KAREN ALLEN: DREAM GIRL?
I stayed in last night, for about the first time in 2 ½ weeks, and it felt great. As I watched Raiders of the Lost Ark (easily one of the 30 best movies of the last 25 years), I realized that Karen Allen’s character, Marian Ravenwood, is probably one of the Top 10 Best Potential Girlfriends in any movie, ever.
Now, hear me out on this one, although Karen Allen got old REALLY quickly sometime after she appeared in Bill Murray’s “Scrooged,” she was pretty cute back then, in a very “just one of the guys” kind of ways. She’s got the sexy voice thing going for her, and has piercing eyes, as well. And Marian Ravenwood, her character, is just a cool chick. She’s flighty and needy at all the right times, but is generally able to really take care of herself. She knocks out two bad guys all on her own, then is the only female this side of Spaceballs to actually have the presence of mind to get behind a gun and start shooting when she takes control of the airplane turret and starts shooting Nazi’s like it’s going out of style. She’s also got a quick wit, a hard nose, and can drink any man under the table. I’m telling you, this is a girl for all seasons. You could take her home to mom, and dad would be proud of you for scoring a looker; and then you’d leave home and she’d want to go to a ballgame and drink some beers with your frat brothers.
What do you guys think? I know she’s not the hottest movie girl ever, but I’ll stand by the fact that I think she’s one of the most datable. She’s perfect girlfriend material. Ladies, you can get in on this one too, either tell me if you think I’m nuts as to what constitutes “datable” or throw some guys out there. Think outside the box—I don’t want to hear about how dreamy Brad Pitt is in Ocean’s Eleven. I’d rather hear how you’d like to date, I dunno, Harrison as Indiana Jones, because he’s rugged, yet charming. Know what I mean? This is more of a personality test.
Let the games begin!
-apk
Now, hear me out on this one, although Karen Allen got old REALLY quickly sometime after she appeared in Bill Murray’s “Scrooged,” she was pretty cute back then, in a very “just one of the guys” kind of ways. She’s got the sexy voice thing going for her, and has piercing eyes, as well. And Marian Ravenwood, her character, is just a cool chick. She’s flighty and needy at all the right times, but is generally able to really take care of herself. She knocks out two bad guys all on her own, then is the only female this side of Spaceballs to actually have the presence of mind to get behind a gun and start shooting when she takes control of the airplane turret and starts shooting Nazi’s like it’s going out of style. She’s also got a quick wit, a hard nose, and can drink any man under the table. I’m telling you, this is a girl for all seasons. You could take her home to mom, and dad would be proud of you for scoring a looker; and then you’d leave home and she’d want to go to a ballgame and drink some beers with your frat brothers.
What do you guys think? I know she’s not the hottest movie girl ever, but I’ll stand by the fact that I think she’s one of the most datable. She’s perfect girlfriend material. Ladies, you can get in on this one too, either tell me if you think I’m nuts as to what constitutes “datable” or throw some guys out there. Think outside the box—I don’t want to hear about how dreamy Brad Pitt is in Ocean’s Eleven. I’d rather hear how you’d like to date, I dunno, Harrison as Indiana Jones, because he’s rugged, yet charming. Know what I mean? This is more of a personality test.
Let the games begin!
-apk
5 Comments:
Can someone PLEASE explain to me what makes Meg Ryan great? She's only been even REMOTELY tolerable in one movie, "Innerspace." Other than that, she's the most annoying actress in the history of forever. Furthermore, she's "held up well" because she's got about 9 pounds of Botox in her face, and now looks like the Joker. I can't decide whether to be horrified or annoyed by her.
And for the record, she's never shot a Nazi, nor has she drunk anyone under a table. She faked an orgasam? YAY! THAT'S what i want out of my girlfriend.
But different strokes for different folks, as they say. You can have her, Banner, I don't want her, she sucks too much for me!
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apk, at 2:53 PM, July 16, 2004
I’d just first like to say that Karen Allen must be one damn fine actress if you were able to infer that she embodied all those qualities. Kudos to you Karen!
Anyhoo- I’m not gonna lie. Brad Pitt? Yes, he’s gorgeous and I wouldn’t think twice about making sweet, sweet love to him. But he’s not the guy that I’m going to marry. You’re all going to think me slightly weird in blogger land…but I’ve had a crush on Macaulay Culkin since Richie Rich back in 1994. That’s my dirty little secret. Why? He’s intelligent, and funny and apparently very versatile (we’ll just pretend he never knew Michael Jackson). Plus, he’s adorable. Also, not too far down the list- Mr. Topher Grace (Win a Date with Tad Hamilton- I totally pick Topher’s character). I think it’s the funny thing that gets me most of all. Oh, yeah, also there’s the fact that I like me a dork.
Dorks, I believe, are finally getting their due (think Shannon Elizabeth and the Shermanator in American Pie 2) and it’s about time. I’m a band geek at heart (no really, I played the flute for 8 years) and I’m going to need someone that says, “Hey, that’s cool. I played the sax. Wanna go make out?”
xoxo,
Lara
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Anonymous, at 3:29 PM, July 16, 2004
With all the fabulously sexy, funny men in Hollywood I find it pretty challenging to select ONE as the most dateable...I think my vote goes to Matthew McConaughey (I'll admit that I had to look at my How to Lose a Guy DVD to spell his name...) Anyway...my reasons for choosing Matt certainly include the fact that he is crazy hot with a charming smile and soulful eyes...btw, I'm basing this opinion on How to Lose a Guy and The Wedding Planner (cheesy, i know...). In both movies he is intelligent and romantic but still a guys' guy which is the perfect combo. And, he's adorable as the pediatrician in The Wedding Planner as well as being "Uncle Ben" to his nieces and nephews in How to Lose. It's awfully attractive when a guy is good with kids (not in the sick michael jackson way, of course). Oh, and he can't sing for shit. And the fact that he tries anyway is SO CUTE. I wonder if he's as fabulous in real life as he is in those romantic comedies that give us girls such unrealistic expectations??
Allison :-)
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Anonymous, at 4:28 PM, July 17, 2004
I had a friend that worked on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart and actually met Matthew when he was a guest. She said he was an ass. It was a bitter pill for me to swallow as well :(
Hating to be the bearer of bad news,
Lara
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Anonymous, at 5:16 PM, July 17, 2004
I had a friend that worked on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart and actually met Matthew when he was a guest. She said he was an ass. It was a bitter pill for me to swallow as well :(
Hating to be the bearer of bad news,
Lara
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Anonymous, at 5:16 PM, July 17, 2004
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