Ghostbusters
March 11th 2008 23:14
Bill Murray is the man. I’ll always defend him and say he is ‘the best actor that never had a great movie’. - Now, I mean one of those big respected movies...you know.
Fortunately he’s been making a modest comeback over the last few years. But I remember when things were really happening for Bill.
I wasn’t allowed to see Ghostbusters when it first came out, because it was too scary for the 80’s. But before I even saw it, I knew the legend.
4 guys. Crazy car. Cool guns. Catchy song.
Nothing was better than seeing Peter Venkman run around town with 3 other mad scientists zapping supernatural creatures with ectoplasm.
Apparently Eddie Murphy was slated to be cast as Winston. Although Murphy is probably the funniest guy on earth, it’s probably good he didn’t come aboard, as his strong character would have overshadowed Murray.
As it stands though, Winston is severely underdeveloped.
They’ve been talking about a new addition for years, and after many unsuccessful talks, decided on a new CGI movie. But, now that looks like it will be shelved also.
Knowing Dan Aykroyd though, I’m sure he’s not happy on letting it have its respective place in movie history, and will try all he can to butcher it like he did the Blues Brothers.
It’s funny to note how they somehow managed to franchise Slimer off as a lovable character during the 80’s, even though he was a 5 minute monster in the original.
There’s also some classic goofball acting by Rick Moranis; especially at the conclusion of the 2nd movie, when he takes credit for saving the building.
Usually I end with a quote, but as I was checking the wording I read how many great ones there are, so here’s a few from each movie:
Peter : Oh, Viggy, Viggy, Viggy, you have been a bad monkey!
Peter: You know, I have met some dumb blondes in my life, but you take the taco, pal! Only a Carpathian would come back to life now and choose New York! Tasty pick... bonehead! If you had brain one in that huge melon on top of your neck, you would be living the sweet life out in Southern California's beautiful San Fernando Valley!
Egon: We had part of a Slinky. But I straightened it.
Louis: Your Honor, ladies and gentleman of the audience, I don't think it's fair to call my clients frauds. Sure, the blackout was a big problem for everybody. I was trapped in an elevator for two hours and I had to make up the whole time. But I don't blame them. Because one time, I turned into a dog and they helped me. Thank you.
Peter: Hey Egon, you know, this reminds me of the time that you tried to drill a hole through your head.
Egon: That would have worked if you hadn't stopped me.
Peter: Hey, this Mr. Stay-Puff is okay! He's a sailor, he's in New York... we get this guy laid, we won't have any trouble!
The Mayor: Being miserable and treating other people like dirt is every New Yorker's God-given right!
Peter: Then you'll say, 'Pete Venkman's a guy who can get things done. I wonder what makes him tick? I wonder if he'd be interested in knowing what makes me tick.' I bet you'll be thinking about me, after I'm gone.
Dana: Okay, but after dinner, don't put any of those old cheap moves on me. It's different now.
Peter : Oh, no! I have all NEW cheap moves.
Janine: Ghostbusters, whaddaya want?!
Ray: It looks like a giant Jell-O mold.
Winston: I hate Jell-O.
Peter : Oh, come on. There's always room for Jell-O!
Winston: Ray, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say "YES!!!"
Peter: He slimed me.
Janine: WE GOT ONE!!!
Ray: Two in the box!
Egon: Ready to go!
Peter: We be fast...
All three: ...And they be slow!
Peter: We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!
Peter: We're the best. We're the beautiful. We're the only Ghostbusters.
Peter:I think what I'm saying is that, sometimes, shit happens, someone has to deal with it, and who ya gonna call??
Who ya gonna call?
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(i used to have the ghostbuster ring tone and whenever i answered my phone in public i'd say "ghostbusters!!")
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Bill Murray owns the film for sure, though I do still get a massive kick out of Ackroyd's delivery...
On the Murray tip its Where the Buffalo Roam that stands as my all time favourite...though his turn in Rushmore was great too...Stripes and Caddyshack sit alongside Ghostbusters in the collection too...
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Brilliant! Love the post! Brought back hours spent trying to make the final level!
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Bill Murray?
What can I say; one of the most brillient comedians of film for me: Ground Hog Day, The Man Who Knew Too Much, What About Bob, Lost in Translation... and of course, Ghostbusters... the absolute best!
LIke JD, I preferred the first... not really keen on the sequal.
Outstanding Line from me: (on their first Job) : We came, we saw, we kicked it's ass... and earlier when he was slimed, '...I feel so funky.'
Classic comedy, classic.
Thanks for the smile the memory has now left on my face.
Lilla ...
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What kind of judge could possibly sentence a group of guys who act so compassionately...I ask you.
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"WHICH WAY DO THESE STAIRS GO?" - "THEY GO UP!"
"IT'S THE BEDROOM - BUT NOTHING EVER HAPPENED IN THERE..." - "WHAT A CRIME"
AND THE BEST DRAWN OUT PRE-SLIMED SCREAM EVER BY AN ACTOR AWARD GOES TO: BILL MURRAY -
" AAAA AAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!! "
"VENKMAN GOT SLIMED !" "THAT'S GREAT RAY- SAVE SOME FOR ME."