Starry Night

Well, now that someone won the prize (though she did not name him, so maybe she should not win....smile), I can tell you how I got a chance to meet Kuno Becker, bonafide movie star (albeit it little known; still, movie star).

Now that I have so much free time on my hands, I can actually do things that are enjoyable. So, when the chance came up to go to a movie premiere for free with a good friend here, I thought "sure, why not? Chance to get all spiffed up!" I had no idea what the movie was initially or much else, but I just wanted to hang out with my friend and have a good time. After the invite, I found out that it was going to be a movie called "Goal 2" (part of a trilogy; "Goal" being the first one) and this was the world premiere (i.e. no other audiences had seen this - very cool!).

Got dressed, got picked up, and went down to the theater. The mood was a little more somber because of a couple of recent events, but my friend and I were up to just having a little fun that night. We got there and people watched, waiting for the movie to start. Since it was part of the Latino film fest, there were lots of heads of consulates and some such peoples - which was kind of cool - and then there was me, professional student! Not the kind of company I am used to, but you know me - chameleon......

Before the movie started, we got to hear a little spiel from the director, one of the producers, and - gasp, the star (with the long hair! Which he does not have in the movie and looks a little worse for it). Watched the movie (which was fantastic and Beckham is in it!) and then headed off to a cocktail reception they had afterwards. We just sat down, talking and enjoying the freebies - drinks, food, people watching. And then - dum dum dah - the table next to us got taken over by the movie people, including Kuno. I'm no star struck little girl, but I suddenly felt like I had to get a picture with Kuno. Just because it is time to start chronicling my adventures, especially the Chicago ones.

I eventually convinced my friend to take the picture; we waited until we were about to leave and then I went up to Kuno's table, introduced myself and asked to take a picture. He is so cute - he readily agreed (maybe it's good to get them before they are big stars! smile) - and we snapped the shot. He also is a bit shorter than I thought (see picture for proof) but still an absolutely nice guy and so congenial. I would absolutely recommend seeing "Goal 2" when it comes out - it is exciting and during the football scenes, people were on the edge of the seat. And if you have not, see "Goal". It's a nice little achieving-the-dream kind of story