Snoop Doggy Dogg

[bertrand]

According to a blurb in today's Washington Post Express, Snoop Doggy Dogg is trying to put together a Miles biopic in which he would play the title role. He plans to learn to play the trumpet for this role.

Bertrand.

[Alexander]

Well, while Snoop has certainly got the attitude to play Miles, isn't he a little tall for the role? As I recall, Miles was not a big man, and Snoop's kinda lanky. Am I wrong?

[7/4]

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[Dan Gould]

Who cares about physical matches?

This is f-ing Snoop playing Miles, fer chrissake!

Makes me sick.

[JSngry]

With a little "preparation", Snoop could pass for Sam Rivers, though.

[Man with the Golden Arm]

With a little "preparation", Snoop could pass for Sam Rivers, though.

Intone Big Joe Turner's "Roy!" at the start up of nearly everything:

COUW!

[Rooster_Ties]

With a little "preparation", Snoop could pass for Sam Rivers, though.

[Alexander]

There is an actor, I'm afraid I don't know his name nor can I find a picture of him, who played a small role in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" who would make an excellent Miles. He played one of two gangsters who ran with West Indian Archie (Delroy Lindo). When Malcolm talks to Archie later in the film (after Malcolm has converted to the Nation of Islam and Archie has apparently had a stroke) Archie describes what happened to his old comrades. The actor I'm thinking of is the one who's character died while having sex with a while woman. Anyone remember this guy? He looked just like Miles...

[Alexander]

I'm getting the feeling that some people would REALLY object to Snoop playing Miles. I don't share that objection. I think he's the wrong physical type, but I like Snoop as a rapper. He's got a similar feel to Miles (very laid back), and I can see why playing Miles would appeal to him. Would he do a good job? I don't honestly know. Several rappers have turned out to be fine actors (Ice T is probably the best example, along with Will Smith who was always more of a comedian than a rapper). I think it would depend more on the filmmaker and less on the star.

[Chrome]

If I'm thinking of ways to increase awareness of jazz among a younger audience, I think Snoop is a better choice than, say, Ken Burns.

And imagine the new twist he'd bring to something like "Bitches Brew."

[Harold_Z]

Movie bios of musicians always make me cringe.

Big time.

[Hardbopjazz]

If I'm thinking of ways to increase awareness of jazz among a younger audience, I think Snoop is a better choice than, say, Ken Burns.

And imagine the new twist he'd bring to something like "Bitches Brew."

I agree with you 100% on this. The younger crowd would go see it because it has Snoop's name on it.

[undergroundagent]

I think Wynton Marsalis would play a much better Miles (PAUSE)....ROFL! YEAH RIGHT!

[Soulstation1]

snoop should get an oscar for "soul plane"

i love the plane with the rims and hydrolics......

ss1

Edited May 24, 2004 by Soulstation1

[Guest Chaney]

Jimmy and I would weep if a pornographer were signed to play the god-a-fearin' Miles.

[Dave James]

I'm still waiting for news on the biopic with Jim Carey playing Chet Baker.

Up over and out.

[couw]

With a little "preparation", Snoop could pass for Sam Rivers, though.

yup, I checked, works

Edited May 24, 2004 by couw

[couw]

not really...

Edited May 24, 2004 by couw

[Man with the Golden Arm]

It is amazingly apparent that now that we see that head on top that there is nothing artistically going on inside.

[couw]

It is amazingly apparent that now that we see that head on top that there is nothing artistically going on inside.

check the original Miles pic:

"fegh, listening to that same shit again. I should have had that enchilada yesterday with the big strawberry shake instead of that fatty burger. Been burping all day. Now when's that nice girl come in to bring the coffee and bourbon? I think I will paint the boudoir tomorrow..."

[John L]

With a little "preparation", Snoop could pass for Sam Rivers, though.

Maybe Sam Rivers should try passing for Snoop for a while instead?

That would finance a nice jazz loft, the "real" Velvet Lounge.

Edited May 24, 2004 by John L

[Uncle Skid]

The physical resemblance isn't very strong, but in attitude and intelligence (and acting ability, too), I think Ice Cube could do a good job playing Miles.

[Alexander]

I think Cube would make a good Trane. Maybe Ice T should play Miles and Ice Cube could play Coltrane! Then Vanilla Ice could play Bill Evans...

[BruceH]

I just heard that Snoop is filing for divorce. Gee, you think you KNOW a guy, and then something like this happens...

[Big Al]

Always figured Ice-T could play Art Blakey.