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No, I wouldn't. I do not like the idea of a sitting president going to film a movie.
Would you like to see Obama play himself in "The Avengers"?
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Would the Secret Service *allow* a sitting President to take part in the filming of a major motion picture? I always thought they would not, citing danger and/or security concerns. Has this ever actually happened?
That being said: No, I don't think Obama should play himself. Tim Russ should.
That being said: No, I don't think Obama should play himself. Tim Russ should.
Even just one cameo? Like Arnold in The Expendables.
Sure. If he's willing to do a minor show like Mythbusters (hey I love it, but it's just a little cable show) then why not do a big Hollywood blockbuster movie that will have far more economic impact and awareness?
I got nothing against Obama as president (even though I didn't vote for him). So I wouldn't use that as an excuse.
I guess it all boils down to this: Can he ACT?
I guess it all boils down to this: Can he ACT?
This. And: movies inevitably date themselves. Watch A New Hope, and dig the 70s haircuts at the Rebel briefing. Watch X2, and observe how the president looks like W. Watch Spider-Man, and see the radioactive spider replaced with a genetically enhanced one.
But while all movies date themselves, some do so in a more interesting manner than others. And I think an appearance by a sitting president would be pretty darn awesome, but YMMV.
Well, it'd necessarily only be a scene or two. He could go to LA for the usual fundraising day, drop in on an Oval Office set for an hour or two, and be out. And:
QFT!
That's what normal superhero movies do. But this is The Avengers!
Same here, although I'm compelled to point out that option number three is a contradiction in terms.
He's the president. Of course he can. If he couldn't he never would have been elected.
I want to see President Obama play President Clinton.
Oh my.
Remember when Ultimate Captain America woke up form his 55 year nap in Ultimates #1? he assumed it was a Nazi trick becuase upon meeting general Nick Fury he says (Not a direct quote) "No negro is ever going to be a general in the US Army."
Understandable cultureshock, but how rude and violent is Stevo going to be when confronted by a black President at his bedside as he wakes up?
Oh my.
Remember when Ultimate Captain America woke up form his 55 year nap in Ultimates #1? he assumed it was a Nazi trick becuase upon meeting general Nick Fury he says (Not a direct quote) "No negro is ever going to be a general in the US Army."
Understandable cultureshock, but how rude and violent is Stevo going to be when confronted by a black President at his bedside as he wakes up?
^ Breaking news: even presidents are allowed occasional leisure time. They don't turn into constantly-working robots upon inauguration.
Saying that it'd be beneath the dignity of the office is a bit silly, imho, but it at least makes sense.
Sitting on your ass while everything you promised doesn't happen isn't leisure time, it's being a lazy fuck because he is weak. It's why the Republicans win, they are slimmy, but know how to win elections and get what they want. Democrats just sit in the corner and cry.
Not to the same degree. There's no real reason to do it. It'd be a big stunt and big distraction and perhaps more of a liability to a sitting President than it'd be worth. Use a generic president and let the cars and clothes date the film.
Actually no if he's just a cameo or even a small role like AY has noted signing presidential order to assemble the Avengers Initiative would give a small but effective boost in both sales of tickets,and direction of the film in the beginning ten minutes.
Signed
Buck Rogers
Signed
Buck Rogers
Maybe Obama should play with himself in a blink-and-you-miss scene?
I voted no. Which no? My lips are sealed...this aint TNZ...
If a president has to appear, I would prefer it be a fictitious president, like the ones in the X-Men movies.
(Cue the joke about Obama being a fictitious president).
(Cue the joke about Obama being a fictitious president).
(I don't know why a similar thread of mine was closed two years ago, so let me just DISCLAIM that this thread is not intended to be political. If you don't like the idea because you don't like Obama or his policies, feel free to say so, but no debate as to which policies you agree/disagree with or why, please.)
Simple question: suppose Obama were willing to use a few hours of down time to portray himself in one or two scenes of The Avengers. Would you like to see this? Should Marvel/Whedon make the offer?
Myself, I think it'd be totally awesome. Tony Stark, Cap, the Hulk, Thor, ScarJo, Renner, SLJ's Nick Fury, and Number 44 himself, all in one epic movie? That would be win so pure it might have to be added to the periodic table.
I have no opinion either way on the question but as regards that art work, I have to say if THAT is what the kids are reading these days.........HOLY FUCK. That art work is HIDEOUS!!!!
