Sunday, November 15, 2015

Traveling to another Country ( chapter 2)

While i have never given up everything to go to another country i have traveled abroad, so this chapter brought some great and dreadful memories for myself. First off the main characters, most being extended family members, are all from the rural Lithuanian countryside. while i have spent time in cities, i would equate growing up in eastern Oregon similar to this scenario. When Jurgis finally get the money to come to america and bring Ona's family, they arrive and have no place to live. they end up in a small boarding house. reminding myself of a time i nearly stayed in a hostel with some friends upon a trip to Canada. like the boarding house. accommodations were meager. the tiny room we were offered had three tiny beds, and one really old tv. there was also one communal bathroom, for i don;t even know how many people, to which one shirtless man remarked to us "Hey your getting the nice room with the TV ah?" needless to say we bolted out of that play mainly because we could, where by Jurgis and his family could not. though i am surprised there wan't chickens running around that place as well. While the rest of my journey to Canada was a lot of fun, I do not recall being swindled, though there may have been a few that tried. i do believe my friend Tim was tricked into buying a while Pizza when he tried to buy only a slice, but nothing to the extent of Jurgis and company. However, we did plan to stay an entire week, but only stayed three nights, mainly because the cost was more than we had planned, similar to that of Jurgis and company. Luckily for us we could return to our regular lives. unlike Jurgis and Ona's Family who were stuck in packing town, with that smell.


Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Cast of The Jungle ( Chapter 1)

For the Movie Adaptation of the Jungle there are many characters that would be excellently played by some of the wonderful actors in Hollywood today

For the Main Character of Jurgis, a large man with dark eyes and Curly dark hair, i have chosen John C. Riely
This Veteran actor may be a little older than the part would call for however, while known for his comedic films, Riely has a very large film Resume, and would be able to portray the many emotions and periods of Jurgis' life. 

For Jurgis' leading Lady Ona, none other than T.V. Star Johanna Braddy 
Johanna has the soft touch needed to play the young beauty, with the fair skin and blue eyes to match. naturally built for the role she has had several roles showcasing the young actress's emotional command and depth. a perfect clash for riely the two would fit the adaptation wonderfully 

bringing in a a more realistic and rugged role, Mellissa McCarthy would wonderfully pull of Ona'a hardworking Cousin Marija Berczynskas, 
Not only does McCarthy have a physical likeness, but the experience needed to play the role. known more for her recent comedic success, she has the fire to represent Marija well, and the dramatic experience to do the character justice later in the film. McCarthy may still be able to shine as marija Occasionally chimes in with good will, and hopefulness, a feature often credited to Mccarthy for her cheerfulness and smile. 

Ona's Grandmother Teta Elzbieta, will be played by the wonderful an dignified Maggie Smith. Maggie may be most notably from her portray as Professor Mcgonagall from the Harry potter Series

Smith, who's been in Hollywood a long time would bring the strength needed for Teta Elzbeita. her portrayal of many insightful characters would give credence to the character as well. she can be both stern and angry as well as compassionate 

Finally breaking in as more of a bit character and not part of the main cast, I suggest casting none other than Tom Cruise as Violinist Tamoszius Kuszleika. While this Character is not central to the story nor does he appear much as the story moves forward. the opening wedding scene for this film should set a tone and make the audience excited. casting this star for this character will surprise audience just as it did the the comedic hit tropic thunder 
Cruise, seen here in tropic thunder, can fill into nearly any role, and his ability to steel a scene will fit in perfectly with the role of Tomoszius, who also is quite a scene stealer. Cruise will serve well playing the energetic and short violinist and will add a since of novelty to the film, as he is known a a leading man, and less of a bit actor. 

together with other characters this core group will lead the film, adaptation of the Jungle, coming to theatres summer of 2018 ... maybe