Patrick Dempsey

DVDs out December 17

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - Some cartoon owls come under attack and a bunch of misfits have to go find the legendary Owls of Ga'Hoole to save them. (No thanks. Although the trailer did introduce me to the kickass song by 30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens." So I guess it was good for something.)

The Town - Ben Affleck is a part of a gang of bank robbers, but he falls in love with one of the hostages they take and tries to get away from it all with her. (This looks rather good, surprisingly. I learned from Gone Baby Gone that Ben Affleck is a decent director so I'm looking forward to seeing if this one holds up.)

DVDs out December 21

Devil - Five strangers are stuck on an elevator, trapped by the devil himself, as a cop races to save them before they are taken out one by one. (This was a decent movie. M Night Shyamalan is hit or miss, but I still have a soft spot for him. He's a great story-teller.)

Easy A - A teenage girl is accidentally branded a slut, but uses it to her advantage to gain popularity until everything begins to fall apart. (This was a stellar movie. The writing was kickass as well as the acting. Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson really steal the show.)

Step Up 3D - A dance group must win a competition to save their house where they all live because they are pretty much homeless. (Like the previous movies, this one is pretty much ridiculous and over-dramatized to the highest degree. Which is exactly why I went to see it. Dancing saves lives, guys. For reals.)

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps - Gordon Gekko is out of jail and back to his old tricks with his daughter's new boyfriend along for the ride. (This movie reeks of douche-baggery and I staunchly refused to see it.)

Movies out December 22

Little Fockers - Ben Stiller and his cast of amazing actors return to take on more family mishaps that would never happen in real life and then added kids. (I really am not a fan of these movies, but I have to admit that I kind of wanted to see this one. I'm not sure why.)

True Grit - A young girl hires a bounty hunter to track down the man that killed her father in the old west. (I've heard some pretty great reviews, but the Coen Brothers are really hit or miss for me. I guess I'll just have to take the chance.)

DVDs out December 28

Resident Evil: Afterlife - Milla Jovovich tracks down the "haven" promised over the radio in the previous movies only to find that it doesn't exist and she still has to save Ali Larter's ass. (I freaking love these movies and I plan on purchasing them all. They are just the right amount of scary + awesome.)

Twelve - Chase Crawford is a drug-dealer with a huge crush on a normal girl and tries to get out of the game. (You had me at Chase Crawford.)

McGoodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Can't Buy Me Love. A nerdy Patrick Dempsey pays the popular girl in school to pretend to be his girlfriend so he will be popular. (Prostitution in the 80s has never been so good.)

Movies to see:

The Town, Devil, Easy A, Little Fockers, True Grit, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Twelve, Can't Buy Me Love.

Trailers of the post: Kids movies

Mars Needs Moms. A kid has to travel to Mars to save his mother after aliens come to Earth and steal them all. (This looks utterly stupid.)



Hop. A bunny playing the drums. (I have no idea what this is about. But I like it already.)



Prom. Chronicling some teenage drama leading up to Prom. (If there is one thing I don't want to relive, it's high school during Prom season. Pass.)

Name 7 Patrick Dempsey:

Enchanted, Made of Honor, Loverboy, Lucky 7, Sweet Home Alabama, Scream 3, Valentine's Day.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Patrick Dempsey was in Made of Honor with Michelle Monaghan who was in North Country with Charlize Theron who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #224 winner:

Katie starts her own streak with Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist. What a terrible movie.

QQ #225: name this Patrick Dempsey movie:

"I'm sorry I can't break that rule. I have a rule about that."

a. Enchanted
b. Valentine's Day
c. Sweet Home Alabama
d. Made of Honor

Michael Cera

Movies out today

How Do You Know - Reese Witherspoon is conflicted because she's never sure she's in love. (I love this cast and I know it's going to be hilarious. I just know it!)

The Fighter - Marky-Mark and a creepy Christian Bale are brothers in this boxing movie based on a true Cinderella Story. (I love Marky-Mark and Amy Adams, but boxing movies don't do it for me. Plus, I've already looked up the ending on Wikipedia.)

The Tempest - Shakespeare's classic is redone with today's superior technology and an awesome cast. (As much as I dislike Shakespeare, I may go see this simply because Helen Mirran is a crazy ass.)

TRON: Legacy - A sexy, sexy man must enter a digital world to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. (I have been freaking PUMPED for this movie ever since I heard it was being made! And then I nearly peed my pants when I found out Garrett Hedlund would star in it. So, yeah. I'm going to see it.)

Yogi Bear - A talking bear with a penchant for picnic baskets harasses people in a national park. (This is ridiculous. I didn't like the cartoon and I'm sure as hell not going to see the live action.)

Awkwardly Adorable Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. A boy must defeat a girl's seven evil exes before he can date her safely. (This movie isn't underrated, at least it shouldn't be, but I freaking loved it! I know it's been out on DVD for a while, but I really do plan on buying it someday and watching it seven times in a row or until I die of happiness.)

Movies to see:

How Do You Know, The Tempest, TRON: Legacy, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.

Trailers of the post: Action

Kill the Irishman. A tough Irish guy takes on the mob in the 1950s. (There are so many awesome actors and explosions that I may go out of my way to see this one.)



Battle: Los Angeles. What looks to be a standard war movie only with the twist that we're pitted against aliens. (I'm not entirely convinced that this will be good, especially after I was supremely let down with Skyline, but I'll give it a shot if only for the awesome action.)

Name 7 Michael Cera:

Juno, Superbad, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, Year One, Paper Heart, Youth in Revolt, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Michael Cera was in Scott Pilgrim vs The World with Mary Elizabeth Winstead who was in Die Hard 4 with Bruce Willis who was in 12 Monkeys with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 4 steps.

QQ #223 winner:

Katie interrupts my streak with Forgetting Sarah Marshall!

QQ #224: name this Michael Cera movie:

"You don't know what it's like to be straight, guys. It's really hard."

a. Superbad
b. Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
c. Youth in Revolt
d. Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Kristen Bell

DVDs out today

A-Team - A commando team is framed and breaks out of jail to take vengeance. (Bradley Cooper is shirtless and there are explosions. The end.)

Despicable Me - An evil genius adopts three little girls for a scam and ends up actually caring for them. (This movie is super cute and pleasantly funny. A winner.)

Nanny McPhee Returns - A mother must deal with her unruly children and calls upon Nanny McPhee to teach them valuable lessons. (Again, super cute and uplifting. Plus Maggie Gyllenhaal is awesome.)

The Other Guys - A mismatched partnership of police officers take on a bunch of bad guys. (This movie was beyond hilarious and I didn't expect any less from Will Ferrell. Plus Marky-Mark is still really hot and kind of funny.)

This is for you Michael Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

When in Rome. A woman accidentally uses Roman magic to make a bunch of dudes fall in love with her. (Kind of her first leading role, Bell holds her own and is pretty funny. Also, Josh Duhamel is really, really hot.)

Movies to see:

A-Team, Despicable Me, Nanny McPhee Returns, The Other Guys, When in Rome

Trailers of the post: Comedies

Hall Pass. A bunch of married dudes are allowed to date other ladies without penalty from their wives. (This movie is either disgusting or funny. I can't decide which.)



Paul. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost must play host to an alien named Paul. (This is hilarious. No contest.)

Name 7 Kristen Bell:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Fanboys, Couples Retreat, Astro Boy, When in Rome, You Again, Burlesque.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kristen Bell was in When in Rome with Jon Heder who was in Just Like Heaven with Mark Ruffalo who was in In the Cut with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #222 winner:

Me with Love Happens! 5 in a row!

QQ #223: name this Kristen Bell movie:

"They are completely conflicting ideologies, and that does not make you a citizen of the world, it makes you full of shit."

a. You Again
b. Burlesque
c. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
d. When in Rome

Jennifer Aniston Part 2

Movies out today

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader - Those kids get sucked through a picture and end up in a world where Jesus is a Lion. (As nuts as these plots are, they end up being decent movies so I figure I'll probably see it.)

The Tourist - Johnny Depp gets roped into Angelina Jolie's twisted spy-games. (Unlike Brad Pitt, he was able to get through the filming without getting tangled up in her vagina-games.)

Agelessly Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Love Happens. Aaron Eckhart is a self-help author who falls for a quirky florist but cannot get over his own issues. (This movie is cute and Jen Aniston's character is awesome and who doesn't love Aaron Eckhart? Seriously, he's beyond cool.)

Movies to see:

Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Tourist, Love Happens

Trailers of the post: Actions

I Am Number 4. An alien boy must avoid an evil alien race bent on destroying him, but ends up making friends and falling in love to make everything more difficult. (This was a really good book and I can't wait for the next installment and the movie looks beyond awesome. Oh, and Timothy Olyphant! Duh!)



The Eagle. A man must hunt down a golden eagle emblem to restore his family's name and solve the mystery of it and his father's disappearance. (I like both Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell, but I'm not feeling this one.)

Name 7 more Jennifer Aniston:

He's Just Not That Into You, Marley & Me, The Object of My Affection, Love Happens, Management, The Bounty Hunter, The Switch.

Kevin Bacon Game (without Picture Perfect):

Jennifer Aniston was in Management with Steve Zahn who was in You've Got Mail with Meg Ryan who was in In the Cut with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #221 winner:

Me with August Rush!

QQ #222: name this Jen Aniston movie:

"If you had a brain in either head, you'd know that I'm doing what's best for both of us."

a. Love Happens
b. The Switch
c. Office Space
d. The Bounty Hunter

Robin Williams 2

DVDs out today

Inception - Leo DiCaprio heads a team of thieves who operate by stealing secrets from people's dreams. (Honestly, it took me a few moments to come up with that description and I'm still not sure it is entirely correct. But what I do know is this movie is awesome, even if you aren't completely sure what the hell is going on.)

Salt - Angelina Jolie is accused of being a spy for Russia and must race against her former CIA coworkers to prove her innocence. (It wasn't as predictable as I thought it would be and I was mildly surprised to find I liked it. I would recommend seeing it at least once. You don't be disappointed.)

Shrek Forever After - Shrek goes through an It's a Wonderful Life moment and wakes up in a world where he was never born to find that it's completely insane without him. (I never got to see it in theaters so I'm putting it at the top of my queue and eagerly waiting by the mailbox until I have it!)

Crazy Man Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Jumanji. Two pre-teens play a board game that comes to life with all the dangers that go along with it. (I know it's not really underrated, at least it shouldn't be, but this movie is beyond awesome and just thinking about it makes me wanna watch it!)

Movies to see:

Inception, Salt, Shrek Forever After, Jumanji

Trailers of the post: More Dramas

The Roommate. A girl's college roommate is nuts and tries to take over her life. (This looks pretty stupid but I'm not going to let Diana see it in case she gets any ideas...)



Jane Eyre. A girl is sent to live with a jerk who has a crazy wife locked upstairs and somehow she falls in love. (I wasn't a huge fan of this book to begin with and now it looks like the movie's going to be just as creepy. I guess that's a good thing that they are adapting it so well, but I'm still not a fan.)

Name 7 more Robin Williams:

One hour Photo, Flubber, Nine Months, Jack, Bicentennial Man, Night at the Museum, Robots.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Robin Williams was in Man of the Year with Laura Linney who was in Mystic River with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #220 winner:

I won three in a row with Eurotrip! Success!

QQ Standings:

Molly - 52

Kristina/Katie - 49

Me - 36

QQ #221: name this Robin Williams movie:

"Doesn't have enough yin. Little more yang, ya know?"

a. License to Wed
b. Patch Adams
c. Good Will Hunting
d. August Rush

Michelle Trachtenberg

Movies out today

Black Swan - Natalie Portman takes on the lead role in a ballet and also a lot of pressure and what looks like hallucinations. (This movie looks super creepy and a little too weird for me. But Diana wants to see it so I'll probably be tricked into seeing it.)

The Warrior's Way - A rogue ninja stumbles across a carnival in the Wild Wild West just as all the other ninjas chasing him catch up. (Cowboys and ninjas. I'm sold.)

"Looks Just Like My Cousin Molly" Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Eurotrip. A group of friends embark on an international adventure so that one boy can hunt down his hot pen pal. (This movie is beyond hilarious. There is nothing that beats "Scotty doesn't know" and "Worst twins ever!" Classic!)

Movies to see:

The Warrior's Way, Eurotrip

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Every Day. Liev Schreiber has a bit of a mid-life crisis while juggling his home-life and the new hottie at work. (I pretty much love everyone that's in this film and, even though it looks a tad predictable, I can't wait to see it.)

Frankie and Alice. Halle Berry has a multiple personality disorder and the one that doesn't belong is a crazy white chick. (This movie looks dramatic and alluring and the possibility of being hilarious. Although I doubt it will be because The Wayans Brothers aren't behind it.)

Name 7 Michelle Trachtenberg:

Inspector Gadget, Black Christmas, EuroTrip, Harriet the Spy, 17 Again, Ice Princess, Cop Out.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Michelle T was in 17 Again with Matthew Perry who was in more than 5 episodes of Friends with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #219 winner:

Me because no one guessed Thank You For Smoking.

QQ #220: name this Michelle T:

"We could be seeing an arrest in the making."

a. Cop Out
b. Inspector Gadget
c. Harriet the Spy
d. Eurotrip

JK Simmons

DVDs out today

Knight and Day - Cameron Diaz and her horrendous Boston accent gets caught up in Tom Cruise's crazy CIA action-packed conspiracy. (This movie was surprisingly delightful and I think it was because Tom Cruise was in his comfort zone being a complete nutcase.)

The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Jay Baruchel is chosen to be Nicolas Cage's protege in this live action version of the beloved scene from Disney's Fantasia. (Again, this movie looks great because Nicolas Cage is being his normal crazy self and Jay Baruchel calls him out on it the whole time.)

Hilarious, Gruff Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Juno. Ellen Page and her friends and family deal with the humor-ized consequences of teenage pregnancy. (JK Simmons was beyond hilarious in this movie and his delivery of his one-liners were perfect. He's always spot on and usually makes any film much better just by being there.)

Movies to see:

Knight and Day, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Juno.

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Dead Awake. Nick Stahl has to deal with his dead girlfriend by hanging out with a girl who speaks to ghosts? (As you can see by the question mark, I have no clue what the plot of this movie is and I refuse to actually look it up online.)



Restless. A quirky girl meets a strange boy and they fall in love. (This looks absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait to see it. I'm a huge fan of this Mia Wasikowska girl. She's pretty awesome.)

Name 7 JK Simmons:

Juno, Spiderman, I Love You Man, New in Town, Extract, Jennifer's Body, Up in the Air.

Kevin Bacon Game:

JK Simmons was in Megamind with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #218 winner:

Me with Mystery Men!

QQ #219: name this JK Simmons movie:

"The rest of you people go slam your...brains against your desks until something useful comes out!"

a. Spiderman
b. Thank You For Smoking
c. New in Town
d. Extract

Geoffrey Rush (Turkey Day Special)

DVD out Today

Eat Pray Love - Julia Roberts travels around the world to find what her life's been missing: Javier Bardem. (I'm not sure I enjoyed this movie to its fullest extent because I'm not a middle-aged woman who's unhappy with my life. But I did enjoy it, so twenty-somethings can like it, but if you're a tween then you'll probably fall asleep.)

The Expendables - Sylvester Stallone and all his steroid-using buddies go kind of nuts and kill a bunch of people in really awesome ways. (I was actually a little disappointed in this movie. There was too much talking and not enough blowing crap up.)

Movies out Tomorrow

Burlesque - Christina Aguilera tries to make a name for herself singing and dancing in a Burlesque show. (I don't care what anyone says, this movie looks amazing! The singing, the dancing, the Cher! It's gonna be awesome!)

Faster - The Rock goes around killing a bunch of people. (I'm honestly not sure what the real plot of this movie is, but it looks pretty badass.)

Love and Other Drugs - Jake Gyllenhaal, a womanizer, and Anne Hathaway, an artist with early onset Parkinson's, accidentally fall in love in this moving film. (I actually didn't know about the Parkinson's part of this movie, but I knew from the first time I saw the trailer that I wanted to see it. It looks both hilarious and emotional all in one. The perfect combination!)

Tangled - Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore lend their voices to the new Disney film bringing the story of Rapunzel to the screen. (I will do or see anything involving Zachary Levi. And I know that sounds creepy, but I promise it's not as creepy as it sounds. Not AS creepy.)

Weirdly Cool Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Finding Nemo. A clown fish traverses the ocean with a friend with short-term memory loss as he hunts for his son. (After discovering Geoffrey Rush in the Pirates movies, I was pleasantly surprised to find that he isn't always a creepy dirty guy. He was funny as Nigel!)

Movies to see:

Burlesque, Faster, Love and Other Drugs, Tangled, Finding Nemo.

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks

No Strings Attached. Two best friends try their hand as being "friends with benefits" but accidentally fall in love. (I'm a HUGE fan of Natalie Portman and a kind of fan of Ashton Kutcher so I'm sure I'll meet halfway and be a normal fan of this movie.)



Red Riding Hood. Amanda Seyfried takes on this odd interpretation of the classic fairy tale. (This looks rather sexy and I'm rather interested. Rather interested indeed.)

Name 7 Geoffrey Rush:

Finding Nemo, Mystery Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Quills, House on Haunted Hill, Shakespeare in Love, Legend of the Guardians.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Geoffrey Rush was in Mystery Men with Greg Kinnear who was in As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #217 winner:

Katie wins with Just My Luck!

QQ #218: name this Geoffrey Rush movie:

"I only knew that you'd know that I knew. Did you know THAT?"

a. Shakespeare in Love
b. Legend of the Guardians
c. Finding Nemo
d. Mystery Men

Chris Pine

Movies out Friday

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 - Part one of the final book where Harry, Ron and Hermione hunt down Voldemort's horcruxes before he can collect all three Deathly Hallows. (I know that this is the supposed to be the most exciting movie of the year, but for some reason I'm not as excited as I should be. I have no idea why, but I'm only marginally excited. I'm just as appalled as you.)

The Next Three Days - Russell Crowe has to break his wife, Elizabeth Banks, out of prison. (While this looks exciting, there is no way this movie is going to make any money with HP coming out. And I know I won't be seeing it because I don't really like Russell Crowe...)

Sexy Fine Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Princess Diaries 2. Princess Mia has to find herself a husband or lose the throne of Genovia. (The first time I saw this movie I was pretty unimpressed with Chris Pine in the looks department, but by the end I was utterly in love with him and haven't looked back since. He was even sexy in Smokin' Aces as that weird guy...)

Movies to see:

Harry Potter 7.1, Princess Diaries 2, Smokin' Aces.

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Country Strong. Gwyneth Paltrow is a drunk country music star who is threatened by a new, younger singer. (The plot could have been about monkeys from outer space and I would go see this movie. Why? Garrett F*cking Hedlund. He is so amazingly hot. And now he's going to be singing in tight jeans? I may pass out in the theater.)




Rabbit Hole. Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart's young son dies and they try to cope/move on. (I love the amazing actors in this, but it looks like I will be crying from beginning to end if I see it. So I'll probably wait til it's out on DVD so I can make a fool of myself out of the public eye.)

Name 7 Chris Pine:

Smokin' Aces, Princess Diaries 2, Blind Dating, Just My Luck, Bottleshock, Star Trek, Unstoppable.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Chris Pine was in Unstoppable with Denzel Washington who was in Philadelphia with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #216 winner:

Me because no one guessed Interstate 60!

QQ #217: name this Chris Pine movie:

"Look, I don't do this for just anybody, but I'll even throw in some hot chocolate with those little tiny marshmallows."

a. Carriers
b. Just My Luck
c. Blind Dating
d. Bottleshock

Gary Oldman II

DVDs out today

Avatar: Extended Collector's Edition - The same movie only with more stuff. (Really? Did it really need to be released again? Shouldn't they have held off on releasing the collector's edition for the 10 year anniversary or something? It hasn't even been a full year since it was released in theaters! Stupid.)

Disney's A Christmas Carol - Jim Carrey's voice and animated face make this movie far more entertaining than any previous versions. (Unfortunately that's still not entertaining enough to make me want to see it.)

The Kids are All Right - The children of two mothers hunt down their degenerate sperm donor of a father. (I really wanted to see this in theaters, but never got around to it. The cast in and of itself is too great to pass up!)

The Last Airbender - Nickelodeon's Anime adventure it brought into the real world with a little kid that can control the elements and the bad people who wanna kill him. (A lot of people were really disappointed in this film, but they failed to keep in mind that the target audience is supposed to be children and they are too old to be watching cartoons. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed it, but that's because I'm a child.)

Lottery Ticket - BowWow wins the lottery, but can't cash in til after the holiday weekend. (Looks mildly funny, but not something to run out and rent.)

Ridiculously Awesome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Book of Eli. In a post-apocalyptic world, Denzel Washington has a coveted book that everyone, including a very creepy Gary Oldman, wants. (For a story revolving around a book, this one is actually pretty great and action-packed. The twist at the end is worth watching the whole thing.)

Movies to see:

The Kids Are All Right, The Last Airbender, The Book of Eli.

Trailers of the post: Action

Sanctum. A bunch of people go exploring in caves and get lost/trapped and lose their effing minds. (This actually looks pretty intense and I'm digging Ioan Gruffund. Get it? "Digging" him? Ah ha ha I'm awesome!)



Unknown. Liam Neeson wakes up from a coma to find that someone stole his entire life, not just his identity. (This also looks really intense, but it's Liam Neeson so I'm not surprised. Put that man in Europe and tell him to find something that's lost and that guy goes nuts!)

Name 7 Gary Oldman:

True Romance, JFK, Interstate 60, The Professional, The Unborn, A Christmas Carol, Planet 51.

Kevin Bacon Game: (w/0 using JFK)

Gary Oldman was in Bram Stoker's Dracula with Anthony Hopkins who was in Mission Impossible 2 with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #216 winner:

Katie with The Prince of Egypt!

QQ #217: name this G.Olds. movie:

"Every event is inevitable - if it wasn't, it wouldn't happen."

a. The Book of Eli
b. The Fifth Element
c. Bram Stoker's Dracula
d. Interstate 60

Helen Mirren

Movie out Wednesday

Morning Glory - Rachel McAdams runs a morning show starring Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford and gets to make out with Patrick Wilson. (I literally just watched this movie and it was hilarious. I just wish Jeff Goldblum was in it more and that Patrick Wilson had his shirt on less.)

Movies out Today

Fair Game - Naomi Watts is outted as a spy for the CIA and her husband Sean Penn seems like a real asshole. (Not a big stretch for Sean Penn, but that probably means he'll just win another Oscar.)

Skyline - Aliens suck humans into their spaceships by some sort of weird light and Turk from Scrubs somehow saves the day. (I was sold during the original teaser showing people being vacuumed into the spaceships by the hundreds. Looks awesome!)

Unstoppable - Denzel Washington and Chris Pine chase down a runaway train with their own train and stuff blows up or something. (Who knew that trains could be so exciting? Oh wait, they aren't...)

Queenly Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

National Treasure 2. Nicolas Cage is roped into another treasure hunt but brings along his mom this time for kicks and giggles. (This is the first film where I realized that Helen Mirren could be funny. And I liked it. I liked it a lot.)

Movies to see:

Morning Glory, Skyline, National Treasure 2

Trailers of the post: Comedies

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. A bunch of dudes somehow unearth Santa Claus and hole him for ransom. (I know this is a foreign WEIRD movie, but I just couldn't help posting it. It's insane.)



Just Go With It. Adam Sandler tricks a hot woman to fall in love with him by pretending he's divorcing Jennifer Aniston. (Am I the only person who sees the flaw in this plot? How does Adam Sandler keep getting these hot women? Kate Beckinsale, Salma Hayek, and now Jennifer Aniston? I mean, the guy is great and funny, but I just don't see it...)

Name 7 Helen Mirren:

National Treasure 2, The Queen, Inkheart, Raising Helen, State of Play, Shadowboxer, Legend of the Guardians.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Helen Mirren was in The Queen with Michael Sheen who was in Frost Nixon with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #214 winner:

Molly gets it with Interstate 60! Further proof that even if you think you've lost, you should still guess!

QQ #215: name this Helen Mirren movie:

"No! You are our son and we love you."

a. Calendar Girls
b. The Prince of Egypt
c. National Treasure 2
d. The Queen

Christopher Lloyd

DVDs out today

Charlie St. Cloud - Zac Efron sees dead people. (Unfortunately this movie was really good which only solidifies that he's actually a decent actor. I say this is unfortunate because I needed something to dislike him for since he's so freaking good looking.)

Grown Ups - Adam Sandler and all his friends reunite with their families and hi-jinks ensue. (This was actually a lot funnier than I thought for being only PG-13. A good family flick that everyone can enjoy.)

Ramona and Beezus - A small child tries to get her family to take her seriously by solving problems. (I'm not embarrassed to say that I cried on and off throughout this entire movie. I think I was just over-emotional that day, but despite that it was a really good movie.)

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Michael Cera falls in love with a girl with serious relationship baggage, like superhero baggage. (This movie was hilarious and I plan on buying it. Michael Cera is so awkward it's awesome, but the really star was Kieran Culkin. Hilarious!)

Crazy Weird Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Angels in the Outfield. Little Joseph Gordon-Levitt can see angels and uses them to help a baseball team win. (Although this wasn't a very big role for Christopher Lloyd, it is such a heart-warming and strange story that I couldn't help talking about it.)

Movies to see:

Charlie St Cloud, Grown Ups, Ramona and Beezus, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Angels in the Outfield.

Trailers of the post: Action

And Soon The Darkness. Friends backpacking through Europe get separated and Karl Urban is hot. (Karl Urban is hot.)



Drive Angry 3D. Nicolas Cage comes back from Hell to kill a bunch of people and save a baby. (Do I really need to say more? This looks so stupid it's hilarious!)

Name 7 Christopher Lloyd:

Anastasia, Angels in the Outfield, Tom and Huck, Interstate 60, Back to the Future, Baby Geniuses, Pagemaster.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Christopher Lloyd was in Anastasia with Meg Ryan who was in In The Cut with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #213 winner:

Katie with Domino! Nicely played!

QQ #214: name this Christopher Lloyd movie:

"We see what we expect to see, no necessarily what's really there."

a. Interstate 60
b. Angels in the Outfield
c. Pagemaster
d. Back to the Future

Keira Knightley

Movies out Today

127 Hours - James Franco stuck under a rock and sawing off his own arm. (I can't see how that won't be super hot...)

Due Date - Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis drive across country and hi-jinks ensue. (You had me at Zach Galifianakis.)

For Colored Girls - Tyler Perry remakes a classic play starring a bunch of amazing actresses. (I'm going to see this movie simply because it looks awesome-sauce not to mention beautifully made.)

Megamind - Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Brad Pitt, and Jonah Hill play super heroes/villains. (Finally a kiddie movie that looks worthwhile!)

Classically Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Love, Actually. A bunch of interconnected stories reveal the truth about love, loss, and everything in between. (Most of Keira Knightley's movies are period-pieces where she's kind of annoying or regular movies where she's kind of annoying. This movie, however, she was barely in and when she was on screen she wasn't annoying at all. I call this a success!)

Movies to see:

Due Date, For Colored Girls, Megamind, Love Actually.

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Meskada. One hunky dude tries to solve a crime that another hunky dude may have committed while a bunch of other people just hang around. (I've always had a crush on Nick Stahl, but this movie look a little too weird. Just like that other trailer I posted of his... Doesn't look like his career is moving in the right direction.)



Blue Valentine. The relationship between Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams is shown in scenes from the beginning and present as they struggle to keep it together. (This looks precious and if Ryan Gosling is going to sing then I'm on board.)

Name 7 Keira Knightley:

Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean, Silk, Domino, Atonement, King Arthur.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Keira Knightley was in Love Actually with Colin Firth who was in Where the Truth Lies with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #212 winner:

Me because no one guessed Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow! Tricked you!

QQ #213: name this K. Knightley movie:

"Have you had a nose job?"

a. The Jacket
b. Domino
c. Bend it Like Beckham
d. Love Actually

Angelina Jolie, Part 2

Movie out Friday

Saw 3D - Even cooler traps and death and gore, but in really stupid 3D. (I haven't seen a Saw since the third, so I don't think I'll be lining up to see this one. Although I doubt the plot has gotten very complicated.)

DVD out Tuesday

Toy Story 3 - The toys have to escape a daycare run by a psychotic teddy bear. (A little darker than I would have expected, but I loved it none the less.)

Maybe a Little Crazy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Salt. Angelina is accused of being a Russian spy and hunted down by her fellow CIA agents. (Although it looked really predictable in the trailers, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. It wasn't as terrible or predictable as I thought it would be. I highly recommend it.)

Movies to see:

Toy Story 3, Salt

Trailers of the post: Comedies

Tiny Furniture. A girl returns home after graduating college and tries to figure out what to do with her life. (This is a SUPER independent film, but despite a few moments of stupid drama it looks pretty funny.)



The Dilemma. Vince Vaughn finds out Kevin James' wife, Winona Ryder, is having an affair with Channing Tatum. (Obviously who could blame her, but you had me at Vince Vaughn and Kevin James.)

Name 7 Angelina Jolie:

Playing By Heart, A Mighty Heart, Alexander, Changling, Pushing Tin, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Salt.

Kevin Bacon Game (without Brad Pitt):

Angelina Jolie was in The Good Shepherd with Matt Damon who was in Saving Private Ryan with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #211 winner:

Me because no one guessed Evan Almighty! Didn't think I would use that one twice in a row, did you? Did you?! Victory!

QQ #212: name this Angelina Jolie movie:

"Protect the rabbits! Protect the rabbits!"

a. Wanted
b. Kung Fu Panda
c. Playing By Heart
d. Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow

Jonah Hill

Due to Katie Hesser complaining that all I do is comment on movies instead of explaining what they are about, I have decided to take her challenge and explain the movies I talk about in one sentence or less. So now all my pithy comments will be put into parentheses after my one-sentence description. You're welcome, whiner.

DVDs out today

Sex and the City 2 - The girls go to Abu Dhabi, experience culture shock, realize how much they take their lives for granted, and Samantha has a ton of sex. (I'm surprised it has taken this long for this movie to come out on DVD. I feel like it already has and now it's being re-released... Either that or it's just stupid. Anyway, this movie is just as great as the show and the first movie: not very, but it's worth watching if you have a uterus.)

Winter's Bone - A girl living in the Ozarks has to find her dad or her and her siblings will be homeless, but all the other crazy rednecks get in her way. (This movie was ridiculously weird and highly disturbing. It wasn't as terrible as I thought it would be, but it is definitely not a heart-warming movie.)

Nerdy or Gross Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Accepted. Justin Long starts his own college after not being accepted into any legitimate ones then somehow finds a way to make it legitimate. (One of Jonah Hill's first movies before he hit the big time. He started out playing the witty/stupid sidekick and now he's playing the witty/stupid CARTOON sidekick. Winner. Actually, I like Jonah Hill even though he can sometimes be really annoying.)

Movies to see:

Sex and the City 2, Accepted

Trailers of the post: Chick Flick

Rising Stars. Some kids are thrown together to produce a hit song AND music video and pathetic drama ensues. (This looks like a lamer version of the remake of Fame, which was pretty lame to begin with.)



From Prada to Nada. A twist on "Sense and Sensibility", rich girls have to live as poor girls and Fez hooks up with a Spy Kid. (I know it looks really really stupid, but I am absolutely going to see it. Looks great!)

Name 7 Jonah Hill:

Superbad, Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Night at the Museum 2, Funny People, The Invention of Lying, How to Train Your Dragon.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Jonah Hill was in Funny People with Eric Bana who was in Troy with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #210 winner:

Kristina with Evan Almighty!

QQ Standings:

Molly - 51

Kristina - 49

Katie - 46

Me - 30

QQ #211: name this Jonah Hill movie:

"I love you! I mean, I think we should hang out socially... I have a new ping pong table."

a. The Invention of Lying
b. Evan Almighty
c. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
d. Funny People

Lauren Graham

Movies out Today

Hereafter - Even with my aversion to Clint Eastwood movies and not loving Matt Damon as much as everyone else, I really want to see this. Plus, I do like Bryce Dallas Howard, so there's something.

Paranormal Activity 2 - As I said to the first one, no thanks. In fact, I'll go one further and say, Hells no.

Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Because I Said So. There aren't many movies where Lauren Graham is a major player, but I know that she is amazing. Gilmore Girls was awesome and her part in Because I Said So was just as great. She is hilarious with the perfect combination of heart-warming-ness.

Movies to see:

Hereafter, Because I Said So.

Trailers of the post: Kiddie Movies

Gnomeo & Juliet. Little kid movies can be pretty lame, but this one takes the cake.



Rio. They started advertising for this movie a few months ago and its not coming out until April of next year. Really? It better be pretty fantastic. And from what I can see it's not that great. And I can't even embed it in my blog so here's the link, if it still matters to you (I'll understand if it doesn't).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_8Pf8klXDU

Name 7 Lauren Graham:

Flash of Genius, Evan Almighty, Because I Said So, Bad Santa, Answer Man, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, It's Kind of a Funny Story.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Lauren Graham was in Flash of Genius with Greg Kinnear who was in As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #209 winner:

Kristina with War of the Worlds. And I totally agree.

QQ #210: name this Lauren Graham movie:

"Is that a llama... with a hammer?"

a. Answer Man
b. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
c. Evan Almighty
d. It's Kind of a Funny Story

Dakota Fanning

DVD out Today

Predators - This movie was pretty freaking awesome. I love Adrien Brody and Topher Grace was perfect. He was his normal crazy self which really brought some humor to the film.

Robotic and/or Alien Goodies

Underrated movies of the post:

Uptown Girls and The Secret Life of Bees. I think Uptown Girls was one of the better film because it is so much lighter and funnier than all of the other films that Dakota Fanning is in. Everything else is so dark and serious. On the other hand, The Secret Life of Bees is so well written and well acted and filled with such great actors that I couldn't NOT mention it.

Movies to see:

Predators, Uptown Girls, The Secret Life of Bees.

Trailers of the post: Even More Dramas

Kalamity. There are so many of my favorites in this movie but it looks way too bizarre for me.



All Good Things. Again, a couple of my favorites (including a few seconds of Kristin Wiig!) but it looks really stupid.



The Way Back. Now THIS looks great. An epic for the ages!

Name 7 Dakota Fanning:

War of the Worlds, Dreamer, Hide and Seek, Man on Fire, Trapped, Charlotte's Web, The Secret Life of Bees.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Dakota Fanning was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 1 step.

QQ #208 winner:

Katie with Shrek 2!

QQ #209: name this Dakota Fanning movie:

"I want to sleep in my own bed. I got back problems."

a. Uptown Girls
b. War of the Worlds
c. Coraline
d. Trapped

Rupert Everett

Movies out today

Jackass 3D - While I am completely against 3D movies, I couldn't pass up seeing the newest antics from the CKY guys and thankfully there was a 2D showing at midnight (yes, I couldn't wait). It is just as hilarious as the first two and the show if not more and my love for Johnny Knoxville was renewed. He is so freaking fine!

RED - Speaking of so freaking fine, my man Bruce Willis kicks some as with his elderly cohorts. It's actually a kickass cast as well as being filled with action and explosions. I can't wait to see it seven times!

Upstanding Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Inspector Gadget. Rupert Everett was pretty much the best part of this movie. His smarmy attitude and great one-liners were awesome and I find that I was more on his side than Matthew Broderick's. "No just 'Claw'. One word, like Madonna." <--Best line of the movie.

Movies to see:

Jackass 3D, RED, Inspector Gadget.

Trailers of the post: More Dramas

Night Catches Us. This movie looks really intense and I'm not quite sure if it's going to be a happy ending, but something about it is drawing me in and I can't put my finger on it.



The Tempest. I'm not a huge fan of Shakespeare unless it's put into modern times, but this one looks pretty awesome. Helen Mirren is a beast!



True Grit. The Coen Brothers are 50/50 for me. I either love the movie or absolutely hate it. And although this one looks along the lines of No Country For Old Men, I think I may see it anyway. If only to see Matt Damon dressed as a cowboy. Ridiculous.

Name 7 Rupert Everett:

Inspector Gadget, My Best Friend's Wedding, Stardust, An Ideal Husband, Shrek 2, Shakespeare in Love, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Rupert Everett was in My Best Friend's Wedding with Julia Roberts who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #207 winner:

Me because no one guessed Evening. Nice try Katie! Haha.

QQ #208: name this Rupert Everett movie:

"I will wrench his head from his shoulders! I will smite him where he stands!"


a. Shrek 2
b. A Midsummer Night's Dream
c. Shakespeare in Love
d. Inspector Gadget

Hugh Dancy

DVD out today (a very uninteresting Tuesday)

Jonah Hex - This movie came out in June and didn't even last 4 months in theaters. I think that's all that needs to be said.

Adorably Hot Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Ella Enchanted. I chose this one because it was the original movie that made me fall in love with Hugh Dancy. He was just absolutely precious and you can't deny that he is absolutely gorgeous in that awkwardly cute kind of way.

Movie to see:

Ella Enchanted

Trailers of the post: Dramas

As Good As Dead. Holy crap! Poor Carey Elwes! This movie looks really intense and I can't figure out if he really did it or if Andie McDowell is just a nut-job. So if it's not predictable, then I'm on board.



Inhale. This one looks like a tear-jerker, but it looks pretty thrilling up until you cry because chances are either the daughter dies or Dermot Mulroney dies getting her a lung. Oh jeez...



The King's Speech. There are so many of my favorite actors in this film that I know it's going to be AMAZING!!!!

Name 7 Hugh Dancy:

Ella Enchanted, King Arthur, Jane Austen Book Club, Evening, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Adam, The Sleeping Dictionary.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Hugh Dancy was in Adam with Rose Byrne who was in Troy with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #206 winner:

Me because no one guessed Bewitched!

QQ #207: name this Hugh Dancy movie:

"You know what you've got? You have got a talent for love. You're like a love genius."

a. Jane Austen Book Club
b. Adam
c. Ella Enchanted
d. Evening

Kristin Chenoweth

Movies out today

Buried - I'm not so sure I want to see this one. I've never been claustrophobic, but I am against weird movies that take place in a coffin.

It's Kind of a Funny Story - Now this movie I want to see. It looks hilarious, casts great underrated actors, and could be emotionally touching as well. It's a winner!

Life as We Know It - Although Katherine Heigl can only play one role, she plays it well. And, as always, her bitchy high-maintenance character is softened by a ridiculously hot man. In this glorious case, Josh Duhamel. Hells yeah.

My Soul to Take - No thanks. Usually I say no to scary movies because they're too scary, but I'm saying no to this because it looks stupid.

Nowhere Boy - I really wanna watch this and not only because I like The Beatles, but because I'm genuinely interested in learning about how people got to be famous. Or crazy. In this case, maybe both...

Secretariat - I can tell you how this one ends. And even though I want to learn about John Lennon despite knowing how his life ended, horses aren't as interesting.

Tamara Drewe - I hope this one comes to town. It looks great! (Except for the creepy old men scamming on young teenagers)

Tiny Excitable Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Four Christmases. While Chenoweth hasn't been in too many films, she is always like a little ray of hilarity in everything she does. I think this is one of her best roles. She's adorable.

Movies to see:

It's Kind of a Funny Story, Life as We Know It, Nowhere Boy, Tamara Drewe, Four Christmases.

Trailers of the post: Awesome Actions

Skyline. The first trailer for this film was great with the people being sucked up in the sky. Now it is way cooler with the lights and the eyes and the dissolving people. Awesome!



Warrior's Way. Ninjas in the wild west? Count me in!



I am Number Four. I'm not sure what exactly this is about, but it sounds and looks intense so I'm going to keep my eye on it.

Name 7 Kristin Chenoweth:

Four Christmases, Tinker Bell, Space Chimps, Deck the Halls, Stranger Than Fiction, RV, Pink Panther.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kristin Chenoweth was in Stranger Than Fiction with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #205 winner:

Molly with Catwoman! Great guess!

QQ #206: name this KChen movie:

"Look, you have three choices. You can either quit... give up... or get mad."

a. Bewitched
b. You Again
c. Four Christmases
d. Running with Scissors

Halle Berry

DVDs out today

Beauty and the Beast - Now this is a Disney movie that I will be buying. It is SO good!!

The Karate Kid - This movie was surprisingly delightful. It just goes to show that Jackie Chan makes everything great.

Splice - I never got the chance to see this movie in theaters. Mostly because it kind of creeped me out. I do think I'll see it eventually, though, because I have a big fat crush on Adrien Brody.

Impossibly Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Swordfish. I have always loved this movie and Halle Berry is terrific in it. You can't figure out which side she's really on until the very end. It's that good.

Movies to see:

Beauty and The Beast, Karate Kid, Splice, Swordfish.

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks

Nice Guy Johnny. I've always loved Edward Burns, but he directs really odd movies that can be difficult to get into. However, this one looks really interesting and I have high hopes.



Burlesque. There is nothing greater than a crazy-dramatic musical with scandalous outfits, hot dudes, and Cher.

Name 7 Halle Berry:

X Men, Die Another Day, Catwoman, Monster's Ball, Swordfish, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Perfect Stranger.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Halle Berry was in The Flintstones with John Goodman who was in Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #204 winner:

Me because no one guessed Monsters vs Aliens!

QQ #205: name this Halle Berry movie:

"I longed for someone to see what was special in me. You did, and for that, you'll always be in my heart."

a. Monster's Ball
b. Catwoman
c. Swordfish
d. Their Eyes Were Watching God

Will Arnett

DVDs out Today

Babies - I'm the first to say that I dislike documentaries, but when they are about adorable little babies, who can resist?! I haven't seen it yet, but I plan on it!

Get Him to the Greek - I'm a big Russell Brand fan, but nothing about this movie appealed to me. I do like that it's a spinoff of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, though, because he was beyond hilarious in that film.

Iron Man 2 - If you haven't seen this movie then you are frickin ridiculous because it's awesome and if you don't go out right now to buy/rent it then you are officially un-awesome.

The Killer Inside Me - I heard this was a really good indie film, but I never got around to seeing it. I do love me some Casey Affleck, but I really do NOT like Jessica Alba. Consider me conflicted.

Movies out Friday

Case 39 - I like Renee Zellwager, but this movie looks way too creepy. No thanks.

Let Me In - I'm conflicted with this one. It looks both really cool and really scary. If there's one thing I hate it's jumping and/or screaming in a movie theater, so I'll wait for DVD.

The Social Network - I am really excited for this movie to be out because maybe then I won't have to see the stupid previews for it every five frickin seconds on TV!! No one cares how Facebook was started or the pathetic lives of the apparently douche-y guys who made it. Pass.

Hilarious Meets Ridiculous Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Blades of Glory. There are so many funny actors in this movie that it's hard to choose a favorite. This is the first exposure I had to Will Arnett and all I knew what he was married to Amy Poehler (who plays his sister in the film). The two of them together had me laughing through every scene. They work so well that I'm surprised they haven't done more films together. On a side note: Will Arnett's new show Running Wilde is great, mostly because he's hilarious.

Movies to see:

Babies, Iron Man 2, The Killer Inside Me, Let Me In, Blades of Glory.

Trailers of the post: Action

Unstoppable. This movie is so contrived that I can't decide if I'm going to waste my money buying a ticket. But there seems to be good action, awesome explosions, and Chris Pine, so I probably will.



Next Three Days. I'm not a big Russell Crowe fan, but this movie looks pretty intense and I kind of like it.



The Tourist. This is the movie that caused gossip magazine controversy over the summer on whether or not Johnny Depp would be seduced by notorious husband-stealer Angelina Jolie. I had initially written it off because of this, but after seeing the trailer, I have to change my mind. It looks pretty great!



Priest. If it has Paul Bettany in it, I'm going to see it. The awesome sci-fi story/cool special effects are just the greatest pluses ever.

Name 7 Will Arnett:

Monsters vs Aliens, RV, Blades of Glory, G-Force, When in Rome, Jonah Hex, Despicable Me.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Will Arnett was in Monsters vs Aliens with Reese Witherspoon who was in Just Like Heaven with Mark Ruffalo who was in In the Cut with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

Quote Quiz #203 winner:

Katie snatches Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for the win! (I said "snatch" haha)

QQ #204: name this Will Arnett movie:

"Oh yeah. That was the best party I've even been to since I left prison."

a. Let's Go to Prison
b. The Rocker
c. Monsters vs Aliens
d. Horton Hears a Who