She’s Out of My League is an incredibly weak romantic comedy. I say weak because I think it could have been executed A LOT better. The main story focuses around the ever so trendy innocent geeky boy, Kirk (Jay Baruchel). Of course Kirk suffered a horribly bad breakup from a trashy girl named Marnie (Lindsay Sloane), and can’t seem to let her go. Thus, the dating problems ensue.
She’s Out of My League
– March 11, 2010
Retro Review – The Cutting Edge
– March 10, 2010
“Toe pick!” If you read that with a little ‘sing-song’ voice, then you know exactly which movie includes one of my most favorite movie quotes…The Cutting Edge. In true Winter Olympic spirit, I decided that this romantic comedy about a newly coupled figure skating pair gunning for the gold would be perfect for this time of year. Not only does The Cutting Edge fit right into our current Olympic game excitement, but it is also one of mine and my sister’s all time favorite movies!
Love Happens
– March 9, 2010
Burke Ryan (Aaron Eckhart) is a famous auther and motivational speaker for those who have lost loved ones. Burke comes to Seattle to do a seminar for his book called “A-Okay!” Burke wrote his story to tell the world about his wife’s death, which was his way of coping with his loss. Burke’s wife died in Seattle and her father comes to see Burke to try and get Burke to grieve like everyone he helps. As the film continues, we see the struggles of many individuals who have lost family and friends, including Burke himself. He is not able to ride on an elevator, he sees flashbacks, and pictures her in places. Burke spends all of his time and energy helping others get over their losses step by step, but he really can not do it himself. Then he meets Elouise (Jennifer Aniston). Eloise takes it upon herself to help Burke get over the loss of his wife, and Burke sees this as an opportunity and goes along with it until he feels pushed too far. Meanwhile, Burke and his manager (Dan Fogler) are trying to work on a huge multimedia deal and all of the stress has put Burke over the edge. This movie also stars Martin Sheen, Judy Greer and a cameo of Sasha Alexander (Gretchen from Dawson’s Creek!)
Alice in Wonderland
– March 5, 2010
Normally, I wouldn’t need to recap the plot of a film based on one of the most widely popular fairy tales of all time. But like always, Tim Burton has truly made this rendition his own.
The movie begins with a young Alice wandering into her father’s business meeting, having had another strange dream. Her father comforts her as she tells him of her reoccurring nightmares, featuring none other than a certain white rabbit in a magical land. In the next scene, we follow adult Alice (Mia Wasikowska) as she reluctantly attends a fancy gathering where, much to her surprise, a buck-toothed ginger-haired Lord has planned an elaborate marriage proposal for her in front of hundreds of people. Overcome by this unwanted arrangement, Alice runs off, following a rabbit who has caught her eye in the bushes. Read More
Blades of Glory
– March 2, 2010
Like any Will Ferrell movie, this one is as funny as the rest of them!
Blades of Glory focuses on two famous ice skaters, Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder). They are bigtime rivals in men’s figure skating, and after a performance, they tied for the gold medal, leaving them to have a full out brawl in front of everyone. The National Figure Skating Association bans them permanently from the men’s figure skating division. They both go there separate ways and find other jobs, however MacElroy is not happy and wants to continue his ice skating career. They have yet another brawl in public, which is witnessed by MacElroy’s coach (Craig T. Nelson), who thinks the pair should ice skate in the pairs division.
Chicago! See “Our Family Wedding” on us!
– March 1, 2010
For your chance to win two passes to a screening of Our Family Wedding on March 11 at 8:00 in Chicago, simply leave a comment with a quirky moment from one of your family weddings (or just a family get-together)!
All comments must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, March 7. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified on Monday, March 8. Make sure to use a valid email address so you can be contacted if you win!
A Serious Man
– February 28, 2010
Perhaps I am too narrow minded to appreciate Coen Brothers films. Keeping that in mind, A Serious Man (released in October 2009) was, to me, an endless movie with no purpose in this world. I am no movie maker, but I do understand what is entertaining to me and this movie was far from entertaining. On the other hand, my artsy-fartsy husband loved this movie and appreciated its artistic philosophy.
