Dinner for Schmucks
So, I'm hearing that the new Paul Rudd/Steve Carrell movie -- Dinner For Schmucks -- has sparked some controversy over the appropriateness of the title. The television networks apparently are going to restrict commercial trailers of the movie to 9 p.m. and later, and the producers of the film will have to walk a tightrope in some foreign markets.
If this is something that you find interesting, you might want to check out this New York Times article on the subject. Or you can check out the trailer below:
Personally, I don't see what all the commotion is about, but that's what I thought back in California when I tried to get the word on my personalize license plate. Or when I tried to bond with relief pitcher J.J. Putz.
I've got only one problem with Hollywood exploiting the sacred Schmuck name to sell a movie. I haven't been invited to any premiers or screenings. You'd think being the most famous Schmuck in the mainstream media (if you don't count Bill Maher) would get you that much.






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Comments
(if you don't count Bill Maher)....
That right there is funny!
Posted by: BudJ. | May 17, 2010 9:16 PM
I'm no Maher fan, but let's not forget about Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Although I think they're more in jackass territory.
Posted by: Chris in Hawaii | May 17, 2010 9:31 PM
I find it a good idea to avoid talking politics since every one has their own opinion. One thing we can all agree on, however, is how god awful the Orioles are.
Posted by: Jon in Chicago | May 17, 2010 9:37 PM
CIH,
for once we're on the same page. though I'd call Rush & Glenn much worse than that... f-head $h!t faces, perhaps. gee, now i sound about 13. but, so do they!
Posted by: AsbestelO's | May 17, 2010 9:39 PM
funny film/trailer, funny about networks and Schumuck, funny too about John Maier.
Have you seen the documentary "This Film Not Yet Rated" (2006) about the Politics/Power/Process of getting Films rated...unbelievable! Lots of John Waters comments in the film about vulgarity and word play.
and "Dinner For Schmucks" story reminds me of "The Last Supper" (1995)...just not nearly as dark.
Posted by: paulie | May 17, 2010 9:57 PM
Seriously, I hope I never meet Rush or Glen Beck as I don't think I would have it in me to not practice some Tony Jaa knee-bombs on them.
Oh, and today's loss officially OFFICIALLY signifies we are the worst team in the majors. Any time you can't work more than a single walk off a guy throwing 55% (rounded up) strikes, you have an awful approach at the plate.
Posted by: Chris in Hawaii | May 17, 2010 9:59 PM
paulie,
Dinner for Schmucks is a remake of the French film, The Dinner Game.
And I saw This Film is Not Yet Rated. Good stuff.
Posted by: Chris in Hawaii | May 17, 2010 10:02 PM
Wow, tough schedule.
MLB is merciless making us play the Royals right after the Indians
Posted by: We lost, but it was close......Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee | May 17, 2010 10:04 PM
We were in it the whole time right up until the end
This was one of those moral victories
Woo Hoo
Posted by: We almost won today!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy | May 17, 2010 10:16 PM
no moron,
moral victories are when you play a team tough that you have no business playing with. (ie splitting with the 1st place twins)
the past three games have been unmitigated disasters.
cute screen name though, cool guy.
Posted by: SHAMROCK | May 17, 2010 10:19 PM
If you are a major league team, no other MLB team should be "so tough that you have no business playing with them" lol
unless of course, the team is assembled by andy macfail. then the toledo mud hens are out of your league and so tough that the os have no business playing with them
Posted by: SHAM alama ding dong | May 17, 2010 10:30 PM
CIH,
yeah, I'd known it was a remake, I guess I was trying to keep it simple.
funniest parts of "This Film Not Yet Rated" are the image of John Waters trying to explain "feltching" to the Ratings Board, and Kevin Smith thinking the NC-17 rating on "Clerks" was from the Girl-friend's Quantity of admitted Oral performances.
Posted by: paulie | May 17, 2010 10:43 PM
you are right. every night every team should be as good as their opponent, thus the entire league should finish 81-81.
There will always be superior and weak teams. When a David can compete vs a Goliath, that shows progress (moral victory). Did David have any business messing with big G? No.
Now when David is playing against his little sister? Shame on him for sucking.
But, I do like that you latch onto the literal meaning of every word. makes your responses smart. That and how much AM ruffles your feathers.
Posted by: SHAMROCK | May 17, 2010 10:45 PM
Keep making excuses Shammy poo
Your boy Andy does too
The Os gave a valiant effort against the mighty juggernaut from the rough and tumble al central.
Cant keep up with the Royals, not when Andy is putting together the roster. He might be on the verge of actually figuring out that Atkins stinks.
I posted Atkins wretched numbers all winter. Apparently Andy is incapable of pulling up stats about players. Someone get that man an internet connection!
Shamm You are always overjoyed when we lose by 3 instead of 6
U must be overjoyed with 1 run losses
U love "losing better"
"They were in it the whole game
At least we werent blown out"
It was a moral victory"
These are the stupid things that you actually say. I wouldnt even try to make it up because no one would believe someone could be such a loser
Are you from Calvert?
There was some dopey apologist on the fan today gleefully braggin that the Orioles were losing but "it was closer than last yr".
I cant believe that there is another living being who would say something so moronic
It had to be Shamalama Ding Dong
Posted by: Shammy loves Andy, Shammy loves losing | May 17, 2010 11:06 PM
Speaking of the AAA Toledo Mud Hens
For 5/17/10
MUD HENS ATTENDANCE: 9,879
ORIOLES ATTENDANCE: 9,299
True story
Posted by: U cant make this up | May 18, 2010 12:51 AM
I have an early draft of the screenplay if you'd like that in lieu of the screening or premiere. Let me know.
Posted by: Jc in la | May 18, 2010 2:15 PM
I have an early draft of the screenplay if you'd like that in lieu of the screening or premiere. Let me know.
Posted by: Jc in la | May 18, 2010 2:16 PM