'Blago' Star: Phone Etiquette Not Required

Twoo questions perplexed the nation last week: What was Rod Blagojevich thinking? And: Who should play the Illinois governor in the movie? Readers who joined our online discussion made quick work of the casting call.

Gary Cole: He never broke out as a leading man in movies, but Cole -- who radiated smarmy menace as odious boss Lumbergh in "Office Space" -- could easily command the small screen in a made-for-TV take on the guv.

Sean Astin: Well . . . just look at him! Hobbit Sam from "The Lord of the Rings" is 37, young enough to capture Blago's early years. Not big enough for an A-list project but could easily anchor an indie. His only competition would be . . .

Stephen Baldwin. Or Billy Baldwin. Or maybe Daniel. But wouldn't the youngest, right-leaning Baldwin, above -- who specializes in thugs ("The Usual Suspects") and Neanderthals ("The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas") -- relish the role of a dirty Dem?

John Travolta: But if we're talking a big awards-bait flick, look no further than this bankable movie star who's played both president ("Primary Colors") and crook ("Pulp Fiction"). In Blago, Travolta may finally find his Oscar.

It's Good to Have a Room, Just in Case

Is this whole inaugural housing crisis overhyped? We just heard about some out-of-town guys who didn't bother reserving until the day after the election and still had no trouble finding a primo crash pad!

Okay, so they're the biggest moguls in Hollywood -- and their crash pad is the Four Seasons.

Jeffrey Katzenberg told our colleague Leslie Yazel that he called the hotel Nov. 5. "Steven [Spielberg], [David] Geffen, we reserved that day -- boom!" the DreamWorks Animation CEO said. Just like that! "Of course, I have no idea what room I'm in, but at least I'm there."