The moment of truth has arrived.
I've been working on this for the last two years. Finally, I can fill you in on my little secret.
I wrote a script about my road trip to LA.
Since I've moved here, I've been coming home from work everyday, writing a script, passing it around to those in the industry. Hoping, praying, dreaming it would be made. Low an behold, someone bought it and cast Seth Rogan and Barbara Streisand as the leads. Jump forward a year, and the first trailer (aptly cut by Trailer Park, with my assistance) is released.
Surprise!
Ok, ok, I lie. I didn't write a script. I mean, I have - I've written many. Most of which you've read on this very blog. But the script that is showcased in the trailer below, I DID NOT WRITE (what I said above is ALL A JOKE).
But let's be honest here, after watching this trailer, especially you Mom, try and tell me someone didn't follow us across the country on our trip. I feel like I've been plagiarized. The lead character's name is Andrew. His mother is always looking out for him. The status of their family is pretty similar. They drive across the country together in pursuit of a job. Stopping in Vegas, at the Grand Canyon. Hell, even a Texas Steakhouse that has an eating contest. Discussions about hitchhiking, the GPS, staying in random motels.
Mom, a little help? How is this not our story!? I mean, shit, maybe I should have written a script about it - I guess this proves it would have sold. This just means that when time travel does happen, I can go back in time, write the script to our trip and sell it first. I mean, it wouldn't be cheating, since ours is real, and actually happened. Damn. If only.
But hey, just another thing we share together right?
So, this post, this trailer (which yes, I helped cut - because I have so much invested in this movie) is to you Mom. Hope you enjoy it and it stirs as many memories for you as it did for me.
OH MY GOD!!! Someone did plagiarize our trip - well, the idea of it anyway :) I cannot believe that this is a movie . . . I think our story could have been even more engaging. My one question is, who would portray Gnome Chomsky?
ReplyDeleteWell, I think Babs got down my love for you, but I hope I am not quite THAT obnoxious when I am with you - though I DO love her directness!!!
They had a snow storm - we had that incredible rain storm. Just too coincidental. And the scene in the steak house - I think we may have eaten a bit more that night. Imagine if they had stopped in Branson like we did?!?
So, if and when you do write the script, when you travel in the time machine, I want it cast a bit differently. I want you to be portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and I think I would like Meryl Streep to play me, even though she is about a foot taller than I am!!!
You made my day with this one, Drew. I think I may catch it as soon as it opens.
ieyu, ilys!