Harrison Ford and a Turkey Day Special

DVDs out Tuesday

Angels & Demons - I really enjoyed this book over Da Vinci Code, but I think the movies are both on equal level of awesome. I love puzzles and adventures. Tom Hanks' hair, though, is ridiculous. Someone needs to get that man a haircut.

Four Christmases - This was a great movie and very funny. It makes me feel better about my insane family which is the point, I think. So a feel good movie all around.

Funny People - I know that critics say this is a great movie, and I think that the acting was terrific, but I didn't care much for it. It was funny at times and crazy dramatic at others. I guess you have to have some sort of comedy stand-up background to enjoy it fully.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Not one of my favorite Disney movies so I'm not so sure if I want to buy it. I mean, everyone should collect all the classic Disney movies for your children and such, but I really don't know that movie...

Movies out Today (in theaters)

Ninja Assassin - This movie looks badass! I can't wait to see it. It has that hot Asian guy from Speed Racer, too, he looks pretty ripped! I'm pumped.

Old Dogs - I've seen so many advertisements for this movie that I almost don't want to see it anymore. It looks funny and I have a huge crush on Seth Green, but as of right now I'm already sick of it.

Fantastic Mr. Fox - I'm not so sure about this one. It looks interesting, but I'm not going to run out to see it.

Jones-ing for some goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Air Force One. One of the greatest action movies. Ever. The acting is superb and H. Ford is a beast! And who doesn't love Gary Oldman?

Movies to see:

Angels & Demons, Four Christmases, Ninja Assassin, Old Dogs, and Air Force One.

Trailers of the post: Drama-tastic!

Extraordinary Measures. Are you crying already? I know I am!



The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond. Chris Evans! Looks like an epic love story, but who knows. Movies are all about making you think one thing and then turning out to be something completely different.

Name 7 Harrison Ford:

Air Force One, Indiana Jones 1, Star Wars 4, Clear and Present Danger, The Fugitive, Firewall, Sabrina.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Harrison Ford was in Star Wars with Carrie Fisher who was in When Harry Met Sally with Meg Ryan who was in In the Cut with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #121 winner:

Kristina is back in the game with Baby Mama.

QQ #122: name this Harrison Ford movie:

"You know how a woman gets a man excited? She shows up. That's it. We're guys, we're easy."

a. Six Days, Seven Nights
b. Hollywood Homicide
c. American Graffiti
d. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Greg Kinnear

Movies out Friday

Precious - I read the book that this movie is based on and it is very moving. Caution, though, because if the movie is anything like the book there are probably some very disturbing scenes. I mean, the premise is that this girl is pregnant with her second child by her father. If that doesn't scream disturbing I don't know what does.

The Messenger - I love Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson is popping up in everything lately. I can't help finding him hilarious even though this movie doesn't look funny at all. Did I mention I love Ben Foster?

The Blind Side - The trailer for this movie is pretty powerful in itself so I'm sure the movie will knock my socks off. I love Sandra Bullock and it looks like she should be nominated for an Oscar just by what I've seen in the trailer. That's how badass she is.

Planet 51 - It actually looks pretty cute and there are a lot of A Class celebs that loaned their voices to it. That's my favorite part of cartoon movies is figuring out who is the voice. Try it next time you're tricked into seeing a cartoon movie with a small child. It passes the time nicely.

Twilight Saga: New Moon - Really? Could the title be any longer? Would the crazy "Twi-hards" not know that a movie with "New Moon" as the title was a part of the Twilight Saga? And when did it become a "saga"? (If that's how cynical I am about the title of the freaking movie, imagine how I feel about the whole thing. haha)

Feel Good Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Matador. This is actually a pretty great movie and you never know what's going to happen next. Kinnear gives a stand-up performance and who doesn't love Pierce Brosnan? It's very funny, kinda sad, and all around good.

Movies to see:

Precious, The Messenger, The Blind Side, Planet 51, New Moon, and The Matador.

Trailers of the post: Curse you Nicolas Sparks for writing books that are turned into movies that suck you in and then make you cry. Not cool, man. Not cool.

The Last Song. Miley Cyrus in a movie where there's music involved? Crazy. Also, playing a misunderstood, moody teenager who doesn't get along with her parents? Cliche. But hey, we all know that we'll see it and that dude she falls for is pretty bangin'.



Dear John. Ten bucks says that Channing Tatum dies and then she finds out and then one more letter comes after he's already dead. Just in case you weren't already sobbing, Sparks twists the knife a little. Jerk.

Name 7 Greg Kinnear:

Mystery Men, Stuck On You, As Good As It Gets, You’ve Got Mail, Invincible, Sabrina, Flash of Genius.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Greg Kinnear was in As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #120 winner:

Molly with History of Violence. Great, yet a little disturbing, film. But I was pleased with the ending and that's all that really matters.

QQ Standings:

1. Molly 28.5

2. Katie 27

3. Kristina 16

4. Katrina 12

5. Diana 8

6. Janette 4

7. Beth 2

8. Michael 1

9. Justin 0

QQ #121: Name this Greg Kinnear movie:

"They call you bossy and controlling because you're a woman. But if you were a man doing the same stuff... you'd just be a dick."

a. As Good As It Gets
b. You've Got Mail
c. Someone Like You
d. Baby Mama

Maria Bello

DVDs out today

Bruno - No thank you.

My Sister's Keeper - Such a great movie. Of course, it'll make you cry. So watch yourself.

STAR TREK - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I already bought mine!)

Utterly Awesome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Jane Austen Book Club. I really enjoyed this film. Mostly because I enjoyed catching the clues referencing all of the Jane Austen books. Oh and the inner hopeless romantic in you will have a ball. Oh and Hugh Dancy!

Movies to see:

My Sister's Keeper, Star Trek, and Jane Austen Book Club.

Trailers of the post: Double the Bello, Double the Drama.

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Looks a little weird, but interesting. Definitely interesting.



The Yellow Handkerchief. Looks a little weird (a theme for Bello?), but not as interesting. Perhaps it's the Kristen Stewart Effect, in that, every time I see Kristen Stewart and her expressionless face I cringe.

Name 7 Maria Bello:

Mummy 3, Jane Austen Book Club, History of Violence, Coyote Ugly, World Trade Center, Flicka, Assault on Precinct 13.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Maria Bello was in Flicka with Alison Lohman who was in Where the Truth Lies with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #119 winner:

Michael puts his name on the board with Spiderman 2! Welcome to the Nerd Club. You are among friends.

QQ #120: name this Maria Bello movie:

"You are the best man I've ever known. There is no luck involved."

a. History of Violence
b. Flicka
c. Mummy 3
d. Thank You For Smoking

Alfred Molina

Movies out Today

2012 - John Cusack saves his family as the world falls apart around him. What's interesting about this movie is it's from the guy who did Independence Day so you know the special effects will be awesome!

Pirate Radio - Some weird movie about some dudes in England who broadcasted rock and roll from a boat. It has Phillip Seymour Hoffman and I'm not the biggest fan. I'm gonna wait til DVD.

Creeper Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Chocolat. Probably one of the few movies I've seen Alfred Molina in where he wasn't an evil character. He was kinda cute when he fell for that lady in the end. Sure, he had to be a little mean in the beginning, but some people are just destined to play mean characters. It can't be helped.

Movies to see:

2012 and Chocolat.

Trailers of the post: Action/Fantasy.

Prince of Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal is so fine! I know this movie is based off the video game and the video game is supposed to be serious and intense, but I like how they're making it funny too. Unless all the funny parts are in the trailer and everything else is boring...



Solomon Kane. Doesn't necessarily have hunky dudes in it, but I'm intrigued by the story and the action.

Name 7 Alfred Molina:

Maverick, Spiderman 2, Chocolat, Indiana Jones 1, Da Vinci Code, Nothing Like the Holidays, Pink Panther 2.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Alfred Molina was in The Da Vinci Code with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #118 winner:

Diana with Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story! I'm impressed with myself. It seems as though that one was a little more difficult than all the others. I'm thinking I'm going to start making them as hard as I can!

QQ #119: Name this Alfred Molina movie:

"Love should never be a secret. If you keep something as complicated as love stored up inside, it could make you sick."

a. Nothing Like the Holidays
b. Silk
c. Spiderman 2
d. Identity

Kristen Wiig

DVDs out Tuesday

The Accidental Husband - I'm pretty excited about this movie coming out. I don't know why it was never released in theaters (meaning it is probably pretty terrible) but I'm going to rent it and most likely love it. That's just how I roll when Jeffrey Dean Morgan is involved.

The Ugly Truth - This movie was pretty predictable, but wasn't as terrible as everyone made it out to be. I mean, it had its moments. The crude humor was legitimate because of Gerard Butler's character, too, so I don't think everyone should freak out about that. The only thing I do feel was a mistake was Katherine Heigl's character. She really needs to get away from the "bitchy, uptight chick who becomes free-spirited and lovable in the end" kind of characters (27 Dresses/Knocked Up). I'd say it was smart of her to stick with Grey's Anatomy if it means avoiding being type-cast for the girl everyone loves to hate.

Disney's Up - This movie made me laugh and cry the entire time. I've never cried more at a child's movie than with this one, so watch yourself. Although, it is definitely worth watching because the little Asian boy and the talking dogs. Priceless!

Double the "i", Double the Fun-ny

Underrated movie of the post:

Whip It! Seeing as most of the movies she has been in she was only on screen for a few minutes, I'm forced to pick this one. I haven't seen Extract yet and I'm sure she's amazing in that, but I can only go with what I know. Wiig shows a different side of her acting chops in this movie. Her humor was much more subtle with a snide comment every now and then. The main focus was how good of an actor she is outside the funny role. She slowed things down a bit with a serious, motherly side as she coached Ellen Page through life. All in all, I didn't think it was possible to love her even more, but now I can honestly respect her as a legitimate actress.

Movies to see:

The Accidental Husband, The Ugly Truth, Up, and Whip It!

Trailers of the post: Wiig all the way!

How to Train Your Dragon. Let's face it, dragon's are cool.



Despicable Me. Let's face it, cartoons are cool.

Name 7 Kristen Wiig:

Knocked Up, Meet Bill, Adventureland, Ghost Town, Ice Age 3, Extract, Whip It.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kristen Wiig was in Ice Age 3 with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #117 winner:

Kristina again with Hitman. She and Diana continue taking turns winning the QQs. Obviously Kristina has the 20 point advantage, but could Diana swing in as an upset? You'll have to wait and see!

QQ #118: Name this Kristen Wiig movie:

"I do believe in you. I just know you're gonna fail."

a. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
b. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
c. Knocked Up
d. Semi-Pro

Timothy Olyphant

Movies out Friday

The Box - Ah ha ha, I said "box". But let's get serious. This movie looks creepy but in a vaguely interesting way. I was on the fence about seeing it, but I've decided to and I can tell you exactly what won me over in the end: James Marsden.

Disney's A Christmas Carol - I've never really been into the story and I'm pretty sick of all the adaptations (although, I will admit, this one looks to be pretty awesome). Not even Jim Carrey's voice and mannerisms could get me to go. I'm just happy that I won't have to see all the freaking commercials for it anymore!

The Fourth Kind - The only thing worse than a scary/freaky movie is when said movie is based on actual events. This makes it even more scary and even harder for me to contain my active imagination that has me believing that it might happen to me.

The Men Who Stare At Goats - I want to see this movie very badly. Not only does the title make me laugh, but the story itself looks pretty hilarious. And there is nothing I love more than when George Clooney plays a ridiculous character. Okay, there are tons of things I love more, but this one ain't too bad.

Beyond Sexy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Catch and Release. I absolutely love this movie despite being completely dramatic and chick-flick-y. I can't even tell you why. I know it has something to do with Timothy Olyphant (duh) and Kevin Smith being the comic relief. Also, I really like the story of a woman who's fiance dies and then she finds out he has this whole other life and then she changes from the up-tight bitch to the care-free chick. Maybe. That might have something to do with it.

Movies to see:

Catch and Release, Men Who Stare At Goats, and The Box (haha).

Trailers of the post: Suspenseful.

The Crazies. Who doesn't wish that someday all the nice townspeople that live around you will turn into zombies? I know I do all the time!



Uncertainty. JGL!

Name 7 Timothy Olyphant:

Catch and Release, Dreamcatcher, Hitman, Girl Next Door, Die Hard 4, Meet Bill, Scream 2.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Timothy Olyphant was in Catch and Release with Juliette Lewis who was in Kalifornia with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #116 winner:

Diana with Se7en! Such a great movie!

QQ #117: Name this Timothy Olyphant movie:

"Eat your sandwich I need to get some sleep."

a. Hitman
b. Dreamcatcher
c. A Perfect Getaway
d. Catch and Release

Post Script. I will definitely be attending Sir Kirkington's Extravaganza! Who could miss a party like that?

Morgan Freeman

DVDs out Tuesday

Aliens in the Attic - I wouldn't mind renting this one. I like Ashley Tisdale and that hot guy, Robert Hoffman (She's the Man, Step Up 2).

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Kinda stupid, but the action and special effects were pretty great. And that's all a girl can ask for. Oh and Channing Tatum and Joseph G.L. (before he gets all creepy at the end)

I Love You, Beth Cooper - I never got around to seeing this one, but I wouldn't mind getting it on Netflix. I think it looks kinda funny and I like Hayden Panettiere.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - Again, never got around to seeing it in theaters, but I do plan on renting it. There are two roles I like John Travolta in: when he's playing a woman and when he's the bad guy. He is fantastic in both!

Star Collections - 4-packs of certain actors and the movies they were best in, I guess. I'll list them for you.
Clint Eastwood
Frank Sinatra
Gary Cooper
Jack Lemmon
Jodie Foster (no Nim's Island, I'm shocked)
Michelle Pfeiffer (no Stardust, I'm shocked without the sarcasm)
Mickey Rourke
Nicolas Cage
Reese Witherspoon (the first two are the Legally Blondes. Seriously? I mean, I know she's best known for them, but I would hardly count them as worthy of a star collection)
Robert Downey, Jr. (no Tropic Thunder. Lame)
Sean Connery
Susan Sarandon
Winona Ryder

Narrating Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Kiss the Girls. This is an all-around fantastic movie. Ashley Judd (a favorite) teams up with Morgan Freeman to catch the guy who kidnapped her and is holding hostage a bunch of other ladies who he plans to kill eventually. She's the only one who escapes (because she's a badass) and they hunt him while he hunts her. Creepy good!

Movies to see:

Aliens in the Attic, G.I. Joe, I Love You Beth Cooper, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, and Kiss the Girls. (None of the Star Collections seem that interesting, unfortunately. Now if they made one of Heath Ledger of JGL, then we'd be in business)

Trailers of the post: Docu-dramas

Invictus. Clint Eastwood directs this one and I have never liked a movie directed by him (that I've seen) so I'm a little wary. But it has Matt Damon in it so I'm sure Katrina will be harassing me to go see it.



Nowhere Boy. This is about John Lennon's life and the creation of The Beatles. I tend to stay far away from documentaries, but I enjoy certain docu-dramas and this one looks pretty good. Plus it has that cute kid from Love, Actually.

Name 7 Morgan Freeman:

March of the Penguins, Wanted, Lucky # Slevin, Kiss the Girls, Bruce Almighty, Gone Baby Gone, Batman Begins.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Morgan Freeman was in Bruce Almighty with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #115 winner:

Kristina with Away We Go. She likes to win every other QQ, but it's a good strategy. She's sneaking up on first place!

QQ #116: Name this Morgan Freeman movie:

"People don't want a hero, they want to eat cheeseburgers, play the lotto and watch television."

a. Batman Begins
b. Feast of Love
c. Wanted
d. Se7en