Five Favorite Films With Billy Ray Cyrus
Summary
Art imitates life (and vice versa) in Hannah Montana: The Movie, in which teen idol Miley Cyrus stars as the titular character, a 16-year-old A-list celebrity desperately trying to balance stardom with her normal life. That normal life is her "real" life as Miley Stewart, a high schooler whose pop identity is only known to family and friends and who is about to get a wake-up call in the form of an extended stay in the homegrown Tennessee countryside where she grew up, courtesy of dad Robby Ray Stewart (played by Miley's real-life father, country music star-turned-actor Billy Ray Cyrus). RT talked to the elder Cyrus about his favorite films, his transition from "Achy Breaky Heart" recording artist to Hollywood thespian, and how he credits David Lynch (and a letter from Johnny Cash) with helping daughter Miley become the teen entertainment phenomenon that she is today. Back to Article
Art imitates life (and vice versa) in Hannah Montana: The Movie, in which teen idol Miley Cyrus stars as the titular character, a 16-year-old A-list celebrity desperately trying to balance stardom with her normal life. That normal life is her "real" life as Miley Stewart, a high schooler whose pop identity is only known to family and friends and who is about to get a wake-up call in the form of an extended stay in the homegrown Tennessee countryside where she grew up, courtesy of dad Robby Ray Stewart (played by Miley's real-life father, country music star-turned-actor Billy Ray Cyrus). RT talked to the elder Cyrus about his favorite films, his transition from "Achy Breaky Heart" recording artist to Hollywood thespian, and how he credits David Lynch (and a letter from Johnny Cash) with helping daughter Miley become the teen entertainment phenomenon that she is today. Back to Article
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on Apr 06 2009 06:39 PM Okay, wasn't expecting too much from the list, but... I have to give him a clap for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. It's my all time favorite film. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 06:41 PM Wow he put Twilight on his list...well me and him are done professionally lol but all i ask why? What made that movie great that you put it on your list of 5 favorite films? I understand its his list and its his favorite films but im thinking that this might be his daughters pick and he just put it in there. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 06:44 PM Oy Vey, Twilight?!??!?!?!? I won't go into that, but I bet Jen went crazy when the Achy Breaky Heart Man said Twilight. Never been much of a David Lynch fan, maybe because I hate Dune so much but I just always thought his movies had bad narratives. But I can see why people like Lynch, but he's just not for me. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 07:24 PM Slow week. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 07:54 PM Wow. RT made me physically sick. Seriously. . . Bonnie and Clyde, the most violent picture to come out gets a "gosh." Really, erase this and lie. Pretend it never happened. Kill all those involved. WTF. Your God-Awful new show and now you ask BILLY RAY CYRUS about his favorite pics. and TWILIGHT is in his top 5? HORSE WHISPERER? *breaks into convulsions* (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 07:59 PM It sounds as if he's trying a bit to hard to come across as hip & trendy with the teenagers and not a guy who hasn't realized he's already middle-aged. Simple list without much thought, but it is 'his'. He doesn't come across as able to express his views/reasons for his picks. Everyone seems to be 'an inspiration & role model'for him. Ask someone interesting (Adam West, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, etc) for their list. Billy Ray Cyrus? LOL! (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 08:06 PM In reply to this comment (#2414463) yeah, i'm not a lynch fan either. his films are too incoherent,messy, and don't follow any kind of narratives. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 08:29 PM In reply to this comment (#2414507) Hey there, don't bash the Horse Whisperer! But seriously, that is a good movie- call it a guilty pleasure if you will... Jeff H. that is my exact problem with Lynch films, I can enjoy some of them like Wild At Heart but I generally find his movies frustrating. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 08:38 PM I just kind of love the idea of Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus sitting down to a nice father-daughter move night... with Blue Velvet. Miley: Hey dad, what are you drinking? Billy Ray: Some Heineken. Miley: Heineken?!?! **** that ****! Pabst Blue Ribbon! (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 08:59 PM o my gosh and twilight said by billy ray cyrus on the same page. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 09:06 PM blue velvet easily one of the best ever. waaaay too mature for a little kid like jokerboy who didn't have a clue what he was looking at. very credible list. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 09:06 PM My dad really loves movies. There are few films he dosen't like. But he made it quite clear, the two worst films he's ever scene were "Your Friends and Neighbors" and "Blue Velvet". "Twilight"? There's no escaping that film! His list so whatever. But I gotta say...dude looks like a lady...oh wait that's from people whoare talented. Well Billy Ray still looks a bit feminine. jokerboy, you should see "The Elephant Man". I don't like Lynch but I found that to be a very powerful film, perhaps so emotionally unsettling it's hard to watch, but it's very well made. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 09:22 PM In reply to this comment (#2414694) I never said I saw Blue Velvet, I haven't. But I have seen- Dune, Wild At Heart, Mulholland Drive, and Elephant Man. But yeah Ledawg, Elephant Man is really good. I just don't think Lynch's movies have a narrative, I think he's more interested at times of how cool or weird a shot looks. Also, I think people here can decide who the smarter/maturer one is, Me or you who thinks a list is credible if it has Twilight on it. Someone who never bashes anyone (obviously me) or someone who does for no reason except to get attention (yes thats you). (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 09:26 PM twilight? really? good list until i saw twilight there (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 09:59 PM 5 Favorite Films With Billy Ray BadParent! :-P (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 10:04 PM He starred in BLUE VELVET the same way I wanted to get raped by a rabid moose. . . (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 10:20 PM met my expectations from this guy (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 10:50 PM Twilight was from out of left field! I could see Miley into that but Billy Ray? The only film that had any sort of real testosterone level was The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It's like that girl's taken over his life...yet he can't keep her clothes on for photoshoots or know what she does in her room... Oh my gosh! (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 11:05 PM He was in a David Lynch movie? Well I'll be... I still think David Lynch should direct Jurassic Park IV. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 11:06 PM He was in a David Lynch movie? Well I'll be... I still think David Lynch should direct Jurassic Park IV. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 06 2009 11:26 PM it's funny hearing him talk about his 'acting style'. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 06 2009 11:48 PM He's an idiot. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 12:06 AM twilight's okay (i think for Miley, it is)... but bonnie and clyde is the best in his list. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 12:19 AM Dear Billy Ray... Your daughter is an annoying brat with a face like a chewed orange. I mean, she is literally orange! (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 03:46 AM Billy Ray Cyrus? Really? (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 03:53 AM aww,i wanted to hear what Miley Cyrus favourite movies were.i heard she has a thing for 80's slasher films. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 05:14 AM Cyrus had a very bit part in "Mulholland Drive," essentially playing a brute. And yes, Lynch's films don't always follow a narrative, but at many times I think that's simply because Lynch wants to explore another avenue in cinema. And doesn't think that adhering to the regular confines of how a movie should unravel, so instead he merely does what he wants with the screen. I'm going to say that if you think "Blue Velvet" is one of the worst films ever, you haven't watched it the correct way. Or you simply just don't understand what's going on. Masterful film. Though, this really isn't the place for a Lynch rant; I'm obviously a fan. Billy Ray kind of surprises me here, and I have to applaud some of the choices he made. I feel like if someone like Helen Mirren mad a list, and put "Horse Whisperer" as one of her films because no matter how unworthy it is, its a ridiculous guilty pleasure of hers, you'd all praise her for not filling her list with revered classics. I'm not a fan of Billy Ray, but I think this list works very well. Two Thumbs Way Up. Also, is the inclusion of "Twilight" really a surprise? I mean, he is starring in a film aimed at adolescent girls arriving in the next few weeks, no too late to keep working on improving your stock with the fan base... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 07:34 AM Twilight? What an imbecile. "The reason why I'm going to quit performing is I have my own TV show on CBS. It's a half hour weekly show that I will host entitled, "Let's Hunt and Kill Billy Ray Cyrus." -Bill h (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 07:36 AM In reply to this comment (#2414825) Lynch directing a Jurassic Park movie would be the biggest Hollywood mistake of all time. Just imagine expecting an action packed film with dinosaurs, and leaving the theater feeling weird, confused,frustrated and utterly pissed because David (no talent) Lynch directed it. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 07:38 AM In reply to this comment (#2414825) Lynch directing a Jurassic Park movie would be the biggest Hollywood mistake of all time. Just imagine expecting an action packed film with dinosaurs, and leaving the theater feeling weird, confused,frustrated and utterly pissed because David (no talent) Lynch directed it. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 07:55 AM "Clint Eastwood is an inspiration to me as an actor. He, Robert Redford, and Michael Landon, might be three of my biggest influences as an actor. In each of those cases, it's the fact that they play everything with a "less is more" style. There's just something about that style that I try to tap into every now and then; it's definitely my approach to a lot of things." Riiiiiiiight... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 07:56 AM Take a breath people...remember it's their "favorite" movies not the "best" movies... your choices would probably suck to someone else too... (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 08:43 AM Twilight???? What the... That movie wasn't even in my top 50 from LAST YEAR. This guy has it on his top 5 list of ALL TIME? That movie was terrible! (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 08:48 AM ask Gary Busey what his favorite movies are (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 08:54 AM Heh. A redneck has Twilight on his Top Five movie list. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 09:36 AM no surprises there considering its billy ray (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 10:01 AM He's an actor? He's a singer? Less is more? What? (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 11:23 AM Hmm. Maybe these are the only five movies he's ever seen. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 11:32 AM I'm sure his list of fav movies would change if he has more time watching more films. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 11:40 AM Are people seriously complaining that Lynch's films and frustrating, messy weird, and lack narrative? Please. That's like complaining that a war movie is too violent. As for the list: hey, it's Billy Ray Cyrus we're talking about. I'm impressed he even mentioned a Lynch film. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 11:41 AM Lynch's films are* (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 11:41 AM Blue Velvet was a suck-a$$ film, in my opinion. But then again, maybe I didn't watch it the right way: stoned out of my mind, drunk off my butt and injecting 50cc's of crack into my veins. "Masterful film"? Well, to each his own... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 12:03 PM In reply to this comment (#2415377) Yeah those are Lynch's obvious intentions, I'll admit he succeeds at that, but some people are not into his style. I never said I hated Lynch, I really liked Elephant Man, I liked Wild At Heart, but I down right hate Dune. I have not seen Blue Velvet but it seems to be a love it or hate it movie. But yeah I do think that Wild at Heart and Dune are messes, yes of course there weird. He's obviously going for symbolism when he sides steps to do something weird but I just dont think it flows well, but at times it just comes across badly. I just think his weird moments just don't fit in his movies well. I was watching I'm Not There the other day, and it has scenes weird scenes like Lynch but it fits into the story perfectly and its symbolism comes across clearly. I can see why people love Lynch and I can see why people hate him. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 12:08 PM This guy's just a rednecked pimp living off his annoying, stupid, spoiled daughter who, thanks to one of the biggest corporations in the whole world shoving her down kids' throats and absolutely nothing else, has become a million times richer and more famous than he's ever been in his entire non-career in just a couple of years. And by the way, before anyone says anything in her defense, being a teenage girl doesn't necessarily translate into being as annoying, stupid and spoiled as that little brat. There are real life Juno McGuffs out there, you know. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 12:47 PM I think the only Lynch film I've ever really liked was "The Straight Story" although I must admit I haven't had a chance to watch Elephant Man all the way through. As for this list, meh. They're his choices. Like someone else said, our five favorites would probably suck to a lot of people. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 12:54 PM The list looked good until I saw Twilight on it. Really man, really?! Shakes head in dismay* (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 01:17 PM Almost clapped when I saw Bonnie and Clyde on there. My favorite movie of all time; just fabulous. The rest of the list was solid... until I saw Twilight. That movie was piss poor. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 01:28 PM 'Blue Velvet' gave us 'Twin Peaks'. 'Twin Peaks' gave us 'X-Files'...the 'Files' gave us 'Lost' and a slew of other television shows. Lynch is one of the oddest, most intelligent, but misunderstood geniuses of cinema since Truffaut. He's either hated or loved. A true auteur. Billy Ray Cyrus is a turd. A line-dancin', mullet-flippin' (or flat-ironed-haired--pick your decade), Disney-tool turd. Flush him America. For the love of all that is good and holy, flush him. And his daughter too. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 01:58 PM Cowboy who owns teenage superstar choses a horse movie, a bank robber movie and a Eastwood movie, then follows up with the biggest hearthrob flick to date. Biggest surprise ever. Did someone say Lynch had no talent? (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 02:07 PM Twilight? Really? Its one thing to like the film (I sure don't) but to think that it in any way excells over most films? Come on. "Its about vampires but its told in a really cool way." Actually I think its told in a pretty lame way for a vampire flick. Please Billy watch Nosferatu (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 02:27 PM Nice to see The Good the Bad & the Ugly...BUT (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 03:07 PM Cyrus the Virus. He is desperately hoping his meal ticket, er, daughter, has a career after Hannah Montana. That family is strange... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 04:31 PM HAHA Did Achy-Breaky Heart guy just say Twilight was part of his five favorite films...how...sad. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 07 2009 05:17 PM I agree those are good picks, and The Good The Bad and The Ugly is in my top 5 of all time, but cmon Twilight? Really? And I agree with the Adam West comment from shane f. Mr. West is one of the few celebrities I ever met in person and one of the nicest, funniest, and most interesting people I have ever met. You could interview him about dog food and it would be gold. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 05:28 PM Wow, he put Good Badd and Ugly in his list. This guy actually has good taste-- What? Twilight? Horse Whisperer?!?!?!?! It was too good to be true. Hannah Montana sucks balls as it is but I never knew her Dad was equally sucky... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 05:38 PM I find it interesting that everybody on here talks about how much Miley Cyrus sucks, and I'd be willing to bet money that no one on here is in her target demographic. The Monkees, Sam and Dave, Hanson, Miley Cyrus. Take your pick. There will always be teen idols that the older generation doesn't like. Doesn't mean they don't have talent. At least Miley works for her fame unlike, say, Paris Hilton. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 06:10 PM (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 06:25 PM Somebody say Lynch has no talent? U related to Billy Ray? (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 06:25 PM In reply to this comment (#2414730) They follow a narrative, they're just out of order like a dream would be. I love figuring out the timelines of Lynch's movies and figuring out all they're little secrets. Now, Mulholland Dr. is really the only one that works out perfectly with no loose ends (at least from my interpretation) but the experiments are admirable. All that being said, Lynch is definaitely a love him or hate him director. Like Tarantino, Luhrmann, Cronenburg, Rodriguez or Wes Anderson. When you have an extremely specific style and an uncompromising vision, your films will inevitably be similar and limit your audience. Whoever said he had no talent is crazy. Love him or hate him, the man can direct. This was the guy that Lucas hand picked to direct Return of the Jedi (though his schedule prevented him from doing so) and is generally considered one of the best directors of his generation. He may be bat-**** crazy, but he has talent. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 06:40 PM In reply to this comment (#2415949) I'm not going to put down anyone who loves Lynch, I understand why they do. I get what he is trying to do, but I generally have a hard time digging his style. Its ludicrous to say he has not talent though, because he is very talented obviously. He's made some films I have liked, but not loved, but I think I may never like Lynch very much because I hate Dune so much. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 09:17 PM I laughed when I read the reasoning for TGTBATU. He tries to channel Eastwood when he acts? But Going through the list I was thinking, you know this is a really good list, but then I got to Twilight and I lost. That was hilarious. Strong acting my ***. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 10:14 PM One thing Ill give to him about the twilight selection was he was correct in saying the music was amazing ... it was awsome in that film ... too bad the rest of the film sucked ****, looked like a disney channel made for tv movie with those cheesy outfits and special effects. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 07 2009 10:15 PM In reply to this comment (#2416152) He...acts? (Reply to this) |
on Apr 08 2009 01:14 AM Why would we care? I mean, honestly? LOL (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 05:39 AM Eraserhead would go in my top five. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 11:32 AM (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 02:38 PM Gotta give the man props for choosing Blue Velvet... but Twilight?! Yuck (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 04:02 PM i dont know that I would consider him to be rockin and rollin..... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 04:56 PM Billy Ray is one of the USA's best actors and a great singer as well. He has a lot in common with Clint Eastwood and Hugh Jackman. He's just a normal, average guy who is very talented and also happens to have a very talented daughter. Women love him and American men want to be like him. Billy is a very respected actor who has had a very hard life, fighting his way out of poverty and climbing the success ladder. Rumour has it that he'll be playing alongside Ben Kingsley in 'King Lear' in 2010. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 07:17 PM This is a gutsy list. "Bonnie & Clyde" and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" are safe picks, but smashing "Blue Velvet" and "Twilight" right next to each other takes a lot of balls. "Blue Velvet" is simply amazing. And he's right that "Twilight" is pretty killer--killer comedy, that is! :D Watching "Twilight" and reading the books is so fun!--it's so ridiculous and junky, but it's like a big bagful of M&M's--I just want to gobble it all down, however unsubstantial it is! (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 08:55 PM In reply to this comment (#2417298) Yes, "Blue Velvet" is amazing. Amazingly bad. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 08 2009 09:12 PM In reply to this comment (#2417097) LOL are you for real? If you like him thats fine, but man you sound INSANE! (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 09 2009 11:49 AM I was actually impressed with this list until Twilight. I love his word choices to describe the films: great, killer, and really good. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 09 2009 03:33 PM In reply to this comment (#2417097) ...? (Reply to this) |
on Apr 09 2009 07:06 PM Haha.... he said Clint Eastwood was an inspiration to him as an actor... haha... actor. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 10 2009 02:14 AM Ugh.. piss poor singer, and piss poor actor.. What did you all expect..lol Twilight... "*ayyyyyyy* (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 11 2009 06:21 AM Since Billy boy sung the atrocity, war crime abomination known as achy breaky heart. More accurately known as going to the bathoom in public through my mouth. I'm not surprised he ruined a pretty list by tacking on that grade z Buffy rip-off Twilight , better known as F@#$%ing Sh#$. Pierre (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 14 2009 10:30 AM Interesting news. I heard about the millionaire dating site C e l e b m i n g l e . C 0 M a few days ago and joined it. To my surprise, this site not only allows members to place a dating ad, a business opportunity ad is allowed too. I think that is great for us to look for some cooperation opportunities, isn`t it? (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 14 2009 08:47 PM Thanks Billy. No need to post your daughter's Top 5. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 24 2009 09:10 PM In reply to this comment (#2414461) my guess is so he can appear hip and witrh the times foir all 12 year olds that are his kids fans. (Reply to this) |
on Nov 19 2009 03:41 PM Okay...twilight doesn't fit with his other choices at all. Seriously, is he that desperate for publicity. That's just sad. (Reply to this) |
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