As a long-time fan of Vince Vaughn‘s hilarious and charming performances, I can’t help but reminisce about the golden age of comedy that he helped shape in the late ’90s and 2000s. From his iconic roles in Swingers, Wedding Crashers, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Vince brought a unique blend of wit, charisma, and comedic timing that made us laugh till our sides ached.
As a die-hard fan myself, I can relate when people say, “They just don’t make ’em like they used to.” But, in the words of the iconic Vince Vaughn from my favorite ’90s and 2000s films like Swingers, Wedding Crashers, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, there’s a reason for that. Nostalgia has always been a potent influence among film enthusiasts, but its impact has grown significantly with the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Vince Vaugh recently braved the iconic chicken wings of Hot Ones to promote his new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey. The actor was asked about his starring roles in the comedic classics of a bygone Hollywood era, and what he thought had changed about Hollywood’s approach to movie making. Vaughn held a similar opinion to most movie fans, expressing that Hollywood has become infatuated with creating movies based on pre-established intellectual property. He said:
As a former avid board game enthusiast who grew up playing games like Battleship, I can certainly relate to the phenomenon described here. It seems that some individuals have a tendency to overcomplicate things, such as turning a simple game of strategy into an elaborate storytelling exercise.
Instead, Vince Vaughn suggests that studio executives are more afraid of personal flops when it comes to making movies based on intellectual properties (IP), as opposed to being driven primarily by greed. As the actor explains…
“Those in authority prioritize job security over innovation. They prefer to adhere to established guidelines, although these rules often seem inflexible and unclear in practice. However, as long as they stick to them, they believe they are safe from dismissal. They can argue, ‘I made a movie based on the board game Payday. Despite its failure, I cannot be dismissed.'”
Vince Vaughn Has Shifted Towards More Dramatic Roles
During the late ’90s and 00s, Vince Vaughn was a significant force in adult-themed comedies. He often teamed up with Ben Stiller, featuring in movies like “Zoolander” and “Starsky & Hutch.” In the early 2010s, his knack for comedy was evident in films such as “The Watch” and “The Internship.” However, Vaughn’s career took a new direction around 2015, focusing more on dramatic characters. After a notable performance in Season 2 of HBO’s popular crime drama “True Detective,” he went on to star in the Academy Award-winning film “Hacksaw Ridge.”
2017 marked a significant departure from typecast roles for actor Vaughn, as he starred in the gritty prison drama “Brawl in Cell Block 99“. To embody Bradley Thomas, a character fighting to survive after a failed federal deal lands him in prison, Vaughn drastically changed his appearance, shaving his head and sporting a large cross tattoo on the back of his head.
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2024-08-04 15:31