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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You

Some of you know that I had a small part in a Drew Barrymore movie that was filmed in Alaska in fall 2010.  Over the past few months, it's been a total kick to see the trailer, and then the commercial.  If you don't blink, I appear in both of them--look for the kids sitting in front of the television set and I'm the mother sitting behind them.  I literally shrieked when I saw the trailer for the first time, something along the lines of "OHMYGODTHEREIAM!"

This Friday, the movie comes out.  I'm a little scared to see it--I hate how I look in photos, much less larger than life on a movie screen.  If you see me, just remember that the camera adds ten pounds, and the mom jeans don't help either.



The studio was nice enough to do a screening this past Sunday for the Alaska-based cast and crew.  I had a matinee of Love, Loss and missed the screening, but it's a good, family-friendly film with an obvious animal rights message. 

My proud parents (I swear, they haven't been this excited since I graduated from law school) tell me they're heading to a movie theatre in St. Louis this weekend, but it's going to be a week or so before I go see it.

If you see it, let me know what you think!

22 comments:

  1. Wow,that is incredible! I cannot wait to see the film now. Congrats.

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  2. I had forgotten this!!! My daughter is dying to see the movie...and I just told her I "knew" someone in the film. She was quite impressed :) I love how excited your parents are...so cute! And since Katie wants to see it, I now have an excuse to tag along...

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  3. I saw the trailer right now. You are looking quite impressive. I can't wait to see this movie, my daughter was also talking about.

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  4. This is SO cool! I am heading over to watch the trailer right after I push the publish button!

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  5. This is so great I will keep it in mind when the movie comes to Greece to see the trailer! You are famous now!

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  6. How cool!!! I just saw Drew getting interviewed about the movie. Can't wait to check it out!

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  7. It's just fun - I did extra work in the (yikes!) 80's in films and soaps - just extra - no lines - hated how I looked - but who cares - it is just fun.

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  8. @Claudia--I had one line, we'll see if it is in the final cut. It isn't a huge part, but I had an actual name ("Diane Dobler") and my name appears in the credits--I was just geeky enough to look it up on IMDB the other day.

    @Laura, I didn't meet Drew, but a friend of mine kept running into her at yoga classes.

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  9. I will be the lookout and will proudly tell everyone that you are one of my great blogger friend. You got me excited on this and yes to this movie and seeing you in it.

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  10. How fun! Congrats! I've been seeing the previews for this - Looks like a great movie with lots of heart.
    ~Rebecca

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  11. Congratulations that is so wonderful!

    Oh and the raisin and rosemary crisps are FANTASTIC from Trader Joe's.

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  12. Congrats, I am so happy for you. I have been wanting to go see the movie and I do think it is pretty amazing that you are in it. Don't forget about all of us on your walk into fame. I will be looking for you on screen.

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  13. How exciting! Congratulations on landing such a kick ass role in a major film. I wasn't going to see it b/c I'm not exactly a Drew Barrymore fan, but now that I know you're in it, I will be sure to catch it. I'll pause the commercial to look for you in it. Congratulations again! Have a good one! =]

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  14. Wow!! :) Now I'll have to go see it for sure!

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  15. That is so cool that you're in this! I am definitely going to go see it now :)

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  16. Wow.. wow.. wow!! I thought you were cool.. but you have seriously just gone into "totally cool" territory now. I know a movie star now! :) I am really excited for you... I can understand how your parents feel. :) Way cool!!

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  17. Omgosh... I watched the trailer like 5x and finally realized where you were. Too cool. :)

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  18. Looks like a great movie (I would be crying through most of it). I am going to be glued to the TV next time the commercial comes on!

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  19. How cool is that! Congratulations! I can't wait to see you in the movie~~~. I always love stories about movie industry...

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  20. Wow did not know you were a movie star. Can't wait until the commercial comes on again so I can find you.

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  21. How fun for you, your parents and now your blogging fan club. Congratulations.

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  22. How cool!Congrats Cucina, so exciting!

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