5/2/11

This week I read Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories by Washington Irving. To be honest, I really didn't like it much at all. The stories weren't very interesting. Also, it would be difficult for me to think of actors to portray characters for parts in any of the short stories. Instead, I will use the wonderful book The Cay by Theodore Taylor.
There aren't many characters in the book. There are only 5 that could be cast. Timothy would be portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson because he is serious, but kind. Also, they are both large men. Phillip would be played by either the kid from the "Greatest Freakout Ever" video series, because he would be able to scream at Timothy well, or Ralph Macchio from The Karate Kid and The Outsiders, because he can play people who do the impossible. Phillip's father would be played by Jim Caviezel. This is because he portrayed Jesus Christ in one the the greatest films of all time, The Passion of the Christ. If you can play the son of God, then the father of a boy lost at sea isn't much of a challenge. The role of Phillip's mother would be played by Sandra Bullock. This is because she was very good in The Blind Side in the role of a mother. Finally, Stew Cat would be portrayed by the cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. That cat could talk, and that would add an interesting element to the role.
So far I have read 34 books. I still need 3 Informational and 3 Poetry. Hopefully Nick will give me Into Thin Air. If anyone could recommend a poetry book that is less than 70 pages, I would be very happy. Also, FEED KYLE'S TROLLZ!!!