11.05.08 GRR, I HAVE A LAWYER!
Sam Moore, half of the singing duo Sam & Dave, who had some hits in the seventies, split up for a few years and reunited for a comeback in 1982, thinks the plot of Soul Men (trailer) sounds a little too familiar.
Moore claims that key areas of the film’s plot dovetail with his own career. It co-stars Isaac Hayes, the late actor who worked as Sam & Dave’s producer in the 1970s, and its soundtrack features one of their hits, “Hold on … I’m coming”.
“The Weinstein Company says the film’s fiction. In that case, I’d like them to tell me what part’s supposed to be fiction,” said Moore. “I’d like them to tell me which two black soul musicians, signed to Stax Records, who worked with Isaac Hayes, it’s meant to portray.”
“The film is sexist, racist, and embarrassing, and that’s not what Sam & Dave were about,” said Moore, who is seeking “significant” compensation, together with a disclaimer distancing him from the narrative.
“It’s so amateurish, so stupid, and I’m surprised that Samuel L Jackson is involved in this. But when you read the script, all you see is vulgarity. Every other word is the ‘N-word’ or ‘M-f’ and it’s just not right. They have bastardised my whole story.”
I’m prepared to litigate on this and I’m prepared to go all the way. So I hope these guys are prepared to go all the way with me.”
Moore’s lawyer, Arnie Lutzker, said his client considers litigation to be a “last resort”. He added: “Clearly, the film takes from Sam Moore’s life without getting permission.” [Independent]
It’s a last resort because he has no case. Even if the movie was about this guy, you don’t have to ask permission. And you definitely don’t have to pay someone just because your movie sounds kinda like their life. Just ask Nick Nolte. Candyman didn’t pay him anything. He’s puked bees lots of times.
![[image]](http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2009/08/steph-meyer-jordan-scott-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2009/07/adopted-paulyshore-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2009/06/friedman-xenu-preston-150x150.jpg)
![[image]](http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/thumbnails/130/110/2009/06/bruno-meinspace4-150x150.jpg)
There are 26 comments about:
GRR, I HAVE A LAWYER!
Shouldn’t that banner pic have two big red X’s on it?
If the Weinsteins were smart they would have thrown him a cameo role and killed him off like the rest of their black cast.
I likes his little speech. It had a good beat and you can dance to it.
Sam Moore also plans to litigate against the wardrobes of Steve Harvey and every NBA draft pick of the last 20 years.
I liked it too.
The Swanky Modes!!
In response to the potential litigation, the film makers decided to preemptively kill two of the lead actors.
“It’s so amateurish, so stupid, and I’m surprised that Samuel L Jackson is involved in this. But when you read the script, all you see is vulgarity. Every other word is the ‘N-word’ or ‘M-f’ and it’s just not right. They have bastardised my whole story.”
Really now?
all you see is vulgarity. Every other word is the ‘N-word’ or ‘M-f’ and it’s just not right. They have bastardised my whole story.
Barack Obama went on to say that despite all that, he still thanks the black community for their support.
Banner Pic:
The Black 3 Stooges.
“Every other word is the ‘N-word’ or ‘M-f’ and it’s just not right.”
Also a Joe Biden quote, circa 2011.
Sounds like a typical day at FD. Only we also throw in rape and dick jokes, for spice.
Pauly, you mean LaRee, Mo and Q’rly?
“I hope these guys are prepared to go all the way with me” was one of his B-sides that never made it big.
Damnit, Stoney, I really should hit refresh.
So he’s surprised Samuel L. Jackson is in this, but he’s not surprised Bernie Mac is?
Lemme guess, he still can’t believe it’s not butter either…
C Thomas Howell immediately hired his own lawyer
I’m surprised that Samuel L Jackson is involved in this. But when you read the script, all you see is vulgarity. Every other word is the ‘N-word’ or ‘M-f’…
The Mighty Feklahr is speechless.
Sam Moore is ready to litigate because your rent is late.
But don’t worry; be happy.
The Mighty One feels that the real question here is, are the lawyers Ferengi?
celebrities die in threes, Sam Jacksons 2 co-stars are dead… he’d better watch his mothafuckin back
I’m all for sexist and racist, but embarrassing? There, I must draw the line, good sir.
I’d like them to tell me which two black soul musicians, signed to Stax Records, who worked with Isaac Hayes, it’s meant to portray.
If he can’t tell them all apart, how the hell am I supposed to?
Peter “Soul Daddy” Venkman, Re’Mond Stantz, and Egon Jeezy prepare to get medieval on Gozer’s ass.
Who ya gonna call? Spookbusters!
…
GRRR…AMERICA’S FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT!!!
New Up!
Comment on this post:
You must be logged in to post a comment. Not yet a member, register for free.