Your Big Break Could Be a Phone Call Away

My sister in law is fond of telling people that she was in a movie. (Which is true, by the way)

I’m sure that I’ve mentioned that I was in one, as well. (But my portion ended up on the cutting room floor, metaphorically speaking)

Neither of us are actors, nor did we make a huge amount of money for our big screen debuts. We were both “extras” in movies that were shooting locally to where we lived at the time (Wyoming and Minneapolis).

The interesting thing about “extras” is that they are hired wherever a film is shooting- and films shoot all across the country (even here in Iowa). Extras are paid between $100 and $300 per day and don’t have any lines to memorize. Basically you’re a prop. You get to meet some very interesting people (and I’m not talking about the film’s stars who, half the time, aren’t as interesting if they aren’t reading a script) and it's really a lot of fun.

Talent6 is a company that handles the booking of movie extras. If you’re 18 to 85 and interested in learning more call them toll-free at 800-493-9047.

Who knows what could happen… People have been “discovered” in coffee shops and walking down the street. If you have a desire to “break in” to the movie business this could be your shot…

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Tired of the Election Yet?

If you are an Iowan, the Election has been in the papers and on your doorstep since last year at this time. The Iowa Republican Party's Straw Poll is considered the first chance for candidates to test their popularity. Candidates hold parties, speak, press flesh and Iowa voters get to cast non-binding ballots. It's a very effective fund raiser for the Iowa Republican Party and gets the candidates national attention in a small state.

So, needless to say, if you follow politics at all, elections seem like they go on...and on...and on...

It's also rare that Hollywood gets anything close to balanced as it relates to politics. However, people I trust at Powerline tell me that a Kevin Costner vehicle Swing Vote is worth your time. I know, I know - Kevin Costner! He of Waterworld and fan of liberal politicians put out something close to balanced politically.

I would like to see it. However, since we are still on step 2 of Dave Ramsey's plan, it will have to wait until it comes to Netflix.

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