Skelnik + Movies

Molly Shannon

2011-09-19T16:27:00.001-07:00

(I was gone for too long so I'm just going to list out all the movies that have come out on DVD/in theaters that look worthwhile.)

Movies out in Theaters

Colombiana, Our Idiot Brother, The Debt, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, Shark Night 3D, Drive, Straw Dogs

Movies out on DVD

Hesher, Love Wedding Marriage, X-Men: First Class, The Tempest, Thor

(Now back to your regularly scheduled programming...)

Movie out on DVD tomorrow

Bridesmaids - A woman must deal with planning her best friend's wedding, a psychotic rich woman trying to take over, and dating both an adorable cop and an asshole man. (If you didn't see this movie then you need to get on it! It's fantastic! Kristen Wiig is my hero!)

Classically Hilarious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Superstar. A girl in Catholic School dreams of becoming a superstar. (Yet another SNL skit turned movie which means it's great and you need to see it. See it now.)

Movies to see:

Bridesmaids, Superstar, all those movies I listed above

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Moneyball. Brad Pitt plays a baseball manager that puts together a winning team by using computer-analyzed statistics. (This looks okay, but not great. Decent at best.)

Puncture. A drug-addicted lawyer tries to get his life together so he can take on a giant health supply corporation. (I'm conflicted. On one hand, Chris Evans is sexy beyond words. On the other, law dramas tend to bore me to sleep. Chances are I'll stay awake as long as Chris Evans is on screen, but will I want to in the end?)

Name 7 Molly Shannon:

Santa Clause 2, 12 Days of Christmas Eve, Never Been Kissed, Night at the Roxbury, Talladega Nights, Music Man, Bad Teacher

Kevin Bacon Game:

Molly Shannon was in Evan Almighty with Steve Carrell who was in Crazy Stupid Love with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #287 winner:

Me because no one guessed Avatar. And Katie, it's not my fault that she is type-cast as a tough-ass chick. It's YOUR fault for not seeing all of her movies and memorizing her lines religiously. Haha

QQ #288: name this Molly Shannon movie:

"Yeah, but you know what? Sometimes kissing losers can be a really fun diversion."

a. Superstar
b. Never Been Kissed
c. Serendipity
d. Evan Almighty

Michelle Rodriguez

2011-08-23T11:48:00.000-07:00

Movies out Friday

Conan the Barbarian - Some lame dude kills people and stuff. (Yeah, I don't really care...)

Fright Night - A vampire moves in next door to a high-school kid and he needs to save his town. (What I love most about this movie is Colin Farrell is the vampire and his name is Jerry. My second favorite things are Anton Yelchin and David Tennant! Yay!)

One Day - 20 years of a friendship is shown in only one day per year on the day they met. (This has been the most difficult movie to do a one-line summary on, but I don't care because I know it's going to be worth it. Love Jim Sturgess!!)

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - Two little kids find out their step-mom is a spy and the whole family has to save the world from Jeremy Piven. (If only this were a true story and Jeremy Piven really wasn't around anymore...)

DVDs out today

The Beaver - Mel Gibson loses his shit and starts talking through a dirty beaver hand puppet that he finds in a dumpster. (Based on a true story.)

Win Win - Paul Giamatti helps a semi-homeless kid get back into school and win a wrestling tournament. (I didn't see it, but it looks pretty decent. Paul Giamatti is pretty much the man.)

Sassy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Blue Crush. A girl must struggle to win a surfing competition, but is distracted with family and friend drama. (This is a favorite from back in the day, but I loved Michelle Rodriguez in it because she's sassy without being a total bitch. Even though she's pretty awesome when she's a bitch, too.)

Movies to see:

Fright Night, One Day, Spy Kids 4, Win Win, Blue Crush

Trailers of the post: Depressing

Warrior. Two brothers down on their luck end up fighting each other in a big championship or something. (I can't decide if I want to see this. Because either way it's going to be depressing, but it could end up being inspirational. I just don't think it was geared toward my type of audience...)

I Don't Know How She Does It. A woman is the bread-winner for her husband and two kids and starts to lose sight of being a mother/wife. (This is supposed to be a comedy, but the trailer just makes me sick to my stomach. It looks way too depressing to be funny...)

Name 7 Michelle Rodriguez:

Bloodrayne, Blue Crush, The Fast and The Furious, Resident Evil, Avatar, Machete, Battle: Los Angeles

Kevin Bacon Game:

Michelle Rodriguez was in Battle: Los Angeles with Aaron Eckhart who was in Love Happens with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #286 winner:

Me because no one guessed Three to Tango!

QQ #287: name this Michelle Rodriguez movie:

"I was hoping for some kind of tactical plan that didn't involve martyrdom."

a. Avatar
b. Fast and Furious (#4)
c. Resident Evil
d. Machete

Oliver Platt

2011-08-16T22:43:00.000-07:00

Movies out Friday

30 Minutes or Less - Two idiots kidnap a pizza delivery boy, strap a bomb to his chest, and force him to rob a bank for them. (I love all the actors in this movie. It is bound to be ridiculously hilarious!)

Final Destination 5 - A dude has a vision that a bridge will collapse so he saves a bunch of people, but then Death comes back and most likely kills them all. (These movies are pretty terrible acting-wise, but the cool ways they kill people is funny and the gore is so stupid it's awesome. So, yes, I'm going to see it.)

Glee: 3D Concert Movie - If you didn't get a ticket to the concert in real life, slap on some 3D glasses and watch in fear as Rachel's mouth tries to eat you. (Oh, and it's only out for two weeks so get on it! Not...)

DVDs out Today

The Conspirator - A period piece about the aftermath of Abe Lincoln's assassination and the people behind it. (There are some pretty amazing actors in this and it looked vaguely interesting.)

Priest - In a post-apocalyptic world where vampire-like monsters and people with extraordinary abilities fend them off. (The story needs a little work, but the special effects and action were pretty awesome.)

Something Borrowed - A woman is in love with her best friend's fiance and when he admits he feels the same way, the proverbial shit hits the fan. (This was a pretty decent chick flick. Mostly because I love Ginnifer Goodwin and John Krasinski, but I really don't like Kate Hudson.)

Goofy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Three to Tango. An architect falls in love with a client's girlfriend and is mistaken for being gay. (As much as I love Matthew Perry, Oliver Platt really did steal the movie in this one. He is beyond hilarious.)

Movies to see:

30 Minutes or Less, Final Destination 5, The Conspirator, Priest, Something Borrowed

Trailers of the post

Straw Dogs. A couple is harassed in the backwoods somewhere causing the normally reserved man to show his inner-manliness. (As much as I love Alexander Skarsgard, I'm always rooting for James Marsden to get the girl. He's the epitome of an underdog.)

Drive. A Hollywood stuntman moonlights as a wheelman for criminals and when a heist goes wrong he finds himself the target of all the action. (Ryan Gosling is a babe and I really love Carey Mulligan. So this looks like a winner.)

Name 7 Oliver Platt:

Casanova, Three Musketeers, Flatliners, Three to Tango, Don't Say a Word, Martian Child, Year One

Kevin Bacon Game:

Oliver Platt was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 1 step

QQ #285 winner:

Katie gets it with RED!

QQ #286: name this Oliver Platt movie:

"Do you know what that does to your kidneys? My poor kidneys! My freaking kidneys! My poor freaking kidneys! My freaking, scarred, bruised kidneys!"

a. Three Musketeers
b. Flatliners
c. Three to Tango
d. 2012

John Malkovich

2011-08-09T11:39:00.000-07:00

Movies out Friday

The Change-Up - Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman accidentally switch bodies. (In other words, it's Freaky Friday only probably way more dirty and hilarious.)

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - The prequel to all the movies showing just how they became smart and take over the planet. (I was coerced into seeing this movie and I can tell you right now that it was NOT worth it. Just watch the previews, they pretty much tell you how it all happened in the 2.5 minutes. Everything else is just filler and stupid.)

DVDs out Today

Paul - Two uber-nerds come across an actual alien on their way across the country and have to help him get home. (This movie was pretty freaking hilarious and I highly recommend it. Kristen Wiig and Simon Pegg are my favorites!)

Super - A man loses his wife to Kevin Bacon and decides to become a super-hero. (I'm not exactly sure I have the plot right, but all I do know is it has Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page, and Kevin Bacon in it and that's all you need to know too!)

Your Highness - A medieval adventure with tons of drugs and penis jokes. (It was pretty hilarious and mildly disgusting at times. I just love Danny McBride. And Natalie Portman in a raunchy movie? Hilarious.)

Kinda Weird in a Good Way Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Con Air. A group of convicts hijack a transport plane and one man goes up against them to save the day. (This is one of those movies that when you see it on TV you just have to sit and watch it. It's so freaking good! And John Malkovich wasn't weird like he is now-a-days. He was just downright awesome.)

Movies to see:

The Change-Up, Paul, Super, Your Highness, Con Air

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Main Street. A small town is turned upside-down by the arrival of a stranger bent on making things "better". (I haven't quite decided on this one. It could be really touching or it could be really boring. British dramas have a tendency to be both so we'll see.)

Contagion. A radical new virus sweeps the world and people freak out. (No thanks. I'd rather just keep being ignorant of this threat instead of watching Hollywood A-Listers act out the end of the world.)

Name 7 John Malkovich:

Eragon, Being John Malkovich, Con Air, Of Mice and Men, Art School Confidential, Burn After Reading, Changling

Kevin Bacon Game:

John Malkovich was in Burn After Reading with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #284 winner:

Katie with Gamer! And I will deny it til the end. Deny, deny, deny!

QQ #285: name this John Malkovich movie:

"I never thought I'd say this again. I'm getting the pig!"

a. Burn After Reading
b. RED
c. Man in the Iron Mask
d. Transformers 3

Logan Lerman

2011-08-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

Movies out Friday

Cowboys & Aliens - Aliens come to harvest our planet and steal/study/kill humans in this Wild West action flick. (This movie was surprisingly awesome. I mean, I knew it would be, but the title led me to believe it might be on the comedic side. But it wasn't. It's was a serious action-packed movie and it was really, REALLY cool!)

Crazy, Stupid, Love - A man's wife leaves him and he is taken under the wing of a lady's man to get his mojo back. (I L-O-V-E-D this movie! It was funny and serious and adorable all in one! Plus, the ending is completely shocking! Not even I could have predicted it!)

The Smurfs - The little blue guys (and girl) are somehow sent to the real world where they teach NPH about family values and try to outrun Gargamel. (I wasn't very big into the cartoon as a small child, but this movie looks mildly entertaining. Plus, it has NPH!)

DVDs out Today

Rio - A rare bird is captured and he has to learn how to fly to get back home. (Not really interested, but maybe someday...)

Soul Surfer - Based on the true story of a young girl who loses her arm in a shark attack and must have the courage to head back out into the surf. (Now this one I wanted to see, but never got around to it. It's a Netflix-er for sure.)

Barely Legal Dreamboat Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Meet Bill. A man who hates his job and his cheating wife mentors a young teen who ends up teaching him rather than the other way around. (This is the movie where I discovered LL. He was 15 at the time. I'm disgusting. But he was snarky and cute and sarcastic and awesome. I still maintain that I didn't fall in love with him until he turned 18. I swear...)

Movies to see:

Cowboys & Aliens, Crazy Stupid Love, The Smurfs, Soul Surfer, Meet Bill

Trailers of the post: Utterly Ridiculous

A Good Old Fashioned Orgy. A group of ADULTS decide to throw one last party and the theme is an orgy. (I'm both offended and intrigued. There's some pretty decent actors and it looks hilarious, but at the same time it could be really, REALLY gross if they let it. I'm going to hope they don't...)

Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star. A guy discovers that his parents were both Porn stars and he decides to become one too. (Now I love Nick Swardson, but I don't love him this much. Gross...)

Name 7 Logan Lerman:

Meet Bill, Hoot, Gamer, My One and Only, Number 23, 3:10 to Yuma, Percy Jackson

Kevin Bacon Game:

Logan Lerman was in My One and Only with Kevin Bacon: 1 step

QQ #283 winner:

Me because no one guessed License to Wed!

QQ #284: name this Logan Lerman movie:

"Could you guys do a sandwich? Like peanut butter, almond butter, walnut butter, pecan butter, pistachio butter... um, pretty much any kind of, you know, nut butter? With some grape jelly?"

a. Gamer
b. Meet Bill
c. Percy Jackson
d. My One and Only

John Krasinski

2011-07-26T14:54:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Today

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night - A guy and his goofy friend hunt supernatural creatures to keep the world safe. (This wasn't in theaters for very long, but I thought it looked mildly funny so I'll probably get it on Netflix. You should too!)

Source Code - A man travels back in time to relive the last minutes of a victim in a train crash so he can learn who was behind it. (This movie had a lot of things going for it, but the ending was crazy. And not in a good way...)

Nerdy Hot Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Away We Go. A couple travels around the country trying to find the perfect place to raise their unborn child. (This was a fantastic movie for many reasons, but the main one is John Krasinski's character. He is one of the few "perfect husbands" that I have come across in all my extensive movie watching. When I say perfect, I mean he doesn't mess things up, he loves his wife no matter how psycho she acts, and he's sexy even if he's a complete nerd. So if you aren't already in love with John Krasinski, but you want to be, watch this movie.)

Movies to see:

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, Away We Go

Trailers of the post: Cool Actions

Attack the Block. A gang of teens protect London from an alien invasion. (This is apparently from the guys who did Shaun of the Dead and stuff so I'll give it a chance. Besides, it doesn't look too terrible.)

Colombiana. A young woman hunts down the men who killed her parents. (Zoe Saldana is a babe and a total badass. I wanna be her when I grow up.)

Name 7 John Krasinski:

Leatherheads, Shrek 3, License to Wed, Monsters vs Aliens, Away We Go, It's Complicated, Something Borrowed

Kevin Bacon Game:

John Krasinski was in Leatherheads with Renee Zellweger who was in My One and Only with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #282 winner:

Me because no one guessed I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. In fact, no one guessed anything...

QQ #283: name this Jim... I mean John Krasinski movie:

"Do you wanna walk the midget?"

a. Monsters vs Aliens
b. License to Wed
c. Something Borrowed
d. Away We Go

Kevin James

2011-07-22T14:56:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Captain America: The First Avenger - The comic book hero is brought to life by a seriously hunky Chris Evans! (Did I mention Chris Evans? And shirtlessness? Who needs a plot?)

Friends With Benefits - Two friends with problems holding down a relationship agree to use each other for sex without any emotional attachment. (I love that the new fad for romantic comedies is a plot revolving around NOT falling in love. Hilarious! Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, shirtless Justin Timberlake. Duh!)

Pure Unadulterated Hilarity Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Paul Blart: Mall Cop. A inept mall cop must save the day and stop some high-tech thieves. (This movie was pleasantly great and you couldn't help laughing at Kevin James and his antics. I highly suggest this. HIGHLY.)

Movies to see:

Captain America, Friends with Benefits, Paul Blart

Trailers of the post

5 Days of War. An American journalist, his cameraman and a native are caught in the middle of the war between Russia and Georgia. (This looks pretty intense and normally I wouldn't go for it, but I can't resist any movie with Val Kilmer. Even if he looks like he is in permanent anaphylactic shock from being stung by a hoard of bees.)

The Family Tree. A mother and daughter are struck with memory loss, allowing their family to mend itself. (This is just what IMDb told me the plot was, I just know that the trailer looks hilarious and I'm most likely going to see it.)

Name 7 Kevin James:

Hitch, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Grown Ups, The Dilemma, Zookeeper

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kevin James was in Grown Ups with Adam Sandler who was in Reign Over Me with Liv Tyler who was in Super with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #280/281 winner:

Me because no one guessed Faster or My Best Friend's Girl.

QQ Standings:

Katie - 71

Molly - 62

Me - 59

QQ #282: name this Kevin James movie:

"I'm Catholic, I don't wanna piss Mel Gibson off."

a. Hitch
b. Paul Blart
c. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
d. The Dilemma

2 in 1: Carla Gugino and Kate Hudson

2011-07-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

Movies out Friday

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - The long awaited resolution to the epic finally arrives. (I still can't believe I haven't seen it yet! But then again, part of me isn't even that excited. I think after 10 years, I've become Harry-Pottered-out right at the moment when I shouldn't be. Weird...)

Winnie the Pooh - Pooh and the gang get into more trouble as they search for Christopher Robin, who isn't lost. (I don't know who's idea it was to release on the same weekend of HP7.5 but they aren't the smartest. Not the smartest by far.)

DVDs out Today

Limitless - A guy takes a pill that allows him to use his entire brain instead of just the 10% and stuff happens. (I never got around to seeing this because it seems like Bradley Cooper ends up being a total ass and I really don't like movies where the protagonist is someone you don't want to root for.)

Take Me Home Tonight - A guy who doesn't know what he wants to do with his life goes to party and pretends to be successful, but things don't go as planned. (I love me some Topher Grace! And Anna Faris too! This movie is a winner and I haven't even seen it.)

Ridiculously Cool Goodies and Meh... Goodies

Underrated movies of the post:

Sin City. Frank Miller's graphic novel comes to life with blood, gore, and scantily clad women. (Even though she was only in the movie for five minutes, I just remember thinking she was so much cooler than the spy mom in Spy Kids. I've had my eye on her ever since.)

Alex and Emma. A man with writer's block has to hire a stenographer to help him write a book in 30 days or Cuban gangsters will kill him. (This is one of my all-time favorites. It's cute, it's about writing a book, and it has Luke Wilson before he got all weird. Also, it's one of the few films that I can actually stand Kate Hudson. So there you go.)

Movies to see:

HP7.5, Limitless, Take Me Home Tonight, Sin City, Alex and Emma

Trailers of the post

Our Idiot Brother. Paul Rudd is the black sheep and takes turns ruining the lives of his three sisters. (This looks simultaneously amazing and terrible. I can't wait to see it.)

Shark Night 3D. Is a one-sentence summary really necessary with a title like that? (Y.E.S!!!)

Name 7 Carla Gugino:

Watchmen, Spy Kids, Race to Witch Mountain, Night at the Museum, The Unborn, Faster, Women in Trouble

Name 7 Kate Hudson:

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, My Best Friend's Girl, Fool's Gold, Almost Famous, Gossip, Raising Helen, Bride Wars

QQ #278 and #279 winners:

Molly wins with Armageddon and Katie wins with The Punisher!

QQ #280: name this Carla G movie:

"Yeah, well so did Quasimodo, look where it got him..."

a. Watchmen
b. Faster
c. Race to Witch Mountain
d. Women in Trouble

QQ #281: name this Kate Hudson movie:

"Well I would kick you in the dick, but my foot might get Herpes."

a. Something Borrowed
b. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
c. Almost Famous
d. My Best Friend's Girl

2 in 1: Michael Clarke Duncan and Ben Foster

2011-07-11T12:40:00.000-07:00

Movies out Friday

Horrible Bosses - Three guys plan on killing the others' bosses. (I love a majority of the actors in this movie, but I'm not sure I can get past the stupid plot... It looks too dumb to be funny.)

The Ledge - A married woman's husband forces her lover to commit suicide or else he'll kill her. (This looks super intense and amazing and I really want to see it!)

Zookeeper - Kevin James can talk to animals. (Ridiculous. But strangely I wouldn't mind seeing it...)

DVDs out Tomorrow

Insidious - A little boy is haunted and his parents try to figure out how to save him. (Ghosts = bad news. No thanks.)

The Lincoln Lawyer - A smarmy lawyer takes on a case that may be too twisted for him. (Matthew McConaughey = annoying. No thanks.)

Giant Goodies and Strangely Awesome Goodies

Underrated movies of the post:

The Island. A secluded location houses clones that are harvested for their body parts. (Even though MCD wasn't a main star in this movie, he was super precious in it and I love him.)
Pandorum. A man wakes up in a spaceship that holds a bunch of dead people and one killer. (This movie was really REALLY twisted and completely awesome.)

Movies to see:

The Ledge, Zookeeper, The Island, Pandorum

Trailers of the post: Looks Amazing!

Flypaper. One man is caught in the middle of two bank robberies and has to try to keep everyone alive. (This looks absolutely hilarious and I can't wait to see it!)

One Day. Brief snapshots of two people's lives seen every year on the same day they met in college. (The plot of this sounds absolutely brilliant and I'm very intrigued to see how it all plays out.)

Name 7 MCD:

The Island, Green Mile, Sin City, Scorpion King, Whole Nine Yards, Daredevil, Armageddon

Name 7 Ben Foster:

Alpha Dog, X Men 3, 30 Days of Night, Punisher, Hostage, 3:10 to Yuma, Pandorum

Kevin Bacon Games:

MCD was in The Green Mile with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps
Ben Foster was in The Mechanic with Donald Southerland who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #277 winner:

Me with X Men 2! That's 3 in a row! You guys better step it up!

QQ #278: name this MCD movie:

"I am not crazy! I'm just a little emotional right now, okay? Ya'll throwing all this stuff at me, man! Look, I mean, after this is over, can I like get a hug from you or something?"

a. The Green Mile
b. The Island
c. Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby
d. Armageddon

QQ #279: name this Ben Foster movie:

"You are insignificant. You are a coward. You are a great disappointment to your mother and I! Yes, die die die! I am the most amazing person in the world!"

a. Alpha Dog
b. The Punisher
c. The Mechanic
d. Hostage

Alan Cumming

2011-07-05T13:32:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Today

Nothing worth mentioning...

Wonderfully Odd Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Spy Kids. Two children discover their parents are spies when they have to save them from an evil mastermind. (This movie was pretty much awesome and Alan Cumming as the eccentric "bad" guy was great. He's just so cool!)

Movie to see:

Spy Kids

Trailers of the post

Spy Kids 4. Two children discover their stepmother is a spy and have to track down a stolen necklace from a crazy bad guy. (Yes! Even though it's Jessica Alba...)

Griff the Invisible. A superhero must balance his normal life and his hero life. (Whaaaaa? I can't tell if this is brilliant or stupid...)

Name 7 Alan Cumming:

X-Men 2, Josie and the Pussycats, Spy Kids, Spice World, Goldeneye, The Tempest, Burlesque

Kevin Bacon Game:

Alan Cumming was in Josie and the Pussycats with Parker Posey who was in Happy Tears with Demi Moore who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #276 winner:

Me because no one guessed The Adjustment Bureau! Tricked you!

QQ #277: name this Alan Cumming movie:

"Because most people will never know anything beyond what they see with their own two eyes."

a. X-Men 2
b. The Tempest
c. Spice World
d. Burlesque

Emily Blunt

2011-07-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Larry Crowne - An older man is fired from his job because he didn't go to college so he enrolls in community college. (This is like that show Community on NBC only completely different.)

Monte Carlo - Three girls go back-packing through Europe, find out it sucks, discover one of them looks like a celebrity, so they steal her identity and live it up. (This looks like a cooler version of The Lizzie Maguire Movie. The fact that it has Selena Gomez and Finn from Glee means it probably isn't... But I'll see it anyway!)

Britishly Awesome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Young Victoria. A film that chronicles the life and love of Queen Victoria of England. (This movie was brilliantly acted by Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. I loved every single second! Watch it. Watch it now!)

Movies to see:

Larry Crowne, Monte Carlo, The Young Victoria

Trailers of the post

Good Neighbors. Three neighbors try to figure out who is raping and murdering women and cast suspicion on each other. (I was sold at Scott Speedman and Jay Baruchel. The story seems kind of fishy, but it has the potential to keep me guessing. Even though they might have showed Scott Speedman walking in the trailer and given everything away, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt. Because who would be stupid enough to do that?)

Fright Night. Colin Farrell is a vampire. (If that doesn't make you want to see it, then you have absolutely no ironic humor. This movie is going to be so stupid it's amazing!)

Name 7 Emily Blunt:

The Devil Wears Prada, The Jane Austen Book Club, Sunshine Cleaning, The Young Victoria, The Wolfman, Gnomeo & Juliet, The Adjustment Bureau

Kevin Bacon Game:

Emily Blunt was in The Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon who was in Saving Private Ryan with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #275 winner:

Me because no one guessed The Heartbreak Kid! I wouldn't have guessed it either because I never saw it. Because it looked really stupid. But the quote was funny!

QQ #276: name this Emily Blunt movie:
"I'm not some hopeless romantic. I would never allow myself to be that way... You ruined me. I don't want to settle for less."

a. The Young Victoria
b. The Wolfman
c. Gulliver's Travels
d. The Adjustment Bureau

Malin Akerman

2011-06-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Yesterday

Beastly - A hot jerk is transformed into a ugly jerk until he learns not to be a jerk and finds some chick to fall in love with him. (I kid you not, the best part of this movie was Mary-Kate Olsen. She was great, but not even her or NPH could save this one...)

Season of the Witch - Some knights or whatever have to transfer a witch somewhere to kill her or something. (As you can tell, I did some hefty research on this film and still couldn't find the energy to give it a proper summary.)

Sucker Punch - Some chicks in a mental institution plan their escape using fantasy or something. (All in all, this movie was really confusing. The cinematography was epic, but even with cool special effects the audience still needs to understand what the hell is going on...)

Movies out Today

Transformers 3 - Humans align themselves with Decepticons who come out of nowhere and start taking over the planet. (That is all I could glean of the plot line in between clips of explosions, Shia screaming, and shots of that blonde girl with her mouth hanging open. But, really, who needs a plot line with all those explosions?! Can't wait!)

Blonde-Haired, Blue-Eyed Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

HappyThankYouMorePlease. A conglomeration of friends and their own stories mingle together in this heart-warming tale about love. (How's that for a summary, huh? I really loved this movie. The stories were great, the acting was amazing, and it pretty much makes you a better person after you've watched it. Also, Malin Akerman, who is really pretty, shows that she didn't get into the business on just her looks.)

Movies to see:

Transformers 3, HappyThankYouMorePlease

Trailers of the post: Great Movies

30 Minutes or Less. A regular pizza boy has a bomb strapped to his chest by some crazy customers and he must rob a bank before it goes off. (Aziz Ansari and Jesse Eisenberg look hilarious, but I was sold at Danny McBride and Nick Swardson!)

The Help. A drama about maids taking a stand against their prejudice and demeaning bosses. (Emma Stone is really cool and this movie look like a good mixture of funny and heart-warming. I'm excited.)

Name 7 Malin Akerman:

The Heartbreak Kid, 27 Dresses, Watchmen, The Proposal, Couples Retreat, The Romantics, HappyThankYouMorePlease

Kevin Bacon Game:

Malin Akerman was in The Heartbreak Kid with Michelle Monaghan who was in North Country with Charlize Theron who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #274 winner:

Molly with House Bunny! And according to Katie you win the Extra Credit too! Yay!

QQ #275: name this Malin Akerman movie:

"Oh Grouchy Marx, calm down!"

a. HappyThankYouMorePlease
b. Heartbreak Kid
c. 27 Dresses
d. Couples Retreat

Emma Stone and Katie Hesser!

2011-06-24T10:06:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Bad Teacher - A woman doesn't let her job teaching the world's youth, or anything else for that matter, get in her way to find a wealthy man that can support her. (I love Jason Segel and J Tim so I'm going to see this movie. Cameron Diaz is just kind of there.)

Cars 2 - Mater and Lightning McQueen travel the world in this racing/espionage sequel. (I have to admit the first one was pretty great and this one looks even better! I love Tow Mater! Hahaha)

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop - A documentary about Conan's stand-up tour after he lost his job at NBC. (As much as I dislike documentaries, this one seems slightly interesting. I'm worried it could get dark, but the happy parts look hilarious!)

Best Friend's Birthday Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Zombieland. A rag-tag group of misfits band together to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. (This movie is awesome in pretty much every way, but Emma Stone really made it hilarious. She's completely badass.)

Underrated Katie Hesser Personality Trait:

Tolerance. I mean, there is nothing about Katie Hesser that is underrated, but I have to say the part of her that means the most to me is that she is always willing to put up with my craziness. Not many people outside my family can handle it, but she does! And she laughs at pretty much everything I say. That's really great, too!

Movies to see:

Bad Teacher, Cars 2, Conan O'Brien Can't Stop, Zombieland

Trailers of the post: Katie Likes These

Real Steel. Hugh Jackman is a retired boxer in a time when robots rule the ring. (Katie love Hugh Jackman! And who doesn't? I mean, honestly, who doesn't?)

Three Musketeers. The classic tale is retold with even more intrigue and awesome-ness. (Katie love Logan Lerman! Oh wait, that's me. Never mind. But she does want to see this. That I know for sure.)

Name 7 Emma Stone:

Zombieland, House Bunny, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, The Rocker, Superbad, Paper Man, Marmaduke.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Emma Stone was in The Rocker with Rainn Wilson who was in Super with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

Katie Hesser knows Holli Blackstock who knows her second cousin who is married to Reba McEntire who was in Tremors with Kevin Bacon: 4 steps

QQ #273 winner:

Katie wins with The Rundown!

QQ #274: name this Emma Stone movie:

"We could tie our shoes together, our tennis shoes, and we could throw them over telephone wires. Because I see that everywhere and it seems like people would have fun doing that."

a. The Rocker
b. Superbad
c. Easy A
d. House Bunny

QQ Extra Credit: what did I just say to elicit the following reaction from Katie?

"No."

a. "Can I get you drunk on your birthday?"
b. "Ooo, and American Flag! I need that!"
c. "Ooo, look at this cute clock! Look at the numbers and then the words under the numbers that spell out the number!"
d. "Kaaaaattttttiiiiiiieeeeeeee!"

Christopher Walken

2011-06-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Today

The Adjustment Bureau - Matt Damon stumbles upon a group of people who control the fate of mankind. (This movie was pretty neat and it was a really interesting premise. Plus, Emily Blunt is really cool.)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules - The sequel to last spring's kid favorite returns with more hi jinks and laughs. (I didn't see the first, but I really do love Steve Zahn. Just not enough to go see a kiddie movie that isn't animated...)

The Eagle - Channing Tatum and Jaime Bell embark on a quest to find a treasured emblem that disappeared with Channing Tatum's father. (While I love both of these actors, I wasn't really intrigued enough to see it in theaters. But I'll rent it for sure.)

Elektra Luxx - A spin off of the Indie Film Women in Trouble, Elektra Luxx is a retired porn star who is thrown into a strange mystery involving her dead boyfriend. (Carla Gugino is brilliant and there are so many awesome actors in this movie. Plus Women in Trouble was hilarious. This one looks just as great!)

HappyThankYouMorePlease - A look into the lives of a group of friends and their struggles with life, work and love. (I loved it! The acting was great and the story was amazing and it was even heart-warming! Go see it!)

Unknown - Liam Neeson gets into a car accident only to wake up and find that someone else is living his life. (This looked a little too conspiracy-y for me and even though it's fun to watch Liam Neeson beat the crap out of people, I have to say I wasn't interested. Maybe I'll rent it, but the jury's still out.)

Most Imitated Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Rundown. A man is forced to travel to South America to hunt down and return a mobster's treasure-hunting son. (Christopher Walken was absolutely priceless in this movie. I mean, he walks the line between funny and crazy that you wouldn't expect him to be so good at being bad. But then again, he wasn't your standard bad guy. I love it!)

Movies to see:

The Adjustment Bureau, Elektra Luxx, HappyThankYouMorePlease, The Rundown

Trailers of the post: Dumb

Rise of the Planet of the Apes. James Franco develops the drug that makes monkeys super smart and then they rebel and then they take over the planet and then some other stuff happens. (This looks ridiculous. I love James Franco, but I am not going to see this. The other movies did nothing for me, even the remake with Marky Mark. No gracias.)

Final Destination 5. A bridge collapses, but a couple people survive only to be hunted down by death. (This looks ridiculous, but in a good way! These movie are super cool and they come up with some really interesting ways to kill people. Morbid, I know, but that's just how I roll.)

Name 7 Christopher Walken:

Sleepy Hollow, The Rundown, Hairspray, Suicide Kings, Corky Romano, America's Sweethearts, True Romance

Kevin Bacon Game:

Christopher Walken was in America's Sweethearts with Julia Roberts who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #272 winner:

Me with Step Up!

QQ #273: name this Christopher Walken movie:

"That's a lot of cows."

a. The Rundown
b. America's Sweethearts
c. The Stepford Wives
d. Blast from the Past

Channing Tatum

2011-06-17T07:48:00.000-07:00

Movies out today

The Art of Getting By - A young boy and girl bond over ditching school and his drawing/painting. (This looks pretty good and I'm starting to approve of Emma Roberts. But the best part is that little Freddie Highmore kid looks the exact same as he did 6 years ago in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, only taller. So much for puberty...)

The Green Lantern - An ordinary man is chosen to be Earth's protector from a huge monster bent on its destruction and a guy with a big, misshapen head. ("Ordinary man"? I'm sorry for that. No one with Ryan Reynolds' body should be described as ordinary, fictional character or not.)

Mr Popper's Penguins - A dead-beat dad suddenly inherits the responsibility of penguins and they live with him in his apartment. (Jim Carrey can do no wrong. He can do no wrong!)

Sweet and Sexy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

She's the Man. A girl poses as her twin brother to play on the school's soccer team. (What makes this movie great is that it was our first introduction to Channing Tatum's acting and he's really hunky and sexy, but then we discover he's really adorable too. Sexy and sensitive? Curse you, chick from Step Up that married him in real life. Curse you...)

Movies to see:

The Art of Getting By, The Green Lantern, Mr Popper's Penguins, She's the Man

Trailers of the post

The Smurfs. NPH has to deal with tiny blue creatures. (I'm not sure why Hollywood is making all of these old cartoons into movies, but I'm holding out for Johnny Bravo...)

The Change-Up. It's Freaky Friday, only with Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman. (My question is, these two characters already seem alike so what's the point? We'll just be watching Jason Bateman not know how to deal with his babies or wife... But, honestly, you had me at Ryan Reynolds.)

Name 7 Channing Tatum:

Stop Loss, She's the Man, Step Up, Fighting, Public Enemies, GI Joe: Rise of Cobra, Dear John

Kevin Bacon Game:

Channing Tatum was in Dear John with Amanda Seyfried who was in Mamma Mia! with Colin Firth who was in Where the Truth Lies with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #271 winner:

Katie with Jingle All the Way!

QQ #272: name this Channing Tatum movie:

"Is... Is this where you kill me?"

a. She's the Man
b. Step Up
c. The Dilemma
d. The Eagle

Arnold Schwarzenegger

2011-06-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

DVDs out today

Battle: Los Angeles - Aliens attack suddenly and the last city standing is LA. (This movie was decent at best. The actors in it were good, but not even the special effects were great. And for an action movie that's crucial. I do have to give the writers credit for making the aliens water-based lifeforms that needed our planet to survive. That was an interesting concept.)

Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son - Martin Lawrence's son witnesses some sort of crime and they have to hide out at an all girl's school. (The first one was funny, the second one was okay, but I refused to see the third. It just looks ridiculous.)

Hall Pass - Three guys get permission from their wives to have an entire week of not being married and to do whatever or whoever they want. (The concept of this film is kind of disgusting and I could go on a long rant about how more and more movies are coming out regarding adultery/cheating, but I'll save it for another time. I like the actors, but I didn't see it. That doesn't mean I won't, but chances are I probably won't.)

Red Riding Hood - A more adult version of the classic tale. (Oh, did I say "adult"? I meant, tween. It was okay, but I really disliked the lead guy which made me dislike the entire movie. However, I was kept guessing as to who the werewolf really is, so that's something.)

Politically Conscious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Eraser. A man specializing in placing people in Witness Protection has to go above and beyond to keep one of his charges safe. (I could watch this movie over and over again and when I was little I did. It's action-packed, has James Caan, and Arnold's accent wasn't that annoying. Plus, one of the bad guy's henchmen is killed by an alligator! Oh yeah!)

Movies to see:

Eraser (really it's the only one worth watching)

Trailers of the post

Lucky. Colin Hanks wins the lottery, marries the girl of his dreams, and then starts killing people. (This. Looks. Awesome! I love Colin Hanks!)

The Guard. An Irish detective has to team up with an American FBI agent to take down some dangerous drug-smugglers. (Oh my, this looks hilarious. I love it!)

Name 7 Arnold Schwarzenegger:

Terminator, Twins, Junior, True Lies, Eraser, Collateral Damage, Commando

Kevin Bacon Game:

The Arnold was in Batman & Robin with Alicia Silverstone who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #270 winner:

Katie with Matchstick Men!

QQ Standings:

Katie - 68

Molly - 60

Me - 53

QQ #271: name this Ex-Governator movie:

"Oh, I'm sorry about the bike, and the coffee, and the bus, and...the bomb."

a. True Lies
b. Batman & Robin
c. Eraser
d. Jingle All the Way

Sam Rockwell

2011-06-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

Movies out today

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer - A young girl goes to extreme lengths to make sure her summer vacation isn't a...wait for it...bummer. (I do like Heather Graham, but not enough to sit through this one...)

Super 8 - Some kids have a camera and see something weird. (Yeah, that's all the trailers so because JJ Abrams is all about mystery and intrigue and tricking people into buying tickets so they can figure out what the hell his movies are about.)

Straight Up Awesome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Charlie's Angels. Three babes take on a bad guy bent on killing their boss. (I do genuinely like the Charlie's Angels movies, but I have to say that Sam Rockwell was the coolest bad guy. That one scene, right when we find out he's evil, where he's dancing around was the coolest bad guy intro I've ever seen. I just love it when bad guys are cooler than the good guys. It's hilarious.)

Movies to see:

Super 8, Charlie's Angels

Trailers of the post

The Devil's Double. Based on a true story, a man is forced to become the body double of Saddam Hussein's crazy son. (Normally I wouldn't have posted this, but it just looks so weird that I had to show it...)

Cowboys & Aliens. An epic battle between mankind and aliens takes place in the wild west. (Jon Favreau is quickly becoming one of my favorite directors simply because he takes ridiculous ideas and makes them into awesome movies. I love him.)

Name 7 Sam Rockwell:

Charlie's Angels, Frost/Nixon, A Midsummer Night's Dream, G-Force, Gentlemen Broncos, Everybody's Fine, Iron Man 2

Kevin Bacon Game:

Sam Rockwell was in Frost/Nixon with Kevin Bacon: 1 step

QQ #269 winner:

Katie with Ice Princess!

QQ #270: name this Sammy Rock movie:

"You waited too long. No prize for you."

a. Charlie's Angels
b. Iron Man 2
c. G-Force
d. Matchstick Men

Hayden Panettiere

2011-06-07T09:49:00.000-07:00

DVDs out today

The Company Men - Ben Affleck is laid off and has to deal with the drama and hardships that go along with it. (You wouldn't think this movie has anything in it that I would like: Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, man drama. But surprisingly this movie looks really good and I want to see it. Who knew?)

Just Go With It - Adam Sandler is a chauvinistic pig, but somehow you love him anyway. (Seriously, I don't know how such a disgusting plot turned into such a funny and heart-warming movie. Kudos, Sandler. Kudos.)

True Grit - A young girl must enlist a crazy bounty hunter to find the man that killed her father. (I didn't get the chance to see this in theaters, but it looked pretty good. Plus, Matt Damon as a cowboy? This I have to see...)

Save the Goodies, Save the World

Underrated movie of the post:

Scream 4. High Schoolers are plagued by the return of Ghostface. (While I really don't like scary movies, I kind of enjoyed this one because it was funny when it wasn't completely terrifying. Also, Hayden Panettiere was really awesome in it. She's sassy.)

Movies to see:

Company Men, Just Go With It, True Grit, Scream 4

Trailers of the post

Salvation Boulevard. A beloved television pastor commits murder and blames it on poor Greg Kinnear who must prove his innocence before the fundamentalist members of the church catch up to him. (I think Saved! proved that any movie about crazy religious people is hilarious and this one looks the same.)

Sarah's Key. A woman unravels a mystery involving how Jewish people were treated in France during WWII and a young girl's determination to save her little brother. (This movie looks pretty deep and powerful which makes me wary but also really, really interested.)

Name 7 Hayden Panettiere:

Bring It On: All or Nothing, Ice Princess, Remember the Titans, I Love You Beth Cooper, Alpha and Omega, Scream 4, Hoodwinked Too

Kevin Bacon Game:

Hayden P was in Ice Princess with Kim Cattrall who was in Sex and the City with Sarah Jessica Parker who was in Footloose with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #268 winner:

Molly with Hitch! Way to go!

QQ #269: name this Hayden P movie:

"She's got eyes in the back of her horns."

a. Ice Princess
b. Scream 4
c. Bring It On: All or Nothing
d. I Love You, Beth Cooper

Eva Mendes

2011-06-03T15:16:00.000-07:00

Movies out today

Love, Wedding, Marriage - A young woman must deal with her new marriage and trying to fix her parents' dying one. (I have a huge lady-crush on Mandy Moore and I'm intrigued to see Kellan Lutz do something other than sparkle in the sun. I vote yes.)

X-Men: First Class - A prequel centered around Magneto and Professor X when they were still Eric and Charles. (I don't care if the plot line was Magneto and Professor X were strippers in Vegas, I'm going to see this movie and I'm going to LOVE it!)

Disgustingly Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Other Guys. Two bumbling cops with issues struggle to solve a mystery. (As if Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell weren't enough, Eva Mendes really held her own during this movie. She was absolutely hilarious as Will's unappreciated perfect wife.)

Movies to see:

Love Wedding Marriage, X-Men: First Class, The Other Guys

Trailers of the post

A Little Help. A woman must cope with the sudden loss of her husband and all the responsibility it entails. (This looks REALLY good and I love Jenna Fischer. Color me excited!)

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop. A documentary about the man after he lost his TV show. (I'm not one for documentaries, but I love me some Conan. I'm just afraid it will get a little too dark and he won't be the same to me in the end...)

Name 7 Eva Mendes:

Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Hitch, Ghost Rider, The Spirit, We Own the Night, The Other Guys, 2 Fast 2 Furious

Kevin Bacon Game:

Eva Mendes was in The Other Guys with Mark Wahlberg who was in The Departed with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #265-267 winner:

Me! I won them all with He's Just Not That Into You, Jack Frost, and The 40 Year Old Virgin.

QQ #268: name this Eva Mendes movie:

"I'm not a cynic, I'm a realist!"

a. The Spirit
b. Hitch
c. Ghost Rider
d. Once Upon a Time in Mexico

3-in-1: Scarlett Johansson, Michael Keaton, Jane Lynch

2011-06-01T10:44:00.000-07:00

DVDs out 5/24

Gnomeo & Juliet - Shakespeare's classic play is redone with garden gnomes. (Seriously? I mean, I dislike Shakespeare, but who's idea was it to do this? Why? Just...why?)

I Am Number Four - An alien teenager has to fend off other mean aliens while also dealing with hormones and angst. (The book was far better and the movie took some extreme liberties, but it was still a pretty great movie. I highly recommend it.)

Movies out 5/27

The Hangover Part II - The guys travel to Thailand for Stu's wedding and it all happens again. (I didn't think it was possible, but this movie was way more disgusting and appalling than the first. And I loved every minute of it!)

Kung Fu Panda 2 - Po must fend off an evil peacock. (Yeah, these movies weren't really made for plot lines, but they're hilarious and I plan on seeing it.)

DVDs out 5/31

Drive Angry 3D - Nicolas Cage must break out of Hell to avenge his daughter's death and save her baby from a madman. (What? How could this gem of a movie have already gone to DVD? I'm shocked. I hope this doesn't upset Nicolas Cage's chance for an Oscar...)

Not-So-Awesome, Pretty Awesome, and Super Awesome Goodies

Underrated movies of the post:

Eight-Legged Freaks. A small town in Arizona is overrun by giant, mutated spiders. (Despite my phobia, I really liked this movie. Mostly because David Arquette is the last person anyone would expect to save people from giant spiders. I love that man.)
Multiplicity. A man stumbles upon cloning and things get out of hand. (I really liked this movie when I was little. I'm not sure why, but it was one of my favorites. But I do love Michael Keaton. A lot.)
Role Models. Two guys have to spend time with some little kids as part of their community service. (Jane Lynch was pretty much the best part of this movie. She walks the line between ridiculous and even more ridiculous and stole every scene she was in. It was her pre-gaming to Sue Sylvester, only dirtier.)

Trailers of the post

Friends with Benefits. Two friends are sick of relationships so they decide to have emotionless sex with each other. (Justin Timberlake is super sexy, Mila Kunis is awesome, and the trailer looks hilarious. I just hope these are all the funny parts and I also hope it doesn't get too sappy/romantic in the end... As Michael Till will tell you, there is nothing worse than a comedy turning into a chick flick. See: Zach and Miri Make a Porno.)

Harry Potter 7.2. The epic conclusion of the series is here! (I'm pretty pumped for this. And not only because I'm kind of tired of it all. I mean, it's been a long 14 years and it's finally time to put Harry to rest... But this movie looks freaking amazing!)

Name 7 (more) ScarJo:

Eight Legged Freaks, He's Just Not That Into You, Home Alone 3, Black Dahlia, In Good Company, The Spirit, Lost in Translation

Name 7 Michael Keaton:

Batman, Mr Mom, Multiplicity, Herbie: Fully Loaded, First Daughter, Beetlejuice, Much Ado About Nothing

Name 7 Jane Lynch:

Role Models, Talladega Nights, Ice Age 3, Post Grad, Julie and Julia, Shrek 4, Paul

Kevin Bacon Games:

ScarJo was in He's Just Not That Into You with Jen Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps
Michael Keaton was in Toy Story 3 with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps
Jane Lynch was in Ice Age 3 with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #264 winner:

Katie gets it with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button!

QQ #265: name this ScarJo movie:

"You have an ass that makes me wanna dry hump!"

a. Nanny Diaries
b. He's Just Not that Into You
c. Scoop
d. In Good Company

QQ #266: name this Michael Keaton movie:

"You know, sometimes it's a good thing having a big butt."

a. Beetlejuice
b. Post Grad
c. Jack Frost
d. Herbie: Fully Loaded

QQ #267: name this Jane Lynch movie:

"He's performing a public colonoscopy. Isn't that sweet?"

a. Best in Show
b. The 40 Year-Old Virgin
c. Role Models
d. Paul

Taraji P Henson

2011-05-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-17T12:06:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-13T11:47:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-10T11:50:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2011-05-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

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

Rainn Wilson

2011-04-27T22:55:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Tuesday

Absolutely Nothing Worthwhile

Utterly Beyond Hilarious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Juno. A teenage girl deals with an unplanned pregnancy and, using her never-ending supply of sarcasm and wit, makes the best of a normally difficult situation. (Even though Rainn Wilson is in this movie for a total of 2 minutes, his lines are some of the best in the film. If, for some ridiculous reason, you don't want to watch the entire movie, at least watch his parts.)

Movies to see:

Juno

Trailers of the post

The Green Lantern. A fighter pilot becomes a super hero. (Like ya do. Listen, I don't care what the plot is as long as Ryan Reynolds is shirtless.)

Mr Popper's Penguins. A man has an apartment full of penguins. (Like ya do. Again, I don't care what the plot is as long as Jim Carrey is funny. Which he is. All. The. Time.)

Name 7 Rainn Wilson:

Juno, Last Mimzy, Sahara, Monsters vs Aliens, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Peep World, Super

Kevin Bacon Game:

Rainn Wilson was in Super with Kevin Bacon: 1 step

QQ #257 winner:

Katie guesses right with Bubble Boy!

QQ #258: name this Rainny Day movie:

"Oh, no no. Don't tell me. You have invaded the female nation and spread your democracy."

a. My Super Ex-Girlfriend
b. Sahara
c. The Rocker
d. Super

Danny Trejo

2011-04-22T14:34:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - Another movie about a bunch of black people, another chance for Tyler Perry to crossdress. (Is it just me or are there too many apostrophes in this title? Why does he need to slap his name on everything? I mean, he's no Disney.)

Water For Elephants - A young man loses his family, joins a circus and then falls in love with the boss' wife. (I guess now we know what Edward did during that 8 months when he was away from Bella. Yes, that was a Twilight joke and yes, I am ashamed of myself.)

Token Mexican Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Spy Kids. Two kids figure out that their parents are spies and have to save them by becoming spies themselves. (As ridiculous as these movies are and as horrible as the acting is, it is still mildly entertaining. Yes I've seen them all and yes I'm still slightly ashamed.)

Movie to see:

Spy Kids

Trailers of the post

Brother's Justice. A mockumentary following Dax Shepard as he tries to get a stupid martial arts movie made against heavy opposition. (I love me some Dax Shepard and he's completely crazy. Plus the other people he suckered into being in this movie are awesome.)

The Art of Getting By. That little British boy has grown up and deals with love. (He looks exactly the same, only taller and skinnier, but I'm liking the story and drama. Looks good.)

Name 7 Danny Trejo:

Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids, xXx, Bubble Boy, Battle for Terra, Fanboys, Predators

Kevin Bacon Game:

Danny Trejo was in Reindeer Games with Charlize Theron who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #256 winner:

Katie with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

QQ #257: name this El Trejo movie:

"Patches? I could use some stinking patches."

a. Spy Kids 2
b. Fanboys
c. Bubble Boy
d. xXx

Donald Sutherland

2011-04-19T11:17:00.000-07:00

DVD out April 15

Harry Potter 7.1 - The wizards/witch travel around and try to figure out how to kill Voldemort while dealing with their raging hormones. (Seriously, this movie was just teenagers camping and bitching at each other. But I guess it was necessary because you can't really start the end of the epic movie franchise in the middle... It's kind of like Pirates of the Caribbean 2...)

DVDs out today

Gulliver's Travels - An idiot mail room guy embarks on a crazy adventure and makes a fool out of himself over and over again. (Essentially, Jack Black took the classic story, crapped all over it, and then threw it at the audience. And although I haven't seen it, I'm sure it's still more entertaining than the book which made me want to claw my eyes out... More power to him.)

The King's Speech - The king of England has a stutter and has to see a speech therapist on the sly. (I'm pretty bummed I never saw this one in theaters because it looks amazing. However, I will be getting it on Netflix and I will love it. I will.)

Rabbit Hole - A couple loses their child and has to cope, recover, and move on. (The preview of this looked extremely dramatic and depressing, but also ridiculously brilliant. I'm a little wary, but I will be seeing it and I suggest you do too.)

Somewhere - An actor preoccupied with sex, drugs, and skating through life is confronted with actual responsibilities when his young daughter is dropped on his doorstep. (The trailer for this film was weird, but I still want to see it. I really like Elle Fanning for reasons I cannot explain and the idea of a daddy/daughter emotional drama sounds intriguing.)

DVD out April 22

The Way Back - A group of soldiers escape from Siberia and make the extraordinarily long walk to Tibet and India. (Not only are there interesting actors in this (Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan) but the story sounds positively remarkable. I can't wait to see it.)

Creepy Old Man Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Pride & Prejudice. Jane Austen's classic tale is redone for the billionth time. (This was a pretty good interpretation, but the best part is Donald Sutherland as the father. He was snarky and funny...for being a creepy old man.)

Movies to see:

Harry Potter 7.1, The King's Speech, Rabbit Hole, Somewhere, The Way Back, Pride & Prejudice

Trailers of the post: Kiddie Movies

Judy Moody and The Not Bummer Summer. A young girl and her little brother have to do adventurous tasks to earn points in some weird contest. (This looks pretty stupid...)

Winnie The Pooh. The fairytale animals need to find Eeyore a tail. (How is this different from all the other movies and/or TB episodes? The least they could do is come up with something more interesting. Even little kids need some sort of creativity for their movies...)

Name 7 Donald Sutherland:

The Italian Job, An American Haunting, Puppet Master, Pride & Prejudice, Astro Boy, The Mechanic, The Eagle

Kevin Bacon Game:

Donald Sutherland was in JFK with Kevin Bacon: 1 step

QQ #255 winner:

Micheala enters the race with Step Brothers.

QQ #256: name this Donny S movie:

"I would have been a wonderful bootmaker."

a. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
b. The Italian Job
c. Pride & Prejudice
d. The Mechanic

John C Reilly

2011-04-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Atlas Shrugged Part 1 - Trains, companies and conspiracies. (No thanks.)

The Conspirator - A period piece investigating the people behind President Lincoln's assassination. (There are a couple good actors in this one and the story looks intriguing. I probably won't find anyone to see it with me, but I'm for sure going to Netflix it when it comes out.)

Rio - A silly bird is taken to Rio to propagate his species, but it bird-napped and must find a way home. (This looks cute and apparently it is some how associated with Angry Birds which means it is automatically awesome.)

Scream 4 - "Ghostface" returns to hunt a new batch of screaming "teens." (I didn't bother with the first three seeing as I don't like to pee my pants or scream like a ninny, so I don't think I'll bother with this one...)

Silly Man Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. A young boy becomes a vampire and joins a travelling circus full of supernatural people. (This movie was surprisingly good in that silly, stupid kind of way. But John C Reilly was superb. The only drawback was a creepy, multi-colored spider. Gross.)

Movies to see:

The Conspirator, Rio, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Trailers of the post

Hangover 2. The boys are back and for some reason are in Thailand. (On one hand, this could go the way of other sequels and suck big time. On the other hand, it has Zach Galifianakis so I'm fairly certain it's going to be hilarious no matter what.)

Beginners. A man has to deal with his father's terminal disease and new found homosexuality. (Um, even if it didn't star Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer, I would have seen it regardless.)

Name 7 John C Reilly:>Step Brothers, Talladega Nights, Perfect Storm, For the Love of the Game, Walk Hard, Chicago, 9

Kevin Bacon Game:

John C Reilly was in Chicago with Renee Zellweger who was in My One and Only with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #254 winner:

Me because no one guessed World Trade Center.

QQ #255: name this John C Reilly movie:

"You have the voice of an angel. Your voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus."
a. Walk Hard
b. Talladega Nights
c. Step Brothers
d. Chicago

Michael Pena

2011-04-13T22:30:00.000-07:00

DVD out Today

Country Strong - A country music star deals with alcoholism, losing her fame to a younger star, and, the hardest of all, trying not to jump Garrett Hedlund. (It's a feat in itself.)

Sweet Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Lucky Ones. Three soldiers on leave are forced to drive across country with each other and deal with the mixed responses from the citizens they encounter. (This was a remarkably moving film and it really gives its audience a peek into some of the issues returning soldiers experience. But it's not all dreary sadness, there are some funny parts too.)

Movies to see:

Country Strong, The Lucky Ones

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks

An Invisible Sign. A socially stunted woman is forced out on her own and takes a job as an elementary school teacher, helping them through problems and facing her own. (As much as I'm not a fan of Jessica Alba, I have to admit that this looks pretty good...)

Love Wedding Marriage. A marriage counsellor has to save her parents' failing marriage while trying to navigate her new one. (I've got a huge crush on Mandy Moore and this movie looks cute and funny. The three essentials for a cheesy rom-com.)

Name 7 Michael Pena:

Crash, Shooter, World Trade Center, The Lucky Ones, Babel, Observe and Report, Battle: Los Angeles

Kevin Bacon Game:

Michael Pena was in Shooter with Mark Wahlberg who was in The Departed with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #253 winner:

Katie with A-Team!

QQ #254: name this Michael Pena movie:

"I don't mean to break up the moment, but we're all getting out of here together."

a. World Trade Center
b. Shooter
c. Battle: Los Angeles
d. The Lucky Ones

Liam Neeson, Part Deux

2011-04-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Arthur - The heir to a multi-million dollar estate is forced into marrying a psycho, but decides to try giving it all up to be with the girl he loves. (Russell Brand is a comic genius so prepare to laugh continuously for upwards of 2 hours. I can't wait!)

Hanna - A young girl is trained by her father for combat all to kill some government spy lady. (As much as I dislike Eric Bana, this movie looks too cool to pass up.)

Soul Surfer - A teenage surfer loses her arm in a shark attack and find the strength to teach herself to surf again. (Super inspirational and loaded with an awesome cast. Maybe I'll find the strength to start working out after I see it. Or not...)

Your Highness - A medieval spoof, two brothers, one brave and one stupid, go on a quest to rescue the brave one's girlfriend. (James Franco, Danny McBride, Natalie Portman, and Zooey Deschanel. Convinced yet? If not, what is wrong with you??)

Deceptively Awesome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Love, Actually. A conglomeration of stories that all center around finding, losing, and living with love. (It really is a beautiful movie and it's also funny making it the ultimate British chick flick. But Lian Neeson's story is particularly moving where he is the step-father to a boy who just lost his mother and has to find a way to connect with him. Just wonderful.)

Movies to see:

Arthur, Hanna, Soul Surfer, Your Highness, Love Actually

Trailers of the post: Weird Dramas

Midnight in Paris. A man visiting Paris escapes from his wife and her parents every night and does stuff. (Yeah, it's written and directed by Woody Allen so of course it's going to be weird, but there's also a mystery to it because where the heck is Owen Wilson going? Also, the rest of the cast is phenomenal: Michael Sheen, Adrien Brody, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard.)

The Tree of Life. Centered around a family in the 1950s, the eldest of three sons witnesses something tragic. (I just hope there's actual dialogue in the movie instead of just scenes with creepy music.)

Name 7 (more) Liam Neeson:

Kingdom of Heaven, Ponyo, Clash of the Titans, After.Life, A-Team, The Next Three Days, Chronicles of Narnia

Kevin Bacon Game (w/o Colin Firth):

Liam Neeson was in After.Life with Justin Long who was in Drag Me to Hell with Alison Lohman who was in Where the Truth Lies with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #252 winner:

Me because no one guessed Seabiscuit.

QQ #253: name this Liam Neeson movie:

"No matter how random things may appear, there's still a plan."

a. Kingdom of Heaven
b. Schindler's List
c. Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
d. A-Team

Tobey Maguire

2011-04-05T22:26:00.000-07:00

DVDs out today

Little Fockers - Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro reunite for the third film in the series. (As much as I disliked the first two, I have to say that this one looks moderately funny. I'm pretty sure it's because of that little boy that plays the son.)

TRON: Legacy - Kevin Flynn's son, Sam, grows up without his father and gets sucked into the cyberworld that his father disappeared into when he was a child. (While not completely amazing, the special effects were cool and the story was decent. Really, the only reason this movie is worth seeing is if you loved the original or at least thought it was hilarious.)

Bug-Eyed Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Pleasantville. Two teenage siblings get sucked into their favorite black & white television show and must bring the old-fashioned town to life. (I mean, this movie isn't that great, but it is one of the more decent movies I've seen with Tobey Maguire. Plus, all the random actors that appear in it makes it interesting.)

Movies to see:

Little Fockers, TRON: Legacy, Pleasantville

Trailers of the post

Everything Must Go. A man loses everything and ends up living on his front lawn among all his possessions. (This looks adorably funny and inspiring at the same time. The last time Will Ferrell did a dramatic comedy it was Stranger Than Fiction and that movie was AWESOME.)

Beautiful Boy. The parents of a college campus shooter come to terms with their son's actions and try to move on with their lives. (This film is remarkable and I'm intrigued to see this side of the story. Besides that, Maria Bello and Michael Sheen are beyond amazing and I love them both.)

Name 7 Tobey Maguire:

Spiderman, Cats & Dogs, Pleasantville, The Good German, Seabiscuit, Ice Storm, Brothers

Kevin Bacon Game:

Tobey Maguire was in The Good German with Matt Damon who was in Saving Private Ryan with Tom Hanks who was in Apollo 13 with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #251 winner:

Katie with Charlie's Angels!

QQ #252: name this Tobey Maguire movie:

"I'm fine George. I don't need your help and I sure as shit don't need your charity. Leave me alone."

a. Seabiscuit
b. Spiderman 3
c. Brothers
d. Cider House Rules

Lucy Liu

2011-04-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

Movie out Today

Hop - The son of the Easter Bunny runs off to become a drummer in Hollywood while crazy chicks try and steal the holiday. (Even IF this didn't have Russell Brand's voice and James Marsden's hunky-ness, I would still see it because it looks beyond adorable.)

Insidious - A couple struggles to deal with a haunted house that puts their kid in a coma or something. (Uh...no thanks. If I can't watch the trailers without closing my eyes, you can bet your ass I'm not going to see it.)

Source Code - Jake Gyllenhaal travels back in time to relive the last 8 minutes of some guy's life and has to solve a mystery AND save the girl. (If there is one lesson that this movie teaches us, it is that hot people can do anything. ANYTHING.)

Super - A man loses his wife to a drug dealer which pushes him over the edge into becoming his own superhero. (In what world would Rainn Wilson lose his wife? In the same world that KEVIN BACON steals his wife!!! The Bacon strikes again! Muah ha ha ha ha! ... Yeah, I've lost my mind...)

Delightfully Asian Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Lucky # Slevin. A guy is mistakenly wrapped up in a war between two high-level mob bosses. (Lucy Liu is quirky and precious in this movie and Josh Hartnett is nerdy-hot and Bruce Willis is just hot. If that weren't enough, the writing in the film is great and it kept me guessing until the very end. Great movie!)

Movies to see:

Hop, Source Code, Super, Lucky # Slevin

Trailers of the post

Mother's Day. A crazy family returns to their childhood home to terrorize the new residents. (This looks absolutely twisted, in a good way.)

Go For It. Another movie about a girl wanting to be in a dance troupe or something. (Pass.)

Name 7 Lucy Liu:

Chicago, Charlie's Angels, Lucky # Slevin, Rise, Kung Fu Panda, Shanghai Noon, Kill Bill

Kevin Bacon Game:

Lucy Liu was in Chicago with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #250 winner:

Katie with Because I Said So!

QQ Standings:

Katie - 60

Molly - 58

Kristina - 52

Me - 44

QQ #251: name this Lucy Liu movie:

"Get off the babysitter. Daddy's home."
a. Lucky # Slevin
b. Kill Bill
c. Charlie's Angels
d. Domino

Diane Keaton

2011-03-29T11:56:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Today

Black Swan - A ballerina becomes the star of her first show and the pressure drives her crazy. (And when I say "crazy" I mean "bat-shit insane." But Natalie Portman deserved the Oscar because she was amazing. And if you decide to see it, be warned, it's a GREAT movie, but you'll still leave confused and a little disturbed...)
Tangled - Disney does Rapunzel. (This movie was precious and you can sign me up for anything with Zachary Levi. ESPECIALLY when he sings with his sultry nerd voice.)

Motherly Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Family Stone. A man brings his uptight fiancee home to meet his ridiculously laid-back family. (This movie made me laugh, then cry, then laugh, then cry some more. It was amazingly emotional in all the right ways.)

Movies to see:

Black Swan, Tangled, The Family Stone

Trailers of the post: Dramas

The Conspirator. The story behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. (There are so many amazing actors in front of and behind the camera, it is literally impossible for this movie to suck. Even if the trailer didn't look amazing, I would go see this.)

Sympathy for Delicious. A crippled man finds he can heal others, but not himself. (This looks remarkably moving with just a little hint of annoying because the protagonist is going to be an asshole and that's always the worst.)

Name 7 Diane Keaton:

Because I Said So, Something's Gotta Give, Baby Boom, The Family Stone, The Godfather, Mad Money, Annie Hall.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Diane Keaton was in Something's Gotta Give with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #249 winner:

Me because no one guessed Scoop!

QQ #250: name this Diane Keaton movie:

"God couldn't be everywhere so that is why he invented mothers."
a. Something's Gotta Give
b. The Family Stone
c. Mama's Boy
d. Because I Said So

Scarlett Johansson

2011-03-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules - More crazy stuff happens to emotionally cripple some small children. (I'm not so sure why they made a sequel to this movie, I didn't think the first one did that well. But I didn't see the first one either, so I guess I'm not one to judge.)

Peep World - A man publishes a book about his dysfunctional family and becomes famous while his siblings just act crazy. (This looks absolutely hilarious and I hope it comes to town so I can drag someone to it.)

Sucker Punch - A girl is trapped inside an insane asylum and forced to dance for some weird reason so she starts imagining another world that she controls that will somehow get her out of there. (The plot of this movie is completely ridiculous and makes little to no sense, but the effects look pretty cool so I'll probably see it.)

Ex-Mrs Reynolds Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Perfect Score. A misfit team of high school seniors plot to steal the answers to the SATs. (ScarJo wasn't the best part of this movie, she was just in it. But despite this it really is one of the best movies because all the other people in it make it great.)

Movies to see:

Peep World, Sucker Punch, The Perfect Score

Trailers of the post: Action

X-Men: First Class. A prequel chronicling Professor X and Magneto when they were young. (Just when you think this movie couldn't look any cooler, Kevin Bacon shows up!)

Super 8. Some kids are in a town that is being harassed by something. (There is no telling what this movie is about because it's by JJ Abrams. The guy likes his secrets.)

Name 7 ScarJo:

Match Point, Scoop, Nanny Diaries, Prestige, Other Boleyn Girl, Perfect Score, The Island

Kevin Bacon Game:

ScarJo was in The Nanny Diaries with Laura Linney who was in Mystic River with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #248 winner:

Me because no one guessed Mad Money!

QQ #249: name this ScarJo movie:

"If we put our heads together, it would make a hollow sound."

a. The Perfect Score
b. Scoop
c. The Nanny Diaries
d. Eight-Legged Freaks

Katie Holmes

2011-03-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Today

How Do You Know - A woman is pursued by two drastically different men, but doesn't know if she loves either of them. (This movie was mildly entertaining, but Reese Witherspoon's character was emotionally stunted and therefore kind of annoying. But I would still recommend it.)

Skyline - Aliens attack Earth and a bunch of lame/douche-bag people try to survive. (This movie was absolutely terrible and not even the action/special effects could save it. Plus, the aliens looked like killer vaginas.)

The Tourist - A guy is entangled in some crazy lady's issues with Interpol and stuff. (Even though this got panned in reviews, I really enjoyed it and it did keep me guessing for almost half of the movie which is pretty good compared to other stupid movies.)

Yogi Bear - The cartoon is brought to life on the big screen and then some other stuff happens. (Yeah, the trailers didn't really show the plot and I'm not about to go see that. I didn't even like the cartoon.)

Kinda Crazy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

First Daughter. The daughter of the President deals with college and new friends and love. (It's a silly teenager movie, but it's cute and Marc Blucas is pretty.)

Movies to see:

How Do You Know, The Tourist, First Daughter

Trailers of the post

Henry's Crime. An innocent man gets out of jail and decides to rob the same bank that he was already convicted of robbing. (Despite Keanu Reeves playing a character that has no emotion again, this looks rather funny and I'll probably see it.)

The Bang Bang Club. Photographers in 1994 South Africa struggle to do their job despite the civil unrest and their own consciences. (This looks a little too dark and disturbing for me, but it has the potential to be very deep and moving.)

Name 7 Katie Holmes:

The Gift, Batman Begins, Thank You For Smoking, Mad Money, First Daughter, Disturbing Behavior, Ice Storm

Kevin Bacon Game:

Katie Holmes was in Mad Money with Queen Latifah who was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #247 winner:

Katie's back in it with Boat Trip!

QQ #248: name this Katie Holmes-Cruise movie:

"I'm going to have to buy some boring underwear!"

a. Mad Money
b. Thank You For Smoking
c. The Romantics
d. Disturbing Behavior

Cuba Gooding Jr

2011-03-18T15:05:00.000-07:00

Movies out Today

Limitless - Bradley Cooper takes a pill that allows him to use 100% of his brain instead of only 10%. (This looks rather interesting, but there's also something about it that makes me wary. I don't usually enjoy movies where the protagonist is an asshole and the trailer gives off that vibe.)
The Lincoln Lawyer - A cocky lawyer gets in over his head with a psychopath preppy boy. (There is so much about this movie that I dislike that I nearly barf every time I see the trailer. Which is a lot because it's practically been shoved down our throats for the past few months.)

Paul - A smart ass alien enlists the help of two UFO nerds to help him escape the government. (I love pretty much everything about this plot and the people in it. I can't wait!)

Grinning Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Rat Race. A random group of people race across country to win a million dollars. (This movie is only hilarious because of all the amazing actors that are in it and Cuba is just as great as all the others. It's a race! I hope I win!!)

Movies to see:

Limitless, Paul, Rat Race

Trailers of the post

Bridesmaids. A woman is roped into being a maid of honor and has to deal with the other crazy bridesmaids and other crazy stuff. (Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph?! Hells yeah!!)

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbosa hunt for the Fountain of Youth. (I mean, it isn't necessary to make more Pirates movies, but I'm not complaining because they're all great!)

Name 7 Cuba Gooding Jr:

Fighting Temptations, Jerry Maguire, Boat Trip, Snow Dogs, Rat Race, Boyz in the Hood, Shadowboxer

Kevin Bacon Game:

Cuba Gooding Jr was in Jerry Maguire with Renee Zellweger who was in My One and Only with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #246 winner:

I break Katie's streak! Huzzah! It was Observe and Report.

QQ #247: name this Cuba G movie:

"Now the only thing I have to decide for the rest of my life is if I want to be buried or cremated. Nope, I'm being buried next to _____... she just told me this morning..."

a. Daddy Day Camp
b. Snow Dogs
c. Rat Race
d. Boat Trip

Anna Faris

2011-03-15T10:03:00.000-07:00

DVDs out Today

The Fighter - Marky Mark is a boxer with more fighting going on in his personal life than in the ring. (As much as I love Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams, this movie just doesn't appeal to me. Maybe it's the fact that I think boxing is dumb or maybe it's the fact that Christian Bale looks supremely creepy. Or maybe it's both facts...)

Hereafter - Matt Damon talks to dead people and some French lady almost dies but doesn't and a little boy loses his twin and kind of goes crazy. (This was one of the few Clint Eastwood movies that I actually enjoyed. Maybe because it wasn't dreary or depressing and didn't make me want to slit my wrists.)

The Switch - Jason Bateman accidentally knocks up Jennifer Aniston through in-vitro. (As ridiculous as that one-sentence summary was, the movie itself is far more ridiculous and pee-your-pants funny. Watch it!)

Ooooooo! Goodies!

Underrated movie of the post:

House Bunny. An ex-Playboy Bunny becomes the "house mother" to a group of awkward college girls. (This movie was pleasantly surprising and hilarious from beginning to end. I mean, who doesn't like a heart-warming story about a stupid slut making nerdy girls feel better about themselves?)

Movies to see:

Hereafter, The Switch, House Bunny

Trailers of the post

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. The guy who played Superman is now dealing with monsters, zombies, and other supernatural stuff. (I can't really see Brandon Routh playing the sarcastic and cynical superhero, but it looks moderately funny and that one guy is pretty cool.)

Vintner's Luck. A peasant man strives to make the perfect wine. (Italian dramas, you gotta love 'em.)

Name 7 Anna Faris:

House Bunny, Scary Movie, Observe and Report, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Yogi Bear, Take Me Home Tonight

Kevin Bacon Game:

Anna Faris was in My Super Ex-Girlfriend with Eddie Izzard who was in Valkyrie with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #245 winner:

Katie cheats again with Turistas! If only I could prove it...

QQ #246: name this Anna Faris movie:

"It's like my mom always said: you can polish a turd, but it's still a piece of shit."

a. Scary Movie 2
b. Observe and Report
c. House Bunny
d. My Super Ex-Girlfriend

Josh Duhamel

2011-03-11T09:14:00.000-08:00

Movies out Today

Battle: Los Angeles - Aliens attack LA. (And Paris Hilton scares them off with her chihuahua...)

Elektra Luxx - A former porn star gets tangled up in a crazy woman's schemes. (This is a sequel of sorts to Women in Trouble, which was an awesome movie, and Carla Gugino is one of my favorites and Timothy Olyphant is sexy-fine. So yeah, I'm going to see this.)

Jane Eyre - A young woman lives with a jerk who has a crazy wife upstairs. (The book was alright, but this movie looks super boring for some reason...)

Mars Needs Moms - A little brat is mean to his mom and then gets all crazy when martians take her. (This looks absolutely stupid and completely uninteresting.)

Red Riding Hood - A modern-ish twist on the fairy tale involving werewolves and hunky dudes and creepy Gary Oldman. (You had me at creepy Gary Oldman.)

Sexy-Fine Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Win A Date With Tad Hamilton. An average girl from a small town wins a contest to spend the night with a morally unhinged movie star and teaches him values or whatever. (The main attraction to this movie is Josh Duhamel being hot and stupid and Topher Grace being nerdy-hot and adorable. And plus, what girl doesn't dream about meeting the movie star of her dreams and having him fall for her?)

Movies to see:

Battle: Los Angeles, Elektra Luxx, Win a Date With Tad Hamilton

Trailers of the post: Awesome!

Super. An average man turns himself into a superhero to win his wife back from, you guessed it, Kevin Bacon! (If there is any man who could overcome Kevin Bacon, it's Rainn Wilson. I'm so excited for this, it's ridiculous!)

Cat Run. A woman is hunted down for a hard drive she stole while a couple of weird private eyes try to help her. (I really hope that guy's character's name is Scotty and I REALLY hope he doesn't know much... Scotty doesn't know! Scotty doesn't know! Don't tell Scotty!)

Name 7 Josh Duhamel:

Win a Date With Tad Hamilton, Transformers, Turistas, When in Rome, Ramona and Beezus, The Romantics, Life as We Know It

Kevin Bacon Game:

Josh Duhamel was in Transformers with Jon Voight who was in Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #244 winner:

Katie gets an unprecedented FIVE in a row with The Invasion!! Crazy! She must be cheating...

QQ #245: name this Josh Duhamel movie:

"You should do something else. Pick bananas or something."

a. Life As We Know It
b. The Romantics
c. Transformers
d. Turistas

Daniel Craig

2011-03-08T11:43:00.000-08:00

DVDs out Today

Jackass 3D - Those guys get back together and do more ridiculous crap, including but not limited to a dildo cannon. (Yes, I said dildo cannon. Go see it. It's hilarious!)

Morning Glory - A woman becomes the producer of a morning TV show and has to deal with all the crazies there while trying to maintain a normal life. (This was pretty cute and I love Rachel McAdams and Patrick Wilson. Also, Harrison Ford is REALLY old...)

The Next Three Days - Russell Crowe has to break his wife out of jail in...you guessed it...the next three days. (As exciting as this trailer looked, I still couldn't bring myself to see it. Elizabeth Banks is awesome, but Russell Crowe just makes me cringe for some reason...)

The Walking Dead: Season 1 - Zombies take over the world and a small-town sheriff, his family, and some other people have to survive. (This show has everything: a look into human psyche, how to survive the end of civilization, a Boondock Saint, and...most importantly...ZOMBIES!!!)

Double O Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. An adventurous archaeologist takes on some bad guys who want to control time with a magical relic. (I didn't know who Daniel Craig was until after Casino Royale and then I remembered he was the hot naked guy in the movie. And he was badass, but more importantly, he was naked.)

Movies to see:

Jackass 3D, Morning Glory, The Walking Dead, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Trailers of the post: Awesome Actions

Thor. A mythical god is banished to Earth and has to live his life as a human. (Holy crap this looks amazing! Not only is there action, special effects and hunky dudes, there's Natalie Portman!!)

Priest. In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of warriors takes on weird monsters. (Not only is there action, special effects and monsters, but Paul Bettany!!)

Name 7 Daniel Craig:

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Casino Royale, Layer Cake, Munich, Defiance, The Jacket, Golden Compass

Kevin Bacon Game:

Daniel Craig was in Golden Compass with Nicole Kidman who was in Eyes Wide Shut with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #243 winner:

Katie gets 4 in a row with She's Out of My League!

QQ #244: name this Danny Craig movie:

"I just want you to know, there is nothing I wouldn't do for you. Nothing."

a. Defiance
b. The Invasion
c. Golden Compass
d. Casino Royale

Jay Baruchel

2011-03-04T11:51:00.000-08:00

Movies out today

The Adjustment Bureau - Matt Damon falls for a girl and then some creepy dudes who apparently control fate or something tell him he can't have her so he says "screw you!" and they try to run away together. (Despite starring Matt Damon, this looks rather interesting and I definitely want to see it.)

Beastly - A modern take on Beauty and the Beast, a popular boy in high school is cursed to be ugly by one of the Olson twins and he has to make Vanessa Hudgens fall in love with him or he'll be uggers forever. (I always knew those Olson twins were tricksy! But really, I think I'd rather live as an ugly dude than love Vanessa Hudgens. That's just my personal opinion...)

HappyThankYouMorePlease - Ted from How I Met Your Mother stars in and directs this group of love stories that are all intertwined. (The trailer looks adorable and I've always loved Ted so in my eyes he can do no wrong. Unless it sucks, then he did wrong...)

Rango - A chameleon is in the desert and he does stuff. (Honestly, that's all I've been able to glean from the trailer. That and Johnny Depp is the voice of the chameleon. I guess knowing that Johnny Depp is in it is more important than knowing what the hell it's about...)

Take Me Home Tonight - Topher Grace goes from the 70's to the 80's in this epic night of lies, sex, drugs, and other bad things that people did in the 80's. (I've started out hating this movie just because merely looking at the title gets the song stuck in my head. Now it's stuck in yours! Note: making me was one of the good things that happened in the 80's.)

Nerdy Cute Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Sorcerer's Apprentice. The Fantasia short is expanded and brought to life as Nicolas Cage trains an awkward guy how to be a sorcerer. (I was pleasantly surprised at how good this movie actually was. I thought it would be ridiculous because Nicolas Cage is a sorcerer, but Jay Baruchel really saved it and made it awesome/hilarious.)

Movies to see:

The Adjustment Bureau, Beastly, HappyThankYouMorePlease, Take Me Home Tonight

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks

Something Borrowed. Ginnifer Goodwin loves her best friend's fiance and hijinks ensue. (I love Ginnifer Goodwin and John Krasinski and I love how crazy Kate Hudson is. This is going to be a good one.)

Jumping the Broom. Two vastly different families come together for a wedding and hijinks ensue. (More hijinks! Only the dramatic kind that aren't as funny...)

Name 7 Jay Baruchel:

I'm Reed Fish, Knocked Up, Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, Fanboys, Tropic Thunder, Million Dollar Baby, How to Train Your Dragon

Kevin Bacon Game:

Jay Baruchel was in I'm Reed Fish with Alexis Bledel who was in Sin City with Bruce Willis who was in 12 Monkeys with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 4 steps

QQ #242 winner:

Katie gets 3 in a row with Meet Bill. Great movie, I suggest everyone see it. It's not all about Jessica Alba...

QQ #243: name this Jay B movie:

"I went out on four different dates, with three girls and that guy. I don't know what his intentions were, but it's fine. We had a great conversation. I think he was just looking for a friend."

a. I'm Reed Fish
b. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
c. She's Out of My League
d. Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist

Jessica Alba Numero Dos

2011-03-01T20:13:00.000-08:00

DVDs out today

127 Hours - The true story of a hiker who gets pinned in a crevice and has to saw his own arm off to survive. (I heard this movie is pretty gory and uncomfortable. So I wanna see it.)

Burlesque - A farm girl travels to LA and becomes a star in a...get this...burlesque show. (The story was contrived, but in the good way where it was decent anyway. Plus, naked Cam Gigandet.)

Faster - Dwayne Johnson's friend (or brother, I'm not sure) dies and he goes around killing a bunch of people. (I think that description, or lack there of, talks for itself.)

Love and Other Drugs - A pharmaceutical salesman falls for a woman with early onset Parkinson's disease. (This movie was quirky and cute and dealt with some serious drama. Plus, naked Jake Gyllenhaal.)

Meh Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Fantastic Four. A group of scientists are exposed to space radiation and they turn into super heroes. (As terrible as these movies were, I'm pretty sure they weren't meant to be serious. The fans were upset, but for those of us who didn't care, we were mindlessly entertained. Plus, shirtless Chris Evans.)

Movies to see:

127 Hours, Burlesque, Love and Other Drugs, Fantastic Four

Trailers of the post

Hoodwinked Too. The children's legends team up once again to take on the forces of evil. (No thanks. The first one wasn't that great...)

There Be Dragons. A conspiracy theory is investigated by a journalist. (I really wanted there to be dragons... Boring.)

Name 7 more Jessica Alba:

Never Been Kissed, Into the Blue, Good Luck Chuck, The Sleeping Dictionary, Valentine's Day, Machete, Little Fockers

Kevin Bacon Game:

Jessica Alba was in Valentine's Day with Julia Roberts who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #241 winner:

Katie with Street Kings! Looks like guessing is working out for you...

QQ #242: name this Jessica Alba movie:

"Sneaky little shit."

a. Love Guru
b. Good Luck Chuck
c. Machete
d. Meet Bill

Forest Whitaker

2011-02-25T11:50:00.000-08:00

Movies out Today

Drive Angry 3D - Nicolas Cage escapes from Hell to avenge his daughter's death and save his baby granddaughter. (To quote Molly: "Nicolas Cage in 3D is something I can't wait to see." Heavy on the sarcasm and rightly so. This looks ridiculous and not even the explosions can lure me in.)

Hall Pass - Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis are given one free week from their wives to do whatever and whomever they want. (I'm really kind of sick of all the movies about dudes cheating on their wives. I don't want to get all "Debbie Downer" but it really shows how disgusting our society has become when adultery is entertaining.)

Vanishing on 7th Street - There's a massive power outtage and people disappear in the darkness so a group of people have to keep light around or they're goners. (So essentially, there is now reason enough to be afraid of the dark again. Night-lights are making a comeback! But in all seriousness, even though Hayden Christensen is in this, I think it looks cool.)

Flidgy Eye Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Panic Room. A woman and her daughter are caught up in a robbery, but they hide themselves in a panic room where the loot is hidden. (I just saw this movie again and it never gets old. It's just so good and so exciting and Forest Whitaker is the bad guy who isn't really a bad guy and Jared Leto is all skeezy and Dwight Yoakam is gross and Jodie Foster kicks ass and Kristen Stewart is just as annoying then as she is now. So yeah, I really like this movie.)

Movies to see:

Vanishing on 7th Street, Panic Room

Trailers of the post

Incendies. A mother's dying wish is for her children to travel into her past and they discover who they really are. (Even though it's foreign and I'll have to put up with subtitles, this looks really really good.)

Madea's Big Happy Family. Tyler Perry dons his muu-muu again to tell another dramatic tale that walks the line between funny and depressing. (I'm not sure how he can always go from laughing about stupid stuff and then crying about serious stuff, but he does and it works for him because the dude is rolling in some serious cash-money...)

Name 7 Forest Whitaker:

Last King of Scotland, Street Kings, Vantage Point, Panic Room, Where the Wild Things Are, Our Family Wedding, Repo Men

Kevin Bacon Game:

Forest Whitaker was in Where the Wild Things Are with Mark Ruffalo who was in In the Cut with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #240 winner:

Katie with Alpha Dog. See? Maybe you shouldn't complain because you still get them right! Haha.

QQ Standings:

Molly - 58

Katie - 54

Kristina - 52

Me - 41

QQ #241: name this Foresty W movie:

"You went toe-to-toe with evil and you won."

a. Street Kings
b. Where the Wild Things Are
c. Last King of Scotland
d. Repo Men

Justin Timberlake

2011-02-22T09:36:00.000-08:00

DVD out today

Due Date - Robert Downey Jr must put up with the ridiculous antics of Zach Galifianakis during a road trip across the country. (This movie was beyond hilarious and utterly crazy, but what do you expect from Zach Galifianakis? He's a genius!)

Sexyback Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Alpha Dog. Some thugs kidnap and kill a kid and try to get away with it. (This movie was surprisingly good, though with as many great actors I'm not too shocked. What I was shocked about was how decent of an actor J Tim was. He really held his own and was really funny despite the somber tone of the film. Plus, Bruce Willis was in it. Enough said.)

Movies to see:

Due Date, Alpha Dog

Trailers of the post

Desert Flower. A young woman from Africa finds her way to America and struggles to make something more of her life. (Not only does this look inspirational, the story looks absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see it.)

Hesher. Joseph Gordon-Levitt basically destroys a small child's life for a reason I cannot glean from this trailer. (It looks awesome.)

Name 7 J Tim:

Love Guru, Alpha Dog, Black Snake Moan, Shrek 3, Model Behavior, Southland Tales, The Social Network

Kevin Bacon Game:

J Tim was in Alpha Dog with Bruce Willis who was in 12 Monkeys with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #239 winner:

Kristina with 40 Days 40 Nights!

QQ #240: name this J Tim movie:

"Jesus, first you give me mouth, now you're giving me... tears. Do me a favor Susan, have a period or something."

a. Love Guru
b. Alpha Dog
c. Black Snake Moan
d. The Social Network

Shannyn Sossamon

2011-02-18T19:12:00.000-08:00

Movies out today

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son - An FBI agent and his stepson go undercover in an all-girls boarding school. (Um...no thanks.)

I Am Number Four - An alien boy must outrun some other aliens trying to kill him, all the while trying to live a normal teenage life. (The book was amazing and the movie looks AMAZING. Besides, Timothy Olyphant. Come on.)

Unknown - A man wakes up from a car accident to find that people have stolen his life. (This looks intense and Liam Neeson is a beast.)

Gorgeous Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

A Knight's Tale. A servant pretends to be a knight to joust and rise in the aristocracy. (I know this movie isn't very underrated, but it's also beyond awesome and it was the first time I came across Shannyn Sossamon and she's awesome.)

Movies to see:

I Am Number Four, Unknown, A Knight's Tale

Trailers of the post

Ceremony. A couple of friends crash a wedding so one of them can try to steal the bride. (This looks kind of silly and kind of cute. Plus, Lee Pace. Even if he's acting like a douche...)

Atlas Shrugged Part 1. A railroad executive struggles to keep her business afloat against all odds. (The book is really long and, from the trailer, I can tell why. BORING!!!)

Name 7 Shannyn Sossamon:

A Knight's Tale, The Order, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Wristcutters: A Love Story, Undiscovered, Rules of Attraction

Kevin Bacon Game:

Shannyn Sossamon was in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang with Val Kilmer who was in Top Gun with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #238 winner:

Kristina with Overboard! See what happens? See?!

QQ #239: name this Shannyn S movie:

"It's been really fun almost chatting with you. Same time next week?"

a. Rules of Attraction
b. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
c. Wristcutters: A Love Story
d. 40 Days 40 Nights

Kurt Russell

2011-02-15T17:58:00.000-08:00

DVD out today

Unstoppable - A runaway train threatens to destroy stuff and two train conductors have to stop it. (Chris Pine is hot and this movie was actually pretty exciting. Yay trains!)

Goldie's Better Half Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Big Trouble in Little China. A truck driver is somehow tangled up in a centuries old battle in Chinatown. (This movie is beyond ridiculous, but I remember loving it when I was little and Kim Cattrall is crazy.)

Movies to see:

Unstoppable, Big Trouble in Little China

Trailers of the post: Russell Brand Movies

Hop. The heir to the Easter Bunny legacy decides to run away and become a drummer in Hollywood. (This looks pretty precious, but if past movies have taught us anything it's that James Marsden is going to lose Kaley Cuoco to the rabbit.)

Arthur. A spoiled man is cut off after refusing to marry a crazy woman. (This looks positively hilarious and I love absolutely everything about it. I just hope they didn't put all the funny parts in the trailer. But with Russell Brand, chances are there's plenty more.)

Name 7 Kurt Russell:

Overboard, Dreamer, Poseidon, Big Trouble in Little China, Captain Ron, Death Proof, Sky High.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kurt Russell was in Dreamer with Dakota Fanning who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps

QQ #237 winner:

Molly with Stardust! See what happens when you guess even though you think you're wrong?

QQ #238: name this Kurt Russell movie:

"He thinks he's Pee-Wee Herman."

a. Interstate 60
b. Sky High
c. Overboard
d. 3000 Miles to Graceland

Michelle Pfeiffer

2011-02-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

Movies out today

The Eagle - Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell go on an epic journey to find some golden trinket. (Uh, didn't they do this already? It's called Lord of the Rings and they made THREE of them. At least these two are hotter than Elijah Wood and Sean Astin, but won't that make it worse when they start making out in the end?)

Gnomeo & Juliet - Shakespeare's classic play is redone once again with...wait for it...garden gnomes. (I'm all for parodying Shakespeare's stuff, but this is just ridiculous.)

Just Go With It - Adam Sandler's a pig and he ropes Jennifer Aniston into lying to some stupid blonde. (Despite the tone of my summary, this movie looks hilarious and I will be going to see it. I have a huge lady-crush on Jennifer Aniston. Who doesn't?)

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never - A documentary about the Canadian boy wonder. (Never. Oops, just said it.)

PGoodies

Underrated movie of the post:

I Could Never Be Your Woman. An older woman begins dating a vastly younger man and she has to come to terms with being a cougar. (This movie was hilarious. Mostly because Paul Rudd played the younger man and everything he does is beyond funny. I love him, so it's understandable that Michelle Pfeiffer would too.)

Movies to see:

The Eagle (because there's hot dudes), Just Go With It, I Could Never Be Your Woman

Trailers of the post: Precious Dramas

Music Never Stopped. A father goes to extreme lengths to help his son recover his memory from a brain tumor. (I have a big crush on JK Simmons and the boy that plays his son. And even if that wasn't an issue, this looks absolutely adorable.)

Win Win. A wrestling coach takes in a semi-homeless kid who is super good at wrestling. (This looks really good too and, again, I have a big crush on Paul Giamatti. He's just so awesome.)

Name 7 Michelle Pfeiffer:

Hairspray, Story of Us, White Oleander, Deep End of the Ocean, I Could Never Be Your Woman, Dangerous Minds, Dangerous Liasons

Kevin Bacon Game:

Michelle Pfeiffer was in One Fine Day with George Clooney who was in Oceans 11 with Brad Pitt who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #236 winner:

Katie with Pirates of the Caribbean 3! How did I know you would be the one to win that? Hmmm...

QQ #237 : name this Michelle P movie:

"You'd better be telling the truth, you two-faced dog."

a. One Fine Day
b. I Could Never Be Your Woman
c. Batman Returns
d. Stardust

Bill Nighy

2011-02-08T11:25:00.000-08:00

Movies out on DVD today

(Beware, there's a ton...)

Beauty & The Briefcase - Hilary Duff goes undercover for a fashion magazine to write a story about finding love in the workplace. (I watched this movie when it premiered on ABC Family a few months back and then I went to write this summary and had to look it up because I forgot what it was about. Enough said.)

For Colored Girls - Lives intertwine in this Tyler Perry remake of the play of the same name. (The trailers made this movie seem really intense, but then the title told me I wasn't allowed to see it. Maybe I'll rent it anyway. Screw you Tyler Perry!)

It's Kind of a Funny Story - A boy checks himself into the mental ward at a hospital and meets a strange array of people. (This movie was funny and quirky and really good. There were a few parts that were kind of just okay, but everything else was good.)

Life As We Know It - Two people who don't like each other must come together to raise the baby of their dead best friends. (This movie was pretty much awesome. It was cute and funny and Katherine Heigl wasn't completely annoying. Oh and Josh Duhamel is shirtless. Sold!)

Middle Men - The story behind the men who made online porn a reality. (There are a lot of my favorites in this movie and I'm going to add it to my Netflix queue right now!)

My Soul to Take - A bunch of kids are haunted by a ghost or something. (Dumb.)

Paranormal Activity 2 - More scary ghosts and night-vision cameras. (Did this come out in theaters? Anyway, hell no.)

The Romantics - Josh Duhamel is supposed to be marrying Anna Paquin, but then I guess he's still hung up on Katie Holmes. (I have really no idea what this movie is about, but I'm going to rent it because Josh Duhamel is in it. He's fine enough to combat any stupid plot or bad acting.)

Tamara Drewe - A young woman becomes the focus of all the men, old and young, of her small town. (This movie looks surprisingly funny despite the ridiculous premise. I'm going to give it a shot.)

You Again - A woman must attend the wedding of her brother and the bitch who tormented her in high school. (I really like Kristen Bell and Jamie Lee Curtis so, even though I didn't want to pay $7 to see it in theaters, I'm going to rent it. Hopefully it won't suck.)

Not The Science Guy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Love Actually. Stories intertwine in this British comedy about finding love during the holidays. (Bill Nighy was absolutely hilarious in the few scenes that he had in this movie. He's awesome no matter what he does.)

Movies to see:

For Colored Girls, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Life As We Know It, Middle Men, The Romantics, Tamara Drewe, You Again, Love Actually

Trailers of the post: Drama

Soul Surfer. The bio-pic of Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who found the courage to go back in the water after losing her arm in a shark attack. (I like all the actors in this movie and, you have to admit, that Bethany Hamilton chick is a badass.)

Water for Elephants. A boy joins the circus and proceeds to fall in love with the ringmaster's hot wife. (This looks pretty ridiculous and I have a fairly large aversion to Robert Pattinson.)

Name 7 Bill Nighy:

Love Actually, Underworld, Pirates of the Caribbean 2, G-Force, Astro Boy, Pirate Radio, Harry Potter 7.1

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #235 winner:

Molly with Hidalgo! And yes, there is a "girl in a cool hat" way to be, but it's far different than "guy in a cool hat" way to be. But to describe it would mean I'd have to delve into philosophy and gender roles so let's save that discussion is for another time...

QQ #236: name this Bill Nighy movie:

"Ha ha... Lookie here boys. A lost bird. A lost bird that never learned to fly!"

a. Hot Fuzz
b. Pirates of the Caribbean 3
c. G-Force
d. Astro Boy

Viggo Mortensen

2011-02-04T16:43:00.000-08:00

Movies out today

Frankie & Alice - Halle Berry struggles with a split personality disorder in a time when people didn't know what it was. (This movie, while creepy/weird at first, actually looks pretty awesome upon further investigation. I want to see it.)

The Roommate - One chick goes to college and then gets a really freaky roommate who probably tries to kill everyone. (Cam Gigandet is hot and that one chick from the Disney Channel and Easy A is surprisingly funny. But I still won't be seeing this because it looks stupid/slightly too scary for me.)

Sanctum - A bunch of people go cave-diving and then get trapped and flooded and probably all die. (This looks terrible for 2 reasons: 1. who wants to watch people drown? That's got to be one of the worst ways to die. And 2. who wants to watch people down in 3D? What? So I can feel like I'm in the movie about to drown with everyone else? Thanks, but no thanks.)

Waiting For Forever - A boy never forgets his childhood sweetheart even though she forgot him and he tries to get her to fall in love with him. (This looks quirky and cute in that stalkerish-guy-in-a-cool-hat kind of way. I approve.)

Kickass Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

A History of Violence. A small town man stops a robbery and exposes his not-so-small-town past. (This movie was pretty much amazing. It was interesting, exciting, and kept me guessing until the very end. Underrated doesn't even cover it.)

Movies to see:

Frankie & Alice, Waiting on Forever, A History of Violence

Trailers of the post: Comedy

Elektra Luxx. A retired porn star is roped into seducing someone, but then accidentally seduces someone else and then everything goes to hell. (I like this. I like this a lot! It looks absolutely hilarious.)

Peep World. A family is twisted up even more than usual after one brother exposes its secrets and becomes famous. (There are so many awesome actors in this and it looks funny but also brilliant. I can't wait.)

Name 7 Viggo Mortensen:

Lord of the Rings, A History of Violence, Eastern Promise, Hidalgo, GI Jane, 28 Days, Crimson Tide.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Viggo Mortensen was in The Road with Charlize Theron who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #234 winner:

Jenny enters the race with Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen!

QQ #235: name this Viggo M movie:

"For a man of such high rank you're kind of short..."

a. GI Jane
b. Crimson Tide
c. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
d. Hidalgo

Lindsay Lohan

2011-02-01T19:40:00.000-08:00

DVDs out today

Conviction - A woman drops everything and becomes a lawyer to appeal her brother's murder conviction. (I never saw this movie, but I did look up the ending online since it's based on a true story. So it's probably a really good film.)

Let Me In - A small boy befriends a small vampire. (This movie looks really good, but at the same time really scary. Consequently, I didn't see it in theaters, but I plan on getting it through Netflix and watching it during the daytime.)

Welcome to the Rileys - Kristen Stewart is a stripper and James Gandolfini tries to save her or something. (Looks pretty dumb.)

Off The Deep End Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Georgia Rule. A morally inept teen is sent to live with her grandmother in Morman-filled Idaho. (I liked this movie because Lindsay Lohan was essentially herself and everyone was completely screwed up. Plus it was pretty funny in general besides all that.)

Movies to see:

Let Me In, Georgia Rule

Trailers of the post

Brotherhood. A twisted movie about guys who have to rob a store to pledge for a fraternity and everything goes wrong. (As stupid as this sounds, it looks pretty intense and I'm intrigued...)

Skateland. A guy's coming-of-age story centered around his job at Skateland and where his life is going. (I like Ashley Greene and this kind of looks alright.)

Name 7 Lindsay Lohan:

Herbie: Fully Loaded, Parent Trap, I Know Who Killed Me, Georgia Rule, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Mean Girls, Freaky Friday.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Lindsay Lohan was in Georgia Rule with Garrett Hedlund who was in Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #233 winner:

Kristina with No Strings Attached! Nicely played. It's like you just saw that movie with someone really, REALLY cool...

QQ #234: name this Li.Lo. movie:

"...dreams are important. Someday, when you're not even looking, they find you."

a. Georgia Rule
b. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
c. Just My Luck
d. Parent Trap

Kevin Kline

2011-01-28T06:20:00.000-08:00

Movies out today

From Prada to Nada - Two rich girls are forced to live with their aunt in middle class LA in this modern twist on Sense and Sensibility. (This is only a limited release and I'm genuinely upset about it. As stupid as it looks, I really want to see this movie...)

Kaboom - A bunch of college kids experiment with drugs and sex and then some weird shit goes down. (This was that trailer that I posted a few posts ago that no one probably watched. But I suggest you go back and do because it looks hilariously weird...)

The Mechanic - A hitman trains his former handler's son in the way of the craft. (I can't wrap my head around this movie. One trailer looks like Ben Foster betrays Jason Statham and the other looks like they're best friends. Either way, I'm going to see it, but I just wish trailers weren't so misleading.)

The Rite - Anthony Hopkins is possessed or something. (This looks both stupid and terrifying. No thanks.)

Oddly Funny Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Wild Wild West. Will Smith and Kevin Kline team up in this weird western. (This movie is legitimately underrated. It's completely crazy and absolutely hilarious! Nothing is better than when Will Smith plays bongo drums on that woman's breasts. Nothing.)

Movies to see:

From Prada to Nada, Kaboom, The Mechanic

Trailers of the post

The Immigration Tango. Two couples swap women and marry to keep each other from being deported. (This looks funny and has potential. But it has the same potential to be terrible.)

HappyThankYouMorePlease. A bunch of interconnecting stories written and directed by Ted from How I Met Your Mother. (Haaaaaaave you met Ted? No, but really, this looks good.)

Name 7 Kevin Kline:

Sophie's Choice, The Pink Panther, Life as a House, Wild Wild West, The Tale of Despereaux, Ice Storm, A Midsummer Night's Dream, No Strings Attached

Kevin Bacon Game:

Kevin Kline was in No Strings Attached with Ashton Kutcher who was in Valentine's Day with Julia Roberts who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #232 winner:

Me because no one guessed Crash.

QQ #233: name this Kevin Kline movie:

"I may have to kill this dog. I just haven't decided how."

a. A Midsummer Night's Dream
b. No Strings Attached
c. Wild Wild West
d. Pink Panther

LUDA!!!-cris

2011-01-25T20:06:00.000-08:00

DVDs out today

Nowhere Boy - A biopic of John Lennon as an angsty teenager before he turned into an angsty adult. (This actually looks really decent.)

RED - A bunch of old people blowing stuff up and shooting people. (Bruce Willis!!)

Secretariat - A horse wins a bunch of races. (Sorry to ruin it for you, but I think the fact that it's based on a true story and it's a Disney movie, I think you could have figured it out by yourself.)

Kickass Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Crash. A bunch of lives intersect in a bunch of really depressing stories. (Despite being a really depressing movie, Ludacris' cynicism and general badass-ness makes him the best character.)

Movies to see:

Nowhere Boy, RED, Crash

Trailers of the post: Action

Source Code. Jake Gyllenhaal is able to travel back in time for the last eight minutes of some dude's life so he can figure out who blew up a train. (This movie looks trippy, but I'll see it because it looks cool.)

Fast Five. The fifth installment of The Fast and The Furious. (Seriously, the FIFTH installment? In what universe did making five of something work out well?)

Name 7 Ludacris:

2 Fast 2 Furious, Crash, Fred Claus, RocknRolla, Max Payne, Gamer, No Strings Attached.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Ludacris was in Gamer with Logan Lerman who was in My One and Only with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #231 winner:

Me with Serenity.

QQ #232: name this Luda movie:

"You could fill the Staple Center with what you don't know."

a. 2 Fast 2 Furious
b. RocknRolla
c. Crash
d. Gamer

David Krumholtz

2011-01-21T17:40:00.000-08:00

Movies out Today

The Company Men - Ben Affleck is let go from his job and struggles to come to terms with his new life and how to get back in the groove. (Despite this starring Ben Affleck, I kind of want to see it. Not that I can relate to it or anything. Definitely not that.)

No Strings Attached - Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher try out being friends-with-benefits and both find themselves wanting more. (I love Natalie Portman and anything she is in is fantastic, even with Ashton Kutcher weighing her down. Actually, that's not true because the last few movies I've seen him in were surprisingly good.)

The Way Back - Escapees from Siberia walk over 4000 miles to get to freedom in India. (This movie looks very moving and I can't wait to see it. The problem I have is finding someone willing to see such a depressing film.)

Sweet Nerdy Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Santa Clause. A man accidentally knocks Santa off his roof and must take on the Christmas duties. (I think we can all agree that Bernard was the best part of this movie. Aside from Neil's ridiculous sweaters.)

Movies to see:

The Company Men, No Strings Attached, The Way Back, The Santa Clause

Trailers of the post: Misc.

Kaboom. A Sci-Fi twist on a bunch of college students having tons of sex. (Despite of and because of all the sex, this movie looks hilarious. I also love Thomas Dekker.)

Never Say Never. Behind the scenes of Justin Bieber in concert. (They did it with The Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana... and those weren't interesting so I doubt this will be either. The sad thing is, my dad will probably want to go see it.)

Name 7 David Krumholtz:

10 Things I Hate About You, Serenity, Harold and Kumar, The Mexican, I Love You Man, Santa Clause, Battle for Terra.

Kevin Bacon Game:

David Krumholtz was in The Mexican with Julia Roberts who was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #130 winner:

Molly with The Sweetest Thing!

QQ Standings:

Molly - 56

Katie - 52

Kristina - 49

Me - 39

QQ #131: name this Davy K movie:

"I cried like a baby, a hungry, angry baby."

a. I Love You Man
b. The Santa Clause
c. 10 Things I Hate About You
d. Serenity

Thomas Jane

2011-01-18T20:28:00.000-08:00

DVDs out today

Paper Man – Jeff Daniels has an imaginary friend who just so happens to be Ryan Reynolds in spandex. (I was sold at Ryan Reynolds in spandex.)

Stone – A man about to retire must first close his last case, determining whether a prisoner receives probation, but finds himself in a twisted game controlled by the prisoner and his wife. (This movie looked way too weird and even though I love Ed Norton and Milla Jovovich, I don't think I'll be seeing this one.)

Takers – A group of criminals trying to pull off their last heist run into some difficulties. (This movie just looks like a bunch of douche bags running around. No thanks.)

Punishing Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:
Deep Blue Sea. Genetically engineered sharks terrorize a scientific lab station in the middle of the ocean. (This movie is beyond ridiculous but at the same time it is beyond hilarious. It's one of those movies that when you see it on TV you have to stop and watch it.)

Movies to see:
Paper Man, Deep Blue Sea

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Limitless. Bradley Cooper finds an amazing new drug that makes him essentially superhuman and Robert De Niro isn't having any of it. (I'm not sure I like movies that have the main character behave like a complete ass because you always know how it's going to end and it's never good.)

The Beaver. Mel Gibson has a mental breakdown and can no longer speak unless it is through a puppet shaped like a beaver. (This movie is stupid. If the plot were even remotely interesting I might be on board, but it is essentially a biopic about Gibson's life with a beaver puppet.)

Name 7 Thomas Jane:
Boogie Nights, The Punisher, The Mist, Thursday, The Sweetest Thing, Deep Blue Sea, Dreamcatcher

Kevin Bacon game:
Thomas Jane was in Boogie Nights with Mark Wahlberg who was in The Italian Job with Charlize Theron who was in Trapped with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps

QQ #229 winner:
Me with The Island.

QQ #230: name this Thomas Jane movie:
"I had them take out all the calories for you."

a. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
b. Thursday
c. The Sweetest Thing
d. Deep Blue Sea

Djimon Hounsou

2011-01-14T22:34:00.001-08:00

Movies out today

The Dilemma - Vince Vaughn catches his best friend's wife having an affair and struggles to find a way to fix everything. (Vince Vaughn and Kevin James with a Channing Tatum on top? I'm sold.)

The Green Hornet - Spoiled rich boy, Seth Rogan, teams up with his dead father's chauffeur to fight crime. (It looks just as ridiculous as it sounds, but it also looks hilarious and awesome so I'm going to see it.)

Rabbit Hole - A couple struggles with the grief of losing their child as they find their way back to a normal life. (Nicole Kidman is a beast with these dramatic roles and Aaron Eckhart is cool but mostly just nice to look at. Just kidding, he's an amazing actor too so I'll probably swindle someone into seeing this with me. Any takers?)

Difficult to Say Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Push. A crack team of people with special powers try to take down the people who are hunting them down. (Djimon Hounsou was a complete badass in this movie. It was the first time that I was actually upset that the bad guy loses because I wanted him to be around for a possible sequel.)

Movies to see:

The Dilemma, The Green Hornet, Rabbit Hole, Push

Trailers of the post: Comedy

Cedar Rapids. A guy goes to an insurance convention and has a crazy ass time with a bunch of weirdos. (This looks a little Hangover-esque...but weirder. I can't wait to see it.)

Your Highness. Two brothers must hunt down a kidnapped princess in this extremely inappropriate and hilarious movie. (I absolutely LOVE everything about this trailer. I cannot wait to see this!!!)

Name 7 Djimon Hounsou:

Blood Diamond, Constantine, Tomb Raider 2, The Island, Push, Beauty Shop, The Tempest

Kevin Bacon Game:

Djimon Hounsou was in Beauty Shop with Kevin Bacon: 1 step.

QQ #228 winner:

Molly with Cats & Dogs! Three in a row!

QQ #229: name this Djimon movie:

"I guess just you and God. But that's the answer you want, isn't it?"

a. Blood Diamond
b. Push
c. Constantine
d. The Island

Jeff Goldblum

2011-01-11T21:22:00.000-08:00

DVDs out today

Alpha and Omega - A loser wolf and a hot female wolf are transported to Canada to repopulate and have to find their way home. (A kid's movie revolving around the topic of reproduction. Classy.)

Piranha 3D - Get this, piranhas attack people and it's in 3D. (No way! Good thing they didn't name the movie something creative or it could have been really confusing...)

The Social Network - Some guys invent the most time-wasting website the world has ever seen, get rich, and become douche-bags so they made a movie about it. (Only in America...)

It's... Uh... Goodies... Mmhmm

Underrated movie of the post:

Jurassic Park. A team of archaeologists are brought to a mysterious island by an eccentric billionaire to find that dinosaurs walk the Earth again. (Jeff Goldblum was by far the best person in the cast because he was the comic relief and he was super cynical. My two favorite traits in a human being.)

Movie to see:

Jurassic Park

Trailers of the post: Drama

The Other Woman. Natalie Portman goes from mistress to wife to mother and then has to deal with the loss of her baby and a stepson. (Natalie Portman is so awesome and I'm really excited that she's in a crapload of movies lately. She's always been a favorite and this movie looks really really good.)

Waiting for Forever. A young man tries to woo back his childhood sweetheart, whom he has loved despite not seeing her for twenty years. (This looks really sweet and I'm fairly certain that I'm going to fall in love with this dude. I kind of already have just from the trailer.)

Name 7 Jeff Goldblum:

Independence Day, The Fly, Jurassic Park, Nine Months, Cats & Dogs, The Switch, Morning Glory.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Jeff Goldblum was in The Switch with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #227 winner:

Molly gets her second in a row with Feast of Love!

QQ #228: name this Jeffy G movie:

"Our team is red hot, your team ain't doobley squat!"

a. Cats & Dogs
b. The Switch
c. Independence Day
d. Man of the Year

Morgan Freeman, part 2

2011-01-07T17:30:00.001-08:00

Movies out today

Blue Valentine - This movie takes a look at Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams' tumultuous relationship. (I really love Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams but this movie looks pretty good.)

Country Strong - Country singer, Gwyneth Paltrow is a hot mess and Garrett Hedlund is just hot. (Garrett Hedlund is super hot. So I'm going to see it even if it didn't look really good.)

Season of the Witch - In medieval times, Nicolas Cage has to transport a witch somewhere. (This looks stupid. Mostly because Nicolas Cage is in a suit of armor.)

Sultry Sounding Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Bucket List. Two old dudes go around the world fulfilling their life-long dreams. (This movie was surprisingly good despite having no one younger than 70 in it.)

Movies to see:

Blue Valentine, Country Strong, The Bucket List

Trailers of the post: Action

Black Death. A monk must venture into the only town where The Plague hasn't hit. (This looks kind of crazy and weird, but Sean Bean is in it! Even so, I doubt I'll venture out to see it.)

Hanna. A young girl is raised in the wilderness to be a badass and then she's hunted down for it. (Despite having Eric Bana in it, this movie looks pretty freaking awesome. I like it. I like it a lot.)

Name 7 (more) Morgan Freeman:

Deep Impact, Sum of All Fears, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Feast of Love, The Bucket List, Dreamcatcher, Seven.

Kevin Bacon Game (without using Bruce Almighty):

Morgan Freeman was in The Bucket List with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

QQ #227 winner:

Molly breaks Katie's streak with RocknRolla!

QQ #228: name this Morgan Freeman movie:

"There is a story about the Greek gods. They were bored, so they invented human beings, but they were still bored, so they invented love. Then they weren't bored any longer, so they decided to try love for themselves. And finally they invented laughter, so they could stand it."

a. Bruce Almighty
b. Lucky # Slevin
c. RED
d. Feast of Love

Idris Elba

2011-01-04T18:14:00.000-08:00

DVDs out today

Dinner for Schmucks - Paul Rudd is forced to find a "schmuck" for a work dinner so get ahead with the boss. (This movie was by far the most ridiculous film I saw last year, but it was just as funny and worth watching.)

Machete - A crazy guys with knives goes after the men who betrayed him. (The fact that this movie was even made is hilarious. I never got to see it, but I am for sure going to.)

Tall, Dark and Handsome Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Losers. A group of military dudes are betrayed and branded as traitors and have to hunt down the men who besmirched their good names. (The movie is freaking beyond awesome! So, so, soooo good!)

Movies to see:

Dinner for Schmucks, Machete, The Losers

Trailers of the post: Dramas

Take Me Home Tonight. A guy unsure about his future makes up a distinguished life to impress a girl at a party. (I love everything about this movie, but mostly I love the fact that Topher Grace works at Suncoast. Suncoast forever!)

The Lincoln Lawyer. Matthew McConaughey is a really good lawyer and takes on a murder case that may prove to be too big for even him. (Or too big for his enormous ego. Why is always playing parts that are so conceited? It's beginning to gross me out.)

Name 7 Idris Elba:

The Losers, Takers, Obsessed, RocknRolla, American Gangster, 28 Weeks Later, Takers.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Idris Elba was in RocknRolla with Gerard Butler who was in The Bounty Hunter with Jennifer Aniston who was in Picture Perfect with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #226 winner:

Katie continues her streak with Made of Honor.

QQ #227: name this Idris Elba movie:

"All right... Where did he learn a word like pseudonym?"

a. RocknRolla
b. Takers
c. The Losers
d. American Gangster

Patrick Dempsey

2010-12-29T17:33:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-16T17:58:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-14T21:11:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-07T18:32:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-03T21:25:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-30T19:03:00.000-08:00

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)

2010-11-23T18:48:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-18T18:23:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-16T17:43:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-12T22:18:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-09T20:44:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-05T21:47:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-28T18:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-26T19:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-22T17:31:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-19T21:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-12T21:52:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-08T19:02:00.000-07:00

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