Uma Thurman

Movies out Friday (Yesterday)

Fame - I just saw this one. It's a little cheesy and way predictable but cute in its own way. Plus, there's a new hottie on the scene. His name is Asher Book and he can sing WHILE playing the piano. He looks like a young Dermot Mulroney. Here, I'll show you:


See? Told ya.

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell - While I thought it looked funny, my cousin Molly set me straight. So I will not see it because she told me not to and I suggest that no one else see it for fear of her tiny person wrath. Haha.

Pandorum - From the writers of Resident Evil (or the director, or something). Looks pretty badass. Not only that, but Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster and Cam Gigandet. Winner!

Surrogates - Bruce Willis and robots. I'm sold.

Giant, Beautiful, Amazonian Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Yes this movie is dumb, but it is also pretty funny. Anna Faris, Rainn Wilson and Luke Wilson are also all great. Plus, Eddie Izzard! I love that man! And his American accent was adorable, but his British accent snuck in every once in a while which was very exciting. Haha.

Movies to see:

Fame, Pandorum, Surrogates, and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.

Trailers of the post: Thurman-ized.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Yet another Logan Lerman movie. I won't go into my crazy ravings about how much I love him. I think I did that enough in previous posts. Back to the movie, I haven't read the books yet, but I plan to. They look really interesting and I have high hopes from the preview.



Motherhood. It looks funny with a little drama thrown in. Or it looks like a drama with a little comedy thrown in. I have no freaking idea.

Name 7 Uma Thurman:

Paycheck, Be Cool, Batman and Robin, Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Prime, The Producers.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Uma Thurman was in The Accidental Husband* with Colin Firth who was in Where the Truth Lies with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #107 winner:

Kristina with Swordfish.

QQ #108: name this Uma Thurman quote:

"Some of the best things in life are total mistakes."

a. Prime
b. The Accidental Husband
c. Be Cool
d. Paycheck

John Travolta Part 2

DVDs out Tuesday

Battle for Terra - Weird cartoon about peaceful aliens and the dick earthlings coming to ruin their lives. I'm sensing a brainwashing moral meant to make children be nice to everyone...

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - Matthew McConaughey being a womanizer. Why they didn't just add "The Biography of Matthew McConaughey" to the end baffles me entirely.

Observe and Report - The dirtier and less funny version of Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Sometimes rated R doesn't work out (only sometimes).

Zuko's Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Broken Arrow. While this is kind of a silly action movie, I absolutely love it and I have no good reason. Perhaps it is because it also stars Christian Slater. Perhaps it is because this is the first film I saw where John Travolta was a bad guy (and man can he play a bad guy!). Perhaps it is because it is just an awesome movie! Watch it for yourself and find out which!

Movies to see:

Broken Arrow. Everything else just looks (or is) dumb.

Trailers of the post: Badass.

From Paris With Love. John Travolta being awesome and Jonathan Rhys Meyers being sexy and funny. Add some explosions and I'd say this is going to be one of the coolest movies. Ever.



Ninja Assassin. Recognize that Asian guy? It's the Asian guy from Speed Racer! What a babe. And his name? Rain. Kind of ridiculous, but he's pretty enough to pull it off.

Name 7 John Travolta:

Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Bolt, Two of a Kind, Swordfish, Ladder 49, Carrie.

Kevin Bacon Game:

John Travolta was in Hairspray with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #106 winner:

Kristina with James and the Giant Peach!

QQ #107: Name this John Travolta movie:

"You know what the problem with Hollywood is? They make shit."

a. Be Cool
b. Swordfish
c. Wild Hogs
d. A Love Song for Bobby Long

Susan Sarandon

Movies out Friday

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - I love Bill Hader and I love food and I love cartoons. Needless to say I'm gonna see this movie.

The Informant! - Diana saw this one already and said it was very funny. I'm not a big Matt Damon fan so I didn't bother going, but from what she said I may MAY get it on Netflix. Someday. Far in the future. But hey, Joel McHale is in it and he's hilarious!

Jennifer's Body - Oh my goodness this movie was fantastic! Diablo Cody is my new hero. Her writing is beyond amazing. This film as all the quirky lines that Juno had PLUS a crazy chick possessed by a demon that eats people. What more could you want? It does get a little scary, but I pushed through because it was just so funny!

Love Happens - Now this one I haven't seen, but I definitely plan to. I love Aaron Eckhart. Love him!

Amazingly Talented Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Stepmom. This movie will make you cry every time. And if you don't, you have no heart. It is powerful and emotional and funny and so moving that I'm getting a little teary right now. Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon are beyond wonderful in this movie and I suggest that, if you've never seen it, you rush out right now, rent it, grab a box of tissues and some ice cream, and go to town.

Movies to see:

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Jennifer's Body, Love Happens, and Stepmom.

Trailers of the post: Trippy.

The Lovely Bones. This movie is apparently based off a book (like so many these days), but it looks highly intriguing and even a little scary. I like the cast, though, and the story is interesting.



Pandorum. I want to see this movie! However, there doesn't seem to be any takers from my stockpile of movie buddies. Maybe if you all see the trailer and not base your decisions on my horrible summary skills, though, you'll change your mind!

Name 7 Susan Sarandon:

Thelma and Louise, Mr. Woodcock, Banger Sisters, Anywhere But Here, Speed Racer, Enchanted, James and the Giant Peach.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Susan Sarandon was in Thelma and Louise with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #105 winner:

Beth with Mr. Deeds! Spectacular guess, Mom! You've just earned your second point! Woot!

QQ #106: Name this Susan Sarandon movie:

"_______, I do not know whether to kill you or kiss you."

a. Thelma and Louise
b. James and the Giant Peach
c. Stepmom
d. The Banger Sisters

Steve Buscemi

DVD out Tuesday

X-Men Origins: Wolverine - I shouldn't have to say this, but you need to see this movie if you haven't already. I'm going out tomorrow to buy it!

Weird But Always Funny Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Con Air. While this movie is known as a classic (at least it is in my mind), Steve Buscemi's character is usually cast to the wayside. He's the crazyass cannibal that has everyone on edge for the latter half of the film. What is so great about his acting is that he hardly did anything. He mostly sat there, looking creepy, and occasionally singing "I've got the whole world in my hands". And, of course, we can't forget the best one liner of the film:

"Define irony. Bunch of idiots dancing on a plane to a song made famous by a band that died in a plane crash."

Classic!

Trailers of the post: Good fun!

Youth in Revolt. I didn't think I could love Michael Cera more. That is, until I saw him with that creepy mustache. Swoon city! Haha.



Brief Interview With Hideous Men. While this looks great, I can't help being excited that John Krasinski is directing. He is so talented (and so good looking)!

Name 7 Steve Buscemi:

Wedding Singer, Mr. Deeds, The Island, Billy Madison, Igor, Con Air, Armageddon.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Steve Buscemi was in Armageddon with Bruce Willis who was in 12 Monkeys with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #104 winner:

Katie with Haven! Note to you other Quote Quizzers out there: I suggest looking to see what others have commented before you. If they guessed B first, then you should guess something else just in case they're wrong. Just a suggestion :)

QQ #105: Name this Steve Buscemi movie:

"I watch the stock market channel all the time - I just watch because I suspect that anchor man of being an evil leprechaun... he can bullshit everybody else, but he ain't fooling me."

a. Billy Madison
b. Igor
c. Mr. Deeds
d. G-Force

Orlando Bloom

DVD out Tuesday the 8th

Crank 2: High Voltage - I never got to see it in theaters, but I have the first one. I'm debating whether I should watch it first or just buy it. I can pretty much guarantee I'm going to love it. Who needs the extra step?

Movie out Wednesday the 9th

9 - It looks weird, but I think I may see it anyway. Or I'll wait until DVD. I don't know, it's up in the air.

Movies out Friday the 11th

Sorority Row - While I do enjoy the thought of sorority hoes getting the sh*t kicked out of them, this technically falls under the category of "murderer hunting down people" and possibly "ghost" movie. These are 2/3 categories of movies that I refuse to watch. Therefore, it's a no go.

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - I freaking love Taraji P. Henson. She is gorgeous and an amazing actress. I really don't like intense dramas though. I'll probably see it eventually, but not any time soon.

Whiteout - Kate Beckinsale is my number one girl crush (I would definitely switch teams for this one). Besides her kicking some serious ass, Gabriel Macht is also in this. Two major hotties on one screen. I'm going to be swooning the whole time.

Disturbingly Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Kingdom of Heaven. This is a beautifully made film. I was always tentative before I saw it because it looked like just another period war film. But I was completely wrong. It is wonderfully made and the acting is superb. I definitely plan on owning this one somewhere down the line.

Movies to see:

Crank 2: High Voltage, 9, Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Whiteout and Kingdom of Heaven.

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks.

New York, I Love You. If I understand this preview correctly, it is a collection of short stories all rolled into one. Kind of like He's Just Not That Into You where everyone is connected but separate. I love Natalie Portman so I'm definitely going to see it even if she's only in it for a short while. I think she even directed one of the stories so that should be interesting.



When in Rome. There are so many hilarious people in this movie I don't even know where to begin! Dax Shepard (Baby Mama, Without a Paddle), Keir O'Donnell (Wedding Crashers, Paul Blart), Jon Heder, Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies), and Will Arnett (Arrested Development, Blades of Glory). Kristen Bell is awesome and can I forget how ridiculously and utterly sexy Josh Duhamel is? I submit that I cannot!

Name 7 Orlando Bloom:

Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haven, Troy, Elizabethtown, Ned Kelly, Kingdom of Heaven.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Orlando Bloom was in Troy with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #103 winner:

Kristina with Jersey Girl! I swear, I have no idea how you guys can be this good at the Quote Quizzes! I mean, I thought I was a movie freak, but how can you remember all of this? This one was really difficult (in my obviously humble opinion) yet Kristina AND Molly both guessed it! I'd try to make them harder, but I just don't see how that's possible. Haha.

QQ #104: Name this Orlando Bloom movie:

"I don't start fights. I mean, look at this face. Come on."

a. Haven
b. Elizabethtown
c. The Calcium Kid
d. Ned Kelly

Bruce Willis v. Harrison Ford

Think Fast! When you think "action movie" do you think Bruce Willis or Harrison Ford?

All right ladies and gentlemen, you are now going to take part in an epic battle where you are the deciding factor in who is the victor! Today, I made the bold (but true) statement that Bruce Willis is the greatest action hero. Ever. Katrina countered and stated that Harrison Ford is, in fact, the greatest action hero ever. Our battle of whits raged on for hours before we decided that neither of us had the necessary facts to prove who is right. Naturally, with this being movie-related, I figured I would write out a post and let you, my readers, help in deciding a winner.

Being a fair person (and completely confident), I've decided to give you both sides of the story so you will make an educated decision.

Note: This is information/data from various sources. Since Harrison Ford is 13 years older than Bruce Willis, I thought it would be only fair to only count Ford's accomplishments up until he was 54 (Willis' current age). Therefore, Ford's data is only up to 1996 (so settle down Katrina).

Number of Action* movies/Total number of Movies

Bruce: 22/71 Harrison: 14/44

*Action as defined by IMDB (excludes Sci-Fi, War, and Westerns)

As you can see, Bruce has been in more action movies, but Harrison has a higher percentage of action movies total.

Highest Grossing Action Film

Bruce: $201,573,391 (Armageddon)

Harrison: $460,935,665 (Star Wars)

Total Box Office Gross (Action only)

Bruce: $1,243,513,945

Harrison: $2,196,277,457

Harrison has apparently taken the lead in Highest and Total Box Office Gross, but we are forgetting one thing. While Bruce was in only one major series (Die Hard), Harrison has been in two (Indiana Jones and Star Wars). While these are very important, it is also important to look at the movies these men made where they weren't dependant on the fan-base of a series. So...

Total Gross of Stand-Alone Films

Bruce: $808,422,244

Harrison: $549,391,092

Granted, numbers can only tell us so much. We need to look at the awards that each man was given for Action movies or general acting skill.

Won/Nominated

Bruce: 1/7

Harrison: 5/13

While Ford was nominated for many Best Actor awards, Willis was nominated specifically for a Favorite Male Action Star in 2008 at the People's Choice Awards.

My argument: It is no secret that Harrison Ford is an amazing actor and has produced amazing movies. I am not comparing acting talent because, based on above awards, we can see that Ford would probably win that. What I am comparing is Action Star Status. Who do we all think of when we think "action movie"? Who portrays the toughest action hero? Who is able to survive the craziest explosions and meanest bad guys? Who is the biggest badass of them all?

So I would like to extend a vote out to you, the reader. After taking everything into account (including your answer to the Think Fast question above), who do you consider the greatest action hero?

Ben Affleck

Movies out Friday

All About Steve - I can't wait to see this one. I love Sandra Bullock and, while she is awesome as the uptight bitch we all love (The Proposal, Two Weeks Notice), she is also great as a crazy person. I also love Thomas Hayden Church. He's hilarious is almost* everything (*Spiderman 3 was terrible and he wasn't in his "funny guy" role). And if you still need a reason to go see this movie: Bradley Cooper. Enough said.

Extract - There is so much about this movie that I love: it's written by Mike Judge (Office Space and Idiocracy), it stars Jason Bateman, and it co-stars Kristen Wiig, J.K. Simmons, and Clifton Collins Jr. With all of this, how could it be bad?

Gamer - For all you ladies out there, Gerard Butler stars. For all you dudes out there, he's kicking ass and taking names. There is so much action, I may pee my pants. And for all you teenage girls (and sicko adult girls like myself), Logan Lerman is in it to. I really need to stop broadcasting my infatuation with this kid. At least until he turns 18. But even then probably not.

My One and Only - It's a period piece (not that far back, but in the 50s I think) starring Renee Zellwager, Logan Lerman (I know, but just wait for it....) and KEVIN BACON!!! Huzzah!

Eh... Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Smokin' Aces. Ben Affleck gives his best acting performance in this film. At the part where Chris Pine kills him and is sitting on his chest playing with his face and being hilarious. There is no possible way that Ben Affleck could hold back his laughter! I can't wrap my head around it! He must have been put into a coma, that's the only way.

Movies to see:

All About Steve, Gamer, Extract, My One and Only, and Smokin' Aces. That's all of them! It is a rare occasion when nothing crappy or uninteresting has come out. Rare indeed.

Trailers of the post: Previous and Going to be Cult Classics.

Sidenote: I really wanted to post these to trailers even though neither of them have anything to do with Ben Affleck. He's just the topic because I've had him on my list for a while and wanted to get rid of him. The dude's been in everything, you don't even realize. So I'm hoping that the excitement that these two trailers are about to induce will put from your mind the fact that I'm deviating from the norm. And yes, I realize that people rarely watch the trailers I post let alone read what I have to say about them. This is just for me.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon. I am aware that I've already posted a trailer for this film, but that other trailer wasn't all about Jacob (Taylor Lautner) whom I love in the movies and hate in the books. Go figure. Maybe it has to do with how fine this kid is (I say "kid" because he is underage. So he joins the ranks of Logan Lerman making me an even bigger creeper).



The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day. Holy crap!!!! I can't put into words how excited I am! Only exclamation points can convey it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name 7 Ben Affleck:

Jersey Girl, Paycheck, Reindeer Games, Smokin’ Aces, Sum of All Fears, Bounce, Forces of Nature.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Ben Affleck was in Reindeer Games with Charlize Theron who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #102 winner:

Diana takes her second win with Intolerable Cruelty!

QQ #103: Name this Ben Affleck movie:

"'Cats' is the second worst thing that ever happened to New York City."

a. He's Just Not That Into You
b. Jersey Girl
c. Dogma
d. Armageddon