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

Elijah Wood

Movies out Today

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole - The only thing remotely interesting about the trailer for this film was 30 Seconds to Mars' Kings and Queens in the background.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps - I cannot express how happy I am that this movie is finally out. Because maybe now I won't have to see a commercial for it every five freaking seconds! Who the hell wants to see this? So dumb.

You Again - I'm slightly torn for this one. On one hand it looks really great and there're a lot of great actors in it. On the other hand, the story looks completely contrived and predictable. I'll probably love it.

Little, Hairy-footed Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Sin City. I loved this movie and I think it is my favorite role for Elijah Wood. Every other movie I saw him in, he was either an awkward teenager or an awkward mythical little person. And then Sin City came out and he was suddenly a mute cannibal with awesome acrobatic/fighting skills. Way cool!

Movies to see:

You Again and Sin City.

Trailers of the post: Kids Movies

The Nutcracker. Having never seen it on stage or read it in a book, I have to say that this looks pretty good. I mean, it may be completely stupid to someone who knows the story, but I find it really interesting. And that little robot Elle Fanning is in it!



Yogi Bear. I'm pretty appalled that they are making this into a live action. First this, then the Smurfs, what's next? Doug? Aah Real Monsters? Ridiculous. (I would like to mention that I love Tom Cavanagh. That is all.)



Rango. I can't for the life of me see the allure this movie has and why they decided to begin advertising for it nine months before it's release date. It looks pretty boring to me.

Name 7 Elijah Wood:

Lord of the Rings, The Other Son, Everything is Illuminated, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City, Deep Impact, Happy Feet.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Elijah Wood was in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Mark Ruffalo who was in In the Cut with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #202 winner:

Katie guess right with 28 Days!

QQ #203: name this Elijah Wood movie:

"Well, she was beautiful and... I stole a pair of her panties as well."

a. The Romantics
b. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
c. Everything is Illuminated
d. Deep Impact

Alan Tudyk

DVDs out Today

Robin Hood - No one freaking cares! I had to watch a crap-ton of commercials advertising this DVD. I'm thinking that, since it did so terribly in theaters, they're trying to convince people to buy the DVD. Too bad it probably won't work. Gladiator was amazing and you can't just give Russell Crowe a bow and arrow and think you can match that.

Awesome Ginger Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

28 Days. While it is an amazingly touching and dramatic film, this movie also had some great comedic moments and almost all of them were at the hands of Alan Tudyk. I mean, take the ending: Sandra Bullock lifted the horse's foot and left her destructive boyfriend. You'd think that the film would end on that, but instead the last scene is of her comforting a crying Alan Tudyk holding a dead plant and a fat dog. It's great!

Movie to see:

28 Days

Trailers of the post: Great Dramas

Hereafter. This movie looks absolutely epic. The trailer alone is jam-packed with drama and intensity that is too good not to be drawn to. Besides all of that, the story (or should I say stories) looks interesting. I'm not a fan of the actors or director, but that just goes to show how good this movie looks that I'm willing to overlook that fact.



For Colored Girls. This one looks just as dramatic and intense, but it is also filled with amazing actors/actresses that I would love to see. And I have recently become a fan of movies that have multiple stories overlapping until they all come together in the end. Also, Tyler Perry is a badass.



The Fighter. I wikipedia-ed the ending of the movie because that is pretty much how I determine which bio-pics are worth watching. I mean, I love Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams, but I'm not sure I want to invest myself into a movie that's going to be a downer in the end. Oh and Christian Bale looks creepy as hell.

Name 7 Alan Tudyk:

A Knight's Tale, Serenity, Death at a Funeral, Knocked Up, I Robot, Dodgeball, 28 Days.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Alan Tudyk was in 28 Days with Sandra Bullock who was in Loverboy with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #201 winner:

Me because no one guessed Carolina. Actually, no one guessed at all. I'm pretty disappointed in you all. But then again, I guess I should be grateful for anyone who reads this thing.

QQ #202: name this Alan Tudyk movie:

"There's a time when you can share and you hold hands and be on the same path. But there's always a fork in the road... at some point."

a. I, Robot
b. 3:10 to Yuma
c. Serenity
d. 28 Days

Julia Stiles

Movies out Today

Alpha and Omega - Although I do enjoy children's movies, I'm not finding anything in this one that seems worth watching. It looks like Homeward Bound mixed with every cliche nerdy-guy-gets-the-hot-girl story. Except about wolves.

Devil - I really want to see this one. I have really loved a majority of M. Night Shyamalan's films and this one looks just as great as the others. It's a little creepy and suspenseful mixed with that tinge of fear. It's gonna be great!

Easy A - Emma Stone is awesome and this movie really plays to her strengths. She's hilarious and smart and sassy with a touch of hidden insecurities and the need to be accepted for who she is. At least, that's what most of her characters are. Maybe not her personally.

The Town - I think I'm starting to like Ben Affleck which is a change for me. He kind of played it sneakily. In the beginning, I thought he was overrated. Then he made a bunch of dumb movies and I figured he just didn't care anymore. Now, with Gone Baby Gone under his belt and now this, I think he's finally found the niche I wanted him to be in. Directing seems to be his strong suit with acting taking the backseat.

Angsty, Independent Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

A Guy Thing. I know that Julia Stiles is the epitome of 90s teen flicks and for good reason. 10 Things I Hate About You is iconic. But I think that, even though she hasn't really made the transition into more adult films, she's finding a way. This movie is halfway there. It's a comedy and juvenile, but it also deals with adult issues not "my sister wants to go to the prom so I have to go with Heath Ledger" type issues. And her character is still independent and saucy enough that she does really well in it.

Movies to see:

Devil, Easy A, The Town, and A Guy Thing.

Trailers of the post: Hilarious Comedies

Jackass 3D. The previous two are the perfect mix of funny and gross and I have the same hopes for the third. But I will NOT be seeing it in 3D. In no way do I need that.



Tamara Drewe. I find this movie a little confusing. On one hand I like the idea that this girl got a nose job and is embracing her new found attractiveness. On the other hand, old dudes scamming on younger women just grosses me out.



It's a Wonderful Afterlife. It's Suresh from Heroes! Oh, and a crazy mom kills some people then their ghosts haunt her until she finds her frumpy daughter a husband. It's so weird it's awesome.

Name 7 Julia Stiles:

10 Things I Hate About You, The Bourne Identity, The Prince and Me, Save the Last Dance, Down to You, Hamlet, Mona Lisa Smile.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Julia Stiles was in Mona Lisa Smile with Julia Roberts who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #200 winner:

Katie wins it with Date Night!

QQ #201: name this Julia Stiles movie:

"It's like you're this beautiful, expensive Italian suit. And I just don't have the faintest idea where I'm gonna wear you."

a. Prince & Me
b. A Guy Thing
c. Down to You
d. Carolina

Mark Ruffalo, Part Deux

DVDs out Today

Just Wright - I never got to see this movie in theaters, but I'm going to put it on my Netflix because I'm a big supporter of Queen Latifah and Common is super-fine.

Letters to Juliet - This movie was pretty cute. It's a little on the predictable side, but in a good way. The only downside was the ending. It just took the whole Romeo/Juliet thing too far and became cheesy.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - All in all, this movie was pretty awful. The acting was horrendous and the time travelling (which can happen in these types of movies if they aren't careful). The redeeming qualities are pretty cool special effects and Jake Gyllenhaal's epic hotness.

Adorably Hot Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Brothers Bloom. This movie is quirky and the plot keeps you guessing until the very end. You're not quite sure who is on what side and there is some amazing acting from Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel Weisz. In summary, awesome.

Movies to see:

Just Wright, Letters to Juliet, and The Brothers Bloom.

Trailers of the post: Stupid Dramas

Fair Game. I'm not quite sure what this movie is about, but I know I don't want to see it. Firstly, it's a conspiracy movie and I absolutely hate those. Secondly, Naomi Watts has to take the fall for something her stupid husband did? Lame. Lastly, I don't really like anyone in this movie.



Social Network. Why would I want to watch a movie about a bunch of nerdy guys who slowly become douche bags for money and power? And who the hell cares how Facebook came about? Really? Should I expect a prequel about Tom and Myspace? So dumb.



The Freebie. This one is about a couple who want to (and probably do) sleep with other people simply because they never got the chance before they were married. Boo-freaking-hoo. (On a funny note, Dax Shepard is about to get married. Perfect timing.)

Name 7 (more) Mark Ruffalo:

Rumor Has It, View From the Top, Brothers Bloom, Where the Wild Things Are, Shutter Island, Date Night, The Kids Are All Right.

Kevin Bacon Game (not using In the Cut):

Mark Ruffalo was in Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #199 winner:

Katie with Josie and The Pussycats!

QQ #200(!!): name this Mark Ruffalo movie:

"I thought everything was fine, really. But you know what? We are stuck in these roles together and we can't break out of them, you know? It's like that Asian dude in 'Sixteen Candles', Long Dik Dog."

a. The Brothers Bloom
b. Date Night
c. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
d. The Kids Are All Right

Parker Posey

Movies out Today

Heartbreaker - I'm really liking this story. And the fact that it's in French and full of beautiful people doesn't hurt. Like most women, I'm a sucker for a story where a bad boy falls in love with and is changed by a woman. I know it's hard for people to change in real life, but that's why fiction is so much better.

Hideaway - I guess I'm really into French Indie flicks lately. This one also looks wonderful.

Resident Evil: Afterlife - It was just as kickass as the first three. I don't know if that says much, but I really love these movies. The action is crazy and the zombies have that awesome supernatural edge to them which makes them so much cooler. I mean, zombie dobermans that split halfway down their bodies with a confusing mess of teeth and a tremor-like mouth in the middle? I'm sold. (Gold star for the one who can find the Kevin Bacon movie reference.)

The Romantics - This movie is apparently only being released in a limited capacity which is a shame because I kind of wanted to see it. I'm not quite sure why, but I'm pretty sure it's solely because of Josh Duhamel.

Quirky Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Blade Trinity. Parker Posey quite literally made this movie awesome. I mean, Ryan Reynolds' amazing body can only go so far, but her character and delivery of her dialogue was priceless. She was despicably superb.

Movies to see:

Heartbreaker, Hideaway, Resident Evil 4, Blade Trinity

Trailers of the post: Cool Dramas

The Town. I've got to give Ben Affleck some props. The guy can obviously direct some awesome movies and this one looks just as great as Gone, Baby, Gone. The only thing that's off-putting is that the ending doesn't look very happy and even from the trailer I'm invested in the characters. Oh well.



The Company Men. With this economic slump and all the people being laid off, I'm surprised it took this long for someone to capitalize on other people's misery. However, it looks like there could be potential in the happy ending and hopeful aspect so I approve.



The Debt. This one looks rather intense. I love Helen Mirren and Sam Worthington so I'm sold on that level. And the story looks really great. But I'm tentative about flashing back and forth from past to present. Usually it is either confusing or annoying not knowing something that affects the present.

Name 7 Parker Posey:

Superman Returns, Blade Trinity, You've Got Mail, Josie and the Pussycats, Laws of Attraction, Dazed and Confused, Happy Tears.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Parker Posey was in Happy Tears with Demi Moore who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #198 winner:

Molly with Beetlejuice! That movie absolutely terrified me as a small child. Understandably, I think.

QQ #199: name this Parker Posey movie:

"You can kiss my cellulite-free ass for all I've done for you!"

a. Happy Tears
b. Blade Trinity
c. Superman Returns
d. Josie and the Pussycats

Catherine O'Hara

DVDs out Today

Killers - I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. What looks extremely predictable from the trailers isn't necessarily so in the actual film and Ashton Kutcher, someone who's roles tend to annoy me more than anything else, stole the show for me. Plus, Catherine O'Hara and Tom Selleck? Awesome sauce.

MacGruber - I highly recommend that no one see this movie. If you have, you'll understand. And if you haven't, well you'll probably still understand. It was ridiculous and funny, but one that I wouldn't bother seeing twice so most people wouldn't bother seeing it once.

Classically Hilarious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Penelope. While this movie was great on any number of levels, Catherine O'Hara was one of the best parts. She was absolutely crazy (a character she plays often) and she was magnificent at keeping me laughing even when it was a dramatic scene. I love her.

Movies to see:

Killers and Penelope (coincidentally both great Catherine O'Hara movies)

Trailers of the post: Biopics

Disclaimer. As I've said before, biopics never really interested me in the past. However, I've been seeing more and more of them and find that they are actually pretty great. It's like reading a biography in only two hours while seeing some of your favorite actors take on the persona of iconic figures. Superb.

Nowhere Boy. John Lennon creates The Beatles. Who wouldn't be interested in seeing The Beatles as little kids?



Howl. James Franco plays Allen Ginsberg during his trial for obscenity in his poems. James Franco always plays weird stuff...



127 Hours. James Franco (again) plays Aron Ralston, a mountain climber who's arm was pinned under a boulder. I googled the ending to this movie and, without giving anything away, I'm not sure I'm going to see this.



Made in Dagenham. I really like Sally Hawkins after seeing one of her films a few weeks ago. She's a great actress. This one's about women striking in England because of sexual discrimination. It looks pretty great and that's not just the closet feminist in me.

Name 7 Catherine O'Hara:

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Penelope, Nightmare Before Christmas, Orange County, Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Away We Go.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Catherine O'Hara was in Where the Wild Things Are with Mark Ruffalo who was in In The Cut with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #197 winner:

Me with Dedication. It's a really great movie. I highly suggest it.

QQ #198: name this Catherine O'Hara movie:

"So you were miserable in New York City, and now you're going to be miserable out here in the sticks. At least someone's life hasn't been upheaved."

a. Beetlejuice
b. Penelope
c. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
d. Killers

Mandy Moore

Movies out Today

Going the Distance - I have always loved Justin Long and I don't see how the Long/Barrymore combo could go wrong. They're both too awesome.

Machete - I'm pretty sure I'm not going to see this in theaters unless tricked by a horrible friend. I will, however, be seeing it when it comes out on DVD just so I can laugh at how stupid it is.

Impossibly Cute Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

How to Deal. I have loved this movie from the moment I saw it in theaters back when I was a mere 15 years old. It perfectly captures teenage angst and covers all the bases: death of a friend, parents' divorce, subsequent remarriage/dating, friend's pregnancy, falling in love, being betrayed, etc. All in only a couple of hours. What a great movie.

Movies to see:

Going the Distance and How to Deal.

Trailers of the post: Thrillers

Buried. I'm not sure that the production company is really stretching their budget by shooting an entire film in a box, but I'll see anything with Ryan Reynolds.



Devil. Although it looks kind of creepy, it's an M. Night Shyamalan movie so they always look scarier than they are. But again, all shot from inside an elevator. Not really expansive.



Vanishing on 7th Street. I'm pretty much adverse to any movie with Hayden Christensen in it, but this one looks a little too cool to pass up. I just hope it's not too scary, seeing as how I'm a big wuss.

Name 7 Mandy Moore:

Saved!, How to Deal, Princess Diaries, A Walk to Remember, Because I Said So, Dedication, Chasing Liberty.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Mandy Moore was in Because I Said So with Diane Keaton who was in Something's Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #196 winner:

Katie upsets Molly's streak with Monsters vs Aliens!

QQ #197: name this Mandy Moore movie:

"You broke my heart.... I don't think you can trust people. You always have to find something wrong. I'm just... I'm sorry. I'll miss you."

a. How to Deal
b. Dedication
c. Chasing Liberty
d. License to Wed