Why is Samuel L. Jackson in EVERY SINGLE MOVIE EVER?? - Blu-ray Forum

Michael24 · 08-21-2015, 02:55 AM

I don't mind. Sometimes he's the only thing that makes a movie even worth watching. (Kingsman, for example.) Maybe he's like Christopher Walken and just prefers to always be working.

Moviefan2k4 · 08-21-2015, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael24

Maybe he's like Christopher Walken and just prefers to always be working.

He's said as much in interviews, when asked about it. He's reached the point where working keeps his mind occupied, instead of lazing around all day. He's worked very hard for many years to reach this point, so I'd say he deserves it.

cynatnite · 08-21-2015, 04:03 AM

The man is not in enough movies as far as I'm concerned.

Moviefan2k4 · 08-21-2015, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cynatnite

The man is not in enough movies as far as I'm concerned.

He had a total of ten projects last year alone, including "The Winter Soldier" and his appearances on "Agents of SHIELD".

slimdude · 08-21-2015, 05:01 AM

He's working! It's like any other profession or occupation in the workforce. Samuel L. Jackson is paying his agent to get him work, and that's what he's been doing, whether if they are big Hollywood films or B movies. When you have financial responsibilities to fulfill and a family to support, you have to swallow your pride, put your ego aside and take what you can get... Work is work! There are a lot of big A-list actors and actresses who're beginning to star in B movies (even doing TV) because, B movies are less demanding and less stressful, compared to working in big budget Hollywood movies, with big name filmmakers all the time. I can imagine starring in A movies can get old after awhile, it's like (a been there done that) sort of thing and you get tired of it, then you want to branch out and try new areas in the business.

Eternal Dreamer · 08-21-2015, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

He's working! It's like any other profession or occupation in the workforce. Samuel L. Jackson is paying his agent to get him work, and that's what he's been doing, whether if they are big Hollywood films or B movies. When you have financial responsibilities and a family to support, you have to swallow your pride, put your ego aside and take what you can get... Work is work!

He's often reported to be worth at least $150 million, so I think ends are meeting for him very well. It's smart for him to keep working, though. Eventually, work will dry up even for the hottest, most popular actors. Make all you can while you can, to enjoy it in your later years.

slimdude · 08-21-2015, 05:32 AM

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He's often reported to be worth at least $150 million, so I think ends are meeting for him very well. It's smart for him to keep working, though. Eventually, work will dry up even for the hottest, most popular actors. Make all you can while you can, to enjoy it in your later years.

Sam Jackson may be worth $150 million, but how much money is he paying out? It's not how much money a person is worth, it's what you do with it! There are many celebrities who are in serious debt and has filed for bankruptcy because they have over spent, invested in bad investments and trying to live above their means, including tax evasion. You'll be surprised at how many celebrities who doesn't pay their taxes, and thought they could get away with it. Just ask Wesley Snipes, Nicolas Cage and others. When you owe the Government a large sum of money, they will attach a lien on your property, seize everything you own and then you will be flat broke.

Deathbymonkeys · 08-21-2015, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cynatnite

The man is not in enough movies as far as I'm concerned.

Agreed. He is my favorite person on earth and I want to see him in even more.

AKORIS · 08-21-2015, 04:49 AM

because he needed the money?

Eternal Dreamer · 08-21-2015, 04:55 AM

He said that he feels very lucky and happy to do what he does for a living, since it's his dream and he's also come very far in life and overcome some difficult things. So, he rarely turns down work. He loves working.

Christopher Walken also says that he pretty much never turns down a script as long as it fits into his schedule. He just loves working.

Also, Danny Trejo is pretty much the same. He joked around, saying that he's afraid that if he turns down work, he'll wake up back in prison and that his life as an actor will have been all a dream. What's also pretty cool of him is that he makes it a point to do at least a few very low budget and student films each year because he wants to help others get into the business because he feels fortunate that he was given a chance at the beginning of his career. He wants to pay it forward.

octagon · 08-21-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

because he needed the money?

Michael24 · 08-21-2015, 08:10 AM

Wow. I only have four movies with him. Thought it would be more. Jurassic Park and both Captain Americas on Blu-ray, and Loaded Weapon on DVD.

AKORIS · 08-21-2015, 10:13 PM

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ha!!! I thought of that after I posted....

08-21-2015, 05:01 AM	#5
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	He's working! It's like any other profession or occupation in the workforce. Samuel L. Jackson is paying his agent to get him work, and that's what he's been doing, whether if they are big Hollywood films or B movies. When you have financial responsibilities to fulfill and a family to support, you have to swallow your pride, put your ego aside and take what you can get... Work is work! There are a lot of big A-list actors and actresses who're beginning to star in B movies (even doing TV) because, B movies are less demanding and less stressful, compared to working in big budget Hollywood movies, with big name filmmakers all the time. I can imagine starring in A movies can get old after awhile, it's like (a been there done that) sort of thing and you get tired of it, then you want to branch out and try new areas in the business. Last edited by slimdude; 08-22-2015 at 04:54 AM.

08-21-2015, 02:55 AM	#1
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:559 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	I don't mind. Sometimes he's the only thing that makes a movie even worth watching. (Kingsman, for example.) Maybe he's like Christopher Walken and just prefers to always be working.

08-21-2015, 04:03 AM	#3
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2	The man is not in enough movies as far as I'm concerned.

08-21-2015, 04:49 AM	#9
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:660 Blu-ray collection:3645 Blu-ray reviews:19	because he needed the money?

08-21-2015, 04:55 AM	#10
Eternal Dreamer Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2014 Trading Score:1	He said that he feels very lucky and happy to do what he does for a living, since it's his dream and he's also come very far in life and overcome some difficult things. So, he rarely turns down work. He loves working. Christopher Walken also says that he pretty much never turns down a script as long as it fits into his schedule. He just loves working. Also, Danny Trejo is pretty much the same. He joked around, saying that he's afraid that if he turns down work, he'll wake up back in prison and that his life as an actor will have been all a dream. What's also pretty cool of him is that he makes it a point to do at least a few very low budget and student films each year because he wants to help others get into the business because he feels fortunate that he was given a chance at the beginning of his career. He wants to pay it forward.

08-21-2015, 08:10 AM	#12
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:559 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	Wow. I only have four movies with him. Thought it would be more. Jurassic Park and both Captain Americas on Blu-ray, and Loaded Weapon on DVD.

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