Anyway, Steven pulls another con and ends up in a position to get back to his lawyer-impersonating days; that's where this scene picks up. It shows that Carrey has an incredible range well beyond funny faces and loud voices.
The scene starts at 3:20
cmvideo75: Oh man... Am I actually going to go with Carrey on this one?? I am putting my dislike for Jim Carrey aside for this.... although I've eased up on my hatred a bit over the years, mainly because I think he's gotten better with the more serious role stuff which is demonstrated here. I HATED the old slapstick dumb Jim Carrey. All those old characters were so ridiculously over the top... he drove me nuts. But everyone else loved them, and he has shown some real acting chops with these other roles as he's gotten older. So I think both of these entries are pretty good but Carrey coming from the absurd comedy roles to raise his game to these more serious roles is a touch more impressive to me. Also, a good move submitting 2 original characters and him also playing a real person too. 8/10
Webble: This was a brilliant choice in that I hate Jim in the Mask but Love him in Man on The Moon and Trueman Show. I did have to go check he hadn’t been nominated for an award and he hasn’t which truly surprised me 10/10
Brick: Interesting pick. Like most, I first encountered him on In Living Color and wasn’t a fan, then all those movies just playing some screaming loon. Kaufman has a pretty good contrast, but still was pretty damn schtick-y, just not quite as over the top. The last scene was solid, going pure drama, so we saw the range and talent. Reminded me he’s got a few other more serious roles too that were pretty well thought of. Not up there with Garret, but quite good. Carrey was nominated for an Emmy, but looks like that wasn’t for acting so you are good there. 8/10.
GoodCat: So I'm kinda torn on this one. While yes, going from comedy to drama are two sides of range, it's almost like all he does is go from the extreme of one to the extreme of the other. I'll give credit for Man On The Moon, cause that had a mixture of both. But when I think of actual range, I wanna see range within the same genre, if that makes sense. I think the other submission was better but I'm not gonna dock this one too bad. 6.5/10
Total: 32.5
An extremely close 2nd round, but Eranys manages to add slightly to the lead. He now leads Tito, 63-55 going into the 3rd.
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VolksFAGGIN
The fact you didn't pick Keanu Reeves and post the Matrix and John Wick means you deserve to lose. Although you won't.
They're setting E up for another final round rug pull. That crash out is going to be epic, and solely your fault for your unscrupulous methods of cheating to win.
#FalseIdol
#NotMyIdol
#RIPEranys
#SpreadinCheeksForScores
#DrillTitosFuzzyBrownDonutAndGiveHimA9
It's only 8 points. There's plenty of room for a comeback. I beat you on 3/5 categories and still lost the round.
Tito Orcheese
MTM Junkie Idol Jesus
I'm pretty sure it's a done deal. Even if I win the next 2 categories (probably won't), it wouldn't be by much. Plus, while I like my category 5 pick, I didn't go for the +2 bonus, which I wouldn't have thought too much about if some judges hadn't been impressed by some Cardi B, let-me-ride-that-dick style trash from the 30s
goodcat1337
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Now that's more like it! That Jason Statham has range, in that one clip he moved to the left but then in another one he moved to the right!
#NotalljudgesI'm pretty sure it's a done deal. Even if I win the next 2 categories (probably won't), it wouldn't be by much. Plus, while I like my category 5 pick, I didn't go for the +2 bonus, which I wouldn't have thought too much about if some judges hadn't been impressed by some Cardi B, let-me-ride-that-dick style trash from the 30s
bconcrete
VolksFAGGIN
I'll take: "the sentence that won Tito Junkie Idol for $600, Alex."
Tito and know what our respective picks are now. I think Category 3 will be close, and I do think I will take category 5 with the bonus, But Category 4 could be a swing round. The person I picked for best crossover, I had never heard his music before, nor is it a preferred genre of mine, so that was all done from research of other's tastes. My worst crossover is pretty abysmal, so I should be safe there. But Category 4 is where this will be contested now.
Tito Orcheese
MTM Junkie Idol Jesus
4 is the the only one I think I might win, but it wouldn't be by enough for the comeback.
Well you won't with that attitude4 is the the only one I think I might win, but it wouldn't be by enough for the comeback.
bconcrete
VolksFAGGIN
#TheComebackWillComeFromTheCumOnYourBack4 is the the only one I think I might win, but it wouldn't be by enough for the comeback.
Tito Orcheese
MTM Junkie Idol Jesus
Well you won't with that attitude
