Comments on: Politically Incorrect: Top 10 Movie Retards

By: Chrissie (Yes, that Chrissie)

Chrissie (Yes, that Chrissie) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:19:13 +0000

Gotta disagree with you here, Zach. I adored Sean Penn in ‘I Am Sam’. But I am just a girl and I cried like a bitch, so what can I say? However, I do feel that Leo in Gilbert Grape is just… the best retard performance. lol Retard performance.

By: Peter Sciretta

Peter Sciretta — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:15:03 +0000

Just in case anyone is doubting Zach’s cred for his Top Tens, his Most obscure villains was referenced by the AFI (American Film Institute not the band) as a very funny take on the genre after theirs was released.

By: Captain Argentina

Captain Argentina — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:05:09 +0000

Zach always talks about his love (or preference) for sketch humored movies. Fankandbeans makes the good point, it is like an inside joke only to him, but think of Andy Kauffman! Zach’s editorials are well written but the Top Tens are the ones that are very differently written, and I know he claims to write the way he thinks, but maybe he should write it like his editorials…And ideally I think it would make funny top tens funnier.

By: lets get retarded

lets get retarded — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:43:18 +0000

The is the first time that I have read Zach’s top ten. A film buff friend of mine just sent me the link. This is a risky subject matter that could be easily misinterpreted - but is simply laugh out loud hallarious. The retarded quarter back joke is one of the best inside jokes about “character” acting ever told. Aspiring movies stars take not: If you want an Academy award nomination simply play a retard. The Academy loves retards and hey its not that hard. You remember how. Just make a funny face, drool a bit and moan. Now just say something retarded and you are on your way to your first oscar nomination. Congratulations retard!

By: max

max — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:35:03 +0000

James Frey wrote at least one very well received book, and he’s a complete hack. You of all people should realize that public response to something has very little to do with its quality. I mean… Wild Hogs is the highest grossing comedy of 2007. Having a manic and unorganized style is totally fine, you’re free to express yourself however you like, but nobody’s immune to criticism. I’m not sure whether your top-ten list is supposed to be informative or humorous, but it falls short of both.

By: fankandbeans

fankandbeans — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:09:14 +0000

though this wasnt one of Zachs best articles as it wasnt as structured as his past articles…. I like his approach. I never looked at his top 10 lists as difintive lists but rather a platform of dicussion for others to chip in. Zach is just trying to reproduce the kind of conversation that you would have with your fellow film buffs. Zach I think should stay. I rather enjoy his obscure out of left field top 10 lists.I agree though his rants should be a tad bit more structure as I sometimes feel like I am on the outside of an inside joke. He had a top 10 obscure villians or overlooked villians article (not sure the actual headline) but I got a real kick out of it.

By: Zach Lawrence

Zach Lawrence — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:18:15 +0000

Aha, but tim, I have written two very well received books and several other editorials. The thing with my Top Tens is supposed to be muddled and manic! I’m trying to interpret my excitement and enthusiasm through words, which often can’t come through in writing. Ask Pete how many of my other editorials were shot down strictly because he didn’t think people would get it. It’s just my style, not my ability, sorry to disappoint. Autographed pictures can be ordered for free at Fenrisdowned1@aol.com!

By: giantman

giantman — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:15:47 +0000

Something About Mary should be mentioned, one of my faves, especially when Matt Dillon is trying to impress Mary with how much he loves retards.

By: Paul McClean

Paul McClean — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:50:14 +0000

Uhh Zack, you kinda forgot about probably the most famous portayal of a hadicapped person ever put to film; Daniel Day Lewis in My Left Foot.

2 oscars, 6 nominations.

By: Max

Max — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:57:53 +0000

Are you retarded? You forgot Billy-Bob Thornton in Sling Blade. Billy-Bob got nominated for best actor, and surprised people when he showed up at the Oscars and wasn’t actually retarded. I don’t know, I think you broaden the definition quite a bit. I’ve been toying with the idea of a retard movie marathon. What about Radio? I didn’t see it, because… Well, I’ve seen Cuba Gooding Junior play a retard in a number of his later films. But I mean, if you’re giving Jay & Silent Bob and Zack Braff mentions for novelty purposes, you might as well give that a shot.

Also, stringing together a bunch of quotes from a movie or vaguely describing memorable scenes, and tacking on “Need I say more?” does not a top-ten list make. Your enthusiasm for movie retards has muddled your writing ability. I didn’t see Drop Dead Gorgeous, so maybe fill me on where a retard comes into play?

Just saying, man. This article falls short of the usual stuff I see on here.