Maggie Gyllenhaal

Movies out Thursday/Friday (kinda)

Michael Jackson's This Is It - I do love MJ's music, but I am very much against documentaries no matter what they're about.

Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day - A much anticipated sequel that only some people get to see, I guess. Don't get me started...


Gentlemen Broncos - This movie just looks weird.

The Coolest Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Stranger Than Fiction. This movie is great and Maggie Gyllenhaal is great. Her character was was just as hilarious as all the others and she pulled it off nicely. I love her variety and how she is able to play a slightly crazy pastry chef in one movie and an uptight student in another. Her spectrum is so huge

Movies to see:

Boondock Saints II (if you are in one of the lucky states that has it) and Stranger Than Fiction.

Trailers of the post: Kiddies.

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang. The title sounds a little fishy for a child's movie. It could very well double as a porno, but I liked the first one so I'll give this second one a shot.



The Spy Next Door. I love Jackie Chan!

Name 7 Maggie Gyllenhaal:

Dark Knight, Stranger Than Fiction, Sherry Baby, Donnie Darko, World Trade Center, Mona Lisa Smile, Away We Go.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Maggie Gyllenhaal was in Stranger Than Fiction with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

Quote Quiz #114 winner:

Diana takes it with Stardust!

QQ #115: name this Maggie G. movie:

"I LOVE my babies. Why would I want to PUSH them away from me?"

a. Away We Go
b. Riding in Cars with Boys
c. Happy Endings
d. SherryBaby

Claire Danes

DVDs out Tuesday (Yesterday)

Ice Age 3 - As a huge fan of the previous Ice Ages, I have to say that this one lived up to it's predecessors. But really, who doesn't love Ice Age? Manny? Sid? Diego? Those possums? And, to cap it all off, there's an adorable baby mammoth at the end that you just wish wasn't a cartoon so you can take it home with you.

Orphan - That creepy movie about the little girl who's messed up in the head or something. Just the poster freaked me out so, needless to say, I didn't see it and I'm not planning to in the foreseeable future.

Amazing Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Romeo + Juliet. I don't care what anyone says, this movie is great. Being a avid literature fan and, simultaneously, hating Shakespeare, you can imagine the kind of crap I get for saying I love this movie. Granted, it is a little ridiculous. BUT it is loads better than some of the other R&Js I've been forced to watch in Junior High English. Besides, I could actually, kind of, maybe understand that ridiculous old windbag and whatever he was writing about. It just goes to show that Leonardo DiCaprio's hottness can traverse the boundaries of Shakespearean English (i.e. crazy words jumbled into barely understandable sentences).

Movies to see:

Ice Age 3 and Romeo + Juliet.

Trailers of the post: Comedies

Me and Orson Welles. Honestly, I don't want to see this one and, yes, it is because of Zac Efron. I just don't think his hottness can traverse the boundaries of stupid characters.



Serious Moonlight. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this movie. It has great actors, great characters, and a great story. Oh, and Justin Long. Love!

Name 7 Claire Danes:

Romeo + Juliet, Stardust, Family Stone, Terminator 3, Evening, Little Women, Les Miserables.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Claire Danes was in The Family Stone with Sarah Jessica Parker who was in Footloose with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #113 winner:

Kristina with The Lookout. I have no witty comment.

QQ #114: name this Claire Danes movie:

"The little I know about love is that it's unconditional."

a. The Family Stone
b. Stardust
c. It's All About Love
d. Evening

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Sorry I wasn't around for Tuesday, but a 10 page essay was calling my name.

DVD out Tuesday

Transformers 2 - While this was an admittedly dumb movie, I am still going to buy it. Partly because I have the first and need to complete the collection and partly because I just enjoy movies with pointless explosions (good plot line optional).

Movies out Today

Amelia - I don't really care for Hilary Swank and we all know how this story ends...

Astro Boy - I'll probably wait until DVD...

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - Now this one I'll probably go out to see because it looks interesting. I am, however, getting a little tired of all the Vampire movies/shows/books. We need a new fad, people!

Saw VI - No thanks.

Just My Type Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

There are too many to just pick one, so here's a list of great films that you NEED to see.

Brick

10 Things I Hate About You (duh)

The Lookout

Angels in the Outfield

500 Days of Summer

Movies to see:

All of the Underrated, Cirque Du Freak, and maybe Astro Boy and Amelia.

Trailers of the post: JGL.

Inception. Sure it's mainly about Leo DiCaprio, but JGL is why I would see it.



Women in Trouble. Again, sure it's about crazy women, but JGL is why I would see it. And even if he weren't in it, doesn't it look hilarious? And is it just me or does Josh Brolin look kinda hot with eye-liner?

Name 7 JGL:

Treasure Planet, Brick, 10 Things I Hate About You, Stop-Loss, The Lookout, Angels in the Outfield, Miracle at Saint Anna.

Kevin Bacon Game:

JGL was in 10 Things I Hate About You with Allison Janney who was in Hairspray with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #112 winner:

Diana with Mr. Woodcock! I would have given a certain Mr. Lanham a courtesy point for joining the race, but, since he has taken it upon himself to criticize my taste in movies, he still retains zero points. That'll teach you! Next time you want to win points in a completely ridiculous game, you will learn to be nice to the judge!

QQ #113: Name this JGL movie:

"It only happens once a year, and then they die. It's like a mating ritual or something."

a. Stop-Loss
b. 10 Things I Hate About You
c. Brick
d. The Lookout

Amy Poehler

Movies out Friday

Law Abiding Citizen - Gerard Butler is a badass and super awesome, but I really don't care for Jamie Foxx. He's rather annoying, in my opinion. So I wasn't planning on see this one because my dislike for Foxx outweighs my love for Butler. But after seeing the more recent previews, I'm thinking I might go and see it anyway. It'll probably only be an opportunity thing.

The Stepfather - I have a big fat crush on Penn Badgley and Sela Ward is really cool, but this is technically a scary movie and I'm not sure I'll go see it. Maybe once it's on DVD...

Where the Wild Things Are - Sure this is a classic children's book. Sure the special effects and cinematography looks amazing. Sure Mark Ruffalo is in it. But something about this movie is turning me off. I'm not sure what, but I just don't think I'm going to go see it. I know that seems like blasphemy or what have you, but I'm just not as excited as I apparently should be.

Hi-larious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Baby Mama. We all know that the Fey/Poehler Combo is beyond brilliant. That makes this movie beyond brilliant PLUS! Because it also stars Steve Martin, Dax Shepard, Greg Kinnear and Sigourney Weaver. I call that pure, unadulterated magic. Comedy magic!

Movies to see:

(Maybe) Law Abiding Citizen, (maybe) Where the Wild Things Are, and (definitely) Baby Mama.

Trailers of the post: Kiddie movies.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. I know it's silly, but I do love the first Alvin movie (even though Jason Lee was a disappointment) and I'm excited for this one because I love The Chipettes!



Astro Boy. I wasn't originally interested in this movie, but after the latest preview, I'm re-thinking my original position.

Name 7 Amy Poehler:

Shrek 3, Baby Mama, The Ex, Southland Tales, Monsters vs Aliens, Horton Hears a Who, Blades of Glory.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Amy Poehler was in Shrek 3 with Cameron Diaz who was in Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #111 winner:

Kristina with Galaxy Quest! You other players better step up. She's on a pretty good roll...

QQ #112: Name this Amy Poehler movie:

"[to the flight attendant] Could I get a real bottle, please? I'm an alcoholic, not a Barbie doll."

a. The Ex
b. Hamlet 2
c. Mr. Woodcock
d. Blades of Glory

Sigourney Weaver

DVDs out Yesterday

Drag Me to Hell - Despite Justin Long, I will not see this movie. Because it's scary. Duh.

Fighter - Despite Channing Tatum, I will not see this movie. Because it's stupid. Duh.

The Proposal - Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock. If you haven't seen this movie, go see it. Because it's amazing! Duh!

Awesome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Alien + Sequals. I don't care what anyone says, these movies are fantastic. The Alien movies are cinematic classics of the Science Fiction variety!

Movies to see:

The Proposal and the Alien movies.

Trailers of the post: Cartoons.

Avatar. I'm extremely intrigued by this. Plus, Sam Worthington! What a babe. Hopefully, he won't be that big blue alien the whole time.



Planet 51. Yay cartoons!

Name 7 Sigourney Weaver:

Alien, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Vantage Point, Baby Mama, Happily Never After, Galaxy Quest, Holes.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Sigourney Weaver was in Galaxy Quest with Alan Rickman who was in Love Actually with Colin Firth who was in Where the Truth Lies with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #110 winner:

Janette with Taxi Driver! I was kind of thinking that, even though it's a famous line, most people wouldn't know which movie it's from. Apparently, that's just me. Haha.

QQ Standings:

Molly: 27 ½
Katie: 27
Kristina: 22
Katrina: 12
Diana: 4
Janette: 4
Beth: 2

QQ #111: Name this Sigourney Weaver movie:

"They're gonna start eating each other out there."

a. Alien
b. Ghostbusters
c. Galaxy Quest
d. Holes

Robert De Niro

Movie out Friday

Couples Retreat - This movie was hilarious. It's full of hilarious actors who you love despite their serious malfunctions (i.e. Jon Favreau and his womanizing ways). Everyone is superb and the story is pretty great. All in all, it's a winner. Go see it.

Old School Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Stardust. This movie is beautiful. The story, the acting, the writing, all are wonderful. If you haven't seen this amazing movie yet then you are seriously depriving yourself. Go rent it. Go buy it. Just watch it.

Movies to see:

Couples Retreat and Stardust.

Trailers of the post: Feel Goods.

Everybody's Fine. Looks to be a cute one.



It's Complicated. I love Meryl Streep. She's a class act and no one can say different.

Name 7 Robert De Niro:

Stardust, Analyze This, Meet the Parents, Goodfellas, Righteous Kill, The Untouchables, Taxi Driver.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Robert De Niro was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 1 step.

Quote Quiz #109 winner:

Kristina with America's Sweethearts!

Quote Quiz #110: Name this Robert De Niro movie:

"You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me?"

a. Goodfellas
b. Taxi Driver
c. The Untouchables
d. The Godfather II

Julia Roberts

Sorry, I've been gone (like you've even noticed), but here is a super large post to make up for it.

DVDs out Tuesday September 29th

Away We Go - This was a fantastic movie and I want to buy it as soon as possible. John Krasinski was the perfect man and Maya Rudolph was so adorable! I love it!

Management - I never saw this one, but my aunt swears by it. Apparently Steve Zahn is obsessed with Jennifer Aniston's ass. Who wouldn't be?

Monsters vs. Aliens - See this movie! I don't care how old you are or how you feel about kiddie movies. I demand that you see it!

Movies out Friday October 2nd

The Invention of Lying - I love Ricky Gervais and there are apparently a million cameos from a bunch of awesome actors. I liked Ghost Town so I'm sure I'm going to love this movie. And plus, he directs so it's going to be double-awesome!

Whip It! - This is an amazing, amazing movie! Drew Barrymore directs for the first time and she does a brilliant job. The acting is superb and the story is fantastic and I've run out of adjectives for "awesome"! Go see it. You won't be disappointed.

Zombieland - Does anyone, ANYONE want to see this? Because I really REALLY want to and apparently I'm the only one. Who wouldn't want to see a comedy about killing zombies? Shaun of the Dead? Hello!

DVDs out Today

My Life in Ruins - I never got the chance to see this one, but I wouldn't mind. I really like Nia Vardalos' movies. They're not great, but they're cute, feel-good movies.

Year One - This movie was a good as you can imagine. I laughed all the way through at the ridiculous antics and all the hilarious one-liners. Michael Cera was brilliant once again and I think it would be safe to say that he stole the show from Jack Black.

Mouthful of Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Mexican. I love this movie and I love Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts' chemistry. It's funny, cute, and the story is pretty cool for a romantic comedy. I like it, I like it a lot.

Movies to see:

Away We Go, Monsters vs. Aliens, The Invention of Lying, Whip It, Zombieland, My Life in Ruins, Year One and The Mexican.

Trailers of the post: Dramas both cute and intense.

Valentine's Day. A standard chick flick.



Shutter Island. A little too intense for me, but Diana says she's gonna make me see it. I'm not so sure about it, though. Leonardo DiCaprio's hottness can only go so far.

Name 7 Julia Roberts:

Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, Mystic Pizza, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Charlie Wilson’s War, Ocean’s 11, America’s Sweethearts.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Julia Roberts was in Ocean's 11 with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #108 winner:

Molly with Paycheck! That was a tricky one!

QQ #109: Name this Julia Roberts movie:

"You know what? For that matter, I'm an idiot, too! In that respect, we're actually quite perfect for each other."

a. The Mexican
b. America's Sweethearts
c. Ocean's 12
d. Closer