Just a couple of Movie Geeks exploring the world of cinema.
Chick 2 says:
Starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes, Mad Money is a remake of a tale about three average housewives going through some difficult financial times and so decide to slowly filter money out of the federal reserve bank in which they all have jobs. Read the rest of this entry »
Chick 2 says:
In the trailer, Liam Neeson promises he will hunt down his daughter’s kidnapper, and he indeed delivers on his promise, and Taken delivers the action. It is a pretty straightforward movie with lots of great stunts, the right amount of suspense, and not too violent. Read the rest of this entry »
Chick 1 says:
I’d managed to miss this movie for 22 years. It was on cable last week & as I flipped through it a couple of times, never having a clue what was going on, I decided it was time to add it to my Netflix queue. Read the rest of this entry »
Chick 1 says:
I wasn’t going to start this rundown of the telecast until it actually started at 7:30 CST. But after what just happened on the red carpet, it’s time to start.
5:50 pm: All six children from the cast of Slumdog Millionaire being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest. Was that not the most adorable thing ever?! I could have eaten them all for dessert. Closely followed by the other cast members from Slumdog, all humble, excited, and a little giddy. And they seem to handling the whirlwind surrounding their film quite well. I hope this movie wins Best Picture! Read the rest of this entry »
Chick 2 says:
As both Flick Chicks have pointed out, January/February release dates do not mean tent-pole pictures. However, it’s hard to make a horrible movie when you fill it with talented actors. He’s Just Not That Into You is a bit meandering and has no emotional punctuation marks as it follows multiple storylines. It is framed in such a way that you can feel it’s self-help book roots, however, once translated to the big screen apparently the writers felt that everyone in the movie version needed to be the exception to the rule, rather than the victim. Read the rest of this entry »
The quote this week is in honor of tonight’s Oscar ceremony. I know many people find the acceptance speeches, especially in the lesser known categories, boring and they often are. But I still like to listen to every one. You never know when you’ll find a hidden jewel. Read the rest of this entry »
Roux (Johnny Depp)
Chocolat (2000)
Dory (Ellen DeGeneres)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Chick 2 says:
Okay, I got totally geeked out by a trailer that aired during the Super Bowl, so I guess I have to own up to it. I am totally stoked about…
G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra.
Yes, really. I didn’t have the Barbie collection growing up (that was Chick 1), I had the G.I.Joe collection. And what a collection it was. I missed the 12 inch doll era, but did get in before the double-action kung-fu grip. I know to someone out there, that means something. The casting looks pretty decent as well - Dennis Quaid as General Hawk (one of the originals), Channing Tatum, and Sienna Miller. I am most excited about Ray Park as Snake Eyes because he is a true martial artist that kicks ass. My only reservation in casting would be Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cobra Commander. Nothing against Gordon-Levitt, but I just don’t see it. I’m sure it will be your basic summer, Stephen Sommers-directed, kid’s movie, but it should be fun to see my childhood on the big screen. It’s about time.
Here’s hoping it’s better than Scooby-Doo.
Addendum by Chick 1, for your viewing pleasure:
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Chick 2 says:
Leading the way into the Valentine’s Day romantic comedies, New in Town is a movie typical of January releases. Renee Zellweger is assigned to downsize a small town Minnesota plant, and who should be the local union rep but Harry Connick, Jr. The two leads have good chemistry, and there are several cute moments between them–plus lots of quirky, endearing characters that make it an enjoyable film to watch. Unlike her portrayal of Bridge Jones, Zellweger plays the city girl in the country with confidence and professionalism without making her a ditzy corporate bitch. And who doesn’t want to see Connick in a romantic comedy? However, the movie is most likely a victim of re-cuts and re-shoots and it results in just an average film.
IF you’re looking for fairly clean, fairly entertaining way to kill 2 hours, THEN GO.