As the father of highly recruited Basketball prospect, Jesus Shuttlesworth, Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington) is granted a week of parole by the Governor in exchange for a reduced sentence, providing he can convince his gifted son to play for the Governors’ alma mater. The highlight for us was the one on basketball game that Denzel had with his son (Ray Allen), and even though we enjoyed the dramatic aspects of the film, we know we aren’t alone in fast forwarding to the climatic one on one hoops match. Actually, we probably weren’t the only ones rooting for Denzel. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: He Got Game (1998) Actor: Denzel Washington Role Portrayed: Father of Jesus Shuttlesworth Why you should vote for him: It was great acting and a great athletic scene. Why you should not vote for him: He did lose at the end. {youtube}
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A thinly veiled take off of Jim Rome, Jack Rose essentially represented the media in “Any Given Sunday”. Was it a fair representation? No, not at all, but it was an entertaining one.
An American did coach the Jamaican Bobsled Team in 1988, but he didn’t win the Gold in 68 nor was he disqualified in 72. The real coach was also not disgraced and became as obese as….let’s say…John Candy. Regardless, Candy is a comedic legend and was hired to present a contrast to the Jamaicans bobsledders in a family friendly way. It was not Candy’s funniest role, but he delivered what was needed. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Cool Runnings (1993) Actor: John Candy Role Portrayed: Coach of the Jamaican Bobsled Team Why you should vote for him: It is a way to honor Candy. Why you should not vote for him: He was a reluctant mentor, and there are better coaches on the ballot. {youtube}
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We can’t say that this really stretched the skills of Kathy Bates, but we will forever remember the way “Mama” Boucher forbade her son to play “Foosball”.
