Although we already knew that the A Capella genre would be heavily represented on the ballot, at this very moment we are realizing just HOW MUCH it is here! From the hit and miss film, The Break-Up, Jennifer Aniston’s brother (John Michael Higgins) led the “Tone Rangers” who practice at her apartment, much to the dismay of Vince Vaughn; who gives us a standard Vince Vaughn response. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: The Break-Up (2006) Actors: John Michael Higgins Gunnar Madsen Karl Solis Michael Winther Eric Bradley Paul Peterson Sean P. Gorecki Songs you might remember: None Why you should vote for them: Is knocking out Vince Vaughn a plus? Sometimes we aren’t sure. Why you should not vote for them: Arrrrggh…. Another a capella group? {youtube}
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With the guidance of an East German transsexual, Tommy Gnosis becomes one of the biggest Rock stars in the world. Hedwig, the aforementioned transsexual molded Gnosis by giving him his name, writing his music and cultivating his image. How was she was paid by her new lover? She was paid with betrayal, of course, as he became a star and left Hedwig behind. Does someone in the fictitious Rock world who became a superstar qualify here; well, there are others on this ballot that can make the same claim. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) Actor: Michael Pitt Songs you might remember: Tear Me Down Why you should vote for them: The music was good. Not many can say that on this ballot. Why you should not vote for them: There is only so far a cult film with a small audience can go. {youtube}
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When we first see Tom Frank, he is one third of the Country Folk group, Bill, Mary & Tom, but his aspirations is to reinvent himself as a solo act takes over, and that is what he does in Nashville. Played by Keith Carradine, Tom Frank is a selfish womanizer, though his subtle depth is displayed in his lyrics. Carradine actually wrote the signature song “I’m Easy” which would win the Best Song Oscar. That might make this the one entry from Nashville that could get inducted. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Nashville (1975) Actor: Keith Carradine Songs you might remember: I’m Easy Why you should vote for him: In a film with great songs, his won the Academy Award for Best Song. Why you should not vote for him: We did call this the Fictitious “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame. {youtube}
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It was basically a lounge act, but it put Cameron Diaz on the map and gave the world an instant leading lady. Diaz was sultry, sexy and showed just enough acting chops to make you want to see more. We are not certain that this is enough to get her inducted, but it is more than enough to put her on the ballot. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: The Mask (1994) Actor: Cameron Diaz Songs you might remember: None Why you should vote for her: She was at her smoking hot best here. Why you should not vote for her: Does the fact she was a singer in this role really matter? {youtube}
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