Saturday, May 30, 2009

Who's Starring in Your Movie?

Since Thursday, when I wrote the post on the film version of Patricia Cornwell's "Scarpetta" and criticized the casting of Angelina Jolie in the title role, I've given a lot of thought to who I'd want to play me in the story of my life.

I'd love to say Meryl Streep but alas! I really don't think that would work. I've been told for years that I look like Lauren Bacall. (What do you think?) The photo of her was taken in the 90s when she was in her 70s. My photo was taken a year ago.





Sigh. I wish. She's probably my favorite actress (in a tie so close with Katharine Hepburn I couldn't tell you which is really #1!) so I guess I'd go with that. Besides, she does both drama and comedy well and my life has been a tragi-comedy. However, I don't think it could/would happen. So far my life hasn't had the happy endings Hollywood requires. LOL

Okay. Here's your challenge: Who do you think should have the title role in your life story and why? You don't have to do anything fancy unless you wish to do so -- just leave a note in comments.

Have fun!!!!!!

Happy Blogging!!!!!!!!

Kay

13 comments:

  1. I love the idea of Lauren Bacall to play you!!

    I have no idea who should play me in a movie. I don't look like any current stars, although I have one friend who still says I remind him of Audrey Hepburn back in the 50's. My life wouldn't make a very interesting movie anyway, so it would be hard to pick someone for the job.

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  2. Sara Gilbert ("Roseanne") was always a favorite. I think she could most adequately capture my typically deadpan facial expressions and ungovernable hair...

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  3. Judy: Whoa!!!!! I am jealous!!!! Audrey Hepburn is probably #3 of my top 10 actresses and has been my fashion role model for years!!! Loved her in Breakfast at Tiffany's in all those glorious Givenchy clothes. And yeah, I have an excellent collection of little black dresses.

    Volly: Why doesn't that surprise me? lol

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  4. Wally Shawn standing on a box

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  5. Marc: Perfect!!!!!!!

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  6. I have been told quite a bit that I look like Meryl Streep or should that be she looks like me. So guess it'd be her. Actually I like playing my own leading role though :)

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  7. Don't worry about Hollywood not wanting your story because you think your life so far hasn't had a happy ending. They'll automatically write a happy ending on it since they can bear to do otherwise to stories.

    I suppose Bacall could read the lines appropriately if they were written in your voice, but I think of you as a more earthy type person in dialogue than I've ever heard from the characters I've seen her play. I do like her though.

    I think I'd pick Maureen Stapleton to play me. I think she has been a really great character actress and that's what I would have aspired to be had I sought a theatre career -- none of that star stuff for me. So far I haven't had to worry about being a star!!! Ha

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  8. Ma Kettle. 'Nuff said.

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  9. When I was young I was told I looked like Bette Davis (I did not take that as a compliment) but she's dead. No movie for me.

    Kay, remember Lauren Bacall's photo was airbrushed. In reality she really looks way older than you. I have a friend in the NY theater who took a snapshot of her and she looks really old.

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  10. Yes, I would say you look like Lauren Becall from the pic you posted. I've always liked her, as a person and an actress.
    You have asked a hard question, I don't know who would play me. Maybe, Mary Steenburgen or Lily Tomlin.

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  11. Of suggestions posted by my readers (four years ago, so take this with several grains of salt), the least-implausible would be Paul Giamatti.

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  12. Rain: Knowing you as I do, I like that idea.

    Jo: Leave it to you to choose a redhead and a gifted and intelligent one at that!

    Betty: LOL Nooooooooooooooo

    Darlene: Nooooooo not Bette Davis. There's someone in the back of my mind but I can't get to it.

    Chaz: I think Paul Giamatti would be great casting.

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  13. LST: Not sure since I don't know what you look like.

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