I never get tired of this game. Friends and I have been known to wile away hours over cocktails discussing which actor would represent which person if all of a sudden our lives were to be turned into a movie with a Hollywood casting call to end all casting calls. So, I present here who would play the people in my life. There's little consistency in my choices--some actors are chosen because of looks, some are chosen because of mannerisms/character. But, click on the name of the actor/celebrity to see a photo if you're curious. Some will be left blank, because this game is far from finished. If anyone has anyone to add, or you think I have assigned you the wrong representative, or you have a better suggestion, please let me know. Also, these are subject to change with no warning.
Mom: Amy Madigan as Annie in Field of Dreams, particularly.
Dad: Harrison Ford because dad always liked Indiana Jones so much and they are now both completely gray.
Dylan: What's Eating Gilbert Grape-era Leonardo DiCaprio
Mitch: Elijah Wood not as Frodo Baggins.
Kathy: the lovely Kirsten Dunst
Kate: Chloe Sevigny--It's her vibe. Or something.
Kristie: Liv Tyler (complete with baby these days)
Amie:
Aaron: Lawrence Fishburne as Morpheus
Terry: Joe Pesci
Jan: Seth Rogen--the funny factor plays a big role here
Travis: Cold Mountain-era Jude Law
Nate: a young Tom Stoppard
Robin: Vanessa Ferlito
Erin: Laura Prepon. The voice. The Jersey. Can't deny it.
Fritzie: Natalie Merchant
Mike Hurley: Michael C. Hall as Dexter
Michael C.:
Justin:
Heather: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Duy: a young, Asian John Cusack. Or so he says.
As for me, I will cast the person I get compared to the most: Uma Thurman (from what I hear, especially in the Tagheuer ads).
Friday, July 25, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Jan-isms
On being friends with an ex:
"There are millions of people in this world who you haven't dated, and they make great friends."
"There are millions of people in this world who you haven't dated, and they make great friends."
--Jan Thomas
Things That Make You Go Hmm
This guy sat across from me from 14th Street to Church Ave in Brooklyn, a Q-tip sticking out of his ear the entire way. Toward the end of the trip, he rummaged through his bag, shook a couple pills out of a few different bottles, and gulped them all at once with a swig of water. I have come to no conclusions about this guy other than he must have had quite a headache.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Collected Thoughts
1. The other night, Nate and I were shocked by a new Verizon commercial that featured an interracial couple. I can't find this commercial on YouTube, but I swear we saw it. So, go Verizon!
2. Watched the Mets win today from the upper deck.
3. Jonah is exhibiting behavioral issues again and it is breaking my heart. If he keeps it up he's gonna be sent upstate.
4. Finished In Cold Blood--what a terrific book! Loved it, want to see the movie, and also want to see Capote.
5. I am 6 months away from getting my Master's Degree.
2. Watched the Mets win today from the upper deck.
3. Jonah is exhibiting behavioral issues again and it is breaking my heart. If he keeps it up he's gonna be sent upstate.
4. Finished In Cold Blood--what a terrific book! Loved it, want to see the movie, and also want to see Capote.
5. I am 6 months away from getting my Master's Degree.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Meme
Where is the next place you will travel to?
South Florida.
Do you have any gay friends?
Ha! Um, a couple..
Do you want to get married & have children one day?
The jury is still out on that one.
Do you like to have long hair or short hair?
Long hair for the look; short hair for the maintenance. Sooo I'm screwed.
What is your favorite color?
Pink, with black at a close second.
Last vacation destination you went to?
Greece, I think.
Do you like sushi?
It's my favorite!
What was the best movie you have seen in the past two weeks?
WALL-E.
Do you like your first name?
Wouldn't change it for anything. Last name, too.
Name something great that happened today?
Literally watched a storm roll in, open up, and then roll on. From the 34th floor. It was beautiful.
Do you like your life as of now?
Yes, there are a couple things I would change given my druthers, but all in all I am a happy gal.
Regret doing anything in the past week?
Not getting to the river in time to nab an unobstructed view of the fireworks.
Does anyone call you baby?
Nate calls me Bobo. Does that count?
Have you ever slapped someone?
Once, in the seventh grade. I remember it to this day because I felt so bad about it.
Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?
No, I was a good girl.
Do you want someone back in your life?
I go back and forth.
Rent a movie or go to a movie?
Go to a movie. It's getting to be a bit much though. $12? C'mon.
Has anyone told you they missed you lately?
Yep, that's what happens when the majority of people you love and who love you live far away.
Did you talk to anyone on the phone before bed last night, who?
Yep, Kate.
How many cousins total do you have?
We just figured this out the other day. 18, I believe, was the number.
Where were you born, and how old were your parents?
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Mom was 26; dad was 30.
What were you doing at 12 this afternoon?
Sitting in the Marie Claire office, researching how much it would cost to take a private jet somewhere. I am not even kidding.
South Florida.
Do you have any gay friends?
Ha! Um, a couple..
Do you want to get married & have children one day?
The jury is still out on that one.
Do you like to have long hair or short hair?
Long hair for the look; short hair for the maintenance. Sooo I'm screwed.
What is your favorite color?
Pink, with black at a close second.
Last vacation destination you went to?
Greece, I think.
Do you like sushi?
It's my favorite!
What was the best movie you have seen in the past two weeks?
WALL-E.
Do you like your first name?
Wouldn't change it for anything. Last name, too.
Name something great that happened today?
Literally watched a storm roll in, open up, and then roll on. From the 34th floor. It was beautiful.
Do you like your life as of now?
Yes, there are a couple things I would change given my druthers, but all in all I am a happy gal.
Regret doing anything in the past week?
Not getting to the river in time to nab an unobstructed view of the fireworks.
Does anyone call you baby?
Nate calls me Bobo. Does that count?
Have you ever slapped someone?
Once, in the seventh grade. I remember it to this day because I felt so bad about it.
Have you ever been suspended or expelled from school?
No, I was a good girl.
Do you want someone back in your life?
I go back and forth.
Rent a movie or go to a movie?
Go to a movie. It's getting to be a bit much though. $12? C'mon.
Has anyone told you they missed you lately?
Yep, that's what happens when the majority of people you love and who love you live far away.
Did you talk to anyone on the phone before bed last night, who?
Yep, Kate.
How many cousins total do you have?
We just figured this out the other day. 18, I believe, was the number.
Where were you born, and how old were your parents?
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Mom was 26; dad was 30.
What were you doing at 12 this afternoon?
Sitting in the Marie Claire office, researching how much it would cost to take a private jet somewhere. I am not even kidding.
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