This coming week for the #SaltyNerdPodcast we watched 3 really good #NicholasCage movies. The first is #RaisingArizona, which I consider a classic film & a masterpiece from the Cohen Brothers.
The Cohens were heavily influenced by filmmaker Preston Sturges, who pioneered farcical screwball comedies. They wanted to do something funny & upbeat after their dark & serious debut Noir film #BloodSimple.
#TheRock is probably Michael Bay's best movie. It's got a great cast and really defined the "Bay" style of hyper-stylized action in the 90s. Nick Cage ad libbed most of his dialogue, choosing not to swear until the end of the movie. (giving us great lines like "Zeus's butthole")
Fun fact: the script for #TheRock had a rewrite done on it by screenwriter extraordinare Aaron Sorkin (West Wing, A Few Good Men). Quentin Tarantino also did a rewrite on the script.
Finally, we watched Andrew Nicholl's poignant #LordOfWar. Probably one of Cage's best movies & performances (along with Leaving Las Vegas & Adaptation). Extremely smart film. If you haven't seen it, be sure to check it out.
We also touched on Cage's financial difficulties and his fall from the Hollywood A-list. After winning Oscars & being one of the highest paid actors ever, his tax problems have forced him to take less than ideal roles in bad movies.
If you love movies, be sure to check out the whole catalog of #SaltyNerdPodcast episodes. It's a funny & informative dive into all types of films!
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What do you think of Nicholas Cage and his movies? What are some of your favorites? Let me know!
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