Comments on: Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in Scorsese’s Sinatra Biopic? http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/ Blog and Podcast Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:14:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Shutter Balls Island http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-1196662 Shutter Balls Island Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:56:55 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-1196662 Who the hell are they going to pick already! I've been following this goddamn project for a year and still no cast. Although at one point, they were considering Clive Owen for Peter Lawford, so I think they're on the right track. Adam Sandler was also mentioned to play Joey Bishop but I'm sure it was only because he's a Jewish comedian not because he could actually pull a Joey Bishop. And I hope they don't put him in the same boat with Ol' Blue Eyes, I'm talking about Leo DiCaprio. Read a lot of comments on here, most I disagree with and only agree with those that agree with me. I think DiCaprio has the part in his bag, maybe they're just building suspense. Maybe Marty is preparing Leo for his biggest role yet. Maybe all the movies they've made thus far was just practice. Who the hell are they going to pick already! I’ve been following this goddamn project for a year and still no cast. Although at one point, they were considering Clive Owen for Peter Lawford, so I think they’re on the right track. Adam Sandler was also mentioned to play Joey Bishop but I’m sure it was only because he’s a Jewish comedian not because he could actually pull a Joey Bishop. And I hope they don’t put him in the same boat with Ol’ Blue Eyes, I’m talking about Leo DiCaprio.

Read a lot of comments on here, most I disagree with and only agree with those that agree with me. I think DiCaprio has the part in his bag, maybe they’re just building suspense. Maybe Marty is preparing Leo for his biggest role yet. Maybe all the movies they’ve made thus far was just practice.

]]> By: eber hart http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-793154 eber hart Thu, 27 May 2010 08:16:57 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-793154 ---Is Scorsese vying with Clint Eastwood (Hoover bio-pic) for the 'Stalest work of American cultural incest' award? -Guess artists shouldn't be rich afterall... —Is Scorsese vying with Clint Eastwood (Hoover bio-pic) for the ‘Stalest work of American cultural incest’
award?

-Guess artists shouldn’t be rich afterall…

]]> By: JOE SCALISEI http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-696115 JOE SCALISEI Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:38:53 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-696115 WOULDN'T IT BE SOMETHING IF MR.MARTIN SCORSESE COULD FIND SOMEONE THAT IS NOT IN SHOW BUSINESS BUT HAS A GIFT THAT CAME FROM THE ALMIGHTY HIMSELF.A STRONG TENOR BARITONE VOICE THAT JUST HAPPENS TO MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE MR.FRANK IS STILL HERE,AN ITALIAN, BLUE EYED MAN WHO COULD TAKE THIS PART AND JUST " NAIL IT ".HIS NAME IS " JOE SCALISI " AND HE LIVES HERE IN HOUSTON TEXAS AND IF THE RIGHT PERSON READ'S THIS,WELL IT WOULD BE LIKE APPALO CREED FINDING ROCKY BALBOA. " RING-A-DING-DING-RINGA-DING-DING,!!!!!!! WOULDN’T IT BE SOMETHING IF MR.MARTIN SCORSESE COULD FIND SOMEONE THAT IS NOT IN SHOW BUSINESS BUT HAS A GIFT THAT CAME FROM THE ALMIGHTY HIMSELF.A STRONG TENOR
BARITONE VOICE THAT JUST HAPPENS TO MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE MR.FRANK IS STILL HERE,AN ITALIAN, BLUE EYED MAN WHO COULD TAKE THIS PART AND JUST ” NAIL IT “.HIS NAME IS
” JOE SCALISI ” AND HE LIVES HERE IN HOUSTON TEXAS AND IF THE RIGHT PERSON READ’S THIS,WELL IT WOULD BE LIKE APPALO CREED FINDING ROCKY BALBOA. ” RING-A-DING-DING-RINGA-DING-DING,!!!!!!!

]]> By: theESENSofTIME http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-627577 theESENSofTIME Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:15:39 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-627577 Has anyone considered Michael Pitt, who looks enough like Frank , and is also co-starring in Scorsese's new HBO series "Boardwalk Empire"? He seems to be a decent actor, and looks-wise I think he could pull it off...Ultimately I think Leonardo DiCaprio would do great in it though... Has anyone considered Michael Pitt, who looks enough like Frank , and is also co-starring in Scorsese’s new HBO series “Boardwalk Empire”? He seems to be a decent actor, and looks-wise I think he could pull it off…Ultimately I think Leonardo DiCaprio would do great in it though…

]]> By: Eamonn cann http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-603922 Eamonn cann Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:25:41 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-603922 why not me,as sinatra,its what i do in new zealand,leonardo and depp are great actors,but have never honestly hit rock bottom as sinatra did,they could never sing like him,as singing the emotional songs can,t be faked ,so whats the point of them even trying,GIVE ME A CHANCE,AND I WOULD MAKE HIM LIVE AGAIN. OH HOW I WOULD LOVE TO ! EAMONN CANN why not me,as sinatra,its what i do in new zealand,leonardo and depp are great actors,but have never honestly hit rock bottom as sinatra did,they could never sing like him,as singing the emotional songs can,t be faked ,so whats the point of them even trying,GIVE ME A CHANCE,AND I WOULD MAKE HIM LIVE AGAIN.

OH HOW I WOULD LOVE TO !

EAMONN CANN

]]> By: AnonymicalAnalysis http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-594873 AnonymicalAnalysis Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:57:17 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-594873 Ryan Phillipe is actually is hug fan of Sinatra and even named his dog after him so what does that tell you? Leo will just have to lose weight though. He has it. Ryan Phillipe is actually is hug fan of Sinatra and even named his dog after him so what does that tell you? Leo will just have to lose weight though. He has it.

]]> By: AnonymicalAnalysis http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-594870 AnonymicalAnalysis Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:51:24 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-594870 I agree with Raychel as well, I think Justin Timberlake would be a good choice since he is young, fresh and would no doubt introduce an entire new generation to Frank Sinatra. That would be great. Plus, let's face it, the guy could blow! No pun intended :) He would just have to go deeper but I think he would be good nonetheless. But overall, my money is still on Leo. He's my main man. I agree with Raychel as well, I think Justin Timberlake would be a good choice since he is young, fresh and would no doubt introduce an entire new generation to Frank Sinatra. That would be great. Plus, let’s face it, the guy could blow! No pun intended :) He would just have to go deeper but I think he would be good nonetheless. But overall, my money is still on Leo. He’s my main man.

]]> By: AnonymicalAnalysis http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-594869 AnonymicalAnalysis Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:49:07 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-594869 Dominic West is an actor that was in the movie 300 and is a dead ringer for Frank Sinatra, if of course they are going for looks alone. But I think Leo has got the most capability of all the actors mentioned. But just to throw a name out there, James Franco can definitely pull off that devilish arched eyebrow that complimented Frank's lovley face. Of course, they gonna need a handsome guy, an ugly guy just won't do and by ugly guy, I mean Harry Connick. I mean what a shmooze. He aint no good for the part and I dont give a damn if he can sing or not. I think its also important to remember what Scorsese is going to with the picture. Rumor has it, or maybe it aint a rumor, actually I won't be suprised if this is the road he chooses to take, but he is going to focus on the mafia connections that Frank supposedly had and just to put it out there, I think Frank def had some mafiosi buddies, no doubt, but I think it would just add to te stereo-types that everyone has of Italians and to put Frank in the spotlight once again with his gangster buddies will just add to that. I think it would be wrong also for the fact that this man was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century and basically still carries the title to the next century. People still want to be like him and are still fascinated by him, a fact that Frank is still alive! How about this: let's ask Frank and see what he says! Also, I think Scorsese should focus on Frank's coming-up, what he went through, his family, all of his illustrious affairs, and of course, don't forget his angel, Ava Gardner. I really hope Scorsese don't blow this by going back to his mob roots, I meant loved GoodFellas, Casino and The Departed, but Jesus! Take a break Marty and do Sinatra some justice. Frank fought rumors that he wasn't involved with the mafia (that was a flat out lie!) but even so, Frank was a singer, a crooner, an entertainer. I'm actually more worried about who is going to play my pally Dino! All in all, Leo is a terrific choice, he's got the drive and the range. He better get this part! Dominic West is an actor that was in the movie 300 and is a dead ringer for Frank Sinatra, if of course they are going for looks alone. But I think Leo has got the most capability of all the actors mentioned. But just to throw a name out there, James Franco can definitely pull off that devilish arched eyebrow that complimented Frank’s lovley face. Of course, they gonna need a handsome guy, an ugly guy just won’t do and by ugly guy, I mean Harry Connick. I mean what a shmooze. He aint no good for the part and I dont give a damn if he can sing or not. I think its also important to remember what Scorsese is going to with the picture. Rumor has it, or maybe it aint a rumor, actually I won’t be suprised if this is the road he chooses to take, but he is going to focus on the mafia connections that Frank supposedly had and just to put it out there, I think Frank def had some mafiosi buddies, no doubt, but I think it would just add to te stereo-types that everyone has of Italians and to put Frank in the spotlight once again with his gangster buddies will just add to that. I think it would be wrong also for the fact that this man was the greatest entertainer of the 20th century and basically still carries the title to the next century. People still want to be like him and are still fascinated by him, a fact that Frank is still alive! How about this: let’s ask Frank and see what he says! Also, I think Scorsese should focus on Frank’s coming-up, what he went through, his family, all of his illustrious affairs, and of course, don’t forget his angel, Ava Gardner. I really hope Scorsese don’t blow this by going back to his mob roots, I meant loved GoodFellas, Casino and The Departed, but Jesus! Take a break Marty and do Sinatra some justice. Frank fought rumors that he wasn’t involved with the mafia (that was a flat out lie!) but even so, Frank was a singer, a crooner, an entertainer. I’m actually more worried about who is going to play my pally Dino! All in all, Leo is a terrific choice, he’s got the drive and the range. He better get this part!

]]> By: Joshua Earlenbaugh http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-594222 Joshua Earlenbaugh Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:37:09 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-594222 Jude Law Jude Law

]]> By: Raychel http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-593760 Raychel Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:00:06 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-593760 Also maybe Justin Timberlake if he got acting lessons. I know people will hate me for even suggesting, but you never know what could happen. Also maybe Justin Timberlake if he got acting lessons. I know people will hate me for even suggesting, but you never know what could happen.

]]> By: Raychel http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-593757 Raychel Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:57:34 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-593757 I think Johnny Depp and Leo DiCaprio would do a great job. but I'd prefer a nobody. Some one that isnt all well known. As for looks alone James franco or Ryan Phillipe. But they dont have the acting chops. I just hope they dont go with a color blind cast and hire jamie Fox. That would be tragic to me. But honestly I think so far Leo is the best choice, even though Depp id by far my favorite actor! I think Johnny Depp and Leo DiCaprio would do a great job. but I’d prefer a nobody. Some one that isnt all well known. As for looks alone James franco or Ryan Phillipe. But they dont have the acting chops. I just hope they dont go with a color blind cast and hire jamie Fox. That would be tragic to me. But honestly I think so far Leo is the best choice, even though Depp id by far my favorite actor!

]]> By: TheeDirecktor http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/05/20/leonardo-dicaprio-to-star-in-scorseses-sinatra-biopic/comment-page-1/#comment-593140 TheeDirecktor Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:07:35 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=20741#comment-593140 I don't understand how anyone can consider Frank Sinatra to be a "simple man" he was not. He was a very complex individual. Very complex. And Leowould be the only right choice to play Sintra since he himself is very complex. Sinatra DID have a lot going on beneath the surface and his presence was overwhelming. A man with an overbearing personality is in fact a very complicated person. Whoever says others does not understand Frank Sinatra. Harry Connick is out. He's absolutely no good for this part. He's a wannabe crooner, and in reality there isn't really a man on this planet that could pull off a Frankie. NO ONE! But Leo I must say is the closest thing and has is more than well equipped with everything that he needs. Leonardo has this part just as long as Marty would stop lingering over actors and give him the goddamn part already. I don’t understand how anyone can consider Frank Sinatra to be a “simple man” he was not. He was a very complex individual. Very complex. And Leowould be the only right choice to play Sintra since he himself is very complex. Sinatra DID have a lot going on beneath the surface and his presence was overwhelming. A man with an overbearing personality is in fact a very complicated person. Whoever says others does not understand Frank Sinatra. Harry Connick is out. He’s absolutely no good for this part. He’s a wannabe crooner, and in reality there isn’t really a man on this planet that could pull off a Frankie. NO ONE! But Leo I must say is the closest thing and has is more than well equipped with everything that he needs. Leonardo has this part just as long as Marty would stop lingering over actors and give him the goddamn part already.

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