The central conflict of Stephenie Meyer's�The Host�stems not from vampires and werewolves, but something more intangible yet equally eerie. Depicted in the Andrew Niccol-directed film as a glowing organism of sorts, these parasitic alien "Souls," as they are called, gain access to humans through an incision made at the back of the victim's neck, where they override their host's human circuitry.
At least that's what's supposed to happen. In�The Host, Melanie, played by Saoirse Ronan, does not relinquish control to her invader and eventually learns to coexist with her. Given this premise, Movieline thought that Cinema Society's screening of the movie, and the party that followed at Jimmy at The James Hotel in Tribeca, were good places to ask a single question of the VIPs and swells who attended: If your body was inhabited by a parasitic host, which celebrity would you want it to be and why?
There are some real provocative answers here, and if you want a really racy one, head straight for actress/model Meki Saldana's response.
Diane Kruger, actress,�The Host: Michael Jackson. He?s the coolest. He?s my favorite singer. I cried when he died
Stephenie Meyer, author,�The Host: If it?s my body that?s invaded, then I don?t get a choice. But, if I?m the invader, and I get to pick the body? I guess maybe Beyonce. I?d get the talent. I?d have the voice. She can do all that cool stuff. I could dance if I were her. My bones are not connected right; I can?t do those moves. And I can?t sing.
Saoirse Ronan, actress,�The Host: A celebrity? I would want it to be?someone like Bill Murray or Jack Nicholson. They?re fun and interesting and they?ve been around a long time. And maybe I could get some of…
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