Brian Coltrane

I've seen a few posts here n' there about this - so let's just air it out. For anyone who hasn't already applied, gitcher rear in gear! There hasn't been a deadline announced yet, far as we know. But the winner will be announced at DukesFest, which is June 4th & 5th, so the clock is winding down. CMT still has the Dukes Institute page up: http://www.cmt.com/interact/promotions/dukes_institute/ Go for it, git-r-done, have at it, and Good Luck! Brian

That's what I'm thinkin', Dale. I went ahead and forwarded the idea to Ben. Can't promise anything will come of it, but what the heck. Dukes fans are amused by each other enough, that we'd probably get a kick out of seeing what people came up with. For example, look at the stuff Brad has done, putting clips and images together. (under the "Videos" section in our quick links from the homepage.) Having a few different categories would give everybody a chance to participate. Could be a lot of fun there. Brian

To be fair, I'll admit Super Troopers is the only BL movie I've seen. It just seems a mismatch to have this gang involved with the Dukes movie. Time could prove me wrong, but given the influence the director has on a flick, and the fact Jay's getting some writing credits in this one - I've got some doubts. That's why I'm interested in Jay's own take on things, because all we've got so far is a lot of rumor. Brian

Hey, Bama. I'm very happy in my fantasy world, thankyaverymuch. Dale, I dig your ideas. They illustrate what a fan perspective could have added to this movie. Who knows, maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised by what we actually see in the movie. But if we ain't....hey, nothing says fans couldn't put together their own movie project and show it at DukesFest or something. Our own Hazzard County Film Festival, how 'bout 'dat! Brian

I love Spaghetti Westerns. The Sergio Leone trilogy that saw Clint Eastwood to stardom is among my favorite stuff. A Fistful of Dollars, A Few Dollars More...The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. These movies were gritty, edgy, and unglamorous. What I dig most is that there wasn't an abundance of conversation in any of them, which really made the audience focus on the settings, the character expressions, and the tensions. I also dig other westerns, such as the lighter stuff James Garner did. "Support Your Local Sheriff" for example. Lots of fun. Brian

Howdy Desiree, welcome to HazzardNet! Glad you like what you've seen so far. Wander around and make yerself at home. As far as I know, the CMT thing is still open, but if you wanna get in on it, you should probably get a move on. It's been running for about 6 weeks, and nobody is sure when they are closing the application period. Gopher it and Good luck! Brian

Just when ya thought you've seen everythang.

Well, at least I was right about the corn. Though I think cotton is mentioned on some other episode. I get the impression that the Dukes didn't have all that much land left, though, which could explain why the crop income didn't exactly make them high rollers. Which in turn explains why they were forced to wear the same shirts every day. Daisy's the only one that had a wardrobe to speak of, so I guess that's where her waitressing money went.

Heh heh. Thanks y'all. Ya know, I'm gonna go on an Official Diplomatic and Entirely Foolhardy mission in an effort to see what Jay and his fellow Lizards were using for inspiration, when working on this movie. I've heard lip service to the effect that the first few episodes of the Dukes were used for inspiration, but I doubt it went beyond figuring out what the South looked like. My skepticism comes from reading about the Super Trooper cameos, and the rumored drug jokes within the Dukes movie. Pot played a big role in the Super Troopers script. The movie opened with three stoners cruising down the highway in a car. Drug jokes ensue as the stoner in the backseat eats the entire hash supply in an effort to hide it from the cops. Later in the movie, bales of pot are discovered in an RV that also contains a dead body and a live pig. The town cops vs. the state trooper cops vie for the glory of the pot discovery. (For anyone who hasn't seen this movie yet and may rent it, I won't give away the ending. ) The action scenes in Super Troopers were decent, and I don't question Jay's ability to choreograph chase scenes, or fights. What I question is the creative depth. As the director for the Dukes movie, did Jay stick to his own familiar (and limited) territory, and just plunk the Dukes cast into it? Or did he really study this show? Was he, himself, a true fan of it? Or did he take a ....crash course, pardon the expression, when he landed the gig? Did he watch three episodes, and then with no other exposure either before or after, roll merrily along? Brian

The entire screenplay is a hoax, when ya get right down to it. But what the hell, I'm cheered by the thought of media critics hating this movie more than the original series, and there's something satisfying in the irony. I'll see the movie the opening weekend. No matter what side of the debate anybody's on, I think we all gotta admit we're curious. Brian

Bama, ol' man.... you illustrate my point perfectly. Thank ya. But by BL posting standards, you're a girl scout. Still, you are a good representation of the other side of the movie debate. Yer an artifact. A livin', case-in-point example of the Other Opinion. Not as articulate as some, but you'll do on short notice.... Brian

I recall Uncle Jesse mentioning "seed corn" money in one ep. Somethin' about a choice where they could either buy the seed they needed for spring planting, or blow the money on an entry fee for a race. They entered the race, of course. The Dukes always did have thier priorities straight. Heh heh. Ya know, with that NASCAR stint the boys did, you'd think they woulda brought home a few bucks. I guess they gave it all to the orphanage. Brian

There are times when my HazzardNet duties take me to the seedier side of the internet. And so I ventured over to what passes for the "official" site of Broken Lizard, to see if there were any references to the Dukes movie. I figured they'd be doing some heavy-duty bragging, what with their buddy Jay being the director. I only found one official comment, posted by one of the BL gang back in December: -------------------------------------------------------------------- kevin, 4 months ago (12/16/04 11:13AM PST): Howdy Amigos and Amigettes, Just got back from the Dukes of Hazzard set in Baton Rouge. Shot a small part. (Everyone's getting some face time. It's Lemme's turn today.) Jay's doing a great job down there. And I think we've injected it with some good BL flavor. Knoxville and SW Scott are hilarious. But now it's back to work on the next BL flick. We've been writing away and hope to get going right after J's done with Dukes. Next up... Beerfest! --------------------------------------------------------------------- How 'bout that, the BL group gets face time. Pat yerselves on the back a little harder! Anyhow, of the Broken Lizard fan comments that followed - all 218 entries - most are thoughtless obscenities and vulgarisms having nothing to do with the thread. (This is typical for that crowd.) But I did find one post worth sharing, to show ya'll the mindset: ------------------------------------------------------------- Jess, 4 months ago (12/16/04 9:24PM PST): In reply to RJ: Y'know, if BL wasn't involved, there'd be NO WAY IN HELL I would ever see the Dukes of Hazzard movie. But now I have to. Thanks a lot. ------------------------------------------------------------- So, this is how the other half lives. Now, I was all set to join that board and see if there were any true Dukes fans hiding in fear over there - but the BL boards are not accepting new users. Given the crowd they've currently got, I'm not surprised. In fact, I refuse to post a link to the site, because it's just....bad. It's not funny, not amusing, not witty. It's like a bunch of graffiti without the artistic value. There's no place like home. Brian

Happy Birthday MaryAnne! On this special day, I'd just like to say a big THANK YA for all you do for HazzardNet, and DOHFF.com, and for being the special friend n' cousin you are. You're 01 of a kind. Long may you patrol Hazzard County. I hope this year brings you the best o' everything. Brian P.S. By the way, there's a little-bitty problem with your pension. Seems it got voted down in the county bond election.... heheheheh.

I somehow don't see "Bewitched" as being a strategic threat worth working around. But in any case, it sure looks like WB is jockeying for position with the Dukes release. Maybe we should hold a raffle on "Guess the Movie Release Date." Kind of like a football pool. Everybody pick a square! We'd probably get some real misinformation all over the internet with that one. Heh heh. Brian

I wouldn't worry. Rumor has it the movie soundtrack is still in production, and when that's done, the editing will get finished. Far as the release date goes, the single-biggest deciding factor, is...... whatever weekend will probably make the most money. They'll strategize the Dukes movie release to try and hit optimum timing. A strong release is everthing; word-of-mouth reviews can either help a movie or hurt it, so it's essential to capture the biggest possible audience out of the gate. Remember, too, that the Season 3 DVD is supposed to have a free movie ticket in it. The DVD is coming out in late May, so that tells me the movie can't come out all that far behind it. Then again, the movie can't come out so very soon after the DVD, that it's already out of theatres by the time some folks have got around to buying it. I'm willing to bet that we'll see a trailer and theatre previews closer to Memorial Day, right around when the 3rd season DVD is coming out. My Magic 8-ball guess is that the Dukes movie might hit around the 4th of July. Meanwhile, they'll keep us guessing, keep the buzz going, but not give out much detail. I think WB is on to the fact that there's some mixed feelings in the fandom, and they're not gonna give us anything to freak out about too far in advance. But if they show us some cool previews on the 3rd season DVD...that could drive some momentum, and get everybody primed for the box office release. As usual, I could be wrong, but this is my gut guess for what it's worth. Brian

We actually did something like this a year back, or so, and we got really nasty with each other. Darned if our competitive instincts didn't get the better of us.

Well-said, MaryAnne. Though it's kinda kewl HazzardNet got mentioned. We just don't want people to think that we're a buncha screamin' lunatics. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Brian -------------------------- HazzardNet Moderator Screaming Lunatic Movie Critic

I've had the honor of meeting several members of the original Dukes cast, like many of y'all. But the most famous person I ever met outside of the Dukes world, was Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart. This is goin' back a number of years. I was wandering around a new Wal-Mart store, carrying a huge bag of cat food in one arm, when this old dude in a suit and a Wal-Mart cap, stops me in an aisle. He takes note of the fact that I'm not using a cart, and that I seem to have found the single bargain I was after in the entire store. He says to me, "You must have a big ole' cat." For the life of me, I didn't know what the heck to think. Then he says, "I'm Sam Walton. Thank you for shopping at my store." He gave me a handshake and a smile, and then walked off with his entourage. He was there for the grand opening, and seemed to be having the time of his life in the process. I'm not here to give a commerical for the place, but ol' Sam left an impression on me. Brian

Hey man, what's your problem with Chuck E. Cheese? Get with the times. Brian

Somehow, I don't think people have spent a lot of time looking at her nose. Now that you've brought it to our attention though... that's quite the honker. Brian

BAHAHAHAHA!! Dale, yer a genuine smarty-pants. No offense, KY DD, but we found out how effective petitions weren't, back when TNN was taking the Dukes off the air. Brian

YEEEHAAAAW!! It would be like hitting a beer can with a hockey stick.

To: Bama, ol' buddy... Holy crow...30?!? My sympathies. Awright, I retract the "adolescent" remark, we'll just leave it as ordinary dementia. Anyhow, I never said Jessica was ugly. I did, however, call her acting ability into question. That being said, I've made it pretty clear that I'm giving the new movie, and it's cast, an honest chance. Meantime, the original cast has my highest regard. You can have your opinion, and I can have mine. Disparaging remarks, though, will be answered with disparaging remarks. All depends on the kind of dialogue you want to have. Brian

Howdy Popozezo, welcome to HazzardNet. Nice debut, you'll fit right in here. Brian