Friday, February 23, 2007


Recognize this fellow? He's John Krasinski, and I've found him out. Let me explain:

One of my favorite things to do is to delve into the minds of the writers/creators of films and television. Example: my brother pointed out to me that the writer of "In the Line of Fire" was most certainly a NY Giants fan. Furthermore, he most certainly hates the Denver Broncos. Existing evidence follows:

1) The antagonist of the film, an assassin making a play for the President's life, is from Colorado.

2) Clint Eastwood makes a comment to one of his mates on the secret service that he owes him $20 from Superbowl XX (Broncos V. Giants, and Adam you can tell me if I got the right SB.)

3) The President travels to Denver to make a campaign speech, which he begins with, "Today we are standing on the shoulders of GIANTS!"

Call me crazy.

Okay, back to the point: And this is a follow-up from my last post, as you will see. Well, John Krasinski is involved in a project to develop David Foster Wallace's book, "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" into a film (or a TV series, I'm not sure which.). As a matter of fact, he's both writing and directing the project. Do you think he's a fan?

Here's the proof: on last night's episode of The Office, JK's character (Jim Halpert) leaves an office party to go outside and shoot hoops with his work colleague, a man by the name of, you guessed it, David Wallace. Coincidence? I think NOT!

Furthermore, John K. is in The Office with Steve Carell, who was in Little Miss Sunshine with Greg Kinnear, who was in As Good as it Gets with Jack Nicholson, who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon.

ps- I still need to post about Margaret's visit (which will undoubtedly contain chicks, ducks, and geese) and I need to find a way to commemorate Ash's third birthday. Ideas?

4 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I knew there was a good reason I am secretly in love with Jim. No Pam No! Don't date other guys! Just wait for him! Maybe now I really do have to slog through that whole Infinite Jest. MRL

6:34 PM  
Blogger Bruce Kent said...

Well that is just terribly exciting. To think, The Office mingled with Brief Interviews; it will be marvelous.
p.s. I got invited to a The Office party with instruction to dress as our favorite character. My favorite character is Pam.

7:34 PM  
Blogger Adam said...

So I guess I'm going to have to resign myself to reading one of DFW's books. I mean, to not know DFW, is to not know my own brother.

Did I really tell you that about the writer of "In the Line of Fire?"

8:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good for people to know.

6:53 AM  

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