Friday, December 14, 2007

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Monday, December 10, 2007

Trailer: Inkheart



Wow, good people for a kid's book. Brenden Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren,
AND Andy Serkis, Gollum himself. According to Yahoo Movies, Kathy Bates and Jim Broadbent also appear although I didn't catch them in the trailer. Looks promising. Opens March 19, 2008.

Friday, December 07, 2007

Trailer: Prince Caspian

Trailer: Speed Racer



A little trippy but it's from the same guys who brought us the Matrix and I think I really like Matthew Fox as Racer X.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

New Look

Well, my last blogger template was...hmm... PERFECT. But something happened and it disappeared and I can't get it back. So we'll hang out with Wallace and Gromit for a while until I find something else.

Review: Enchanted


Giselle (Amy Adams), bride-to-be of Prince Edward (James Marsden), is tricked into a magic well by Queen Narissa (Susan Saradon) which sends her from the animated kingdom of Andalasia to real world New York City. Thankfully, she recieved help navigating the real world by divorce laywer Robert (Patrick Dempsey).

Cute, fun, fantasy. Very light-hearted with lots of Disney references thrown it. Not quite a fractured fairy tale but quite funny with enough humor for the grown-ups too. Amy Adams is wonderful as Giselle. The mixture of classic animation and live action is fun. Plus, it's hilarious to see Cyclops as the kind hearted but slow prince.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Charades with Pip the chipmunk
the animals cleaning Robert's apt.
random song in Central park
fun twist at the end

4 out of 5 stars.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Trailer: Cloverfield

Ok, if you want to see the actual Cloverfield trailer, head here.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Poster: Prince Caspian (2008)

Review: Becoming Jane


A young Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) is attempting to do the unthinkable, marry for love.

This was the most heart-wrenching movie I have ever seen. I mean it was good but wow. Be aware that they took some very fictional liberties with the story only having a few letters to go on. Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy who played her love interest, Tom LeFroy, were both excellent. The story also wove in parts of her books. There were only a couple I could pick out being a fan of Jane Austen in movie version only. I believe I read Northanger Abby in High School but I could tell you absolutely nothing about the story.

My favorite parts of the movie:

her sister and fiance meeting in their night clothes
playing cricket
the dancing
Jane playing the piano

5 out of 5 stars.

Friday, September 07, 2007

Lauren's Tidbits



This production photo from the upcoming film Valkyrie features three men who also starred in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Pictured from left are actors Kevin McNally (aka Mr. Gibbs), Christian Berkel, Bill Nighy (aka Davy Jones), Tom Cruise, Terrence Stamp, David Schofield(aka Mercer, Lord Beckett's henchman) and Kenneth Branagh (aka Professor Lockhart, ok, that's from Harry Potter).

Valkyrie is based on the true events of a plot to kill Hitler during World War 2. Here's why they case Tom Cruise. He eerily looks like the guy.


Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Review: Stardust


Tristan (Charlie Cox) tracks down a star (Claire Daines) to take back to his true love.

Please go see this movie. I had such a good time with this one. I won't say it was absolutely perfect because it did have flaws. The cinematography has it's ups and downs. The story kind of drags at the beginning. Yet, it is such a fun fantasy adventure with multiple story lines, tongue-in-cheek humor, random story deviations, many different kinds of villains... Michelle Pfeiffer is excellent as the evil witch, Lamia.

I haven't ever told you to go see a particular movie before, but this one is so unique. It didn't make much money (by Hollywood standards) in its first weekend. Perhaps that is why they keep giving us crap sequels, Rush Hour 3, Daddy Day Camp. Seriously, support the unique ones.

My favorite parts of the movie...

slaughtered princes
voodoo sword fight
Billy and Bernard
the haircut
the scene where Tristan is a mouse
the guard at the wall
Ricky Gervais as Ferdy

5 out of 5 stars.

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Review: The Bourne Ultimatum


Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is tracking down the beginning of Treadstone and where it all started for him.

Excellent three-quel. Probably the only third movie this summer (and there's been a ton) that really lives up to expectations. Fast paced, action packed. Classic Bourne really.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Finding out his real name
hints from Nicky Parsons
real locales, they actully filmed in all the different locations and there is a lot
the part only Tom and I laughed at, sadly I don't remember what happened, but it must have been sutble becuase in a packed theater we were the only two that laughed ;)

4 out of 5 stars.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

01-18-08 Website

There is now awebsite for the crazy trailer in front of Transformers.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Review: The Simpsons Movie


The Simpson's tackle the environment, the government, religion, pretty much everything in their first feature length film.

This movie was basically an extended Simpson's episode, but that really works for it. It was hilarious, irreverent, satirical, everything you come to expect from the Simpson's. The animation had much greater detail than the TV version, but everything else was essentially the same. The jokes were great, stuff only the Simpson's could get away with. The lesson from this movie is that you should always listen to you wife. Here, here. ;)

My favorite parts of the movie:

one-liners
random gags
ralph wiggum
Lisa punching Bart
the bullies getting beaten up

4 out of 5 stars.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix


Very few in the wizarding world believe that Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) witnessed Lord Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) return, but the secret Order of the Phoenix is gathering forces to fight. Meanwhile, Hogwarts is being controlled by the Ministry of Magic through the deliciously evil Delores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton).

Excellent movie, although it was torture having to wait 5 whole days after it came out to see it. The acting is really fabulous in this one, especially Imelda Staunton, Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, and Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood. My only complaint is that they cut sooo much out. I mean it's the longest book of the series, yet this was the shortest movie yet. It made for a very choppy plot and several characters were severely under-used, like Professor McGonagall and Trelawney. I think Ginny Weasley had two lines. However, they did get some nice reaction shots from her setting up for the next film. Plus, they cut out St. Mungo's which I really wanted to see. Alas, it was still a great movie.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Um, let's see, all of them, although Harry talking about the kiss with Ron and Hermione is quite memorable

5 out of 5 stars.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Trailer: Fred Claus



I am not quite sure about this movie yet. But it does have a bunch of good people in it, Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey, Miranda Richardson, Kathy Bates, Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks, PLUS Trevor Peacock, whom you've probably never heard of but plays Jim Trott in The Vicar of Dibley, best British show ever, no, no, no, no, no, no,...YES. You can briefly see him in the trailer as Fred and Santa's dad. This is by the same people who did The Wedding Crashers, so we'll see.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Trailer: Get Smart



Ah, Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart, that's as close to perfect without Don Adams. I love Don Adams voice. I always think of Tenessee Tuxedo, but you probably know him as Inspector Gadget, which is pretty much a copy of the character of Maxwell Smart. Anyway, enjoy the orignal TV show opening as well.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

J.J. Abrams Secret Trailer: AKA Cloverfield

Wow, man, just this one trailer is almost worth it to go to see Transformers. It's a totally unique marketing idea. It has no name. It's all filmed with hand held cameras. It super creepy. Think Lost people. I have tried to find the trailer again online and everywhere I have seen that it has been posted, it is now unavailable. Even more creepy. Rather than me blathering on. Check out this article. It says everything I would have, much better than I would have, and includes a link to a teaser website. J.J. Abrams rules. Geesh, Lost, Star Trek XI, and now this. He is crazy talented.

Review: Transformers


The Autobots come to protect the humans from the Decepticons as they both race to find the All Spark, the energy that created their world, now hidden on Earth.

I enjoyed myself immensely at this movie and that's what it's all about, entertainment. The whole alien robot thing did get a little cheesy at some points, but overall the story was good. Shia LeBeouf, who played Sam Witwicky, talked exactly like Justin Long in Live Free or Die Hard, hence, I loved it. Their characters both talk so fast, that they stumble and mumble over their words. It's hilarious.

The dialog overall was excellent. Sam uses the line, "more than meets the eye," the classic Transformers line, on his love interest Mikaela. Cracks me up. There is a great scene where Sgt. Lennox (Josh Duhemel) is trying to make a phone call to the pentagon while fighting the Decepticons and has to go though one of those annoying, "I don't really want to help you," operators. Great. Plus, the dialog with his parents is just so painfully funny. (They even get a few bonus scenes in the end credits).

Good special effects, great action, comedy. Good summer blockbuster.

My favorite parts of the movie:

J.J. Abrams secret trailer (shown before the movie technically, more on that soon)
Dialog
80's references
Scenes with his parents
Autobots hiding in the backyard

4 out of 5 stars.

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Review: Live Free or Die Hard


John McClane (Bruce Willis) is charged with ferrying Matt Ferrell (Justin Long) to the FBI and finds himself trying to stop a cyber-terrorism plot.

This movie was far better than my expectations. The action was quite unbelievable. Plus, how many times really can McClane get the crap kicked out of him and still keep going? Yet, the plot was interesting. The comedy was fantastic. Plus, it starred Justin Long whom I've loved ever since his days in Ed.

The scenes with Kevin Smith as "Warlock" were hilarious. Any humor that involves Star Wars is the best. Warlock: "Boba Fett, are you a fan of the Fett?" McClane: "No, I'm more of a Star Wars fan." Kills me. Plus, Tuvok from Star Trek: Voyager, actor Tim Russ, makes a random appearace. I never see anyone from that show in anything else.

My favorite parts of the movie:

taking down the helicoptor
Warlock
the way Ferrell (Justin Long) talks, especially to the OnStar lady
McClane beating up a girl

4 out of 5 stars.

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Lauren's Tidbits: INDEPENDENCE DAY

In the scene where Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum are being chased out of the alien mothership, Jeff says "Must go faster, must go faster." In the film Jurassic Park, when Jeff is injured, riding in the back of a jeep, and getting chased by the T-Rex, he says exactly the same line; same emphasis, same tone, same everything.

In the scene at the start (look carefully) just before Will notices the alien ship, all of his neighbors are packing up and leaving. There is a mailman delivering the mail to one of the neighbors. Always delivering, come rain, shine, or aliens.

The little boy who plays Dylan co-starred with Will once before. He played Will's youngest cousin, Nicky, on the television show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

There are several references to other science fiction movies in ID4. When Jeff Goldblum turns on his computer, the computer's voice says 'Good Morning Dave' which is a reference to the film 2001.

The humans are out of missiles in the final battle, except for Randy Quaid, who crashes into the alien main weapon, destroying the ship. A number of problems here. First off, a central control center operator reports all the missiles have been fired, indicating they can monitor all planes. But somehow Quaid's missile escaped their notice. Then no one in the control room seems to know where Quaid came from, which they should know if they were monitoring the fighters. Actually these mistakes stem from the original ending, which involved Quaid arriving to the battle in his biplane with a missile strapped to it, because he was too drunk to be given a fighter. He then flew the biplane into the alien ship because he obviously couldn't fire the missile. But producers felt this was too cheesy and filmed Quaid in a fighter, but chose not to film the control center scenes again.

When the First Lady is hopping in the helicopter to fly out of L.A. , another helicopter is nearby. It flies past a building that has a large IBM logo on it. People are standing on the top of the building, giving the impression that it is one of the first buildings to blow up. Remember that the movie was sponsored by Apple.

The reason for the introduction of the 'biomechanical exosuits' was that actually two alien designs were presented to Emmerich, but since he liked both, the more monstrous design was used for the suits.

-courtesy of The Marlar Sheet

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Review: Ratatouille


A rat named Remy (voice by Patton Oswald) dreams of becoming a chef and gets a chance to realize that dream with the help of Linguini (voiced by Lou Romano).

Pixar is unbelievable. I loved it. It was a great story, funny, had great animation, the food looked amazing... All that said, some of it could be lost to little ones. There was a lot going on, but I am sure they would enjoy it none the less.

I love the process Pixar goes through to make their movies. If you get a chance, watch their video podcasts on their website. They're great. In fact, because Pixar uses voices from within at different stages of the process, two of the characters in Ratatouille work at Pixar, Linguini and Emile (Remy's brother). The director just fell in love with their voices to the character. How awesome.

My favorite parts of the movie:

look of the food
physical comedy
Emile
the rats saving the day

5 out of 5 stars.

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Review: Evan Almighty


Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) is newly elected to congress when he asks God (Morgan Freeman) to change the world and God responds by commanding him to build an ark.

Great comedy with lots of laughs, neat message. Wanda Sykes who plays his secretary has some wonderful one liners. A lot of critics have bashed it, it's a comedy people I am not looking for some life defining message from it. Geesh. I think even God would get a chuckle from it. He created humor.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Ark building scenes
Theater sign
Wanda Sykes
hidden jokes (i.e. Morgan Freeman wearing a name tag "AL Mighty

4 out of 5 stars.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Review: Knocked Up


Allison (Kathrine Heigl) and Ben (Seth Rogen) hook up for one night only to find out 8 weeks later that they're pregnant.

A hilariously written movie. The dialogue is fabulous. It's awkward and real sounding, plus the stuff they say is just so bizarrely funny. The movie does have a lot of nudity, language, and drug use, which I always find slightly jarring and think, "Did they really need all that?" But maybe I am just not a part of that culture. Besides one of the funniest scenes was when Ben and Pete (Paul Rudd), who is Allison's brother-in-law, are in Vegas and they take mushrooms. Paul Rudd is so freaking funny in that scene. Wonderful.


My favorite parts of the movie:

the dialogue
Mushroom scene
making fun of the bearded roommate
Allison's talks with her boss (Alan Tudyk, Go Firefly) and supervisor chick
Celebrity Cameo's

4 out of 5 stars.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Upcoming Movie: The Dark Knight (July 2008)



The Joker played by Heath Ledger is the villian of choice for Batman this time around; however, it looks like they're setting up already for the third movie, Aaron Eckhart is set to play Harvey Dent, the man who becomes Two Face.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Review: Ocean's Thirteen


Danny (George Clooney), Rusty (Brad Pitt), and the gang are all back (minus the girls) to seek revenge for Willy Bank (Al Pacino) cutting out Ruben (Elliot Gould) from his hotel.

This third installment is even better than the 2nd one, back on par with the first movie. It's back in Vegas. Andy Garcia is back as Terry Benedict and helping out our theives. Even, Bruiser, the guy who fake beats up Danny in the first movie is back. Lots of great humor, caper stunts, they even poke fun at Brad Pitt at the end a little. A couple other suprise people show up, but I won't ruin it. Wonderfully shot. Just a great film.

My favorite parts of the movie:

the scenes about Oprah
Danny and Rusty's side comments about their relationships
suprises
the poor hotel rater
what they do to Terry Benedict

5 out of 5 stars.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Trailer: Enchanted



This trailer is worth watching just to see "Cyclops" break into song at the end....

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End


All the gang's back to save Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones' (Bill Nighy's) Locker and fight Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander) for control of the sea.

Brilliant third installment to the Pirates trilogy. The action and special effects are over the top and wonderful. The story is perhaps not as good as the first two but still excellent. There are some very bizarre moments with Jack in Davy Jones' locker that reappear throughout the movie and don't quite fit in. However, Elizabeth kicks butt as always, which is refreshing and wonderful. The two bumbling British officers from the very first movie and went missing in the second are back and brilliant. Plus, Keith Richards makes his appearance as Jack's dad. The love story...well...I won't comment so I won't ruin it. Overall, I greatly enjoyed the film with all its action, humor, love story, and its throwbacks to the first two. Top notch.

Also, if you stay until the very last credit rolls, there is a special scene at the end that is "perhaps" where the story might go if they make another movie. Who really knows what that means? But it's worth the "Ten Years" of waiting through the credits to watch.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Special Effects
What Elizabeth becomes
The two bumbling British officers
throwbacks to the first two films
Getting to see un-tentaclly Davy Jones
The scene at the very end

5 out of 5 stars.

Trailer: Becoming Jane



Trivia Tidbit: The music in this trailer is a mashup of music from Sense and Sensibility and Little Women. The gentleman lead, James McAvoy, plays Mr. Tumnus in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Trailer: National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Review: Shrek the Third


Shrek (Mike Myers) finds himself next in line to the throne after King Herold (John Cleese) croaks. He sets off to find the next heir, Arthur (Justin Timberlake) while Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) throws a coup de tat and imprisons a pregnant Fiona (Cameron Diaz).

Fun, fun, fun. Ok, maybe the story wasn't quite as good as the first two, but this third installment was still hilarious. So many funny moments, don't worry I won't ruin it. Also, the visuals were great, steps ahead of the previous animation. I mean you could see the fibers of Shrek's shirt blowing in the wind. It was crazy!
Great movie for lots of laughs.

My favorite parts of the movie:

the attacking princesses
Shrek's nightmare
the great supporting characters, donkey, puss, gingie, the three pigs, Pinocchio, wolf, Merlin...
a second ugly stepsister was voiced by Regis Philbin

4 out of 5 stars.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Coming Soon: Transformers



I admit it. I played Transformers with my brother growing up. However, I didn't remember their names. Optimus Prime seems familiar, but that could just be with the movie coming. Autobot is apparently in the picture. I was a little skeptical of this movie, but I will try to give it the benefit of the doubt. It's a Michael Bay film, King of Blowing Stuff Up, which I tend to enjoy. I really liked his recent film The Island. Plus, I love the picture I posted. Giving props to the 80's, obviously to the Transformers, and, of course, My Little Pony. I totally had a pink My Little Pony, the only one I owned. Yet, Kyle had loads of transformers... darn, spoiled little brothers.

Friday, May 04, 2007

Review: Spiderman 3


Spiderman (Tobey Maguire) battles 3 villains, New Goblin (James Franco), Sandman (Thomas Hayden Church), and Venom (Topher Grace), and romances two women, Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) and Gwen Stacey (Bryce Dallas Howard), in this third installment to the series.

Well, I think my summary says it all. There were A LOT of storylines in this movie and a lot of flashing back to the other two movies, that seemed unnecessary. However, it was still a very fun, enjoyable movie to watch. The special effects and action were great. I loved the characters and their development. There were some cringe-worthy sappy moments. (I am not sure about that whole dance sequence). Yet, lots of laughs, especially at the expense of the editor of the Daily Bugle, J Jonah Jameson (J K Simmons). (Another of my random connections: I actually know someone who's related to the actor J K Simmons). Well worth seeing if you're a fan of the first two.

There have been lots of rumors about a forth installment and while they wrapped things up, they certainly left room for another movie. However, if director Sam Raimi doesn't come back, I highly doubt that will happen with the current cast.

My favorite parts of the movie:

Character development
J Jonah Jameson
Villian's stories, especially Harry's
Everybody was back, I mean everyone, including Stan Lee (creator of Spiderman, cameos in #1 and #2) and Bruce Cambell (He was the wrestling announcer in #1 and the annoying ticket taker in #2)

4 out of 5 stars

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Upcoming Movie Connections

May 4: Spiderman, stars Topher Grace as Venom

who starred in That 70's Show with guest star Lindsey Lohan, who's in

May 11: Georgia Rule,

and also starred in The Holiday with Cameron Diaz, who's the voice of Princess Fiona in

May 18: Shrek the Third

and starred in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Johnny Depp (as well as Spiderman himself, Tobey Maguire)who's Captain Jack Sparrow in

May 25: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Can you say "Age-Appropriate?"

Husband finally decides that maybe it would be ok to see 300. So, last night we went to the cheap theater in town to watch it. I am sad to say that I almost enjoy the cheap theater experience more that the regular theater, but that's just first impressions. Anyway, one family brought their 4 or 5 year old. I don't think I could do that. The movie is extremely bloody and scary and there's nudity. I mean you get to watch someone being decapitated in slow motion for crying out loud. What 5 year old would enjoy that? Talk about emotional scarring.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Trailer: Hot Fuzz



The more I read and hear about this, the more I want to see it. Crazy.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Review: Blades of Glory


Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) team up to compete in pairs figure skating after being banned from the men's division.

Ah, I was ready for a good laugh after my first week at my new job and this movie didn't disappoint. Will Ferrell movies are just so stupidly funny and I was really in the mood for that. Consequently, I loved it. The physical comedy, the one liners, all the cameos. There were at least six professional figure skaters that made a cameo: Scott Hamiton, Nancy Kerrigan, Peggy Fleming, Brian Boitano, Sasha Cohen...and I can't remember the other one.

Great fun if your in the mood for a good laugh and don't mind getting slightly grossed out.

My favorite parts of the movie:

cameos
the phone conversation between Jimmy and Katie
Snowflake and the arrow
their Coach was played by Coach, Craig T. Nelson

4 out of 5 stars.

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Friday, March 30, 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix


It's still four months away and I am already giddy with excitement. I read an early review from a screening in Chicago so I am prepared for what they left out. The only part of the book that I wish could have been in the movie is when they go to St. Mungo's Hospital. Oh, well, I guess Kenneth Branagh didn't want to reprise his role as Professor Lockhart. ;)

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Review: Shooter


Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) is a former sniper framed for an assassination attempt on the President.

I survived this movie after spending 13.5 hours moving. Suffice it to say I was rather tired but went anyway because I drag my husband to all sorts of movies. The only good thing I have to say about it was that the explosions were cool. Danny Glover as a bad guy didn't work for me. I kept thinking about Angels in the Outfield. So, yeah, the explosions were cool.

My favorite things about the movie:

hmm, let me think, the explosions were cool
oh wait, I also liked the crazy gun expert

2 out of 5 stars.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Pirates

The Pirate player doesn't fit on this blog for some reason. Please find it on my other blog here.

Monday, March 12, 2007

Review: 300


300 Spartans led by King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) battle with the massive Persian army. Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel.

Visually stunning, great soundtrack, lots of decapitations. Would have been fine with less nudity, but, whatever, it's not my movie. I enjoyed how the story not only focused on the battle but also the fight back home by the Queen to have the Spartan council send more troops.

Is it bizarre that I wanted to see this movie but my husband did not? I mean it's a "guy" movie with war and blood, etc. I went and saw it with my brother so I wasn't some freak girl who went alone. ;)

My favorite parts of the movie:

the battle sequences
the soundtrack
the Queen fighting at Sparta

4 out of 5 stars.

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Maybe Baby (2001)


I just watched this movie. It is British and wasn't widely released in the U.S. I enjoyed it though. A comedy about infertility, hard to pull off. Great British actors though, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Matthew MacFayden, Tom Hollander, Dawn French (I love the Vicar), Jennifer Saunders, etc. Three actors in this movie are in Pride and Prejudice, my all time favorite romantic movie.

I think what really set it off for me though was Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) playing the gynecologist. Wow.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Upcoming Movies


Becoming Jane (August 2007): Jane Austen's life before becoming a famous novelist, starring Anne Hathaway.

Star Trek XI (2008): J.J. Abrams, creator of lost, tackles the next Star Trek film rumoured to be about Kirk and Spock as young officers.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Bizzare TV and Movie Trivia

Ok, ok, some more of my crazy connections expanding some of my favorites.

Roxann Dawson (B'Lanna Torres from Star Trek: Voyager) directed an episode of Lost,"The Long Con" from Season One with flashbacks about Sawyer (Josh Holloway).

Nathan Fillion (Malcolm Reynolds from Firefly) plays Kate's (Evangeline Lily) husband on Lost.

Evangeline Lily and Dominic Monaghan, both in Lost, plan on marrying this summer.

Dominic Monaghan (Charlie from Lost, Merry in Lord of the Rings) starred with Brad Dourif (Wormtongue from Lord of the Rings, Lon Suder in Star Trek: Voyager).

Gina Torres (Zoe Washburn from Firefly) is married to Laurence Fisburne (Morpheus from The Matrix) which also starred Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith, Elrond in Lord of the Rings).

Ron Glass (Shepard Book from Firefly) plays Ross Geller's (David Schwimmer) divorce lawyer on Friends.

Courtney Cox (Monica Geller on Friends) stars with Robert Duncan McNeil (Tom Paris on Star Trek: Voyager) in Masters of the Universe (ok, not one of my favorites).

And to kind of bring this all back to the beginning in a odd sort of way (believe me, I could keep going): Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeil) and B'lanna Torres (Roxann Dawson) get married on Star Trek: Voyager.

Saturday, February 03, 2007

Upcoming Movies

Fanboys (August 2007): Four extreme "Star Wars" fans and childhood friends from the Midwest drive across America to Skywalker Ranch in order to sneak a peak at the yet unreleased "Episode 1: Phantom Menace" as one last hoorah for their dying friend. Along the way they run afoul at a Star Trek convention and have it out with the Trekkies.

OK, can this movie be anything but perfect? ;) Score, I just found the trailer as I was writing this. I seriously cried during it, because it's funny not because it's sad. Well, maybe it's a little sad.

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Review: Children of Men


In a bleak future where humans are infertile, Theo (Clive Owen) finds hope in a pregnant girl as he tries to lead her safely to The Human Project, an almost mythical gathering of scientists trying to solve the mystery of humans' inability to reproduce.

A stunning, albeit dark and twisted view of the future by Alfonso Cuaron. The awesome performances, intriguing story, and wonderful cinematography make this a great movie. The scenery and dialogue add to the dark grittiness. I am always a fan of movies set in the future. Even movies that seem slightly awkward and staggering.

My favorite parts of the movie:

the future
characters referring to themselves in the third person
coughing strawberry weed
the story

4 out of 5 stars.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Spiderman 3



Bryce Dallas Howard as Gwen Stacy in Spiderman 3. Isn't she cute? She dies in the comic book so don't hold your breath. Three villains, two girls, one crazy suit. What will Spiderman do? ;)

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Bizarre Movie Quiz

Name the 2004 movie in which Chronicles of Narnia's Mr. Tumnus (James McAvoy) character's father was played by Lord of the Rings' King Theoden (Bernard Hill).

Update: Wimbledon starring Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Trailer: Ocean's Thirteen



I enjoyed the first one immensely, the second one somewhat less, the third one... we'll see.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Upcoming Movies



Blades of Glory (March 2007) Will Ferrell and Jon Heder star as competing Olympic ice skaters. When they are banned from skating they find a loophole which allows them to compete as a pairs team.

Oh my, Will Ferrell and Jon Heder, watch out.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (December 2007) Nicholas Cage is back as Benjamin Franklin Gates, treasure hunter/archeologist, who is searching for the truth behind Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

I loved the original, hope this one can stand up to it.

Friday, January 05, 2007

Bizzare Movie Quiz

Name the movie where Kate Winslet (Miss Titanic, largest grossing movie ever made) and Daniel Craig (Mr. James Bond) were love interests.

Update: A Kid in King Arthur's Court

Trailer: The Last Mimzy

Review: A Night at the Museum


Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) takes a night guard position at the Museum of Natural History where after sunset, the exhibits come to life.

Just a fun movie with a lot of laughs and a cute story. I absolutely love the whole premise of this movie, things coming to life at night. The cavemen want fire, the huns are attacking, the lions want to eat you, the small dioramas are trying to invade each other. Enter Jedidiah (Owen Wilson), the cowboy who's at odds with Octavius (Steve Coogan), the Roman. Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney are great as the old night guards, and of course Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt is always wonderful. Be sure to catch Brad Garrett as the voice of the Easter Island head.

My favorite parts of the movie:

what comes to life
old night guards
Rexy
Jedidiah and Octavius

5 out of 5 stars.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Review: We are Marshall


Marshall University's football team's journey to recover after losing most of its players and coaches to a tragic plane crash in 1970.

Excellent movie about real life adversity. Wow, all these true stories are hard to write about. I thought Matthew McConaughy and Matthew Fox who played coaches, Jack Lengyel and Red Dawson, were great. I have heard some critics call it cheesy with all the football cliches, but frankly it was more about the people's struggle than about the football. Plus, what fun would the football scenes be without a little slow-motion tension.

My favorite parts of the movie:

characters
storytelling

4 out of 5 stars.

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