Movies & TV Discussions

A movie about me would probably be called "Would You Shut Up Already?" Some annoying bald-headed actor would play me, someone like Stephen Tobolowsky, who played the must-be-avoided insurance salesman that Phil bumps into in Groundhog Day. My wife should be played by Jennifer Ehle. Most of my bosses would be played by Boris Karloff, except for one woman boss 20 years ago. She would be played by Rosanne Barr, without the humor.

--Bob

"Get Out Of My Yard!"  with Bruce Willis. 

"Roll of the Dice" Starring Robert Deniro

"I was married to the devil" ....11 years of pure HELL!!

Starring: Sandra Bullock and Jack Nicholson.

She's a sweet country girl who tried to make her marriage work even though she was mentally, physically and verbally abused. She decides she's had enough and plans her escape.

He's an abusive alcoholic, who tries to keep her away from her family. He returns home from a fishing trip only to find an empty house and divorce papers.

redfireant, i LOVE that picture! And your movie has a great ending.

"Day Job" starring Rick Moranis

The theme song will go something like this here.....

I was just 14 when I got my first guitar
I laid awake at night and I dreamed of bein' a star
I dreamed I'd go out and travel the world
Big money, fast cars and girls
I learned some chords and I learned a few songs
My friends said "Man! You know you played 'em all wrong
You'd better practice!"

So I did

Time went by and I got a little better
I learned which chords went with which letter
My guitar felt like magic in my hands
I bought some gear and I started a band
I booked a gig for my big debut
My friends said "Great band! All except for you.
 
You better get a day job, a day job.
You better get a day job. Yeah we really think you should.
A day job, 'cause you're really not that good.
We know you wanna make it man, so bad it hurts
But you're destined for a job with your name on your shirt.
You better get a day job."

I worked real hard for the next few years
I started gettin' some respect from my peers
I tore it up for the home town crowd
I even made my mom and dad real proud
I waved my guitar like a magic wand
Bill Crouse said "Son you're a big fish in a little bitty pond
It's time you moved on."

So I did

I bought me a poncho and a cool black hat
Apache boots and a '59 Strat
I went to Austin, man I know I would dawn
The second coming of Stevie Ray Vaughan
But when I got there, man, what did I see?
Ten thousand Stevie clones all better than me

I had to get a day job, a day job
I had to get a day job. Yeah we really think you should
A day job, 'cause you're really not that good
We know you wanna make it, man, a million guys do
But almost every one of them is better than you
You better get a day job.

Uh, yeah, would you like fries with that order?
Would those be the crispy ones or the Jo jos?
We can super size that meal for ya.
Who me? You think I'm a liitle old for this job?
Well let me tell you somethin' buddy:
I'm not really a fast food waiter, I'm a guitar player.
That's right. I'm just waiting for my big break.
Meanwhile I gotta pay the bills.
I got the car payment, got the rent. It won't be easy.
I'll get outta here someday though.
Here's your fries.

"Whatever Happened to Rennaisance Woman ?" or "The Mysterious Disappearance of LadyMagic" or "The Return of LadyMagic - The Saga Continues".

"And then came the morning"  I would have Sally Field, Sandra Bullock, Jaclyn Smith, and Gloria Gaither play me in that order.  Everyone said I remind them of Sally Field or Sandra Bullock.  Sally Field when she played in the "Flying Nun" so she would be my fun-loving childhood.  Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality because she was so funny and klutzy.  She would be my high school and early college years.  Jaclyn Smith is so elegant and a versatile actress so I would get her to play all the tough roles (incest survivor, eating disorder, years with cancer, and losing the love of my life in a car accident).  Gloria Gaither is a professing Chrisitan and does such beautiful recitations so I would let her play my adult years.  God would be in my movie.  I love James Brolin and he is an older refined gentleman so he would be my first choice.  I would have Richard Gere play my one true love.  My movie would be a docudrama that shows what a difference a day makes.  I always say tomorrow is a new day.  A chance to start a new.  My life is like the phoenix rising from the ashes.  There is a better day a coming!  

GigiandAdonai said…
"And then came the morning"  I would have Sally Field, Sandra Bullock, Jaclyn Smith, and Gloria Gaither play me in that order.  Everyone said I remind them of Sally Field or Sandra Bullock.  Sally Field when she played in the "Flying Nun" so she would be my fun-loving childhood.  Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality because she was so funny and klutzy.  She would be my high school and early college years.  Jaclyn Smith is so elegant and a versatile actress so I would get her to play all the tough roles (incest survivor, eating disorder, years with cancer, and losing the love of my life in a car accident).  Gloria Gaither is a professing Chrisitan and does such beautiful recitations so I would let her play my adult years.  God would be in my movie.  I love James Brolin and he is an older refined gentleman so he would be my first choice.  I would have Richard Gere play my one true love.  My movie would be a docudrama that shows what a difference a day makes.  I always say tomorrow is a new day.  A chance to start a new.  My life is like the phoenix rising from the ashes.  There is a better day a coming!  

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I have a feeling it would be one of those movies where I need a box of tissues. I love Jaclyn Smith. She'd be great. Let's keep her really busy - she can play me too. If you don't mind of course.   : )   What about background music?

I'll share Jaclyn Smith, after all she was an angel :+)  Music--nothing scary or suspenseful.  We've had enough adversity.  I love the instrumental song they play in Bridge To Terabithia--it portrays peace and tranquility.  Better yet, after all we've been through; how 'bout "Amazing Grace."  Yes, that sounds great.  See, we have overcome--look at what we are talking about now.  That would not have been easy for me to do 3 or 7 years ago.  

Oh yeah, during the "big break up scene" there'll be this song playin in the background..... When I saw her in the driveway Her bags were packed, I just got home from work She was leavin' with a guy named Stephen Who she met on a trip to New York She said "Hon, I'm goin' away today, I love somebody else He's got good looks, a nice house A fast car and a job with top pay A good sense of humor, a pleasure boat and a 401k" I said "Let me ask you this before you leave me Does he have a sister? I'd like to meet her Must be a nice gal to have a brother like that Is she pretty and would she like me? Could she love a boy with a broken heart? I'm gonna need someone to fill the space you leave me dear So have her call me if you should meet her Please tell her I'm lonely here That night you called me from the city In the club he had taken you to You were just friends for the weekend At least that's what I was hearing from you He took you down to Broadway, to the ball park and the zoo To his townhouse, on the terrace Where you drank wine and you talked about art And later that night He took a kiss and he stole your heart But let me ask you this before you go Does he have a sister? I'd like to meet her Must be a nice gal to have a brother like that Is she pretty and would she like me? Could she love a boy with a broken heart? I'm gonna need someone to fill the space you leave me dear So have her call me if you should meet her Please tell her I'm lonely here I'm gonna miss you as you take your love away But I just can't compete with him to make you want to stay Does he have a sister? I'd like to meet her Must be a nice gal to have a brother like that Is she pretty and would she like me? Could she love a boy with a broken heart? I'm gonna need someone to fill the space you leave me dear So have her call me if you should meet her Please tell her I'm lonely

"To Be Continued" starring anyone crazy enough to take it!

If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Too.  It can't be made untill I'm about 80.  That's when I'll be able to relax and help write it. By then Jada Pinkett-Smith can play me.

dovey said…
redfireant, i LOVE that picture! And your movie has a great ending.

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Thank you, dovey!! Yeah, the best time to leave someone is when you know they'll be gone all day. It's a whole lot safer that way. I'm just glad I made it out ALIVE!!

Snap, Crackle and Pop:  The Life of AnnieMetal Woman

Your avatar seems fitting right now for the movie title and if you look closely behind the clown makeup I think you can see Jack Nicholson :+)  

Mine would be MommyMania. A woman trying to be 100% mommy, 100% worker, 100% daughter, 100% friend, 100% volunteer, 100% sister, 100% daughter-in-law, and 100% wife. I think Reese Witherspoon would maybe play me.... still thinking on that one!

Not a good way to introduce myself into the community, I suppose, but a movie about my life would probably be called:  "My Life As A Jerk Magnet...and How I Lived To Tell About It"

Haha catmom, I'd watch that movie :)  It sounds like a good chick flick!!

You go, Girl! I'm proud of you! Been there & done that, too! ~ KittyM

The movie of my life would have to be "Redeemed". That's what my life is! A story of victory over much, much tragedy. Another title could be "Beauty from Ashes". I, too, would have Sandra Bullock play me. She has the talent to play all parts! I love her!

I think my life would be called, "Refined by Fire."

My marriage has been an uphill battle but it's like we've hit a really good plateau right now, surrounded by beautiful scenery on either side.  It's nice.

Even though it would not be true to life, I'd want someone really hot to play me.  Like Angelina.  She could pout her lips a lot; I wouldn't mind.