9-20 Sophomore homework (not a journal)
You’re making a movie!
Not really.
Choosing from the current Hollywood talent pool of actors, you
cast the made-for-TV movie Why Don’t You
Look Where You’re Going?, briefly explaining your choices for the Flying Dutchman;
young man with fine blond hair; square, masculine young lady; the tall man in the gray topcoat; and the fat, mustached man with linen knickers (how long a response? a sentence or two for each).
In addition, add another character to the story. Explain how you would integrate him or
her into the story. What does he do? Say? How do others react to him? Above
all, explain what this character represents in society.
Choose one song to function as part of the movie’s soundtrack,
explaining how and/or when you would integrate it into your movie and to what
purpose. Explain how the lyrics and/or the melody of the song identify with
some part of the story (in meaning and/or tone). Use any genre of music--pop,
rock, classical, country, etc.
Post your ideas tonight. We'll look at your responses in class tomorrow. This is NOT a journal assignment.
I've included a song in the (not-so) video posted below that I would use in my movie as the Flying Dutchman approaches the ocean liner. If you click to play, you'll see no video but you'll hear the music.
I've included a song in the (not-so) video posted below that I would use in my movie as the Flying Dutchman approaches the ocean liner. If you click to play, you'll see no video but you'll hear the music.
posted by JTF @ 1:16 PM
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39 Comments:
In Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going? the Flying Dutchman would be played by Geoffrey Rush because he appears older and worn, just as the Flying Dutchman would be after traveling the sea for eternity. His hair is also mangy, which adds to the idea of him being flustered and angry with society.
The young man with fine blond hair would be Paul Walker. Playing the clairvoyant, he appears appropriately wise. Also, because he is on the fourth deck, he is higher into society which means he is attractive to some degree, and Paul Walker is attractive.
The masculine young lady would be Pam Ferris. This lady is famously known for playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda. Her notable masculinity perfectly fits the lady in the story as well as her pudginess.
The tall man in the gray topcoat would be Bob Saget. Saget is very tall, and in pictures, dresses very nicely so a topcoat would be very suitable to him. He also seems like a dignified man to which society would follow.
The fat mustached man would be Richard Griffiths. I immediately thought of him when reading the story because I associated “fat mustached man” with Harry Potter’s uncle in the first Harry Potter book.
I would add a little redheaded boy to the story and integrate him into the part about the children asking. The little boy would ask his parents what was out there, and they would make up an excuse. Then the little boy would go tell all of his friends. This would symbolize the parents’ attempt at sheltering, the young age at which society begins to evolve, and the spread of information quickly throughout people.
The song I would add to this story is Super Rich Kids by Frank Ocean. The song describes the life of wealthy teenagers, but it can also be applied to the general upperclass with “too many bottles of wine we can’t pronounce.” I would play this in the very beginning of the movie to clearly state that society is partly comprised of wealthy people, such as those on the fourth deck.
My choice for the Flying Dutchman is Tom Hanks because he was a good actor in Castaway where he looked a lot like how I envisioned the Flying Dutchman. For the young man with the blonde hair I chose Tom Felton because he is an actor that has fine blonde hair. For the square, masculine young lady I chose Kristen Stewart because she is very square and shows very little emotion. For the tall man I chose George Clooney because he is tall and stoic. For the fat man with the knickers I chose Wayne Knight from Seinfeld because he is a fat and laughable character like the fat man in the story. For my own character I chose a cranky old lady who is trying to escape Society because she is confused by all the technology. She would be played by Betty White. For the song I chose "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker because the Flying Dutchman is drifting away while the ocean liner is going very fast.
If I were to make a movie out of the short story Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going, it would have a very diverse cast. I would cast Robert DeNiro as the Flying Dutchman. I think he would fit that part very well. Next I would cast Brad Pitt as the man with fine blonde hair. He was the first actor to come to mind when I read the story. I think he could nail the part. For the part of the masculine young lady I would cast Melissa McCarthy, she was in the movie Bridesmaids and I think she would be perfect for this character. AS for the tall man in the gray topcoat, I think Clint Eastwood would be the perfect actor for the role. He seems like the best fit. I think that Wayne Knight, the actor who played Newman on Seinfeld would be the best fit for the role of the fat mustached man.
A character that I would add to the story would be the captain of the liner. I incorporate him by having him tell the people to ignore the Flying Dutchman and to not worry about him. The other characters would do what he said for the most part because he rules over them. I think he would represent the leaders of the world, or of the media who try to sometimes stifle certain views or behaviors in society.
` One song that I would add to the soundtrack would be “Move” by Ludacris. I would use it when the liner is headed straight for the Flying Dutchman once he is in view. The lyrics of the song and message of the song are very simple, just move and get out of the way. It is a very loud and aggressive song and I think it would fit into that scene perfectly.
Being the director, I would pick Tom Selleck as the Flying Dutchman. I think that he would be very good for his part because he is very masculine and worn. He is also serious, but can change his attitude easily, which is how I pictured this character. For the tall man, I'd choose Leonardo DiCaprio because he often plays the leading character in his other movies and keeps the story going. He also fits because he investigates things in many of the mystery movies that he makes! Next, I would pick Betty White as the matron. I think that she could be a motherly figure because she is a sweet old lady, and old ladies are always really nice. She is basically just pretty awesome.
In my opinion, I would choose Alex Pettyfer to play the young man with fine blond hair. My biggest reason for this is because its mostly fits the description and he is very good in action/mystery movies. Anne Hathaway could easily play the masculine lady with a short haircut, and a slightly nerdier personality. Finally, the fat man would be played by the Seinfeld actor, Jason Alexander. He could easily play the role of a follower who wants to be noticed, and overall he is a wonderful actor.
A character that I would add to the story would be able to comically relieve the drama in the story. This role would be played by an actor like Steve Carrel. He would crack jokes in the middle of the story, just to make everything more lighthearted. Most importantly, this character would represent societies way of always setting aside troubles and still trying to generally enjoy life.
Lastly, "Let Me Be Myself" by 3 Doors Down would represent this story as a whole. The most important theme in this story is to express your individuality, and this song reinforces that perfectly. The entire song is about someone wanting to be able to express themselves and to be accepted in society, like the Flying Dutchman.
The song can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmDYbiyMHvo
Flying Dutchman- Leonardo DiCaprio. I chose Leonardo because he has a mysterious edge to him.
Young man with fine blonde hair- Thomas Sangster. I chose Thomas because he does, indeed, have fine blonde hair, and is on the younger side.
Square, masculine, young woman- Rani Mukherjee. I chose Rani because she does have an almost masculine hint to her.
The tall man in the gray topcoat- Ryan Gosling. I chose Ryan because he looks like he could be part of the media.
Fat mustached man with linen knickers- Jason Alexander. I chose Jason because he is short and looks like he also could play the role of a person in the media.
I would add another character in the story on the boat. He would jump off the boat after the Flying Dutchman sailed out of sight. Everyone else would be completely shocked at him, obviously, because he jumped off a liner. His character represents the people that are reluctant to be individuals, but decide to do so once others set an example. This person is trying to become an individual by jumping off the liner that is American society.
A song I would put in the soundtrack would be Knee Deep by the Zac Brown Band and featuring Jimmy Buffet. I would put this song in the movie when they are showing life aboard the liner and how easy-going it is. This song talks about how there are no cares in paradise and how they can just marvel at the things around them.
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I would cast Carel Struycken as the tall man in the gray topcoat because the story made a heavy emphasis on the fact that he was tall and Struycken is seven feet tall. He also is a man who looks very serious but not standing out, just as the man in the gray jacket blended in. I would cast Michael Cera as the Flying Dutchman because he has the type of personality where he doesn’t take pressure from anybody. He lives the way he wants to, not according to what other people try to get him to do, like the leviathan tries to crush the sailboat in the story. I would cast Alex Pettyfer as the young man with fine blonde hair because Alex is young, has blonde hair, and has a wide fan base that would attract viewers.
I would cast Gwendolyn Christie as the square, masculine lady because she has played a masculine woman in a previous film. I would cast Wilford Brimley as the fat, mustached man in the linen knickers because he is a heavier, older actor with a mustache. “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield would be part of Why Don’t You Look Where you’re Going?’s soundtrack because the lyrics say that you need to write your own life and not let someone else hold the pen. This song pertains to the plot of the movie because the Flying Dutchman did not let the leviathan dictate how he was going to live his life. The song would play as the Flying Dutchman floated off away from the leviathan. If I had to add a character to the story, it would be played by Ryan Gosling, and he would be a man who was hesitant as to whether or not he should stay on the leviathan because after seeing the Flying Dutchman, he doubts whether or not conformity is right. He would stand on the railing and the other characters would scoff at him for even thinking about leaving them. However, in the end, Gosling would do what was right and he would tell the other characters that he decided to write his own life, and then he would jump off the side of the ship. This would take place as the song was ending and fading in the background. That is how I think Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going should be casted if it became a movie.
Flying Dutchman-Brian Doyle-Murray- The reason I chose Brian is because he plays the voice of the Flying Dutchman on Spongebob, and his voice is exactly how I picture the Flying Dutchman. Also, Brian is an old man, and he looks a little creepy.
Young Man with Blond Hair- I would choose Zach Efron because he had nice blond hair and is a very young actor. Also, his personality in some movies fits this character.
Masculine Women- For the masculine women I would chose Ellen DeGeneres because she strikes me as a bit masculine. I can also see her bing a bit pushy.
Tall Man- I would choose Morgan Freeman because he is tall, yet also strikes me as some kind of business man like this character might be.
Fat Man- I would choose Kevin James because in Paul Blart Mall Cop, he wears the mustache well. He is a fat man and looks the part, as well as has the personality for the part.
Added Character- I would add a little naïve child named Billy. This would show the kids part of society. To play this role I would choose Freddie Highmore who plays Charlie in Charlie in the Chocolate Factory.
A song I would associate with this is the Jaws theme song. I would play it as they approach the Flying Dutchman. I would do this to create suspense in approaching something that is unknown to them. The melody relates to the creepiness of not knowing what they’re approaching.
If I were to make a movie for “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going” I would have a hard time casting the roles. When thinking about the young man with the fine blonde hair, Leonardo DeCaprio immediately comes to mind. The character is given the impression of being young, and rather attractive. I feel he could capture this essence of the man. The next character is square, masculine young lady would be played by Hilary Swank. She is not very “square”; however her face has certain masculine qualities. The tall man in the grey topcoat would be played by John Laroquette. The character in the story is tall but has a serious quality about him which I can understand from John Laroquette. The character of the fat mustached man implied some humor, which led me to think of Drew Carey. He does not have a mustache, but he is on the heavier side and has a humorous personality. Finally the Flying Dutchman would be played by Tom Hanks. The Flying Dutchmen is cursed to an eternity of life at sea. Tom Hank’s tired aged face would, in my opinion, fit this character perfectly.
If I were to add a character to the story I would add the little old lady in the blue flowered hat. When called to the dinner bell she would comply instead of going over to view what was out in the ocean. The other characters simply ignore her, for she is old and senile. She would represent the traditionalists of society. Instead being a conformist who goes along with and conforms to the new trends of society she sticks to the traditional way. She is a person who believes everything is the way it should be and does not need to change. She does not follow the rest of the people who are looking over the rail instead she knows her plan for the day; she was going to dinner.
While they are trying to decide what is out in the water they I would play the song “Stop and Stare” by OneRepublic. The song is about trying to figure out who you are and where you are going. These would go along with the initial confusion as to what is out in the water. It asks “Can you see what I see?” This can relate to the tall man because he is the only one who can see the boat at first. The overall melody of the song is somber and confusing going along with the confusion of the scene. This would fit nicely in to my “movie” of “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going”.
If I had to cast current Hollywood actors to star in a movie adaptation of "Why Don't You Look Where You're Going?", then I would probably cast Zach Galifianakis for the role of the "Flying Dutchman". I would cast him because he looks like a sailor with his beard and I think he would play the part well. For the role of the young man with fine blonde hair I would probably cast Tom Felton. I would cast him because he is a young man with blonde hair and I believe that he fits the description. I would probably cast Kathy Bates for the square, masculine young lady. I would cast her because she seems square and tough, fitting the character of the square lady. For the tall man in the gray topcoat, I chose Jason Segel because he is tall. For the role of the mustached man with linen knickers I would probably cast David Suchet. I would cast him because he is pretty stout and is well known for his role as the mustached Hercule Poirot.
If I had to add another character to the story, it would probably be an authority-type figure such as a security guard. He would make sure people weren't crowding around the rails of the ship too much. He would tell the passengers what to do without really knowing why they were crowding. They would probably listen to him. He would represent the authority figures in society.
I would probably pick the theme from Jaws for the scene where the cruise ship is about to crash into the Flying Dutchman. I would probably pick this song because it is very suspenseful like the scene.
Flying Dutchman: Robin Williams- Robin Williams would be my first choice for the Flying Dutchman because in the story, the Flying Dutchman represents a strong, unique, individual. Robin Williams is as “unique” as they get. Plus, as funny as he is, Robin Williams can yell and show anger like none other. This would be perfect for the “Why don’t you look where you’re going” line!
Young man with fine blond hair: Leonardo DiCaprio- I’d put DiCaprio as this role because his acting ability is excellent. He is able to pick up any role and make it his own. He is one of the greatest actors out there
Masculine young lady: Angelina Jolie- I would have Angelina Jolie play the role of the masculine woman because Angelina would be a great actress to play a strong and independent woman. In many of her past roles, she has been able to play a woman with strong power and determination (Evelyn in Salt, Mrs. Smith in Mr. and Mrs. Smith). I believe she also has the ability to act in an attitude that is in a way indifferent to others’ opinions.
Tall man in the topcoat: Mark Harmon- I would have Mark Harmon play the tall man in the topcoat because in many of his roles, Mark is able to act with a sense of curiosity and wonder. He’d be perfect for the role of the tall man because his curiosity would find the boat on the water and his sense of wonder would be infectious to the others on the boat. Mark also plays roles that have him in a position of leadership (such as Gibbs on NCIS).This quality of leadership would be something that would lead to people to gather around him to see what he’s looking at.
Fat, mustached man in knickers: Jack Nicholson- I would have Jack Nicholson play the role of the fat man because I believe he could do an excellent job of “steeling someone’s thunder.” He has had experience in portraying slimy, sort of lying character before (such as Colonel Jessup and the Joker), and I think his style of acting would portray this man’s attitude and position well.
Additional Character: Morgan Freeman as the ship’s captain- I would integrate the captain of the ship into the story by introducing him right after the ship sails past the “Flying Dutchman.” The captain would appear on a high platform of some sort and would announce over a microphone how there is nothing to worry about and the small boat has no impact on the passengers and that everyone should just report to dinner. Of course, the passengers would all just listen and then report to dinner. In society, the captain would represent our president. Just as the President of the U.S. tells us information on events in our world, so does the captain. However, we can never be sure whether or not we are hearing everything there is to know about the subject, or just what the government wants us to know for the time.
Movie Song: I would probably use Suite For Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major for the opening of the movie. This song would be played while a camera went throughout the boat and the sea and the “flying fish.”
Flying Dutchman: Johnny Depp- because when I think of a pirate I think of him due to him being in all the pirates of the Caribbean movies and he looks like a pirate
Young man with fine blonde hair: Josh Hutcherson- because he is a young man who has fine blonde hair
Square, Masculine young lady: Gina Carano- because she is a young lady and she has a masculine look to her face
The tall man in the Grey topcoat: Mel Gibson- because he is older male actor who I believe would pass for a businessman
Fat mustached man with linen knickers: John Goodman- because he is a fat male actor
The Captain: The captain would come down to the deck, tell the people that he has the situation under control, and tell them not to worry about a thing. The other people would listen and respect him the most. Above all this character represents the Governments of this world.
One Song: Where The Boat Leaves From, By the Zac Brown Band.
I would play this song at the beginning of the movie where the people are getting on the boat. I chose this song because it talks about sailing away on a boat that takes away all your big problems and lets you not have to worry about anything. This relates to the story because in the story it talks about how for a few days your fate is chosen and you don’t have to worry about anything.
The Flying Dutchman: A famous actor to play The Flying Dutchman would be Johnny Depp. He played the main role of a pirate in all of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies; therefore most people can also compare his looks to the Flying Dutchman. In the story, the Flying Dutchman represents an outcast in society and is seen as someone who keeps to himself. Johnny Depp is someone of a different nature in the Hollywood world and knows how to play a character that is considered to be different, as he does in the movie “Edward Scissorhands”.
The Young Man with the Fine Blond Hair: Actor Ryan Gosling portrays the qualities of the young man with the fine blond hair on the ship in many if his movies. Not only does he physically resemble the young man, but he represents himself as an independent leader. When the young man returns with his binoculars in order to see what the object is, he attracts a crowd and takes on “the shining aspect of a clairvoyant.” Ryan Gosling can be viewed as a leader because of the way that goes his separate way.
The Square, Masculine Young Lady: Actress Kirstie Alley best represents the square, masculine young woman. In the story, the masculine lady is not afraid to state her opinions or ideas as to what she thinks the object in the water is. She also is not afraid to disagree with the other characters, which symbolizes the role women have in society. Kirstie Alley is a bold and outspoken woman who also is not afraid to stand out.
The Tall Man in the Gray Topcoat: This character can represent some sort of businessman, someone of a sort of power. Tom Hanks can portray this character well because of his driven personality that is seen in many of his movies. The tall man is the first to notice the object in the distant water and draws attention to it. People view him as a leader and trust that what he is saying is true.
The Fat, Mustached Man with Linen Knickers: This character in the story is also one who enjoys attention. He joins in with the Tall man in the gray topcoat and proceeds to inform people as to what they ate pointing at. There are also people in society who enjoy taking the credit for things that draw attention. Actor Danny De Vito can best represent this character mainly because of his physical resemblance. Danny De Vito plays the mean and neglecting father of a young girl in the movie “Matilda”. He can also represent the mustached man because of his ability to play a rude and arrogant character.
Added Character: A small young boy: This character would be integrated into this story after the Flying Dutchman and the ship pass each other. This small child sees that the sailor is alone and yells to the other passengers on board, “Shouldn’t we help that man? He is all alone!” The other characters and passengers on the ship ignore the small boy and carry on. This character represents those in society who try to reach out to the nonconformists, or people who try to be an individual. No one listens to the small boy because they don’t want to break away from society and what is considered to be “the norm”.
Added Soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1J0QahaE18 I would play this instrumental music in this story plot as the ship is approaching the small boat. Passengers are wondering whether or not the boat will move out of the way in time and they are looking ahead to see if it will get run over. This music gives a nervous feeling and intensity as the sailor moves out of the way just in time before the ship sails through its path.
I would choose Russell Crowe to play the Flying Dutchman because he seems to have a very rebel-like composure. I would choose Chris Hemsworth to play the young man with the fine, blonde hair because he does have blonde hair, and I could see him as the person who would lead a group in the investigation of the floating object at sea. I would choose Tilda Swinton to play the square, masculine young lady because she has very male-like facial features. I would choose James Cromwell to play the tall man in the gray topcoat because he seems like the “old, successful businessman” type. I would choose Jack Black to play the fat man with the mustache because he can portray a bit of a comical character since the fat man is always just trying to get in on what the tall man is doing. I would also include Donald Sutherland portraying the captain of the ship. In society, he would represent the political leaders of the world. The song I would choose is “O Fortuna” from “Carmina Burana.” I would choose this song because it includes strong dynamics and radiates power. I would use this song at the very beginning when filming the huge leviathan of a ship.
The cast I have chosen for the made-for-TV version of “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going?” is as follows: The actor I chose for the Flying Dutchman is Tom Hanks. I immediately thought of him as his character in the movie Cast Away because in the story the Flying Dutchman is described as wild-looking. In Cast Away, Tom Hanks is scruffy and weathered because he has been stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. I chose Ryan Gosling to play the young man with the fine blond hair. I can definitely picture him in this role because I feel as if his character takes initiative in a lot of his movies. Also, he can play cocky characters well and the young man is the first to think of using binoculars, so he is proud of himself for it. For the square, masculine young lady I chose Ellen Page because she plays a tomboy well in movies such as Whip It and Juno. Her characters usually tend to be trying something out of their comfort zone too, as in again the movie Whip It and the movie Inception. The young woman almost seems as if she wants to break from conformity in the story. I picked Liam Neeson for the tall man in the gray topcoat. He is very distinguished looking and has a slight accent, which makes him seem like an important business man or person in charge. For the fat, mustached man in linen knickers, I chose Philip Seymour Hoffman. I can picture him perfectly in this role, trying to steal the spotlight from someone else. Plus, he also has a mustache occasionally! The character I added is a young girl with fiery red curls. The child watches the Flying Dutchman as everyone else does, but as they pass him by, she waves to him. With a smile, the Flying Dutchman waves back. The other passengers look at her in bewilderment. This young girl represents the innocence and acceptance of children, how they do not judge others and the conformity of society does not quite have them in its grasp yet. A song that I chose for the movie’s soundtrack is called “Making Contact” from the soundtrack of the movie Another Earth. It is a single violin playing a poignant, almost wistful melody. I would play this song as the masculine young lady leans on the rail and looks wistfully back at the Flying Dutchman, longing to break from the conformity of society.
Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going? - The Movie
The actor that I chose for the young man with fine, blonde hair is Leonardo diCaprio. I chose him because his looks fit the description of the character perfectly. Also, just like in the Titanic, diCaprio has acted on the set of a boat and he also has the perfect, authoritative personality of this young man that he is playing. The actress I chose for the square, masculine young lady is Kristen Stewart. She is feminine enough to play a young woman, but has some masculine features that I think would be perfect for this role. She has played characters that are very direct in what they say and she has also never played a very feminine character in a movie. The actor that I chose to play the man in the gray topcoat would be George Clooney. This character strikes me to be a lawyer, and George Clooney has played some dramatic roles and would be well-cast in this role. The actor representing the fat, mustached man with linen knickers is Wilford Brimley. This role is well suited for a character actor such as Brimley. I chose Jennifer Lawrence to play the extra character in the movie. She is the one who calms the passengers and takes control of what is going to happen between the ocean liner and the Flying Dutchman.
The song that I chose for the movie is the “Theme from Jaws.” I chose this song to be played when the ocean liner is heading towards the Flying Dutchman. This music, whenever it is played, builds anticipation for what is going to happen next. In this scene, the passengers on the ocean liner are worried that they will hit the small boat. Tension and anxiety fill the air and this music really builds on these emotions.
I would have Johnny Depp play the Flying Dutchman because he is the perfect actor for that kind of role; he is an outcast in almost every movie. The boy with the fine blond hair would be played by Justin Beiber because he is a new guy who has a lot of privileges. The square young masculine lady would be played by Dolares Umbridge from the Harry Potter series because she fits the way she acts. The tall Man would be played by Leonardo Dicaprio because he fits the rich successful scene very well and he could pull it off. The fat man would be played by George Clooney in a fat suit because he could act like a greedy corporate fat cat in a heartbeat. The character I would add is the wealthy black man in a suit and tie played by the one and only Denzel Washington. He would try to display a message by explaining what the Flying Dutchman really means to the other passengers. The other characters are threatened at first but eventually open up to him in the end. He represents how black people have been increasing in their importance for hundreds of years and show no sign of stopping. The song I would choose is “Prince of Denmark’s March.” I would play it before the other boat passes and before they even notice the other boat. It shows how peaceful the society is until they notice someone going against the beaten path and it disrupts everything.
For the character of the Flying Dutchman I would chose Sean Connery. I would choose him because of the great job he did in The Hunt For the Red October,and also because I feel he would be good at playing the part of the Dutchman. For the young man with the fine blonde hair I would choose the actor who plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies. He would be good as the young man because he has fine blonde hair and he has lots of acting experience as a young adult. For the part of the square masculine young lady I would cast Angelina Jolie. From her performances in various films, she has shown that she can play characters who act very tough and masculine. For the part of the tall man in the gray topcoat I would cast Mark Hamil. Mark Hamil would be good for the part because he plays Gibbs on NCIS and his character is the leader, and I think of the man in the gray topcoat as the leader because he is first to spot the ship. For the part of the Fat Man, I would chose Kevin James for his performance in Mall Cop and because he would look good in knickers. The additional character I would add would be the Captain of the liner, which would be played by Tommy Lee Jones. He is in charge of making sure the Liner stays self sufficient and is there to be in charge of the crew. He also notices the object, but when he turns the liner towards it, people really start to notice it. Others treat him with respect. In society he is the president or king or emperor or etc... He is the highest ranking person on board.
One song I would chose to function as part of the movie's soundtrack would be the theme from Jaws. It would be playing as the Liner is getting closer and closer to the Dutchman's ship. It helps provide suspense for when the fat man mentions that they may hit it.
The Flying Dutchman would be Christian Bale. He is known for having a temper on set which could be a way of speaking against the captain.
The young man with fine blonde hair would be Ryan Gossling because he fits the description of the character’s looks and I would want to look at him if I were on a boat.
The square, masculine lady would be Angelina Jolie because she does a lot of action movies
The tall man in the gray top coat would be Bob Saget because Danny Tanner seemed like the kind of guy who would’ve worn a gray topcoat
The fat, mustached man with linen knickers would be Kevin James because it seems like a funny role that would be very suitable for him.
The character I would add to the story would Juliette Binoche from Chocolat. I chose her because she would be a character who comes into society and is different. In Chocolat she doesn’t meet society’s standards of living but she stands her ground and ends up changing the lives of countless people including her own.
The song I would have in the soundtrack would be Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas because when I hear the first few lines of the song, Juliette Binoche who would be the character to change the way of society. “Carry on my wayward son. There’ll be peace when you are done. Lay your weary head to rest. Don’t you cry no more.”
I picked Robert Downey Jr. for the Flying Dutchman because in his other movies he seems like the one that would be apart from society in this situation.
I picked Owen Wilson for the young man with the blond hair because he reminds me of a person that would want to be the one to see what the object is first.
I picked Jack Black for the fat man because to me he would be the person that tries to be noticed like the tall man is.
I picked Liam Neeson for the tall man because he fits the description as a tall man and seems like he would be the person to take interest in the object.
I picked Megan Fox as the masculine young lady because I think she would fit the character that should get the credit for knowing what the object is, but has that credit taken away.
I would add a captain of the ship to the story to represent the government or authority. I would do this to give society a person to blame if something does go wrong even if it is not the captain’s fault.
I would use the song “I don’t want to be” by Gavin DeGraw because it has the message of someone just wanting to be themselves, and I would put this as the Flying Dutchman passes by because he is the one that is alone.
Flying Dutchman- I would use Zac Efron. I think that he is such a confident actor that he could pull of this part so well. He doesn’t seem like he would care what everyone else is doing; he just goes his own way.
Masculine young lady- I think that Ellen DeGeneres would be a good choice for this part because I think she would pull off the masculine part, but you could still recognize her as a lady.
Young man with fine blonde hair-I would cast Liam Hemsworth as this part. First reason because he is nice looking and has blonde hair. I also think that he is somewhat young and naïve that he could fill the roll very well.
Tall man in the gray topcoat-I would use Channing Tatum as this man because I think that he could grab people’s attention. Number one he is tall, but I think that by looking at him right away you would be able to tell that he is a serious business man.
Fat man- I think Kevin James could pull off this role. I think audiences would find it funny that he would be trying to “steal Channing Tatum’s thunder” for observing something out in the water.
I would integrate a little girl into the story. She would be one of the people on the boats child. The little girl constantly tries to figure out what everyone is looking at, but no one even gives her the time of day. The characters barely pay any notice to her because she is small. The little girl represents the little things that we take for granted and life.
If I had to choose a song I would choose “My Heart Will Go On” the instrumental version. This song is played in the movie the Titanic. I would use this as the opening song of the movie because I think the music sounds sort of like the ocean.
For my movie, “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going?” I would cast Johnny Depp as the Flying Dutchman. He is an outspoken actor with attitude and is no stranger to sailing because he starred in Pirates of the Carribean. Leonardo DiCaprio would be my choice for the young man with fine blond hair. He fits the role physically and was in the famous movie, Titanic. Keira Knightley, also from Pirates of the Carribean, would be my choice for the square, masculine young lady. She is a strong character, but I can also see her taking on a motherly role. I would cast Bob Saget as the tall man in the gray topcoat. Not only is he very tall, but also can play an observant gentleman. For the fat mustached man with linen knickers, I would choose Jason Alexander. I can picture him physically fitting the role and is a great actor with a lot of experience. I would add Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games, to introduce some adventure and youth to my movie. The song I would include in my movie would be the theme song from the movie Dark Shadows because it is an eerie sounding tune with a mysterious beat.
In my movie version of “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going,” for the young man with fine blond hair, I chose Tom Felton from the Harry Potter movie series. He has fine blond hair and reminds me of the man from “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going?”
I chose Melissa McCarthy from Bridesmaids as the square, mannish woman because of her features and body shape. From what I have seen of her acting, she has a mannish personality and could portray the woman very well.
My version of the tall man in a long topcoat is Benedict Cumberbatch from the Sherlock Series. He was the first actor that came to mind because of his height, and the fact that Sherlock is often portrayed wearing a long topcoat.
The fat man in the linen knickers reminds me of Richard Griffiths, also from Harry Potter, due to his appearance in the movies as Harry’s rather large and unhappy uncle.
The character I would like to add to the story is a thin, bony, and nosy woman with a high-pitched voice. Since the short story “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going” was written in the 1950s, it lacks a character that represents modern-day media. The woman I am adding would be one of the first people to notice the floating object, and proclaim it loudly to the entire boat. She would add her own opinions and try to influence and control the entire ship. She would create an exaggerated story for everyone to hear; for example, she could claim that the mysterious floating object was a pirate ship. Everyone on the ship would believe her and be influenced by her, even so extremely as to cause a panic.
The song I chose that lyrically represents the struggles of in the sailboat would have, competing with society, is “Us against the World,” by Coldplay. The lyrics remind me of the loneliness of the sailor and people in the world represented by the sailor, seemingly pushed away by society. It portrays the power of society and how difficult it is to avoid it. “Bring back the water, let your ships roll in…. The tightrope I’m walking just sways and ties…. And sing slow it down. Through chaos as it swirls, it’s us against the world.”
In the movie Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going?, I would cast Adam Sandler as the Flying Dutchman. In Adam Sandler’s films, he is generally portrayed as someone who is defiant and doesn’t follow the rules of society. He is a great example of an individualist who would defy his captain and be sentenced to sailing the open seas for all of eternity.
For the young man with fine blond hair, I would cast the actor Owen Wilson. To an extent, this actor from Wedding Crashers has some words of wisdom and can be seen as somewhat intelligent. He also has long blond hair.
For the square, masculine young lady, I would cast Lady Gaga. She has somewhat of a manly figure and is quite masculine. Her appearance resembles some of what one might picture when reading the story.
For the tall man in the gray top coat, I would cast Barnaby Jones who is a famous television detective. In the story, the tall man in the gray top coat is very observant, just like a detective.
For the fat man with the mustache, I would cast Kevin James. He is the perfect example of someone who thinks he knows everything. He is very stubborn and foolish. He believes that the only right way is his way, but this never ends up being the case.
For my additional character, I would cast Will Ferrell. He would be someone on the ship of conformists that no one could stand because he would never follow the rules or do what he was told. He would represent everything that conformists scorn. He would make smart aleck remarks to the other passengers and play pranks on them. He would be a free spirited individual who would not fit in with the rest of the passengers and would eventually join the Flying Dutchman in the small boat in order to live the life of an individualist rather than be around those who preferred to be conformists.
For my song to be played in the movie, I have chosen the Jaws theme song. This would play as the small boat sailed along the sea. It would build up suspense as the other passengers watch the small boat draw closer and closer to their ship.
My cast for the Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going movie would be varied and display the roles each character represents in the world. I would cast Hugh Laurie as the Flying Dutchman because he excelled at playing someone who rebels against the norm in House. Hugh Laurie could very easily portray the eccentric Flying Dutchman trying to get control of his ship. I would cast Tom Felton as the young blonde man. He fits the physical description very well. He also did a good job playing as someone who wants some attention and credit in the Harry Potter films. For the masculine young lady I would choose Emma Watson because with her shorter haircut she looks slightly masculine. She would be able to perfectly play the matter-of-fact young lady. For the tall man in the grey topcoat I would cast Benedict Cumberbatch. I believe he could play the curious and persistent tall man very well. This is proven by his fantastic performance on Sherlock as Sherlock Holmes. For the fat man I would cast Richard Griffiths. He fits the physical description very well. In Harry Potter he excelled and playing a rather pompous man who liked always being right. For my original character I would create a short skinny man. He would be one of the late comers and be far away from the tall man. He would ask what’s happening and what’s for dinner. He represents those who just follow the crowd to follow the crowd and don’t really care about anything besides their own needs. As the Flying Dutchman sailed away I would play “Us Against the World” by Coldplay. The melody of the song gives you the feeling that everything is winding down and things have reached their conclusions. The lyrics remind us to slow down before we lose ourselves. “Lift off before trouble/ Erodes us in the rain” This references that we need to stop conforming and be ourselves. I believe these castings and soundtrack choices would make an excelling Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going movie.
I would cast Johnny Depp as the Flying Dutchman. Johnny Depp typically plays characters that are different than the rest. He is very good at exaggerating characters and making them very unique. The Flying Dutchman is defiantly very unique. I would cast Zac Efron as the young male with blonde hair. Zac Efron typically plays the young man who has a central part in developing the story who everyone looks to for leadership. The young man with blonde hair is very similar to this character description. I would cast Jennifer Lawrence as the masculine young lady. She is a very strong female normally and has also played very strong and important young woman in different movies. The masculine young lady definitely has to be a strong character which Jennifer Lawrence is very good at portraying. I would cast Dustin Hoffman as the man in the gray topcoat. The man in the gray topcoat is a very strong and serious older man. Dustin Hoffman has played many characters that are assertive and strong. I would cast Stephen Graham as the fat mustached man with linen knickers. Stephen has played characters that tend to benefit from others discoveries. The fat man is very sly and greedy which I think Stephen Graham plays well.
Another character I would add to the story would be a young boy perhaps six or seven who would find interest in this distant object. The boy would continually jump around and ask to see the object in the distance. The other characters would ignore him and tell him to stop since they would find him annoying. The young boy represents the younger generation of society, like me, who are slowly marking their presence in the world even though they may be ignored now. This group of young men and women want to see what is out and world and are trying to become an intricate part of society.
As the movie begins and the ship sails across the open ocean, I would play “C’est la mort” by The Civil Wars. This song begins with a very pretty and light strumming of a mandolin. The quite tone and serenity of this sound segues nicely into what seems to be the utopian, or perfect, society. The lyrics also apply to the way society functions. “…Don’t go without me,” is one line of the song that stresses the fact that in society you don’t ever do anything by yourself rather with someone else. Another line is, “…walk down the road that has no end…” In society we never know what will happen next but we all keep going on the road that has no end.
The movie version of Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going? could be amazing if it has the right mixture of cast and music. I would chose Clint Eastwood to play the Flying Dutchman because I imagined the Flying Dutchman as being stern and older and I believe he former movies show that he would be great for this role. I would cast Tom Felton to play the role of the young man with the fine blond hair because imagined that the young man would have blue eyes and be handsome and Tom matches this perfectly. The square, masculine young lady I pictured as have the traits of a Kathy Bates: witty, fun but serious, and smart. I visualized the tall man in the gray topcoat as being very serious, obviously tall, and somewhat older because of the fact that he represented a political figure, so I would select Samuel L. Jackson because he matches all of these characteristics and is an amazing actor. The fat man with a moustache with linen knickers I pictured as being both funny and serious at times; therefore, Kevin James would be a perfect fit because he has shown he can be both funny and serious. If I were to add one character I would add a captain to symbolize the leader of society. This character would be both liked but also heavily scrutinized as all leaders are. I believe he would be liked because of how great the ship but he may be criticized because of the situation with the Flying Dutchman. Therefore, I believe his dialogue would be in part with all of this but mainly it would be responses to questions about the Flying Dutchman and what he is going to do. For this role I would want someone who is wise and a leader so a great selection would be Morgan Freeman because he plays many great roles a leader and always seems very wise and intellectual. A song that I believe would be perfect for the movie would be “No Church in the Wild” by Kanye West and Jay-Z featuring Frank Ocean. It has a very serious but fun feel that would be perfect for the movie. In addition, the lyrics are very similar to the movie’s message. An example of this is, “Human beings in a mob. What's a mob to a king? What's a king to a god? What's a god to a non-believer? Who don't believe in anything?” I would use this when it the movie first begins. I believe the movie version of Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going? could be a box office smash with this cast.
If I were to cast characters for a movie Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going, I would choose Jonny Depp for the part of The Flying Dutchman. In the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, he was the captain of a ship named “The Flying Dutchman” so immediately I thought of him. For the young man with fine blonde hair, I would cast Leonardo DiCaprio. He matches the appearance and is very good looking. He would also be perfect for this role because of his ability to take on the character of almost anyone. For the part of the masculine young lady, I would choose Conchata Ferrell because her very manly appearance. She would also be great because she shows she is capable of playing a very outspoken character by her performance on Two & a Half Men. She also fits the part of a woman who doesn’t fit in in society. For the tall man in the gray top coat, I would cast Nicholas Cage. Honestly, this is because he’s the first person who comes to mind, and I could envision him wearing a gray top coat. The fat man would be cast as Jason Alexander. Jason Alexander is a short fat, man who fits the physical characteristics of this role perfectly. The character I would add is a very outspoken woman. Because there were not many women who would stand up for something at this time, she would represent an individual woman rather than a woman who conforms to society. She would be the person who wouldn’t be with all the others on the ship just because that’s where everyone else is. She would be the one who wouldn’t be afraid to say what she thought while other woman would hold it in because it wouldn’t be accepted for a woman to be that outspoken in society. She would be not accepted as a normal woman in society because of this. The song I would pick to play is “A Place In This World” by Taylor Swift because everyone in society is always trying to find their place, and that’s what this song states.
1. Flying Dutchman- I would cast Johnny Depp as the Flying Dutchman because the character in the story is described to have a black beard. Also Johnny Depp has starred in every Pirates of the Carribean movie.
2. Young man with fine blond hair- I would cast Macaulay Culkin as the young man with fine blond hair because, when described in the story, I immediately pictured Culkin to fit those characteristics.
3. Square, masculine young lady-I would cast Hilary Swank as the masculine young lady her looks fit the description and I can picture her saying the line about the Flying Dutchman reaching “a level of suspension”.
4. Tall man in the gray topcoat- I would cast Christopher Walken as the tall man in the grey topcoat because he is a bit older and appears to be wiser than the rest of the cast. Along with the fact that he is tall, I think he would be an all-around great fit.
5. Fat, mustached man with linen knickers- I would cast Harry Potter’s Uncle Vernon from the Harry Potter movies as the fat, mustached man. He has fitting physical characteristics and is very loud, just like the man in “Why don’t you look where you’re going?”
6. New Character- If I had to add a character, it would probably be someone on one of the lower floors of the ship. This person would not be Caucasian and have less money than the other characters. This character would tell the reader what the Flying Dutchman looks like from his or her point of view. I would probably cast Will Smith for this part in the movie.
7. Song- I would use relaxing classical music, most likely by Bach, for the beginning of the movie. Once the passengers realize they are approaching the Flying Dutchman and are going to hit it soon, the music from the shark attack in Jaws would start playing to make those seconds more dramatic.
For the Flying Dutchman i would use actor Matthew Mcconaughey because his appearance kind of has an adventurous, dirty look. His long hair also makes it look like almost as if he has been living at sea. For the young man with fine blonde hair I would use actor Tom Felton. He has blonde hair and has a curious, sophisticated appearance as the boy in the story does. For the masculine woman I chose actress Hilary Swank. I had trouble finding this one so I asked my parents and apparently she played a boxer in a movie and a boy in another film. As for the tall man in the gray topcoat I think Liam Neeson would be a god fit. He is known for his action movies but he strikes me as a reporter-looking man that is very observant and curious about things. I quickly thought of the funny Kevin James for the fat man because he is of a larger size and after watching him in movies, I think he would be one to claim something as a discovery for He would come down to the observing deck to ask questions and make sure his passengers are having a good time and to find out what they are looking at. As the Captain he would resemble a high positioned man in our government and society. To add a song to the movies soundtrack I would use the theme song from the movie Jaws. I would integrate this song into the movie right when the passengers notice the name on the side of the small boat that read “The Flying Dutchman”. The melody of the tune fits in perfectly with the story and especially this scene because it is almost as if something bad is going to happen real soon just like when jaws is about to attack.
Flying Dutchman: This character would be played by Russell Crowe. I chose him because he is a very rugged-looking actor. I could easily see him as a lone sailor that is set apart from society.
Young Man with Fine Blonde Hair: He would be played by Chord Overstreet. I can see Chord Overstreet as this character because he has blonde hair, and he is a relatively young-looking actor.
Square Masculine Lady: She would be played by Rosy O’Donnell. I chose her because she is slightly masculine and she is very loud and opinionated, just like the character from the story.
Tall Man in the Grey Topcoat: This role would be played by Vince Vaughn. I chose him because he is a tall actor, measuring six feet and five inches. I could also see him as a business or media man who many people imitate.
Fat Mustached Man with Linen Knickers: This character would be played by Kevin James. I chose him because he is a bigger actor. I can easily picture him playing a lazy character who wants to take credit for the actions of others.
A character I would add to the movie is a ten-year-old boy who sits in his room reading a book. The boy could be out on the deck seeing what is happening, but instead he is indifferent. He looks up from his book when he hears the whistle of the liner, but quickly returns to reading again. Other people on the liner just leave the boy to read his book and be unaware of what if going on. This character represents the role that kids play in society. They are on the liner, unaware of what is happening. They sit inside, not caring what is happening outside of their own lives.
A song I would add to the movie’s soundtrack is “Imagine” by John Lennon. I would have this song playing at the end of the movie, as the Flying Dutchman is sailing away. This song would make the audience think about the meaning of the movie. The lyrics tell us to imagine what life would be like if we did not have things to fight over or things to divide us into different groups. Without these things for people to disagree on, no individual would be seen as an outsider.
For casting actors and actresses for "Why Don't You Look Where You're Going" I mostly based them on the physical appearances of the characters described in the story. I would cast Macaulay Culkin as the young man with fine blonde hair, for no other reason than because of his fine blonde hair. Culkin was the first person that popped into my head for this role because his beautiful blonde hair stood out to me in his Home Alone days. As for the square masculine young lady, I chose Melissa Mccarthy. I chose her because she is a little on the masculine side but she is also capable of being loud like her role in the movie, "Bridesmaids." This young woman said very loudly during the story "It's a boat" to the object out at sea and that's why I thought Melissa would play a great part because she can be loud. Other characters that I would cast because of there appearance is Jim Carrey and John Goodman. I'd cast Jim as the tall man in the grey topcoat because he is tall and John Goodman would be the fat, mustached man even though he doesn't necessarily have a mustache. When I chose the actor to play what I'd consider to be the most important character, the Flying Dutchman, I didn't do it off of his looks. I decided to chose Johnny Depp because he has acted on a ship in "Pirates of the Caribbean" for years so he could almost relate to how the Flying Dutchman was casted out to sea for so many years now. I would include Ashton Kutcher in my movie as the captain of the liner. People on the ship would go to him for answers to questions that they had (maybe about the unknown object.) The captain would be like the president of the United States. Since he is controlling the ship, it's kind of like how the president has a bit of control over our society. The song I would put on the soundtrack to this movie would be "All Kinds of Kinds" by Miranda Lambert. In this song, Miranda, explains that we need different kinds of people to make the world go 'round. This song represents the conflict between conformity and individualism because so many people want to fit in with society but it's okay to be an individual. Some lyrics of this song are "Thomas was a congressman with closets full of skeletons, and dresses that he wore on Friday nights. Ever since the beginning, to keep the world spinning, it takes all kinds of kinds." This song could be playing as the ship starts distancing from the Flying Dutchman and all of the passengers think about straying from the rest of society and attempting to be different.
My hand-picked group of actors and actresses would truly make a phenomenal cast. Johnny Depp would be the Flying Dutchman because when I envision the Flying Dutchman he comes to mind. He has the right look and has played very similar roles in the past. For the young man with fine blond hair, I chose Leonardo Dicaprio. Not only does he have fine blond hair, but he fits very well into roles requiring him to act as a pre 60s man. My square, masculine young lady is Rosie O’Donnell. She has the perfect qualities for this role. The tall man in the gray topcoat would be Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks is a great actor and can play many different roles. He is also very good at taking on the persona of a business man. The fat, mustached man with linen knickers is Richard Riehle. He is a very experienced actor and has the perfect body type and mustache for the job. The character I would add would be the ship’s Captain. He would periodically call out things like, “Full speed ahead!” He would be played by Bernard Hill. This character represents the world’s leaders. This includes Kings, Queens, Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc. Although, as we already learned, the ship needs no crew, the Captain believes that he of all people has the biggest impact on the ship. The song I chose was Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. This song would be played as the name of small boat was discovered. I chose this song because the fast tempo creates a sense of panic and I think that is exactly what the passengers would be feeling at the moment they discovered they’d seen the Flying Dutchman. If this movie was made, I would definitely go and see it.
Flying Dutchman- Leonardo Dicaprio- He is usually the big star in movies. In this short story the Flying Dutchman is the only character with a name, and he is the most prominent character, which is why I think Leonardo would be a good choice.
Young man with the fine blond hair- Tom Felton (Harry Potter)- Tom Felton would be great for this role because when I think of the character from the story, this actor immediately comes to mind. He is a young man as well as has fine blond hair, literally perfect for the role.
Square, masculine young lady- Abbey Lee- She is a short, very overweight (square), young lady, as well as possesses a masculine and intimidating personality. I think she would be great for the role also because of her over confident attitude.
Tall man in the gray topcoat- Tom Hanks- Tom Hanks has the sort of stature that I imagined the character in the story had. He is very a entrepreneur like, and upper class kind of actor. I also feel like is personality in many of his movies is one possessing leadership.
The fat mustached man with linen knickers- Paul Blart- Paul Blart is an overweight actor that I feel would be perfect for this role because he is not one for a main part, but a part that is minor, yet still notable. Paul Blart usually plays roles, in which he is very easily manipulated and possesses no signs of leadership, which very well fits into the story because the fat man symbolizes the followers in the world.
Added character- If I were to add a character to “Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going?” I would add a short stocky middle-aged man, in blue jeans. After the tall man pointed out the object, and no body else could really make out what he was talking about, this new character, would assure everyone that the object was in fact present. As passengers would begin to get frustrated, saying, “I do not see anything”, he would keep them calm and stabilized. He would say, “Trust me, I see it, it is there, just be patient and you will see it too.” This middle-aged man would symbolize small business owners. Small Businesses are of course the base of the world economy. They keep the world truly stable, offering the majority of employment and many salaries. They keep society running smoothly, and are a big chunk of middle class citizens. Small Business owners remain hopeful for the future, and provide a future for many people.
Song- The song I would choose for the soundtrack of the movie is called “100 Years” by the band Five for Fighting. This song I would play during the credits of the movie. The refrain of the song is, “ When you’ve only got 100 years to live.” I would play this at the end of the movie so that people would listen to the lyrics and think about what group they would want to spend their life being a part. Either following the rules of society and being a conformist, or taken the unbeaten path and choosing life as an individualist. When you have only got 100 years to live, you want to make the most of your time on earth, and spend it the way of which you most enjoy.
If I were to cast a movie on “Why Don’t You Watch Where You’re Going,” I would have Hugh Jackman because he could easily act as an angry rugged sailor like the man portrayed in the story. As the young man with blond hair, I would have Owen Wilson because he could be seen as observant and looks like how I imagine this character. I would hire Kristen Dunst to be the square masculine lady because she has a somewhat square and masculine jaw line. George Clooney would be the tall man in the gray top coat because he could easily be seen as a businessman. As the fat mustaches man with linen knickers, I would have Jack Black because he is a slightly heavy man and is very relaxed which relates to the knickers. If I were to add another character in this story I would add a character that represents blue collar workers. To do this I would make him dressed in tattered blue jeans and a plain white tank top. In the story I would incorporate him as one of the people crowded at the rail looking at the smaller boat. He would say something very minor representing blue collar worker’s lack of importance in modern society. What he would say would be in improper grammar to further accentuate on his blue-collarness. In my opinion, a good song to play in my film would be “Under the Sea.” This song would be in the intro of my movie. It would be in the first scene as the cruise ship leaves port and everything is happy and relaxed. The song would just represent the serenity and relaxed attitude that the shape would radiate because it would be a fun worry free cruise.
The actor I chose to play the man in the Flying Dutchman boat is Will Smith. Will Smith has played many different roles, but is often the main character in many movies. I think the man in the boat is portrayed as a good person and Will Smith has experience in that role. I would cast Ryan Reynolds as the young man with fine blond hair. I feel that he would be able to portray an attention seeking young man well and would be able to relate to his character. Melissa McCarthy would be my pick for the role of the square, masculine young lady. In one of her movies, Melissa has played a masculine and outspoken woman, which is how the woman in Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going? acts. The actor I would want to play the tall man in the gray topcoat would be Bob Saget. I’ve always pictured him as a supportive and kind person. For the fat man with knickers, I think that Dustin Hoffman would fit this role. The fat man seems like he can sometimes be foolish and wise. Dustin Hoffman can act that way as well.
I realized in the story that there wasn’t a captain on the liner, so that is a character I would add. I would want Morgan Freeman to play this role. I always picture Morgan Freeman as a leader, not just because he plays God in many films, but also he is a very good actor who takes his roles seriously. I wouldn’t make the captain a very important character, but he would still hold a prominent meaning. Some of his reactions to events happening in the story would be showed, but other than that he wouldn’t say or do much. The captain is not really noticed by many of the passengers even though he is navigating the ship. They don’t really react to anything he does or show much concern for him. Because of this, he would represent a leader or superior in society that was in charge of many people, but doesn’t have much control over them. The people in society are enjoying life and are not concerned with much that they don’t really pay attention to what the captain or leader has to say even though it might be important. Morgan Freeman would portray this quiet and almost powerless captain or leader well.
A song that would go well with the movie would be “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2. This song is about the fact that many people are still trying to find themselves or are searching for more. I would start playing this song at the end when the man in the sailboat is sailing away after he encounters the liner. The man is trying to figure out what he is doing and is separating from everyone else in society. The tone of the song is soft and the lyrics make one think about life or what he or she has accomplished. “I have climbed the highest mountains; I have run through the fields…but I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” The man in the boat is trying to figure out where he belongs or what he needs to be doing in life and to achieve that, he must separate from society and go his own way.
For the Flying Dutchman, I would choose Anthony Hopkins because he portrayed a creepy man in a recent movie. He would be a good man for the job to be a mysterious myth. The young man with the fine blond hair would be Zac Efron because he is attractive. The square, masculine lady would be acted by Jamie Lee Curtis because she is manly in my opinion. The tall man in the grey topcoat would be played by Vince Vaughn because his height would put him above everyone else that I casted. He would also depict the business attitude very well. Jimmy Devito would play the fat, mustached man with linen knickers. His body characteristics and ability to act would be perfect for the job.
I would add a child into the story that is trying to discover what is going on by asking around. He would also attempt to get to the railing to look for himself, but all of the adults are already there. The adults were not willing to move aside for the child. Instead, they lied to the child saying that there was nothing. This symbolizes the adult generation in society that shelters the children and the curious children who want to know everything.
When the tall man points out the small ship, I would start playing the song 300 Violin Orchestra. The song goes from soft notes to loud which would emphasize the fact that a major problem would arise later in the story. http://youtu.be/shDNaFhPiJY
In Why Don't You Look Where Your Going I would cast the part of the Flying Dutchman as Joe Pesci. Joe Pesci yelling and screaming nonsense is what he does best and is why he is best suited for the role. For the part of the young blonde man, I would pick Zac Effron because he is the first blonde actor that came to my mind who is under the age of 30. For the masculine young woman I would pick Kristen Stewart because she has a square chin. The man in the grey topcoat would have to be played by Alan Rickman because he is a tall studious British man. For the mustache man in the linen knickers I would choose Will Sasso from MADtv because he is a big guy. The additional character I would add would be an black person that would represent the minorities in society. For a song I would pick Down Under by Men at Work during the opening because it is a cruise ship sailing the open wide sea.
In Why Don't You Look Where You're Going, the young man with fine blond hair would be played by Leonardo DiCaprio. He has nice blond hair and is always a popular acting choice among viewers.
The Flying Dutchman could be played by Johnny Depp. He is a very fun-loving and mysterious actor that always gives off good vibes.
The masculine young lady could be Jennifer Lawrence, the girl who played Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. She very much fits this role with her elegance and smart wit.
Bob Saget is very tall and would be good for the tall man. He would probably look really good in a topcoat.
I would add a sleeping baby to the story because it would show some sense of peace on the ship with the chaos going on with the trying to figure out what the far away object is.
At the end when they would be very close to finding out what it is, I would add the infamous Halloween theme song to add suspense to the movie.
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