Taraji P Henson

Movie out Today

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Captain Jack and his mob of misfits goes searching for the Fountain of Youth while trying to outrun Blackbeard. (It looks like they've completely replaced the love story of Willizabeth with Penelope Cruz's character, but I don't see it working out. Captain Jack is too in love with himself. But this movie looks pretty freaking cool. I'm excited!)

Just Really Really Cool Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. A look into the life of a man who ages backward. (I know this movie got a lot of flack and wasn't very well received, but Taraji P Henson was pretty great. If there's anything we can take away from it it's her awesomeness. And how creepy it got toward the end when Cate Blanchett was old and she was dating a baby Brad Pitt.)

Movies to see:

Pirates 4, Benjamin Button

Trailers of the post: Comedies

Horrible Bosses. Three guys plot on how to kill their...wait for it...horrible bosses. (On one hand I love the cast, on the other hand it looks like it could be really funny or really stupid. It's on the fence.)



Zookeeper. Kevin James gets love advice from talking animals at the zoo. (Yeah... But anything Kevin James does is hilarious and Adam Sandler is the voice of the little monkey. I mean, what's better than that? Who needs a realistic plot? Not me!)

Name 7 Taraji P:

Four Brothers, Something New, Curious Case of Benjamin Button, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Date Night, Karate Kid, Peep World

Kevin Bacon Game:

Taraji P Henson was in Benjamin Button with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #263 winner:

Katie with 27 Dresses!

QQ #264: Name this Taraji P movie:

"Everyone feels different about themselves one way or another, but we all goin' the same way."

a. I Can Do Bad All By Myself
b. Karate Kid
c. Peep World
d. Benjamin Button

Judy Greer

DVDs out Today

The Mechanic - Jason Statham must unravel a conspiracy and train a crazy guy to be a hit man like him. (This movie was action-packed and mildly funny so I give it a "you might as well watch it" rating.)

The Roommate - A young woman is the object of her college roommate's obsession. (I have to admit that this movie looked kind of interesting. I just can't see creepy movies in theaters for fear of peeing my pants. So I'll probably rent it.)

Vanishing on 7th Street - A bunch of people have to avoid the shadows/darkness as it eats people. (Even though this has Hayden Christensen, I really want to see it. It looks pretty cool.)

Saucy Sidekick Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Cursed. A werewolf is plaguing a young woman as she deals with possibly being bitten. (This movie is ridiculous all-around, but it is also hilarious because of said ridiculousness AND it has Joshua Jackson being moody and hot. I consider that a win.)

Movies to see:

The Mechanic, The Roommate, Vanishing on 7th Street, Cursed

Trailers of the post

Cars 2. Lightening McQueen and Mater reunite to do a race around the world and run into some international intrigue the likes of James Bond. (I really liked the first movie and this one looks just as great. Now I just need to find a small child to take so I don't look like a creeper...)



Terri. A young boy who is much larger than all the kids at his school has to deal with bullying, grades, girls, and his best friend is his principal. (I'm not going to lie, this movie looks pretty freaking great. John C Reilly is awesome and the story seems really amazing. I can't wait to see it!)

Name 7 Judy Greer:

27 Dresses, 13 Going on 30, The Village, Elizabethtown, Cursed, Love Happens, Marmaduke

Kevin Bacon Game:

Judy Greer was in Love Happens with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #262 winner:

Me because no one guessed The Duchess! It was a tricky one, but those are the breaks. haha

QQ #263: name this Judy Greer movie:

"Hey do you want to come over to my place before the party? Some of the guys from shipping are coming, and they're bringing tequila and bubble wrap."

a. 27 Dresses
b. 13 Going on 30
c. Love Happens
d. Elizabethtown

Ralph Fiennes

Movies out Today

Bridesmaids - A woman without a clue has to be her best friend's maid of honor but proceeds to make everything crazier than before. (The cast is amazing and the story seems decent. I'm thinking this is going to go the way of The Hangover only with chicks. So it's bound to be funnier.)

Hesher - A boy befriends a crazy homeless man. (I love me some Joseph Gordon-Levitt and any movie where people are nuts is fine by me.)

Priest - Some people with special powers kill a bunch of vampires. (This isn't your sparkly kind of vampire or Kiefer Sutherland kind of vampire. These are real monsters bent on killing people. Even if it didn't have Paul Bettany or Karl Urban, I would see it just based on that.)

He-Who-Pronounces-His-Name-Weirdly Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Schindler's List. A man feigns allegiance to the Nazis while helping hundreds of Jewish prisoners escape persecution. (Alright, I know this isn't exactly "underrated" but I couldn't help mentioning it. It is a beyond brilliant film and I implore those who haven't seen it to rent it. It's over 3 hours long, but worth every second. I found myself completely spellbound by it from beginning to end.)

Movies to see:

Bridesmaids, Hesher, Priest, Schindler's List

Trailers of the post: Cute movies

Larry Crowne. A guy goes back to college to get his degree and finds a teacher who is at the end of her rope. (This looks precious. Tom Hanks is pretty much the greatest. Ever.)



Monte Carlo. Three friends embark on a backpacking trip through Europe and somehow get mixed up with a spoiled pop star. (This is pretty reminiscent of The Lizzie McGuire Movie, but who cares? It was an adorable story then and it's an adorable story now. Plus, Cory Monteith is in it for about five seconds. I love that kid!)

Name 7 Ralph Fiennes:

Schindler's List, Harry Potter 4, White Countess, The Duchess, Constant Gardener, In Bruges, Clash of the Titans

Kevin Bacon Game:

Ralph Fiennes was in Nanny McPhee Returns with Emma Thompson who was in Stranger Than Fiction with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #261 winner:

Me because no one guessed X-Men Origins: Wolverine!

QQ #262: name this "Ray Fines" movie:

"How wonderful to be that free."

a. The White Countess
b. The Duchess
c. Clash of the Titans
d. Schindler's List

Kevin Durand

DVDs out Today

Blue Valentine - A look into the intense relationship of a man and woman, comparing the beginning to what looks like the end. (I've heard mixed reviews of this movie, but I think I will see it despite the negatives. It looks too interesting to pass up.)

No Strings Attached - Two friends decide to try being "friends with benefits" but find it harder than they expected. (I love Natalie Portman and think she's amazing in everything she does. And Ashton Kutcher didn't make me want to throw up. So I consider this movie a success!)

Creepy/Cool Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The story of Logan spanning from his childhood to where we first meet him in X-Men. (Kevin Durand is a lesser known actor for someone who has been in a ton of awesome movies. Usually he plays the bad guy or a creeper, but I liked him in this one because he was hilarious. Especially when he got super fat. Good times.)

Movies to see:

Blue Valentine, No Strings Attached, X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Trailers of the post

The Big Bang. A private eye takes a job searching for a missing woman and ends up sucked into a vast conspiracy full of danger and diamonds. (Antonio Banderas looks like a hot mess. I like it. I like it a lot.)



The Ledge. A man and woman fall in love, but her crazy religious husband threatens to kill her unless the guy jumps off the side of a building. (This looks REALLY interesting and that Charlie Hunnam is SUPER good looking. Also, I really like Liv Tyler and Patrick Wilson, even though he always plays a weirdo...)

Name 7 Kevin Durand:

Legion, I am Number Four, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 3:10 to Yuma, Wild Hogs, Smokin' Aces, Walking Tall

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kevin Durand was in Legion with Paul Bettany who was in The Da Vinci Code with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #260 winner:

Me with The Day the Earth Stood Still!

QQ Standings:

Katie - 64

Molly - 59

Kristina - 52

Me - 48

QQ #261: name this Kevin Durand movie:

"I don't regret the things I do. I'm proud of what I am."

a. Legion
b. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
c. 3:10 to Yuma
d. Walking Tall

Jennifer Connelly

Movies out Today

The Beaver - A man has a mental break down and begins speaking through a hand puppet in the shape of a beaver. (I have no plans on seeing this movie, I just wanted to remind everyone that it exists so you can shake your head disbelievingly like I am right now.)

Jumping the Broom - A young couple tries to get married, but has to deal with how different their families are. (This movie is a little contrived, but there are some decent actors in it. I'm just happy to see a movie full of Black people that doesn't have Tyler Perry's name splashed all over it.)

Something Borrowed - A girl and a guy realize they're in love just when he's about to marry her best friend. (This looks awesome! I love everyone in it and I love the story, especially the part where Ginnifer Goodwin (who is cool) sleeps with Kate Hudson's (who is not cool) fiance. Oh and John Krasinski. Can't forget John Krasinski!)

Thor - A Norse god is banished to live on Earth among the mortals and craziness ensues. (Here's the real plot of this movie: A hunky dude is shirtless sometimes, destroys stuff, then makes out with Natalie Portman. Oh yeah, this movie's getting an Oscar. I'm so excited!)

Subtly Brilliant Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

A Beautiful Mind. A schizophrenic mathematician attempts to deal with his mental health and live a normal life. (This movie was surprisingly moving and very interesting. Since it's told from the main character's point of view, you don't realize that some of the major characters aren't real people until halfway through the film which completely blows your mind. A really great film.)

Movies to see:

Something Borrowed, Thor, A Beautiful Mind

Trailers of the post

Captain America. A scrawny guy who just wants to be a soldier is pumped full of chemicals to become a not-so scrawny guy who wants to be a soldier. (Um, I was sold at shirtless Chris Evans. Although he looks SUPER creepy when he's tiny and thin. Hopefully that part of the movie doesn't last long...)



Bad Teacher. Cameron Diaz is a crappy teacher but is determined to win the yearly bonus for the highest test scores so she can buy breast implants and marry Justin Timberlake. (Yeah this movie looks utterly ridiculous, especially if you can see all the plot-holes from just the trailer, but it also looks funny and Jason Segel is my secret crush.)

Name 7 Jennifer Connelly:

A Beautiful Mind, Hulk, The Day the Earth Stood Still, He's Just Not that Into You, Inkheart, Blood Diamond, Requiem For a Dream

Kevin Bacon Game:

Jennifer Connelly was in Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio who was in The Departed with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #259 winner:

Me because no one guessed Death Sentence. Really, you guys, you should have known because it has both Kevin Bacon and Garrett Hedlund in it. Come on now.

QQ #260: name this Jen Connelly movie:

"National security? Well that just means whatever you want it to mean."

a. A Beautiful Mind
b. Requiem for a Dream
c. The Day the Earth Stood Still
d. Blood Diamond

Kevin Bacon!!!

I know I've been lazy, so I'll make it back up to you all with the ultimate in movies stars, Senor Kevin Bacon.

Movies out Friday

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night - A man takes it upon himself to fight off a ton of supernatural beasts. (This movie appeals to me in 2 ways. 1) That Brandon Routh guy is hunky and, from what I've seen in the trailer, shirtless. 2) That other nerdy guy is hilarious and kind of cute in a nerdy way. Now I don't know what you learned in Elementary School, but 1+2=awesome movie.)

Fast Five - The guys drive some more cars and steal money from bad guys or something. (The real reason I'm going to see this movie? The Rock vs Vin Diesel!!! You know you wanna see it. Don't deny it!)

Hoodwinked Too! - Red, Wolf, Grandma and that creepy little squirrel fight more fairytale bad guys. (I didn't think the first one was that great so I'm unsure why they decided to make a second. I guess Hollywood really is running out of ideas...)

Prom - A film following the lives of high school students as they search for the perfect date to the perfect dance. (Ugh, I already lived through high school and I do not want to do it again unless there's singing and dancing. The only good thing I have to say about this movie is the actors actually look like they could still be in high school instead of a bunch of 20-somethings.)

DVDs out Today

The Dilemma - A man struggles to decide whether he should tell his best friend about his adulterous wife or not. (I didn't get to see it in theaters, but I'm pretty sure any movie with Vince Vaughn and Kevin James is a success. I'm gonna rent it for sure.)

From Prada to Nada - Two sisters are forced from their rich lives and have to live with their less-than-rich aunt. (As ridiculous as this movie sounds and looks, I really wanted to see it. And I will be renting it as well. Judge me! I don't care!)

The Green Hornet - A man sets aside his selfish ways and, along with his asian cohort, try to take down crime. (Now this movie was utterly ridiculous, but it was also a decent watch. I love Seth Rogan and even though it got a little "meh" in the end, it was still a good movie.)

Waiting for Forever - A boy secretly follows the love of his life around the country and finally steps forward and tells her. (Now this movie walked the line between creepy and adorable throughout the entire movie, but in the end it was adorable and an all-around good movie. I highly suggest it.)

The Baconator Goodies

Underrated movies of the post:

Stir of Echoes. A man is hypnotized as a joke, but begins seeing a young woman's ghost and must solve the mystery the surrounds her. (This movie was super creepy and I had to cover my eyes through most of it, but it was still really good and I highly recommend it. Just don't watch it at night.)
Tremors. A group of people out in the desert are plagued by giant carnivorous worms. (I'm sorry, but I still love this movie. The sequels are crap, but the original is a classic! Judge me! I don't care!)

Movies to see:

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, Fast Five, The Dilemma, From Prada to Nada, The Green Hornet, Waiting for Forever, Stir of Echoes, Tremors

Trailers of the post

Crazy, Stupid, Love. One man deals with dating after a divorce and the other deals with being a man-whore who's falling in love. (I love absolutely EVERYTHING about this movie from the cast, to the story, to the hilarity/drama. AND KEVIN BACON!!! This is going to be GREAT. I'm very excited. I just thought I'd add that in case you couldn't tell from the capitals...)



Transformers 3. More bad transformers come and the good guys have to fend them off. (Who cares about plots? Not Michael Bay! But that's okay as long as there's hot chicks and robots. What more do you need?)

Name 14 Kevin Bacon:

Mystic River, Stir of Echoes, Beauty Shop, Death Sentence, A Few Good Men, Picture Perfect, Sleepers, Flatliners, Where the Truth Lies, Animal House, Footloose, Trapped, Apollo 13, Wild Things

Kevin Bacon Game:

Uhhhhhh... Yeahhhh...

Quote Quiz #258 winner:

Molly wins with My Super Ex-Girlfriend!

QQ #259: name this Kevin Bacon movie:

"Well, you don't really know what you'd do until it happens. Surprise yourself."

a. Mystic River
b. Picture Perfect
c. Death Sentence
d. My One and Only