Doug Comic

Matthew from Culture Kills e-mailed this awesome (and slightly disturbing) Doug comic drawn by H. Caldwell Tanner from LOLDWELL.com.  This has an American Splendor feeling to it mixed with a little noir.  I hope this is part of a series.  Thanks, Matthew!

Casting the Live-Action DOUG Movie

Wouldn't you agree that it's about time the world gets to see Doug and his buddies live in the flesh? That's why we at He Shot Cyrus decided to list our dream cast for the live-Action Doug movie.

Doug -- Tobey Maguire

Sure, he's in his early thirties but Winona Ryder played characters decades her younger so why couldn't it work here? Plus, there just aren't that many talented puberty-age actors around right now so Tobey's boyish looks are going to have to work. He's proved that he can play the dorky and socially awkward guy in the Spider-Man movies. Someone's gonna have to figure out how to make him look young and bald. Maybe that only works in cartoons...and on babies.

Patti Mayonnaise -- Blake Lively

Blake Lively has starred in movies like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and... The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: Electric Boogaloo. Patti was one of the harder roles to cast. Scarlett Johansson didn't seem right. Neither did Joaquin Phoenix, but that wasn't that serious of a suggestion. Lively emanates fun and light-heartedness and seemed like a solid choice.

Skeeter -- Kel Williams

Who else could play Skeeter?
Some things are just meant to be.
I bet Nickelodeon could get him for a good price too.

Roger Klotz -- Ben Foster

I cannot stand Ben Foster. This isn't anything new, anyone who reads HSC at least semi-regularly, is aware of my feelings for Foster. Nothing personal against the guy, it's not like I've ever met him and he refused to autograph my 3:10 to Yuma DVD or anything. There's just something about him that rubs me the wrong way. Ever since his over-the-top performance in Hostage, I've done all I can to avoid his projects...however, he ends up in tons of movies I'm interested in, so I've seen way more Ben Foster movies that I've ever wanted to. That being said, part of the reason he's so unlikable is because he can play a really hateable bad guy. If Roger's supposed to be anything, it's unlikable. Throw a leather jacket on him, dye his hair orange, and just let him act naturally. It's a surefire formula for a great antagonist.

Judy Funnie -- Natalie Portman

This was actually the hardest casting decision. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt were considered but we eventually decided on Portman because of her Harvard education, her interests in other cultures, and because she's just talented. If anyone can think of someone else to play Doug's older, beatnik sister, let me know.

Mr. Dink -- Jeff Garlin

Surprisingly, this was the very first face to pop in my mind when I saw the picture of Mr. Dink. Doug's eccentric neighbor was often one of the funnier characters on the show and anyone familiar with Garlin knows how hilarious he is. If you haven't watched "Curb Your Enthusiasm" before, now is the time. Garlin's really perfect for this role. He's got the build, the unique voice, and the humor. Maybe someone should just make a live-action Mr. Dink movie. Screenwriters, start typing.

So, there it is. The casting for the live-action Doug movie. Any glaring mistakes? Changes you'd make. I'd like to hear your feedback on this one.

My Birthday Present

Sorry for not updating for a while but I've been busy. It's Birthday Season at my house. No new movie post today. I just wanted to show off one of the presents I received this year. A good friend was getting one and offered to pay for mine as well.

Here it is...my first tattoo.

The world's strongest (and possibly whitest) calf has been decorated. I know what you're asking yourself, "Did he get a Doug tattoo?" Yes. Why? Because Doug practically raised me. I learned everything I needed to know for life from Doug and Pete & Pete.

I went over to my friend Ryan's house and he drew me up a couple different versions. Brad and I drove to the tattoo parlor, drawings in hand, and proceeded to have our skin mutilated by the artists.

Pros: My artist had an awesome Lee Marvin tattoo. Stevie B.'s "Spring Love" was playing. It only took ten minutes and didn't hurt like I thought it would.

Cons: My artist chewed tobacco while he drew Doug. He also sang along with "Hollaback Girl" which came on after "Spring Love." The bleeding. Although, it was awesome when Doug had a bloody Joker mouth! "Wanna know how I got these scars?"

Overall, I'm really happy with my Doug tattoo. So happy, in fact, that I'm going again in two weeks to get another. Not sure of what yet. Any suggestions?