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Maybe We Won't See That Barbarella Remake After All

by | July 03, 2008

Summary

It's just a story in the gossip rags right now, but rumor has it that Robert Rodriguez and Rose McGowan have split -- which throws the future of their Barbarella and Red Sonja remakes into doubt, to say the least. Back to Article

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Bruce Campbell writes:
on Jul 03 2008 06:23 AM

That guy wrote the article is one of the most biased, evil, mean-spirted and opinionated ****tards on the interwebz.

Good job.

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minderbinder writes:
on Jul 03 2008 08:08 AM

While the news is interesting, that guy is completely obnoxious. Next time link to someone else.

I totally disagree with him about McGowan, while she hasn't done that much yet, she was really great in both halves of Grindhouse. I'd take her over Alba in any movie.

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Gimy writes:
on Jul 03 2008 08:26 AM

i swear i read these SAME articles months ago about the same frikkin thing. i thought they already split, then heard he was doing Red Sonja with her. you can't be in a relationship with someone you work with. c'mon...

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TombstoneLawDog writes:
on Jul 03 2008 09:48 AM

I find it extremely curious that this guy is lamenting the lack of A-List talent lining up to be involved in a re-make of Barbarella...

..Kind of like getting angry and confused that Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino have both turned down the role of 'M. Bison' in the Street Fighter remake*.

"JESUS! What, aren't there any A-Listers who want to play the meglomaniacal cartoonish super-villain in a videogame adaptation opposite Kristen Kreuk!?!"

*I made this up to prove a point. I don't know that the role has been offered to either.

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jokerboy1991 writes:
on Jul 03 2008 10:59 AM

I hope he does Sin City 2 now! Also I understand why studios wouldnt wanna back this movie with Rose, I mean 80 mil for a movie starring a C lister, even though she was awesome in Grindhouse and she probably would have been cool in this.And please someone tell me why Alba is an A lister, most of her movies bomb (Awake, Love Guru, The Eye, and im sure a bunch of other flicks), and she is usually a critical dud (F4 1 & 2, Awake, Love Guru, The Eye, Honey, Into the blue, and im sure a bunch of other movies. I think Alba sucks and would ruin this movie, and I think Rose would have done awesome but she really isnt a known actress. Also yeah that article is pretty mean.

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minderbinder writes:
on Jul 03 2008 11:53 AM

And now she has denied the split AND that she's out of any of the upcoming RR projects. Sounds like this whole story may just be bogus.

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AmericanEagleJRL writes:
on Jul 03 2008 12:36 PM

I don't think either of them, McGowan and Alba, are all that talented. I'd rather see a talented up and comer get the role. Elizabeth Harnois would be my first choice. I like that girl.

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adkboomer writes:
on Jul 03 2008 02:30 PM

While I agree with most above points, they all overlook the fact that this is certainly one film that shouldn't be re-made. While I love Rodriguez and nearly everything of his I've seen, he has almost zero chance of succeeding with this project. The original is one of the most awesome and baffling movies ever made. I say baffling because you spend half the time watching it trying to figure out if it is all a joke or not, half the time marveling at the production design, and half the the time ridiculing it (the pd). Yes, I know that is three halves...thats just the kind of movie. What makes Barbarella so awesome is that it doesn't seem to know what kind of movie it wants to be>... a comedy, a fantasy, a porno, a space adventure, or a psychedelic dream. If you haven't seen this movie watch it...just make sure you have a buddy with you to crack jokes.

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adkboomer writes:
on Jul 03 2008 02:33 PM

ahem..."just the kind of movie THIS IS"

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the whole idea writes:
on Jul 03 2008 07:00 PM

hey, i liked CHARMED!! i also liked the DOOM GENERATION!!

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fullmetalnek writes:
on Jul 05 2008 10:32 AM

I hope this movie happens. I like the original barbarella but I can't say it was a good film. I had it's moments (the opening titles sequence, the love making) and the set and costume desing is very trippy and weird but it isn't funny, satirical or even (and worst of all) erotic enough to completely ejoy the whole thing. Rodriguez's take on the material could be awesome and I think McGowan is a fine actor and choice to play the part (way better suited than Alba).

My personal choice would be Alexis Bledel. It might sound out of place but she has that mix of sweetness and naivety that I think the character needs. Besides she is gorgeous!

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L0RD_Z0D writes:
on Jul 06 2008 05:15 PM

I Swear to ****ing god if this slut bag whore ***** opens her god damn mouth about Rose Mcgowan one more time I will take a ****ing switrchblade and gut her ****ing stupid ***.

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L0RD_Z0D writes:
on Jul 06 2008 05:21 PM

In reply to this comment (#1835981)
Oh I see you (AmericanJackassJRL) want my switchblade in you too well no problem I need another reason to use it anyway.

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John Z. Delorean writes:
on Jul 06 2008 05:28 PM

I'm hoping RR came to his senses. I enjoyed Rose in Grindhouse but I don't want him to not work on any material that didn't involve her. Get me on Machete on DVD already and have a heart to heart with Quentin on how to sleep with your female stars and not fall in love.

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jacog writes:
on Jul 07 2008 01:52 AM

LORD_ZOD: Seriously... Rose M is not a good actress. I think she should stick to TV perhaps.

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jacog writes:
on Jul 07 2008 02:16 AM

RT: Hope you haven't banned him yet. You ban all my favourite nutjobs. *snif snif* (like aknddon3)

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