tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post1758369779409477912..comments2024-03-26T15:49:05.333-07:00Comments on Criminal Minds: The Silver Screen Comes CallingJosh Stallingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09913654176433125233noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-64627693599123532252016-10-04T10:38:09.419-07:002016-10-04T10:38:09.419-07:00Great list, Paul. I love picturing certain actors ...Great list, Paul. I love picturing certain actors when I'm writing my own Daniel Rinaldi series, especially the bad guys (and women). Good job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428646909325268329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-89891187258099313822016-10-03T19:30:19.344-07:002016-10-03T19:30:19.344-07:00Thanks, Madeline. I know what you mean. We sort of...Thanks, Madeline. I know what you mean. We sort of see people/actors a certain way and it becomes how we see them even though they might age. Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-85717944434385096622016-10-03T15:23:18.647-07:002016-10-03T15:23:18.647-07:00Often I can picture the actor/actress when I'm...Often I can picture the actor/actress when I'm actually writing. Alas, usually I'm picturing the actor as I saw them in my past, and they wouldn't fit now. Guess I need to get up to date. (smile) Very enjoyable post.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-9513385510537870712016-10-01T14:27:34.059-07:002016-10-01T14:27:34.059-07:00Thanks, Ellen. That's exactly why I wanted him...Thanks, Ellen. That's exactly why I wanted him for the part ;)Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-71729520142268715742016-10-01T07:28:07.174-07:002016-10-01T07:28:07.174-07:00Fun stuff! And thanks for reminding me how cute Je...Fun stuff! And thanks for reminding me how cute Jesse L. Martin is.Ellen Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491931917758692660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-86532600892486073342016-09-30T14:24:11.435-07:002016-09-30T14:24:11.435-07:00Thanks, Chris. Your comments numbers proves the po...Thanks, Chris. Your comments numbers proves the power of star power. And nothing in Hollywood even approaches democracy… ;) . Who won your contest? It’s interesting to see who people suggest on their own, sometimes so out of left field you wonder about that. And I hope things are still on track with Jack.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-68280904693360525542016-09-30T14:23:56.752-07:002016-09-30T14:23:56.752-07:00Thanks, Susan. I spent 25 years doing script docto...Thanks, Susan. I spent 25 years doing script doctoring...my day job, though not anymore. No credits-no glory, as I like to say, at least no on-screen credits and because of that my dad could never figure out what I did for a living. And I optioned a bunch of my own screenplays to various production entities but none ultimately made it to the screen. Still, it was a blast. And I think you hit it with Bridges about setting his ego aside. We can share him between our projects :) . Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-24336062331188203102016-09-30T14:23:35.775-07:002016-09-30T14:23:35.775-07:00Thanks, RM. Well, coffee and more… It was an inter...Thanks, RM. Well, coffee and more… It was an interesting and fun time, though frustrating in some ways as well. I don’t usually write fiction with an actor in mind, but when I was doing Hollywood stuff then I would often have someone in mind. As for Dead Man’s Curve, Ray Hood came first. But as I was working on it it just seemed perfect for Jeff Bridges…and still is. Jeff, you out there?Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-27013403495493474922016-09-30T14:23:11.632-07:002016-09-30T14:23:11.632-07:00Thanks, Cathy. It is fun. And I came late to yours...Thanks, Cathy. It is fun. And I came late to yours, but enjoyed it too, though I don’t know all the actors you mentioned.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-54936451506281729472016-09-30T14:22:55.310-07:002016-09-30T14:22:55.310-07:00Thanks, Gayle. I feel a little out of it too with ...Thanks, Gayle. I feel a little out of it too with some of the younger actors. But like you say, we’d be happy to see them on the screen…while we’re screaming on the sidelines ;) . Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-89321051457458412342016-09-30T13:25:11.428-07:002016-09-30T13:25:11.428-07:00Hey Paul,
Great post, and one that I'm sure re...Hey Paul,<br />Great post, and one that I'm sure resonates with a lot of writers. After all, besides being on the NY Times Bestseller list, who doesn't dream of seeing their work up on the big screen.<br /><br />As far as the movie option with my One Eyed Jack novel, the producer named four possible actors when we had our first meeting (John Travolta, Nick Cage, Kevin Bacon and John Cusack). I decided to have a little fun with it and had people vote for one of the four on my website as well as FB. <br /><br />OMG! It was the most comments I had ever had on either platform and I know that my followers had a blast as well - even suggesting several actors of their own as well.<br /><br />I had to keep reminding those who participated though that this was not a micro-democracy, and no matter who "won" our little ad hoc contest, it all comes down to the $$$ guys.<br /><br />Great piece.<br />Chris Christopher J. Lynchhttp://www.christopherjlynch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-23945593223258827062016-09-30T10:49:17.700-07:002016-09-30T10:49:17.700-07:00You actually got within sniffing distance of the r...You actually got within sniffing distance of the real thing! I'm impressed. And Jeff Bridges is the man. I'd cast him in anything even close to a decent fit because I love his acting and the way he sets ego aside to inhabit these characters. Not only do I love these choices but you've made it imperative that I seek out more of your stories right now.Susan C Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225627756540127032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-24801550545815221442016-09-30T09:12:15.781-07:002016-09-30T09:12:15.781-07:00You almost had coffee with Jack, Harrison, and Mic...You almost had coffee with Jack, Harrison, and Michelle, wow! You also have a lot of fun with actors/characters, and I have a question about that: Do you ever write fiction based on an actor to start with? ie who came first, Jeff Bridges or Ray Hood? Also congratulations on the Ellery Queen sequel! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029180644399869867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-8708705713853295162016-09-30T07:59:07.810-07:002016-09-30T07:59:07.810-07:00Great choices all...this one's been fun :-)Great choices all...this one's been fun :-)Cathy Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209957178470434907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-85831421803569006812016-09-30T06:54:05.521-07:002016-09-30T06:54:05.521-07:00How fun to see your characters through your eyes. ...How fun to see your characters through your eyes. My only problem is that I don't know half the actors you mentioned. I stopped watching new movies and television shows mostly because the plots are nonexistent and the actors a tad lacking in personality. But I would let Hollywood turn my characters into reality on the screen. I would be screaming in the closet, but that's Hollywood.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-36468110441492825282016-09-30T04:33:53.840-07:002016-09-30T04:33:53.840-07:00Thanks, Art! It's a fun exercise. Now if I can...Thanks, Art! It's a fun exercise. Now if I can only have some magic dust to make it all happen.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994072470312639837.post-32670233207838872482016-09-30T03:09:49.888-07:002016-09-30T03:09:49.888-07:00An extensive and very precise list here! ....thoug...An extensive and very precise list here! ....though I do like your opening line that you'd be interested in any one who came calling. Nice to see you drawing on your background in the industry here a little--and clearly your knowledge of the casting possibilities out there. Fun!Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.com