We watch NUMB3RS pretty religiously and was AMAZED to see Val Kilmer guest star on the season premiere of the show (note: this was LAST week – we hardly ever watch anything live and we sometimes let shows stack up). He did a great job, and granted, it was a pretty small role but still.
I’ve always liked Mr. Kilmer, both in his acting skills and usually the people he decides to play and the movies he chooses. My all-time favorite role will still be as Chris Knight in Real Genius.
What was your favorite Val Kilmer role or movie? Bonus points if you mention Doc Holliday.
Doc Holliday was a great character, but if you haven’t seen these two movies, you must:
1. Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. He’s excellent, and Robert Downey Jr. makes it even better.
2. Top Secret! Kilmer’s first starring role, in a parody by the Zucker brothers, before they even did Airplane!
Totally in top gun.
OMG, he was so incredibly hot. I never drooled so much over a man in my life. Even Brendan Fraser.
Avi, I’ve definitely seen Top Secret! but
couldshould watch it again. Re: KKBB, I thought I saw it but when I looked it up it seems as though I haven’t. Now I must.Absurdist, I’d recommend Top Gun 2: Brokeback Squadron. Closest thing to make almost any man gay
In high school, I wore my Real Genius t-shirt so much it became so thin from washing & wearing that I demoted it to a p.j. top… then, for some yearbook pics, I cut the sleeves & midriff off and wore it one last time, proudly. I’m gonna see if I can dig up the photos.
Oh, but I haven’t really liked Val Kilmer since then (though I did sorta like The Saint). I think it’s probably because he has a reputation for being a pompous ass.
sourpuss, I DIDN’T KNOW A REAL GENIUS SHIRT WAS AN OPTION!!!!!! But sure enough, I checked ebay and there it was. Waiting for me.
I’m ordering it now!
Real Genius is a classic. I think the animal slippers made him a star. That or Lazlo.
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If you’re going to order a RG t make sure you get enough to share.
I’m your huckleberry. Top Secret! is the a classic. And how can you argue with a guy named Nick? You cant.
Michelle, I could quote that movie so many times over it’s not even funny. Well, it *is* funny, especially when you try to think of me in place of Chris Knight. I think it’s easier to think of me in place of Laslo or, probably more accurately, Mitch. Except the part about having a high IQ – mine’s more like the IQ of a carrot.
niqdanger I can’t argue with you, but I can try. Oh well, I tried. Ok, Nick, I’m gonna make it up to you. Let’s just pause, put that down. Let’s just take a step back. No, I was wrong, I’m sorry, take a step forward. Now, take a step back. Step forward. Back, And then we’re cha-cha-ing!
Hm. That’s not what my tee looked like. Mine was a promo thing. Now I’m definitely going to have to dig up a pic for you.
OMG, bonus points for me! I have never been so turned on by three words in my whole life…”I’m your huckleberry”… and then there’s, “Why Johnny Ringo–you look like someone just walked over your grave…” Doc is such a badass!!!!!! Good topic, Wayne!
sourpuss, yes, please do! I have a nagging suspicion that this guy selling the shirts is doing so illegally – probably just getting graphics from posters and imprinting them on normal shirts. At least, that’s my skeptic side talking – he has lots of auctions like that.
Shawna, long time no type! But I will challenge your statement about what three words turn you on the most. I have a feeling that it’d be more like “Hello, I’m Roger.”
Jim Morrison.
Sue, I remember seeing the Doors movie but I don’t remember liking it too much. But I was young and stupid back then.
All, oooh! I got my real genius shirt today. As I suspected, it’s just a big fruit of the loom white tshirt with a copy of the DVD or std poster ironed on. Likely an illegal bootleg.
At least they sent me a 2xl – they didn’t offer that size on the ebay listing, but in the comments I asked for largest size available. Thanx for doing that!