Kristin Chenoweth

Movies out today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tiny Excitable Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

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

Trailers of the post: Awesome Actions

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



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



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

Name 7 Kristin Chenoweth:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #205 winner:

Molly with Catwoman! Great guess!

QQ #206: name this KChen movie:

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

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

Halle Berry

DVDs out today

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

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

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

Impossibly Beautiful Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

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

Trailers of the post: Chick Flicks

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



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

Name 7 Halle Berry:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #204 winner:

Me because no one guessed Monsters vs Aliens!

QQ #205: name this Halle Berry movie:

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

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

Will Arnett

DVDs out Today

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

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

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

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

Movies out Friday

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

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

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

Hilarious Meets Ridiculous Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

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

Trailers of the post: Action

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



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



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



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

Name 7 Will Arnett:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

Quote Quiz #203 winner:

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

QQ #204: name this Will Arnett movie:

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

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

Elijah Wood

Movies out Today

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

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

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

Little, Hairy-footed Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

You Again and Sin City.

Trailers of the post: Kids Movies

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



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



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

Name 7 Elijah Wood:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #202 winner:

Katie guess right with 28 Days!

QQ #203: name this Elijah Wood movie:

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

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

Alan Tudyk

DVDs out Today

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

Awesome Ginger Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movie to see:

28 Days

Trailers of the post: Great Dramas

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



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



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

Name 7 Alan Tudyk:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #201 winner:

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

QQ #202: name this Alan Tudyk movie:

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

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

Julia Stiles

Movies out Today

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

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

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

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

Angsty, Independent Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

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

Trailers of the post: Hilarious Comedies

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



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



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

Name 7 Julia Stiles:

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

Kevin Bacon Game:

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

QQ #200 winner:

Katie wins it with Date Night!

QQ #201: name this Julia Stiles movie:

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

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

Mark Ruffalo, Part Deux

DVDs out Today

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

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

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

Adorably Hot Goodies

Underrated movie of the post:

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

Movies to see:

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

Trailers of the post: Stupid Dramas

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



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



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

Name 7 (more) Mark Ruffalo:

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

Kevin Bacon Game (not using In the Cut):

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

QQ #199 winner:

Katie with Josie and The Pussycats!

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

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

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