tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post5470044391402065841..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Michael MadsenAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76144481570728135592019-12-27T09:23:05.847-05:002019-12-27T09:23:05.847-05:00Totally agree here. Part of what makes Pulp so mag...Totally agree here. Part of what makes Pulp so magical is seeing Travolta revitalize his career scene-after-scene. I definitely would've loved a Vega Brothers movie, but they had such a small window to make that. And you're right, probably best unmade anyhow. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15125124677164049612019-12-17T20:04:15.806-05:002019-12-17T20:04:15.806-05:00As much as i love Madsen, i'm glad he turned d...As much as i love Madsen, i'm glad he turned down Vincent Vega. I can't see anyone other than Travolta in that role. Madsen killed it in Reservoir Dogs tough. I completely agree with that number one spot. I always wondered how that Vega Brothers movie would have turned out if ever got made. It's probably for the best it didn't tough. Prequels are rarely any good.Henrik Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328417397416651007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-79200598738801227992019-09-24T09:40:52.985-04:002019-09-24T09:40:52.985-04:00Haha right?! He's been the lead in a handful o...Haha right?! He's been the lead in a handful of straight-to-DVD action movies, and he's had some bigger parts in a few foreign films, but I've sadly never really liked most of those movies.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6754444864437492792019-09-01T13:01:24.089-04:002019-09-01T13:01:24.089-04:00The scene in Reservoir Dogs is unforgettable thoug...The scene in Reservoir Dogs is unforgettable though I'm glad it isn't me who is remembered for such a violent thing! Has he ever played the lead in a movie? He tends to always be a supporting actor.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67151598823839112412019-08-28T16:59:48.867-04:002019-08-28T16:59:48.867-04:00Isn't that crazy?! And Budd is for sure the mo...Isn't that crazy?! And Budd is for sure the more fleshed out character. But my god, I'm just so curious what makes Mr. Blonde tick. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91232302449410641652019-08-27T14:00:27.947-04:002019-08-27T14:00:27.947-04:00He was in Free Willy? What?! That's crazy! I a...He was in Free Willy? What?! That's crazy! I actually love his performance in Kill Bill 2 more than Reservoir Dogs because it's way more subtle and not so in your face, there's actual depth to that character unlike this psychos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39437875821070364182019-08-27T11:03:35.740-04:002019-08-27T11:03:35.740-04:00You gotta love Budd. That character, along with So...You gotta love Budd. That character, along with Sonny Black and Mr. Blonde, all make a good case as Madsen's best performance. I love the warrior code Budd still seems to live by; like you said, he understands why the Bride is doing what she's doing.<br /><br />I also agree that Madsen's uses calm as a great intimidation tactic. You never know when he's going to blow.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28316311273864077532019-08-27T11:00:42.817-04:002019-08-27T11:00:42.817-04:00Isn't that funny? And to think that was the fi...Isn't that funny? And to think that was the first movie I saw him in haha!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1004304208800632042019-08-26T20:25:48.757-04:002019-08-26T20:25:48.757-04:00It's easy to forget that Michael Madsen was in...It's easy to forget that Michael Madsen was in <i>Free Willy</i> considering a lot of the films he's done yet he was one of the few bright spots in that movie though I wish they stuck with original ending in the director's cut but no, studios wanted something happier so they can make that extra money for the sequel and more sappy Michael Jackson tunes (which were unnecessary though I still love the guy).<br /><br />What I love about Madsen's work as an actor is that he can play the tough guy but not in the way one would thing. Usually, someone like that would yell, scream, or get physical with someone to get their way. Not Madsen, he is more laid back and maintains his cool but he'll throw down if he's provoked. My favorite performance from him so far is Budd in <i>Kill Bill</i>. Here's a guy that was a total badass but after what happened with the Bride and his brother, a part of him just got angry and chose not to speak to Bill for a while. He understands the Bride is coming after him but seems indifferent about it yet he ends up being the smartest person of the VIPERs. He beat the Bride but only for a while as I loved how he was able to outsmart her and hurt in ways she didn't expect. Mad respect to that guy. Plus, I would never trust anyone who claimed to have sold off his Hattori Hanzo sword. You never know, they could still have one in their closet. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59283712933390541762019-08-26T15:42:00.004-04:002019-08-26T15:42:00.004-04:00I completely forgot that was Madsen in Free Willy....I completely forgot that was Madsen in Free Willy. That's definitely a departure from his usual roles. I agree Reservoir Dogs is the best of the best. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.com