Even the politicos want in on the Hollywood action
Okay, I'll admit it.
I kind of envy the people who are going out for the casting call for the National Treasure movie. I had my own brush with celebrity when Kevin Costner was filming. I was working for my dad's security company (god knows I'd do anything for an extra buck) down at the Pierre Ramkota one night when he was wrapping an edit session. He was as close as I'd get with any other person.
And I'm totally lame, since I tell that story before I tell my story of having Lunch with Vice President George Bush.
So, yes. It could be kind of cool. But for those of you seeking Hollywood glory, forget Nicolas Cage, you're out there with Harvey Keitel. He's Mr. White. He's "The Wolf." He's worked with Scorsese and he was even in a couple of episodes of the original "Dark Shadows" series. Tres cool. So, I can't blame anyone that wants to do it.
Speaking of which, you might be wondering how this relates to politics.
KCCR News just did a story on Jae Csongradi (formerly of the State GOP office which she left for her current position at the Office of School and Public Lands) who herself is going out for a shot at movie stardom:
So Jae, good luck. And if you have a chance, get Harvey's autograph for me.
I kind of envy the people who are going out for the casting call for the National Treasure movie. I had my own brush with celebrity when Kevin Costner was filming. I was working for my dad's security company (god knows I'd do anything for an extra buck) down at the Pierre Ramkota one night when he was wrapping an edit session. He was as close as I'd get with any other person.
And I'm totally lame, since I tell that story before I tell my story of having Lunch with Vice President George Bush.
So, yes. It could be kind of cool. But for those of you seeking Hollywood glory, forget Nicolas Cage, you're out there with Harvey Keitel. He's Mr. White. He's "The Wolf." He's worked with Scorsese and he was even in a couple of episodes of the original "Dark Shadows" series. Tres cool. So, I can't blame anyone that wants to do it.
Speaking of which, you might be wondering how this relates to politics.
KCCR News just did a story on Jae Csongradi (formerly of the State GOP office which she left for her current position at the Office of School and Public Lands) who herself is going out for a shot at movie stardom:
It may not actually be the bright lights of Hollywood, but for Jae Csongradi, it is still a chance to be in the movies.Read it all here at todaysKCCR.com.
The Pierre woman is headed to Rapid City Saturday to take part in a casting call for the sequel of the "National Treasures" movie, featuring Nicholas Cage, that will be shot partially in South Dakota. The movie company is looking for local residents to
serve as extras.
Csongradi says the parts will likely not include speaking roles, but just people being people in scenes.
So Jae, good luck. And if you have a chance, get Harvey's autograph for me.
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*I* know what one is, or could look it up if I cared...what I wanted to know is: What does PP think one is?
A) the Easter Bunny
B) any former GOP campaign worker
C) an employee appointed by an elected official serving as the office manager of a seven person office
Her bio says she's "Director of Communications."
Who wouldn't want to collect a state paycheck for that?
Her boss has probably arranged an on-screen appearance for her in exchange for free use of public land for the movie. He's probably arranged a hollywood campaign contribution for himself too.
She's been on the job for 3 months, and state employees don't get paid vacation with 3 months on the job. If she is, it's an example of special treatment. It's an example of corruption. There is no other word for it.
I don't think anybody begrudges her what she does on her own time. She shouldn't be paid while shes out there doing it.
It's so much easier to be self-loathing, venomous vipers without jobs who can blog all day long.
SD is known for having people in films and TV Shows. I live here but was not raised here and I am amazed at how many people are in the industry or have retired from the industry from this state. Be proud of that fact and hope they can keep their home town spirit in the process.
As i said early Jae has always been nice to me and i wish her lots of luck.
I sure wish i had taken the change but didn't and that is my own doing.
GO JAE
See SD knows how to bring talent!
Whereas, Brock is drop dead sexy in his own way.
And just as an FYI - there were other people from Pierre who are interested in being extras in the movie. Not all of them attended the casting call, but submitted info online.
With his smile and his purty mouth He'd be a shoo in!