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Surely they could've cast someone like Patrick Dempsey who can drive and act!
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on June 20, 2018, 08:40:20 PM
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Surely they could've cast someone like Patrick Dempsey who can drive and act!
agreed + 1
Damon = Tool
I am getting images of Damon in Team America movie! Surely SAAC should have been consulted
Guessing,given the casting ,they are going to sugarcoat this one which kinda sucks,as to me the real story is far more interesting...My vote would be for M. mc Connaughy (or however you spell his name) ;D
Quote from: 557 on June 21, 2018, 03:14:43 AM
Guessing,given the casting ,they are going to sugarcoat this one which kinda sucks,as to me the real story is far more interesting...My vote would be for M. mc Connaughy (or however you spell his name) ;D
Not a bad idea, he would play him ok I think. Any other ideas from everyone? Who should play old Carroll?
Quote from: 557 on June 21, 2018, 03:14:43 AM
Guessing,given the casting ,they are going to sugarcoat this one which kinda sucks,as to me the real story is far more interesting...My vote would be for M. mc Connaughy (or however you spell his name) ;D
i like that idea, imagine a scene that mathew pulls up in a .......lincoln with shelby stripes on it. super kool...lol
Interesting choice going with Matt Damon. I REALLY hope this movie is acurate and doesn't suck!
"Who should play old Carroll?": Tom Selleck has the rugged looks and stature. James Garner would be perfect but he and Carroll are up top-side swapping lies over a cold one.
They should have been more selective to find an actor to portray OUR favorite chicken rancher. Damon is an ODD choice in both looks and acting ability. Mcchonahey would be much closer,certainly there are many tall skinny actors that can actually handle a car at speed isn't there? :-[
Whatever happened with the movie that was supposed to have Tom Cruise playing Carroll? Or is this it with a different cast? I think Damon is a better choice than Cruise.
At least it is not Tom C.
Matthew McConaughey . Raised in Texas. Tall and thin. Let's write to the casting director.
The script that was presented at the SAAC convention a few years ago probably didn't met with Ford's approval because it made Ford management look bad for imposing the side by side photo finish, even though it screw Ken Miles out of winning all big three races in '65. We know this weighed heavily on Shelby's mind because he talked about it in his later years. It's hardly a secret.
I wish the producers would see that story is a much more compelling one than a rah rah documentary about the USA beating Ferrari.
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on June 21, 2018, 08:31:17 AM
"Who should play old Carroll?": Tom Selleck has the rugged looks and stature. James Garner would be perfect but he and Carroll are up top-side swapping lies over a cold one.
I like Tom S for a mature CS
Quote from: Al G on June 21, 2018, 09:08:37 AM
Whatever happened with the movie that was supposed to have Tom Cruise playing Carroll? Or is this it with a different cast? I think Damon is a better choice than Cruise.
I think they will use Tom C yo pkay CS when he was at the age of 12 to 15 years old....
Quote from: rkm on June 21, 2018, 10:32:11 AM
Matthew McConaughey . Raised in Texas. Tall and thin. Let's write to the casting director.
The script that was presented at the SAAC convention a few years ago probably didn't met with Ford's approval because it made Ford management look bad for imposing the side by side photo finish, even though it screw Ken Miles out of winning all big three races in '65. We know this weighed heavily on Shelby's mind because he talked about it in his later years. It's hardly a secret.
I wish the producers would see that story is a much more compelling one than a rah rah documentary about the USA beating Ferrari.
+ 1
Here are my suggestions as to who should be cast to play Carroll Shelby.
For his younger years: Andrew Garfield
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/196-210618120633.jpeg)
Later in life: Sam Elliot
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I say Robert Duvall for old Carroll..He does "crusty" well and is excellent with accents... ???
Sam Elliot....+1
Quote from: BGlover67 on June 21, 2018, 12:08:56 PM
Here are my suggestions as to who should be cast to play Carroll Shelby.
For his younger years: Andrew Garfield
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/196-210618120633.jpeg)
Later in life: Sam Elliot
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/196-210618120438.jpeg)
agree sam for the mature CS but sticking to my guns in tom c yo play him growing up in his early years 12 to 15 years old...
So Ben Kingsley for Ken Miles(The Hawk)?He certainly has "the beak "for it....
Does Matt Damon even know who Carroll Shelby was?
Quote from: 68countrysedan on June 21, 2018, 01:11:06 PM
Does Matt Damon even know who Carroll Shelby was?
Good point!
Quote from: 68countrysedan on June 21, 2018, 01:11:06 PM
Does Matt Damon even know who Carroll Shelby was?
better yet besides us, does anyone know who CS is....
My vote would have been Gary Busey!!
He certainly has the big teeth, lol!
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Quote from: caspian65 on June 21, 2018, 01:50:07 PM
My vote would have been Gary Busey!!
He certainly has the big teeth, lol!
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not only good looking he also has a very expressive personality !
+1 for Sam Elliott. I was thinking he would be a good actor for this role even before his name up in this thread!
Craig R
I just got off the phone with Sam. He says he'll do it, but he's got to get a vintage Mk II Cobra when he's done filming. That seems fair.
academy award winner...you heard it here first
Quote from: SHELB66 on June 21, 2018, 02:28:59 PM
+1 for Sam Elliott. I was thinking he would be a good actor for this role even before his name up in this thread!
Craig R
Joe Pesci as Enzo??
Pesci as Enzo! Love it!!!
Too bad Andy Griffith is dead...he'd have been a great older CS, back in his Matlock years.
I've read that Griffith was about as cranky as CS too.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 21, 2018, 03:14:22 PM
Pesci as Enzo! Love it!!!
+ 1 Ford wins neva neva neva ....woooops
So you think I'm funny??Like a clown?? Yep he would be a PERFECT Enzo!! 8)
Busey would be a great choice. Just might be hard to control on set since his head injury. Poor guys beaten up a few crew. Pesci is gold.
Don't know if Pesci can do an Italian accent. Enzo with a Brooklyn accent would be hilarious! "Did he say Yutes?" ;D
Matt Damon = Libatard
I miss the days when I never knew which political party that movie and music stars belonged to :'(
Kopec wanted Will Smith.
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 21, 2018, 06:36:14 PM
Kopec wanted Will Smith.
well that's getting jiggy with it
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on June 21, 2018, 06:57:08 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 21, 2018, 06:36:14 PM
Kopec wanted Will Smith.
well that's getting jiggy with it
From Wikipedia,
"Gettin' Jiggy wit It" is a single by American actor and rapper Will Smith, released as the third cut from his debut solo album Big Willie Style (1997).
Hollywood is looking for accuracy. They need someone who has been married at least seven times. That narrows to the field down to just over a few thousand, I believe. 8)
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 22, 2018, 02:55:09 AM
Hollywood is looking for accuracy. They need someone who has been married at least seven times. That narrows to the field down to just over a few thousand, I believe. 8)
;D
Gene Hackman for old Carroll, can't think of a better quality actor.
Who's gonna' play Ken Miles?
Quote from: GT350Lad on June 21, 2018, 04:05:19 PM
Busey would be a great choice. Just might be hard to control on set since his head injury. Poor guys beaten up a few crew. Pesci is gold.
. Actually Mr. Buseys problems go "a little deeper than that"(to quote J.Hendrix)..Used to see him at the Vons in Pacific Palisades across the street from a place I surf(post head to curb off motorcycle)He is certifiably nuts!You have not lived until you have seen a "Hollywood celebrity" go berserk screaming uncontrollably at a grocery store deli clerk for screwing up his order...Good Times!!!Also ,post melon squash,he came out against Cali.s mandatory helmet law....Nuff said....
Well Bill Cosby banner in background kinda ruins that shot...... :P
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 22, 2018, 02:55:09 AM
Hollywood is looking for accuracy. They need someone who has been married at least seven times. That narrows to the field down to just over a few thousand, I believe. 8)
Didn't know it was that many times, surprised he had two pennies to rub together at the end.
I believe his recent new found popularity came about because of some club and its members. This club went out of their way to reintroduce and celebrate his accomplishments from the past to a new generation of enthusiasts.
If it had not been for that club, I believe that the outcome would have been completely different.
Back to the topic at hand, Tom C should play him from the ages
of 10 to 12 years old.
Quote from: 2112 on June 22, 2018, 10:37:09 AM
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 22, 2018, 02:55:09 AM
Hollywood is looking for accuracy. They need someone who has been married at least seven times. That narrows to the field down to just over a few thousand, I believe. 8)
Didn't know it was that many times, surprised he had two pennies to rub together at the end.
DeVito or Pesci for Enzo, both fiery little guys could be made to look the part. OL SHEL always looked half drunk and weather beaten so someone would need to have that in their DNA. Elliot looks like that- Hackman semi looks like that but can still drive a car pretty well. I used to race motorcycles with him and his son Chris... Good times for sure. I wonder if the studio has locked everyone in or if they re still casting people?
Pesci gets my vote. That would be too cool.
Hackman is a great actor, but he's 88 years old. He'd be good casting as the old man CS (if the movie even carries that far forward in time) but can't pull off a 40 year old.
So far, I like Matthew McConaughey. But I'm not too familiar with actors younger than him (and he's 48...ha!) so I could be missing someone obvious.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 22, 2018, 03:18:14 PM
Pesci gets my vote. That would be too cool.
Hackman is a great actor, but he's 88 years old. He'd be good casting as the old man CS (if the movie even carries that far forward in time) but can't pull off a 40 year old.
So far, I like Matthew McConaughey. But I'm not too familiar with actors younger than him (and he's 48...ha!) so I could be missing someone obvious.
OK, but Pesci can't go around calling anyone "utes". Nobody knows wtf that is?
Maybe they do a Pesci spin-off movie "My Cousin Enzo."
I'm pretty sure Gene Hackman retired. 2004 was last flick.
It would make sense that Hackman retired. Only Clint keeps making movies at that age.
Quote from: 557 on June 22, 2018, 07:13:11 AM
Quote from: GT350Lad on June 21, 2018, 04:05:19 PM
Busey would be a great choice. Just might be hard to control on set since his head injury. Poor guys beaten up a few crew. Pesci is gold.
. Actually Mr. Buseys problems go "a little deeper than that"(to quote J.Hendrix)..Used to see him at the Vons in Pacific Palisades across the street from a place I surf(post head to curb off motorcycle)He is certifiably nuts!You have not lived until you have seen a "Hollywood celebrity" go berserk screaming uncontrollably at a grocery store deli clerk for screwing up his order...Good Times!!!Also ,post melon squash,he came out against Cali.s mandatory helmet law....Nuff said....
I thought busey had issues and agree that helmets should be mandatory. Case in point.
He had -has more issues than a smashed melon anti helmet law thing. I have friends in his industry and know he still feels the same way about safety gear. :-\
My choices to depict CS are Dennis Quaid and Tommy Lee Jones for the older CS. Matt Damon, even with makeup, would be an abomination.
Actually I think T.L. Jones would work.Good call!!!
Quote from: 557 on June 22, 2018, 05:50:35 PM
Actually I think T.L. Jones would work.Good call!!!
Yeah good call
Pee-Wee Herman for Enzo. 8)
How about Morgan Freeman?
Unless it is a docu-drama directed and produced by Ron Howard, I do not expect it to be more than a sham. Hollywood version of CS life needs box office. So it will get someone that has no gravelly voice or Texas stature. There will the ripping off of bib overalls to reveal the lead character with a spandex crime fighter suit with a styled cobra across his chest. The Ford GTs and Cobra roadsters need to have missile launching side pipes to destroy Italian warlords. At least 80 percent of the vehicles used in race track scenes will be destroyed in cataclysmic crashes that are done in slow motion, multi camera sequences Xbox style. Numerous stunt men will be agonizingly injured trying to perfect a three step hop and jump over the rear of a Cobra and the drivers roll bar to quickly slither into the drivers seat. A number of Kardashian look-alikes will be presented as willing damsels thrilled by all the fast track experiences.
Can't wait for the final product! 8)
What it comes down to, is Shelby is just a cult hero. There is not going to be recognition like Lincoln would have and maybe if you get Speilberg, he could change it into some kind of an "Indiana Jones" spinoff with a cowboy hat and boots?
At best, this is a tv "Movie of the week" story.
What's the hook going to be? All the Cobra rip off copied wanna be's? You mean just like the 'Fiberfab' GT40 VW's? Exciting?
Maybe you can get Angie Dickenson to do another shower scene?
just heard the name of this movie will be (drum roll)......the continuation......
Well the only thing I have signed by C.S. Is a videocassette copy of a bio. About him...Forgot what it's called but not bad until you get to the Chrysler part...It has never been any where near my car(by design) :D
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on June 23, 2018, 08:33:48 AM
just heard the name of this movie will be (drum roll)......the continuation......
LOL! Now THAT'S funny! ;D
Quote from: Shelby_0022 on June 23, 2018, 09:56:21 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on June 23, 2018, 08:33:48 AM
just heard the name of this movie will be (drum roll)......the continuation......
LOL! Now THAT'S funny! ;D
Well said haha
Won't that be the sequel done by another production company, different director and actors but still licensed to proceed as part of the original? 8)
Quote from: Don Johnston on June 24, 2018, 01:16:42 AM
Won't that be the sequel done by another production company, different director and actors but still licensed to proceed as part of the original? 8)
aloha don
you just made our day lmao!
Wasn't he leaving the country over Trump?
QuoteWasn't he leaving the country over Trump?
One can only hope.
Honestly,to me leaving the country because of ANYONE is unAmerican ...You STAY and "fight the power"(whoever that power might be)THAT is the American way....It's called Democracy...Turning tail and running is FOR SURE is not the American way...Not a political statement(at all) just my opinion..
Matt Dillon?
"there's something about Carol....."
Not an actor but what about Blake Shelton. big tall lanky country singer
My new contender....... Josh Brolin.
Matt has been chosen.....
Quote from: Bigfoot on June 25, 2018, 09:48:59 PM
Matt Dillon?
. From Gunsmoke? I think James Aurness is dead,unfortunately(but his son Rolf was a helluva surfer) :o :o
More info on the current and previous movie projects.
No mention of an actor in the part of Enzo, but Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) are named.
https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/news/ferrari-vs-ford-film-2018
Quote from: Richstang on June 26, 2018, 03:31:08 PM
More info on the current and previous movie projects.
No mention of an actor in the part of Enzo, but Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) are named.
https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/news/ferrari-vs-ford-film-2018
If filming is starting this summer I wonder if anything will be done at LAX?
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If filming is starting this summer I wonder if anything will be done at LAX?
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Probably use a Hollywood sound stage as they look like hangers. Or the Ontario airport.
There would be HUGE security issues in doing extended filming at LAX..read expense..won't happen..
Quote from: 557 on June 26, 2018, 11:18:30 AM
Quote from: Bigfoot on June 25, 2018, 09:48:59 PM
Matt Dillon?
. From Gunsmoke? I think James Aurness is dead,unfortunately(but his son Rolf was a helluva surfer) :o :o
Trent, why yes they will using the continuation model....
Who will they get to play Phil Remington? He will be in the movie won't he?
In addition to casting, I wonder how the racing scenes will be portrayed. Will the Ken Miles actor be behind the wheel in the race sequences? Will they even use real Ford GTs or replicas? Will they even film the three car finish at LeMans? Or will it all be cgi images?
And be prepared for composite characters and dramatic scenes that never occurred.
Quote from: 68countrysedan on June 26, 2018, 06:24:18 PM
Who will they get to play Phil Remington? He will be in the movie won't he?
In addition to casting, I wonder how the racing scenes will be portrayed. Will the Ken Miles actor be behind the wheel in the race sequences? Will they even use real Ford GTs or replicas? Will they even film the three car finish at LeMans? Or will it all be cgi images?
And be prepared for composite characters and dramatic scenes that never occurred.
George Clooney
So we stopped by RCR outside Detroit prior to heading up to RA for the IMSA races last weekend.
RCR supplied the GT40 used in Fast & furious 5,
and while talking to Fran it came out they are suppling cars for this movie project.
MK-I's, MK-II's, Ferrari 250LM, 275GTB and I think 330 P2.
He's read a version of the script, reportedly Robert De Niro plays Enzo.
story focus is on Ken Miles.
regards
jim p
Oh, crap, now everybody knows:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/08/17/at-last-hollywood-goes-big-on-carroll-shelby/?refer=news
naaa, this really happening...was not aware of this...by the way have you ever seen a painting of CS done in 66 ???
Quote from: Richstang on June 26, 2018, 03:53:25 PM
Quote from: Richstang on June 26, 2018, 03:31:08 PM
More info on the current and previous movie projects.
No mention of an actor in the part of Enzo, but Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) are named.
https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/news/ferrari-vs-ford-film-2018
If filming is starting this summer I wonder if anything will be done at LAX?
A lot of it will be filmed in Aqua Dulce and at Willow.
If filming is starting this summer I wonder if anything will be done at LAX?
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Probably at Ontario airport as LAX too busy and Ontario is the usual substitute.
KONT looks nothing like KLAX hangers. I had seen some filming at KCNO a few times. It'll be interesting to identify location in the movie.
-Keith
Very true. KONT terminal and runways are used frequently, but I have no idea what they will use for the exterior shots of the original hangers. Probably the interior shots will be in a sound stage for all the Shelby shop locations.
Have heard there is a casting call for some filming in the Savannah Georgia area. Supposibly the film crew will be using the Hutchinson Island race track, no mention of any cars. You would think they would need quite a few cars to simulate a period "racing field" for shooting scenes.
Extras casting call
CDC Extras Casting is looking for extras ages 18 and older who either live in Savannah or have a place to stay within 90 minutes of the city.
Extras will be paid $75 for eight hours of work.
Because the movie is set in the 1960s, hair, makeup and clothing sizes are important, the casting call says.
To apply, email three photos — no selfies, no hats and no sunglasses, the casting call says — to CDCExtrasCasting@gmail.com. The photos should be a closeup of your face, a full-body shot and one from the waist up.
The casting call says you should be wearing "conservative attire, such as a suit, a button down shirt, polo. Ladies in a sundress or party attire. Think CLASSY. TIMELESS. Think you are going to a REALLY NICE PARTY in a park. Only YOU in the photo, no other people in the photo. (60s influenced hair, all the better!!)"
The subject line on the email should be these words exactly: UNTITLED PROJECT - CORE.
In the body of the email, list your name, phone number, city you currently live in, and all clothes sizes. For men, include height; weight; and coat, shirt, pants and shoes sizes. For women, include height, weight, dress size, measurements and shoe size.
There is no phone number listed with the casting call. For more information, visit the casting agency's Facebook page.
camera car for this maybe?
Looks like the mulsanne straight has moved to South Georgia.
Lemans y'all
Filming ongoing.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6321377/Matt-Damon-set-fire-filming-scene-upcoming-Ford-V-Ferrari-film-Los-Angeles.html
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2018/10/26/18/5448884-6321377-Action_Damon_was_engulfed_in_flames_as_he_hopped_out_of_a_race_c-a-91_1540575079543.jpg)
". . .crew built a mock up race track." Guess they might have meant pit.
Now I wonder if they'll have mock up GT MkIIs built on Corvette chassis. :o
PS: Does the director know 3 Fords crossed the finish line and not just one?
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on October 30, 2018, 04:47:44 PM
Ford Versus Ferrari - photos of Christian Bale as Ken Miles.
Bale needs
big giant nose and chin prosthetics if he wants to look more like The Hawk.
Ford Versus Ferrari - photos of Christian Bale as Ken Miles.
Ford Versus Ferrari - photos of Christian Bale as Ken Miles.
I'm pretty excited for this movie. I really like Matt Damon and I think Christian Bale will do an excellent job as Ken Miles. I'm looking forward to this coming out.
QSS
Carroll was a staunch Republican and supporter of just about every single thing that Matt Damon is against so for that fact alone CS would be turning in his grave (if he had one at this point) I enjoy(ed) Matt Damon as an actor just like I enjoy(ed) George Clooney as an actor but I absolutely positively will not pay to go see either one of those guys in a movie because they are so far left that it makes me sick
I miss the days when I had no idea what my favorite actor or my favorite musician or even my neighbor next-door represented as far as political leanings go
SGB
Agree 100%!!!
+2
TOB
Ford Versus Ferrari - photos of Christian Bale as Ken Miles.
agree with you 110%, dont like these two fellas either. but you got to remember it's just a movie, entertainment. go take your family buy some sodas and popcorn sit back relax enjoy all the inaccuracies you will see and then leave....your family will enjoy those moments with you
Quote from: stephen_becker on October 31, 2018, 07:37:05 AM
Carroll was a staunch Republican and supporter of just about every single thing that Matt Damon is against so for that fact alone CS would be turning in his grave (if he had one at this point) I enjoy(ed) Matt Damon as an actor just like I enjoy(ed) George Clooney as an actor but I absolutely positively will not pay to go see either one of those guys in a movie because they are so far left that it makes me sick
I miss the days when I had no idea what my favorite actor or my favorite musician or even my neighbor next-door represented as far as political leanings go
SGB
What I do is if I choose to go to a movie and it has a vocal POS libatard actor/actress in it I will buy a ticket for another (different) movie that does not have a libatard actor/actress in it (or at least one that does not get in my face about their views) and I will go into the libatards movie (that I was originally wanting to see) knowing the other movie I actually bought the ticket for will reep my revenue - Loosing money for these ass-hats seems the only way to be able to shut them up.......sometimes / But it sure makes me feel better about watching their movie
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on October 31, 2018, 09:10:50 AM
agree with you 110%, dont like these two fellas either. but you got to remember it's just a movie, entertainment. go take your family buy some sodas and popcorn sit back relax enjoy all the inaccuracies you will see and then leave....your family will enjoy those moments with you
Quote from: stephen_becker on October 31, 2018, 07:37:05 AM
Carroll was a staunch Republican and supporter of just about every single thing that Matt Damon is against so for that fact alone CS would be turning in his grave (if he had one at this point) I enjoy(ed) Matt Damon as an actor just like I enjoy(ed) George Clooney as an actor but I absolutely positively will not pay to go see either one of those guys in a movie because they are so far left that it makes me sick
I miss the days when I had no idea what my favorite actor or my favorite musician or even my neighbor next-door represented as far as political leanings go
SGB
lifes to short, go get some over priced popcorn and a soda and enjoy your time with the family
in the end you and they spent quality time together
Quote from: stephen_becker on October 31, 2018, 10:47:26 AM
What I do is if I choose to go to a movie and it has a vocal POS libatard actor/actress in it I will buy a ticket for another (different) movie that does not have a libatard actor/actress in it (or at least one that does not get in my face about their views) and I will go into the libatards movie (that I was originally wanting to see) knowing the other movie I actually bought the ticket for will reep my revenue - Loosing money for these ass-hats seems the only way to be able to shut them up.......sometimes / But it sure makes me feel better about watching their movie
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on October 31, 2018, 09:10:50 AM
agree with you 110%, dont like these two fellas either. but you got to remember it's just a movie, entertainment. go take your family buy some sodas and popcorn sit back relax enjoy all the inaccuracies you will see and then leave....your family will enjoy those moments with you
Quote from: stephen_becker on October 31, 2018, 07:37:05 AM
Carroll was a staunch Republican and supporter of just about every single thing that Matt Damon is against so for that fact alone CS would be turning in his grave (if he had one at this point) I enjoy(ed) Matt Damon as an actor just like I enjoy(ed) George Clooney as an actor but I absolutely positively will not pay to go see either one of those guys in a movie because they are so far left that it makes me sick
I miss the days when I had no idea what my favorite actor or my favorite musician or even my neighbor next-door represented as far as political leanings go
SGB
Gene's quote is spot on
agreed, but we live in the great USA so we have these freedoms of expressions
they have options , if they dont like the good old USA they can leave
but they wont because they know just how good they have it here and the protection here is second to none....
let's get back on track, the movie....
Quote from: stephen_becker on October 31, 2018, 12:27:20 PM
Gene's quote is spot on
another recent shot
another recent shot
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 01, 2018, 07:33:07 AM
another recent shot
Love the West Coast Chopper sticker on the back glass!!! Had no idea that company was that old!
Wow! With a screw up that obvious, it's going to be fun looking for all the other ones! You would think movie company's would hire someone with a specific task of pointing out obviously wrong stuff for the time frame they're filming in.
That would be called a continuity director. Apparently he isn't doing his job very well-
however, before I say that, I wouldn't put it past JJ to have lifted the logo from something ( someone ) back in the day either.
Interesting. I did a bit of research on the logo. It appears JJ's friend created it when they were 18. I kept searching and actually found a Moon Eyes version of the iron cross. Maybe they should have swapped it out with that logo-
https://www.mooneyesusa.com/product-p/mqd020bk.htm
Don't want to get political here but I have to agree with Stephen Becker on not paying to see a Matt Damon film. I haven't been to the movies in quite a few years. I'll watch it for free when it hits the tube. Everyone is entitled to their political opinion, be it liberal or conservative, but the some of the Hollywood crown goes out of it's way to shove their views down everyone's throat and those are the people I will not pay to watch.
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 01, 2018, 07:33:07 AM
another recent shot
Bigger goof is the Mopar looks to be a 1972.
The more details that trickle out, this film seems to be sliding toward Mommy Dearest territory.
Or to quote a famous screen writer, in Hollywood, no one knows anything.
I'll go see it regardless of their political Weltanschauung. But what's up with the 72 or so Charger? I hope they aren't trying to pawn it off as the sequentials of a 68 to 70 Shelby Mustang are they?
It is said that if you are liberal when young you have a heart but if you are liberal when older you have no brain. I'll still see the movie nevertheless.
Quote from: terlingua11 on November 01, 2018, 12:12:54 PM
Interesting. I did a bit of research on the logo. It appears JJ's friend created it when they were 18. I kept searching and actually found a Moon Eyes version of the iron cross. Maybe they should have swapped it out with that logo-
https://www.mooneyesusa.com/product-p/mqd020bk.htm
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yall missed the memo, it's a continuation shelby. this is the one before the glh......
Quote from: Chad on November 01, 2018, 09:37:27 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on November 01, 2018, 07:33:07 AM
another recent shot
Love the West Coast Chopper sticker on the back glass!!! Had no idea that company was that old!
I noticed that....got distracted and didn't go look up when they started.
Please see below
QSS
It's too bad people can't enjoy good entertainment for what it is.
I really liked Matt Damon and Christian Bale in a great deal of their movies....... Damon in Good Will Hinting & Rounders and Bale in 3:10 to Yuma,...... those are really good movies done by some bleeding heart liberals.
I love Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven and Gran Torino (a good movie that features a Ford product). Unforgiven is in my personal top 3 movies of all time. Eastwood is epic in his movies and an incredible director/producer who is a staunch, gun toting republican.
I realize that Matt Damon and Clint Eastwood have nothing to do with each other in this movie but the bottom line is that I love the actors, directors and producers for what they are. They are entertainers and I separate their sometimes extreme personal opinions from their artistic creations.
In summary, I'm looking forward to anything that will put the Shelby story in the public eye. It helps advance the Shelby legacy as well as our Shelby club. It promotes our passion for these great cars as well as the future of these cars. Bring on the movie, I hope it does well.
QSS
+1
+1
Hopefully (it's a long shot) Hollywood inaccuracies and history rewrites will not spoil what could be a good and entertaining film.
If they are using the Shelby name, I am assuming that CS Licensing is involved. However in the case of funding versus accuracy, we know what will win out.
I heard that the movie will solely be about Shelby the football player and how he could have had a great career in the NFL. There will be no cars in this movie.
Or a pre-quell to Top Gun as Shelby, the pilot trainer.
FYI
https://claireandjamie.com/2018/11/17/caitriona-balfe-ford-vs-ferrari-movie/
Makes me wonder how much oversite by CS' family and CS Licensing. I see very busy lawyers hovering. 8)
Quote from: Don Johnston on December 15, 2018, 01:06:45 PM
Makes me wonder how much oversite by CS' family and CS Licensing. I see very busy lawyers hovering. 8)
kinda makes you go hmmmmm....
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on December 15, 2018, 10:02:14 AM
FYI
https://claireandjamie.com/2018/11/17/caitriona-balfe-ford-vs-ferrari-movie/
This is more than just a movie about race car driving. While there will be some element of that within it, considering the controversial Le Mans race in 1966, it's also a movie about relationships, friendships, and business. Most of it will likely be on Ken Miles' relationship with Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon), but there will also be the relationship with his wife and son.I sure hope it isn't a series of lectures about their feelings. :P
Guess they don't have to worry about recreating the 1966 Le Mans three-car finish.
Has any biographer/family member explored/revealed details regarding the Miles/Shelby/Shelby-American personal relationships?
I for one haven't read anything.
A friend was at the filming location at Agua Dulce Airport (SoCal) recently.
He showed me pix of the elaborate "Le Mans pits" sets with 500 extras in the stands cheering on the racers. Guys like Tanner Foust and the "original Stig" are among the stunt drivers.
Filming is supposed to wrap in July.
If Aqua Dulce airport is going to pass for LeMans the special effects people will have to do some serious CGI work.
Agreed. I'm surprised that they paid 500 extras to be in the stands. More and more movies are CGI-ing in the background people as well.
If I was retired and had the time, I would pay them to be around for that type of filming.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on January 09, 2019, 02:14:14 PM
Agreed. I'm surprised that they paid 500 extras to be in the stands. More and more movies are CGI-ing in the background people as well.
My bet is having 500 extras is less expensive than CGI
Quote from: 2112 on January 09, 2019, 04:50:35 PM
Quote from: Side-Oilers on January 09, 2019, 02:14:14 PM
Agreed. I'm surprised that they paid 500 extras to be in the stands. More and more movies are CGI-ing in the background people as well.
My bet is having 500 extras is less expensive than CGI
+1
On one of the behind the scene shows for Game of Thrones, they said one of the biggest expenses was the CGI for the dragons. In fact, the joke was
Q. What do dragons eat?
A. Money
I vote Blake Shelton
Curious: Has anyone from SAAC been contacted about being a technical advisor for the movie?
Where else are they going to find guys who were there back in the day, and/or know the stats, facts and minutae like a Ford-obsessed savant?
Of course, that makes too much sense for Hollywood. And probably too late now anyway. I heard that filming is scheduled to wrap in July.
I was headed to Miller Motorsports Park for a day of driving after buying my 2013 BOSS 302LS. In the plane seated next to me was an older woman who was asleep except for the last 15 minutes of the flight. We talked a bit and she asked me where I was headed. I told her and her comment was " I used to work with Carroll and the gang back in the '60's. The partying and carrying on can't be talked about today. We would all be in trouble." I thought "Why the hell couldn't we have talked since boarding and not just 15 minutes. I would have recorded everything she told me." It all happened so fast that I neglected to get her name. Not that she would have given it to me anyway. She should be a resource for the movie!
Quote from: Side-Oilers on January 23, 2019, 01:08:55 PM
Curious: Has anyone from SAAC been contacted about being a technical advisor for the movie?
Where else are they going to find guys who were there back in the day, and/or know the stats, facts and minutae like a Ford-obsessed savant?
Of course, that makes too much sense for Hollywood. And probably too late now anyway. I heard that filming is scheduled to wrap in July.
. Yeah but if they did that they might get it right,,,,,That's kinda counterintuitive (for Hollywood...) ;D
Quote from: Shelbyneeds on January 23, 2019, 04:59:53 PM
I was headed to Miller Motorsports Park for a day of driving after buying my 2013 BOSS 302LS. In the plane seated next to me was an older woman who was asleep except for the last 15 minutes of the flight. We talked a bit and she asked me where I was headed. I told her and her comment was " I used to work with Carroll and the gang back in the '60's. The partying and carrying on can't be talked about today. We would all be in trouble." I thought "Why the hell couldn't we have talked since boarding and not just 15 minutes. I would have recorded everything she told me." It all happened so fast that I neglected to get her name. Not that she would have given it to me anyway. She should be a resource for the movie!
Yes, what a treasure trove of off-the-books entertainment she would be!
I used to buy parts and tires from Shelby's operations in LA. I learned to go in the morning. It was hard to find his "administrative assistants" to process your orders after noon.
Release date is June 28, 2019. You have been warned. 8)
I'm excited to see it regardless. And there is no such thing as toxic masculinity. I reject such notions out of hand. I refuse to live in such a world and substitute said world with my own. Movies pay for social justice agendas. It killed Star Wars in the last couple of films. I'll use my manosphere filter to weed out the social justice crap in the Shelby film and just enjoy it for what it is. Hopefully...
Quote from: deathsled on January 30, 2019, 09:18:48 PM
I'm excited to see it regardless. And there is no such thing as toxic masculinity. I reject such notions out of hand. I refuse to live in such a world and substitute said world with my own. Movies pay for social justice agendas. It killed Star Wars in the last couple of films. I'll use my manosphere filter to weed out the social justice crap in the Shelby film and just enjoy it for what it is. Hopefully...
Well said brother......well said.
QSS
I got this invite to watch a preview
that is kool, i will ask a friend of ours that oversees a few theaters down in this area if they are having a showing here
thanks for sharing
Quote from: Dkutz on February 24, 2019, 06:54:05 PM
I got this invite to watch a preview
Looks like the release date has been pushed to November 2019. Must be some mishaps in the pits.
Extra details on the movie found at the Team Shelby site:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1950186/?ref_=nv_sr_2
8)
After editing it's now only a 30 second ad. ::)
I don''t know if these are from the Shelby film, or the Ford versus Ferrari one ?
Isn't easier to stick a GoPro on the car? :P
Quote from: 2112 on March 08, 2019, 03:22:06 PM
Isn't easier to stick a GoPro on the car? :P
Especially for doing selfies. 8)
Cool camera rig.dig the cage(can you say calosha?)
Quote from: 2112 on March 08, 2019, 03:22:06 PM
Isn't easier to stick a GoPro on the car? :P
Lol! Yes!
Short write up in "Variety" yesterday.
'Ford v. Ferrari' Looks Like Awards Contender Based on CinemaCon Preview
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/ford-v-ferrari-awards-oscars-cinemacon-preview-1203180272/
Quote from: SFM6S087 on April 04, 2019, 12:54:53 PM
'Ford v. Ferrari' Looks Like Awards Contender Based on CinemaCon Preview
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/ford-v-ferrari-awards-oscars-cinemacon-preview-1203180272/
Ugh, That means it will be one character lecturing another about their feelings. :P
Quote from: 2112 on April 04, 2019, 01:13:24 PM
Quote from: SFM6S087 on April 04, 2019, 12:54:53 PM
'Ford v. Ferrari' Looks Like Awards Contender Based on CinemaCon Preview
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/ford-v-ferrari-awards-oscars-cinemacon-preview-1203180272/
Ugh, That means it will be one character lecturing another about their feelings. :P
The only thing you will get about feelings in Miles character will be him giving the Corvette guys the finger.
There was a story that in '64 either at the regional finals or the nationals (hard to remember that long ago) that when one of the Corvette finalists pulled up and saw Miles and the Cobra there, he started crying, never took the car off of the trailer and turned and went home.
I'm sure Miles was sensative to his feelings and said something like, "ah, poor baby, Mommy tell you to bring your plastic toilet seat home?" The "Hawk" was very sensitive that way. ;)
As far as referring to Shelby as an "engineer", that may be in fact the first time I ever heard that?
Now in the field of astro-physics there is a term used now. Architect. What these guys do is sit around and philosophize about the nature of the Universe.
I'd call Shelby more of an Architect. Others accurately refer to him as a visionary.
What I like is this talk of it being good enough to already in just one preview, be an Oscar contender. That right there means tons more people will see it and stir up MORE interest in these cars. That I like, and if you had any sense, you would too? ;)
the write-up states "Shelby the engineer" - loose use of the word.
Engineer? News to me.
How about marketer? He sold his concept to Ford and he assembled a team that delivered results.
Or how about Ferrari's self-description, "an agitator of men?"
I fear it will again prove that Hollywood doesn't know the subject matter and we'll get another piece of dramatized fiction. If they can't figure out that Shelby was the ultimate salesman, not an engineer, they're in trouble. McQueen was a true racer and he did the best job with his "Le Mans."
Mr Shelby was a team owner, a constructor, a driver and a visionary...in no particular order.
He knew cars, people & winning and that's all he needed. Yes, he could sell Henry Ford on a big idea just as easily as a secretary to see his drawings...,upstairs.
Most pathetic actors don't deserve my breath wasted on them so the leftists will not see any of my $. Is that too political? I like buying the 'other' ticket idea.
Entertainers in Shakespeare's day were one of the lower forms of humanity...and now they're worshiped as idols by their 'followers'. 2 problems; idols, followers.
Yes, that's what the world needs, more followers.
I say Carroll Shelby was a leader.
If the movie is not another tribute to ole Shel himself, Ken Miles certainly should be revealed as the greatest driver never properly recognized.(and with feelings)
We can probably thank the 1-2-3 order from Ford Marketing for that.
In hindsight, it was a travesty that I'm sure Ford still doesn't understand or care about. Ford is a lifeless entity but Henry Ford II may have understood afterward.
But in real time, only the most knowledgeable LeMans maven would've understood the track ramifications.
So the only real question is, did Ford do it KNOWING the leader would NOT get the win as a result of the photo-Op.
OK, had my rant(s)..
I am sure AOC will have input and it will be about Shelby causing so-called Global Warming and Toxic Masculinity. Oh, wait! I'm a pilot. I fit that label as well ;D ;D ;D
-Keith
"There was a story that in '64 either at the regional finals or the nationals (hard to remember that long ago) that when one of the Corvette finalists pulled up and saw Miles and the Cobra there, he started crying, never took the car off of the trailer and turned and went home.
I'm sure Miles was sensative to his feelings and said something like, "ah, poor baby, Mommy tell you to bring your plastic toilet seat home?" The "Hawk" was very sensitive that way. ;)"
I still love the story from I believe Sebring 1966, when Miles & Gurney were dicing it up later in the contest and the pit board each lap was "E Z", old Shelby went to the pit wall and as Ken came flying by gave his boss the one finger salute ! Next lap Shelby brandished the knock-off hammer !
Certainly a different era than today, I suspect a lot more mischief !
regards,
jim p
Oh God! AOC, she is proof that America forgot! Or the American voter is stupid.
Damon and Bale to flag Indy 500.
https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/matt-damon-christian-bale-indy/4389844/
Question for the Does Anyone Know Department:
Did Matt Damon or Christian Bale enroll in any high performance driving school for their roles? And I don't necessarily mean being able to drive for track shots but at least having a sense of a race car and track environment. Or are they just two actors who look cool standing next to race cars and drivers?
PS
QuoteI still love the story from I believe Sebring 1966, when Miles & Gurney were dicing it up later in the contest and the pit board each lap was "E Z", old Shelby went to the pit wall and as Ken came flying by gave his boss the one finger salute ! Next lap Shelby brandished the knock-off hammer !
Interesting story. I now wonder why Miles didn't say Fark it and cross the finish line first. What was Ford going to do, fire him? (insert LMAO). Would CS have been sad and never spoken to Miles again? I would like to think HFII would have appreciated his moxie. Or not.
Besides, I presume Miles could have written his own contract with any number of teams.
Ford held Miles green card.
Another unknown (at least to me) factoid.
In that case, I would presume that Miles would have had the resources to engage a immigration attorney and apply for citizenship.
It was LA. Everyone was seemingly an illegal there in the '60s? At least not from LA itself. Shelby, Hefner, Miles. There isn't enough room for the entire list.
"The Continental US is pitched 12-1/2 degrees to the south-south west and every thing loose or not bolted down winds up in Southern California" - Frank Loyd Wright (or something like that)
A little free publicity for the movie:
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/matt-damon-christian-bale-named-honorary-indy-500-starters
Steve
Not so sure about this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hWrPtUxO2M
To use the tone of Senator Lloyd Bentsen responding to Dan Quayle's infamous comment about Jack Kennedy...
"I knew Carroll Shelby. And you, Mister Damon, ARE NO CARROLL SHELBY!"
Quote from: 1109RWHP on June 02, 2019, 11:10:51 PM
Not so sure about this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hWrPtUxO2M
The last little clip - "
I was born ready, Mr. Shelby" - had me laughing so hard I nearly fell out of my chair. It will be worth the price of a ticket to see that one 20-second scene on the big screen.
Steve
Any publicity is good publicity.
I'm not sure if this is new news to anyone but I did see the television commercial trailer for the movie last night. If I remember correctly it's coming to theaters this July.
It looked pretty good, the story line at least. I had a difficult time envisioning and seeing Matt Damon as the Caroll Shelby character though.
Cheers
~Earl J
I'm expecting not a whole lot of accuracy, even the music in the trailer "Gimme Shelter" is from 1969. Matt Damon is just bad casting, from his fake Texas drawl (not all Texans have it by the way) to the wrong hat crease which appears to be worn backwards in the trailer. His potential box office draw overrode any thoughts of finding a better fit for Carroll's character.
Special effects should be decent, because that's what Hollywood is still best at, it sure isn't acting.
I'll be more interested in seeing how they used Roebling Raceway in some race sequences.
Quote from: SFM5S000 on June 03, 2019, 07:45:55 AM
I'm not sure if this is new news to anyone but I did see the television commercial trailer for the movie last night. If I remember correctly it's coming to theaters this July.
It looked pretty good, the story line at least. I had a difficult time envisioning and seeing Matt Damon as the Caroll Shelby character though.
Cheers
~Earl J
good morning earl
some select theater previews/screenings prior to the november release
It would be great if SAAC 44 were one of those select showings....
Quote from: CSX 4133 on June 03, 2019, 09:00:02 AM
It would be great if SAAC 44 were one of those select showings....
Might be too risky. Damage to the room and the movie screen could happen. ::)
Quote from: SFM5S000 on June 03, 2019, 07:45:55 AM
I had a difficult time envisioning and seeing Matt Damon as the Caroll Shelby character though.
Cheers
~Earl J
I agree with Earl. I just watched that trailer and I just can't wrap my head around Damon as Caroll. Just not making the mental connection visually or audibly. :(
This movie looks awesome! You're all a bunch of old bitter women if you're not excited about this movie. If you want to see a documentary watch the Cobra Ferrari Wars...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOcYYkHFwvU
This movie isn't a documentary it's about entertainment...get over it..
Hey at least they don't have Wonder woman playing Shelby. These days you never know what they might pull. History is being rewritten as we speak about a good many subjects I imagine. I just hope there is no message in the movie about patriarchical oppression.
Quote from: Fastback66 on June 03, 2019, 04:26:30 PM
You're all a bunch of old bitter women if you're not excited about this movie.
I don't think anyone has said they weren't excited about the movie, in fact the concept is fantastic and could be really exciting on the big screen. I think everyone's bummed about the choice of the lead character, as most of us have our personal experiences with CS and feel Matt Damon falls considerably short in all of the departments.
Quote from: terlingua11 on June 03, 2019, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: Fastback66 on June 03, 2019, 04:26:30 PM
You're all a bunch of old bitter women if you're not excited about this movie.
I don't think anyone has said they weren't excited about the movie, in fact the concept is fantastic and could be really exciting on the big screen. I think everyone's bummed about the choice of the lead character, as most of us have our personal experiences with CS and feel Matt Damon falls considerably short in all of the departments.
Agreed...
I have/had the same sentiment about when George Lazenby replaced Sean Connery as 007 aka James Bond when On her Majesty's Secret Service debuted back in the mid 60's, but in the end I found myself adjusting to the new 007.
But Matt Damon??...ugh. I suppose.
~E
Quote from: terlingua11 on June 03, 2019, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: Fastback66 on June 03, 2019, 04:26:30 PM
You're all a bunch of old bitter women if you're not excited about this movie.
I don't think anyone has said they weren't excited about the movie, in fact the concept is fantastic and could be really exciting on the big screen. I think everyone's bummed about the choice of the lead character, as most of us have our personal experiences with CS and feel Matt Damon falls considerably short in all of the departments.
100% on what Terlingua 11 said.
It is very nice to see Shelby and the Le Mans team get its long-due recognition from Hollywood. I only wish that CS could've still been alive to serve as the technical advisor. He would've likely busted Damon's ass over the characterization. Not to mention calling the producers about the car errors.
But, this is likely to be the one and only Hollywood movie ever about CS, so I am excited to see it...cringe-worthy moments and all.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 03, 2019, 08:07:11 PM
Quote from: terlingua11 on June 03, 2019, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: Fastback66 on June 03, 2019, 04:26:30 PM
You're all a bunch of old bitter women if you're not excited about this movie.
I don't think anyone has said they weren't excited about the movie, in fact the concept is fantastic and could be really exciting on the big screen. I think everyone's bummed about the choice of the lead character, as most of us have our personal experiences with CS and feel Matt Damon falls considerably short in all of the departments.
100% on what Terlingua 11 said.
It is very nice to see Shelby and the Le Mans team get its long-due recognition from Hollywood. I only wish that CS could've still been alive to serve as the technical advisor. He would've likely busted Damon's ass over the characterization. Not to mention calling the producers about the car errors.
But, this is likely to be the one and only Hollywood movie ever about CS, so I am excited to see it...cringe-worthy moments and all.
If CS had been alive when this production was released, the size and scope of the ensuing litigation would be another legendary era.
I wonder about that.
Seems to me IF the producers paid him a hefty enough of a "consulting fee" and IF he had actual say over casting and all the stuff we find annoying about the movie, he might have very well taken the $$ and been happy about both the recognition and the payday.
BUT, if the producers ignored him, didn't pay him what he was worth, and so on...yes he'd be a very-pissed-off Carroll.
I can't imagine why Peter Brock wasn't the technical advisor. What better living person is there?
Oh yeah, that's right...it's HOLLYWOOD we're talking about.
Who needs an advisor who actually was there back-in-the-day, and knows the intricate details of the story that's being told?
What does Miles say to his son on the runway at LAX in the trailer?
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 03, 2019, 10:55:15 PM
I can't imagine why Peter Brock wasn't the technical advisor. What better living person is there?
Oh yeah, that's right...it's HOLLYWOOD we're talking about.
Who needs an advisor who actually was there back-in-the-day, and knows the intricate details of the story that's being told?
It depends on who's paying for the movie. It's a wonder that they didn't cast Schwarzenegger as Shelby? He was finished pretending to be a Governor. At least they could get the screen score right?
He could point at Ferarri and say "Heil bee bock!"
Quote from: Coralsnake on June 04, 2019, 07:38:22 AM
What does Miles say to his son on the runway at LAX in the trailer?
I wondered the same thing. From what I can tell, he says, "Out there is the perfect ______. Can you see it?" I can't tell if he's saying "light" or "line".
"Out there is the perfect lap."
"Lap" is probably it
I thought that B.S. scene withe the Deuce whimpering like a baby might get someone angry
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/ford-wont-see-ford-v-ferrari
I do agree having Henry Ford 2 crying was ridiculous. More men from that era were extremely tough especially shaped from depression and world war not to mention Viet Nam.The scene is created to appease certain weak mentalities. I'll still see the movie and try to gloss over the unrealistic parts.
Here is the deal. This is a movie not a documentary so enjoy it for what it is. Are they going to miss details and have things in the move that did not really happen, YES! Everyone just go and enjoy and support it! It is about time Ken Miles got the recognition he deserves!!
Most importantly, they nearly missed making this movie a disaster, their first choice for Carrol Shelby was Tom Cruise!!!! Now that would have ruined it!!! All 5 foot 2 inches of Tom Cruise!
Tom Cruise. Lol!
+2 on the ridiculous Henry Ford II crying scene.
The fact that they put this scene in the trailer, I suppose, is to open up the audience of ticket buyers to people who want a funny action film.
UGH. I hope it doesn't have much of that cr*p in it.
(Yes, I'm still interested in seeing it, and it's great for Shelby, Miles, et al, to get recognition.)
Quote from: Chad on June 04, 2019, 01:06:57 PM
Here is the deal. This is a movie not a documentary so enjoy it for what it is. Are they going to miss details and have things in the move that did not really happen, YES! Everyone just go and enjoy and support it! It is about time Ken Miles got the recognition he deserves!!
Most importantly, they nearly missed making this movie a disaster, their first choice for Carrol Shelby was Tom Cruise!!!! Now that would have ruined it!!! All 5 foot 2 inches of Tom Cruise!
at 5 foot 2 inches, that would have been the economy size shelby....
just chiming in on the Henry Ford II scene: first of all, Tracy Letts is one of our greatest living actors (and playwrights), and he kills it in this film . . . second, the particular scene we're discussing is funny as hell, and has some unexpected nuance. yes, he's scared shitless, but he's also very emotional about being in such a fast and highly developed automobile that bears his grandfather's name. so, yeah, he's crying, but he doesn't come across as a sissy. on the contrary, the movie makes it clear that LeMans is "the Deuce's" no-expense-spared vendetta to get even with Enzo for humiliating him over a possible sale of Ferrari to Ford . . . guys, the movie isn't perfect, and every time Ken shifts from third to fourth and the revs go UP, you will cringe. but it's a very good (Hollywood) movie (NOT a documentary), and i think you'll all be satisfied watching it on the big screen.
JMHO,
Alan
Message received and acknowledged, and thanks for your comments, Alan, as you're the only one (AFAIK) here who's seen it.
I'm trying to get screening passes through a buddy, and hopefully can add to your impressions soon.
Van
Quotejust chiming in on the Henry Ford II scene: first of all, Tracy Letts is one of our greatest living actors (and playwrights), and he kills it in this film . . . second, the particular scene we're discussing is funny as hell, and has some unexpected nuance. yes, he's scared shitless, but he's also very emotional about being in such a fast and highly developed automobile that bears his grandfather's name. so, yeah, he's crying, but he doesn't come across as a sissy. on the contrary, the movie makes it clear that LeMans is "the Deuce's" no-expense-spared vendetta to get even with Enzo for humiliating him over a possible sale of Ferrari to Ford . . . guys, the movie isn't perfect, and every time Ken shifts from third to fourth and the revs go UP, you will cringe. but it's a very good (Hollywood) movie (NOT a documentary), and i think you'll all be satisfied watching it on the big screen.
JMHO,
Alan
Crying and being scared shitless doesn't come across as a sissy? Really?
I never expected a documentary, but creation of a narrative spell that isn't broken. HFII crying; spell broken. Revs go up; spell broken. IMHO
Check Edsel Ford II's twitter feed and see what he thinks of the trailer.
BWT I wonder if the screen writers interviewed Mr. Ford. He was there.
At 1:18 you can see the engine in the GT40 has fuel rails and electronic fuel injectors in the manifold.
In one video the movie is called Ford vs Ferrari and in another it is called LeMans '66.
68CountrySedan: Crying and being scared shitless doesn't come across as a sissy? Really?
I never expected a documentary, but creation of a narrative spell that isn't broken. HFII crying; spell broken. Revs go up; spell broken. IMHO
I guess "sissy" is in the eye of the beholder . . . and context is everything. in the film, HFII and Leo Beebe are trying to kick Ken Miles off the team. in an effort to save Ken, Carroll more or less forces HFII into the car and then purposely takes him on a crazy hot lap, just so HFII will understand that, while he may be rich and know the car business, he knows nothing about racing or race drivers . . . btw, the first thing HF says when he gets in the car is "I just sat on my balls." funny stuff.
i've already acknowledged that people on this forum will definitely have some cringes. the movie wasn't made for SAAC members, it was made for the general population as a piece of entertainment. i think it succeeds, even though some "dramatic license" was taken in many areas. try to put your finely-tuned knowledge and expertise aside, and just sit back and enjoy a great sports movie.
I just watched the trailer and I can't wait for the show. I am so looking forward to this. Wire wheels and inaccuracies, ...... bring it on!! 8)
QSS
Quote from: werthie
color=blue]I guess "sissy" is in the eye of the beholder . . . and context is everything. in the film, HFII and Leo Beebe are trying to kick Ken Miles off the team. in an effort to save Ken, Carroll more or less forces HFII into the car and then purposely takes him on a crazy hot lap, just so HFII will understand that, while he may be rich and know the car business, he knows nothing about racing or race drivers . . . btw, the first thing HF says when he gets in the car is "I just sat on my balls." funny stuff.
i've already acknowledged that people on this forum will definitely have some cringes. the movie wasn't made for SAAC members, it was made for the general population as a piece of entertainment. i think it succeeds, even though some "dramatic license" was taken in many areas. try to put your finely-tuned knowledge and expertise aside, and just sit back and enjoy a great sports movie.[/color]
+ 1
Very well expressed, its entertainment. Looking forward to a few hours of thrills, laughter and enjoyment ! Or we can always talk about politics....
full disclosure: i'm an entertainment lawyer, and i represent the screenwriters of the film.
alan
I'm a personal injury attorney. Is something in litigation?
Quote from: werthie on June 06, 2019, 06:27:17 PM
full disclosure: i'm an entertainment lawyer, and i represent the screenwriters of the film.
alan
kool, it's still going to be a great flick!
Quote from: werthie on June 06, 2019, 06:27:17 PM
full disclosure: i'm an entertainment lawyer, and i represent the screenwriters of the film.
alan
I wish they had consulted with you on some of the details before production.
Quote from: 2112 on June 06, 2019, 09:09:41 PM
I wish they had consulted with you on some of the details before production.
+1
Does anyone remember the name of the guy that did a presentation on this film and actually read a small piece of the script at Mid Ohio? As I recall when going through his preferred list of actors he had Matthew McConaughey as first choice for CS; too bad that didn't work out. He also promised an advanced screening for SAAC, but I don't know how serious he was. The upcoming convention would work well.
Quote from: deathsled on June 06, 2019, 07:03:30 PM
I'm a personal injury attorney. Is something in litigation?
Will it be? :o
They never contacted me to have my car in the movie. >:( :o ;)
Troy 8)
Quote from: 2112 on June 06, 2019, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: werthie on June 06, 2019, 06:27:17 PM
full disclosure: i'm an entertainment lawyer, and i represent the screenwriters of the film.
alan
I wish they had consulted with you on some of the details before production.
I too have a gripe about the historical accuracies of this movie. If they had only consulted a Dentist like Michael or myself, they would never had made such a blatant mistake with regards to Ken Miles. His teeth weren't nearly that nice, he was British you know. ;D
Quote from: 68cobra427 on June 19, 2019, 10:49:29 AM
They never contacted me to have my car in the movie. >:( :o ;)
You too, I thought it was something personal because they did not contact me for my car either. On another note , I just saved a ton of money on my insurance, by switching to reverse and leaving the scene...
Troy 8)
I think that there is some intended humor being portrayed? I'm not sure that this is the right audience for that? :o
Quote from: shelbydoug on June 19, 2019, 04:36:11 PM
I think that there is some intended humor being portrayed? I'm not sure that this is the right audience for that? :o
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I heard from an old timer who was there and has previewed the movie - It's BAD don't waste your money!
It will be on Netflix by Christmas.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on June 19, 2019, 08:15:28 PM
I heard from an old timer who was there and has previewed the movie - It's BAD don't waste your money!
Beg to differ on this, lots of interest is stirring on this film. Especially from the younger crowds.
The Variety review just came out.
https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/ford-v-ferrari-review-1203319686/
(Special thanks to George Watters for pointing this out to me.)
And there's this even more favorable review:
https://deadline.com/2019/08/matt-damon-christian-bale-oscar-ford-v-ferrari-tellurideride-film-festival-1202708572/
(Special thanks to Bill Nelson for this one.)
Steve
How the producers and actors felt about the movie:
https://www.teamshelby.com/topic/98029-how-about-some-fvf-movie-car-photos/?tab=comments#comment-1759009
Finally got to see the movie tonight. Wow! I loved it!
Truly, if you go looking for an entertaining movie versus a documentary, you'll love it, IMO. It's most certainly entertaining in a great way.
Thanks!
as my good friends Buc Nasty, Silky Johnson and Beautiful say, well, well...I told you so !
if you are looking for historical accuracy watch the history channel, if you are looking for a movie to take your mind away from your daily issues, this is one that will entertain you for close to three hours and you won't feel it.... go out and enjoy this flick !
And, spoiler alert: it was even BETTER the second time around the very next day. ☺️
This screening was held on the University of Texas - Austin campus. The young folks REALLY seemed to love it!
From the Austin event
what everyone said + 1 if you want entertainment it will knock your socks off !