Movie of Your Life
Most of you know that Todd Solonz’s new movie, Palindromes, casts seven individual actors of different races, genders, and ages as the lead character Aviva, a thirteen year-old girl on a voyage of self discovery. I haven’t seen the film yet, though I’m sure I will be soon, especially after the phenomenal job he did with Welcome to the Dollhouse ten years ago.
However, the concept got me thinking; if you could have any ensemble of actors portray you in a movie about your life, who would you choose? I’ve come up with a preliminary list, but I admit it was very very hard to think outside the gender/race/age box:
- Helen Mirren
- Terrence Howard
- Aamir Khan
- Emma Watson
- Michael Pena
- Devon Aoki
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Peter Gallagher
Do remember, this is not a list of my favorite actors, just an ensemble cast who — in my humble opinion — would be effective in playing me in the movie of my life. (Oh, and if you have to cast someone as my girlfriend, there’s really only one choice.) Go on and make your own. Then let me know, I’ll link to it.