Parker Posey

Movies out Today

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

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

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

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

Quirky Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

Heartbreaker, Hideaway, Resident Evil 4, Blade Trinity

Trailers of the post: Cool Dramas

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



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



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

Name 7 Parker Posey:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #198 winner:

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

QQ #199: name this Parker Posey movie:

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

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

Catherine O'Hara

DVDs out Today

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

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

Classically Hilarious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

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

Trailers of the post: Biopics

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

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



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



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



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

Name 7 Catherine O'Hara:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #197 winner:

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

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

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

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

Mandy Moore

Movies out Today

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

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

Impossibly Cute Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

Going the Distance and How to Deal.

Trailers of the post: Thrillers

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



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



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

Name 7 Mandy Moore:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #196 winner:

Katie upsets Molly's streak with Monsters vs Aliens!

QQ #197: name this Mandy Moore movie:

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

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

Hugh Laurie

DVDs out Today

Nothing of any importance

Awesome British Doctor Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Borrowers - Even though Hugh Laurie's movie career is spotty with only a few supporting roles, this is by far one of the best. He's in it for a total of ten minutes max, but he's hilarious for all ten of them.

Movie to see:

The Borrowers

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks

You Again - I really like Kristen Bell and all the other ladies in this movie. I also like that Betty White has popped up into yet another movie.



The Romantics - There are a lot of great actors in this movie, but I'm not so sure about the plot. However, I do love Josh Duhamel.



How Do You Know - Paul Rudd and Reese Witherspoon? Hells yeah!



Love and Other Drugs - This looks absolutely precious and I will see anything with Jake Gyllenhaal.

Name 7 Hugh Laurie:

101 Dalmatians, Man in the Iron Mask, Street Kings, Flight of the Phoenix, The Borrowers, Monsters vs Aliens, Spice World.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Hugh Laurie was in Man in the Iron Mask with Leonardo DiCaprio who was in The Departed with Jack Nicholson who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 3 steps.

QQ #195 winner:

Molly wins her fourth in a row with Red Planet. Way to go!

QQ #196: name this Hugh Laurie movie:

"Forgive him, but as you can see, he has no brain."

a. 101 Dalmatians
b. Flight of the Phoenix
c. The Borrowers
d. Monsters vs Aliens

Val Kilmer

Movies out Today

The Last Exorcism - I will not be seeing this movie. Surprising, I know. Although I do have a big crush on Eli Roth, the producer.

Takers - I will not see this either. The story is stupid and it doesn't even have any interesting actors to redeem itself. For something that was advertised for almost a year, it doesn't look worth it.

Flipped - Although this looks kind of cute, I think I'll just wait for the DVD. Small children are adorable, but not worth $7.

Hunky, Chunky Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. One of my all time favorite roles of Val Kilmer's. He is beyond hilarious! The entire movie is great and hardly anyone knows about it. A true crime against humanity.

Movies to see:

Flipped and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

Trailers of the post: Weird Dramas

Welcome to the Rileys. I honestly don't know what this movie is about. James Gandolfini befriends Kristen Stewart who is a hooker while his wife mourns the death of someone. I think?



Stone. I'm a huge fan of Ed Norton and Milla Jovovich, but this movie just looks stupid. I just don't get it. Why?



Daydream Nation. Kat Dennings is a slut who sleeps with her teacher. So stupid.



Black Swan. Natalie Portman is a crazy ballerina. I just don't get it! All of these movies are pointless!

Name 7 Val Kilmer:

Island of Dr. Moreau, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Willow, Top Gun, Thunderheart, Batman Forever, Deja Vu.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Val Kilmer was in Top Gun with Tom Cruise who was in A Few Good Men with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #194 winner:

Molly with Pineapple Express!

QQ #195: name this Val Kilmer movie:

"This is it. That moment they told us in high school where one day, algebra would save our lives."

a. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
b. Red Planet
c. Mindhunters
d. Top Gun

Ken Jeong

DVDs out Today

The Back-up Plan - While this movie was cute in all the right ways, it was also completely unbelievable. JLo is a very good looking individual, but no dude in his right mind would put up with all the ridiculous antics that she put him through.

City Island - One great indie movie with a bunch of awesome underrated actors. It's weird, but full of good old fashioned family drama. Hilarious.

Crazy Hilarious Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

The Hangover. I know it's not underrated, but it is by far the greatest character that Ken Jeong has played. When he leaps out of that trunk naked and perches on Bradley Cooper's shoulder I nearly peed my pants from laughing. Utterly ridiculous and completely hilarious.

Movies to see:

City Island and The Hangover.

Trailers of the post: Cool Actions

Mesrine. One wouldn't normally find biopics to be action-packed, but this one looks to be pretty badass.



Monsters. Looks like it's going to be an awesome monster movie and I'm always down for an awesome monster movie.



Sucker Punch. The plot looks ridiculous and the acting looks terrible, but the special effects and cinematography may just save it. Only time will tell.



Skyline. I have no idea what this movie holds, but that scene in the end where the spaceship is sucking up human like a vacuum cleaner won me over. Looks awesome.

Name 7 Ken Jeong:

Role Models, Knocked Up, The Hangover, The Goods: Live Hard Sell Hard, All About Steve, Couples Retreat, Furry Vengeance.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Ken Jeong was in Loverboy with Kevin Bacon: 1 step.

Quote Quiz #193 winner(s):

Molly technically won with Man in the Iron Mask, but since I messed up and didn't post the right answer the first time around and Katie guessed unknowingly, I'm giving her half a point. If only because I'm a doofus.

QQ #194: name this Ken Jeong movie:

"War is upon you! Prepare to suck the cock of karma!"

a. The Hangover
b. Pineapple Express
c. Role Models
d. Vampires Suck

Jeremy Irons

Movies out today

Vampires Suck - I'm not sure about this one. On one hand, I love anything and everything that makes fun of Twilight. However, most, if not all, spoof movies are stupid.

Lottery Ticket - There are a lot of actors that I like, but there is something about the story that makes me wanna hurl. I can't put my finger on it, but it rubs me the wrong way.

Nanny McPhee Returns - I actually liked the first and I may possibly go see the sequel. Emma Thompson is great and Maggie Gyllenhaal is also a favorite. Who doesn't love a good kiddie movie?

Piranha 3D - I will NOT be seeing this ridiculous movie. I'm starting to take a stance against 3D movies because they only seem to make stupid movies more stupid. Or they make undeserving movies in 3D (Step Up 3), but movies that may actually benefit from that third dimension are left out (Scott Pilgrim).

The Switch - I am a huge supporter of Jennifer Aniston rom-coms and Jason Bateman has never let me down. Heck yes.

Sultry Sounding Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

Die Hard: With a Vengeance. There is just something about Jeremy Irons in that skin tight t-shirt and horrific accent that makes me smile. And plus, Bruce Willis still had some hair left. Not that he isn't just as hot bald, but if he were to suddenly grow hair we wouldn't be surprised to see that it's brown.

Movies to see:

Nanny McPhee Returns, The Switch, and Die Hard 3.

Trailers of the post: Comedies

Barney's Version. I love Paul Giamatti. Even though some of the movies were misses, most of what I've seen him in were great. I think it's because he's just so likable, even when he's being a total jackass.



Colin Fitz Lives. I like these kind of films where everything is all over the place yet it is all tied together somehow into a cohesive plot. It showcases some great writing, or just really lucky writing.

Name 7 Jeremy Irons:

Casanova, Eragon, Die Hard 3, Stealing Beauty, The Lion King, Man in the Iron Mask, Kingdom of Heaven.

Kevin Bacon Game:

Jeremy Irons was in Eragon with Garrett Hedlund who was in Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon: 2 steps.

Quote Quiz #192 winner:

Molly with Rachel Getting Married. I haven't gotten around to watching it, but it does look very weird. At the same time, it's the kind of weird that I usually enjoy.

QQ #193: name this Jeremy Irons movie:

"Well, there is that, but also because I'm more intelligent than anybody else."

a. The Lion King
b. Die Hard 3
c. Casanova
d. Man in the Iron Mask