May 12 2011

Movies Opening May 13, 2011

Category: 2011,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 1:21 pm

A whole bunch of movies come out this week, but the only one that looks worth seeing is Bridesmaids. That looks like a laugh out loud comedy while everything else looks like it could be forgotten quickly.

Nationwide Releases

 Bridesmaids
 Priest



Bridesmaids
Directed
: Paul Feig
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Matt Lucas, Jill Clayburgh, Rebel Wilson, Michael Hitchcock
Trailer

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Synopsis: A mix of women who do not have a lot in common, try to come together for a bachelorette party. It’s the female version of The Hangover.

 RT Score: 90%
RT Consensus: A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star.

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Apr 23 2010

Movies Opening April 23

Category: 2010,Movies,Openingvelveetahead @ 12:23 pm

At first glance, I thought Zoe Saldana in The Losers was Thandie Newton. Zoe seems to be playing the same kind of role Thandie has played in stylish action pictures, but without the British accent. As for the limited releases, isn’t Ryan Reynolds tired of playing superhero characters? He will be in both Deadpool and Green Lantern soon, but now he’s playing a grown man’s imaginary superhero friend.

Nationwide Releases

The Back-Up Plan
The Losers
Oceans

The Back-up Plan
Directed: Alan Poul
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Alex O’Loughlin, Danneel Harris, Eric Christian Olsen, Noureen DeWulf, Anthony Anderson, Melissa McCarthy
Trailer

Synopsis: A woman decides to get pregnant on her own when she can’t find the right guy. Of course, as soon as she gets pregnant, she meets the right guy, but he doesn’t know she’s pregnant.

My Take: Not sure how someone that looks like Alex O’Loughlin would still be single by the time she runs into him.

RT Score: 20%
RT Consensus: Jennifer Lopez is as appealing as ever, but The Back-Up Plan smothers its star with unrelatable characters and a predictable plot.

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Oct 11 2008

TV: Week of October 12

Category: TV,Upcomingvelveetahead @ 6:25 pm

The last of the season premieres is coming to a close. There are only two more shows to premiere this month after what is premiering this week.

Pick of the Week

My Own Worst Enemy
Channel: NBC
Time: 10/9c
Premieres: Monday, October 13
Starring: Christian Slater, Alfre Woodard, Mike O’Malley, Saffron Burrows, Madchen Amick, Bella Thorne, Taylor Lautner
Trailer

Synopsis: Henry is a consultant by day and a spy at night (as Edward). Edward knows about Henry, but Henry is starting to realize that what’s going on with Edward is more than just crazy spy dreams.

My Take: I like the premise and I’m willing to check out Christian Slater in a television show, even though he hasn’t made a good movie since True Romance.

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Oct 14 2007

TV: Week of Oct 14

Category: TV,Upcomingvelveetahead @ 2:55 pm

New Shows

Samantha Who?
Channel: ABC
Time: 9:30/8:30c
Premieres: October 15
Cast: Christina Applegate, Jean Smart, Jennifer Esposito, Kevin Dunn, Barry Watson, Melissa McCarthy, Tim Russ
Trailer

Synopsis: After being in a coma for 8 days, a woman awakes with amnesia. She slowly learns she used to be a mega witch previously, and decides to make a new, much nicer life for herself yet some people still expect her to act like she used to before. Also, some of her evil side comes out in ways that shock and horrify Sam.

Viva Laughlin
Channel: CBS
Time: 10/9c
Premieres: October 18
Cast: Lloyd Owen, Hugh Jackman, Madchen Amick, Eric Winter, D.B. Woodside, Melanie Griffith
Trailer: Real

Synopsis: Based on the successful BBC series Viva Blackpool, a man tries to open a casino in Laughlin, but he has some problems with a mistress, money problems, greedy rivals and a dead body in his office. People also keep breaking out into song around him. Hugh Jackman is the executive producer and has a recurring guest role.

Next Great American Band
Channel: FOX
Time: 8/7c
Premieres: October 19
Trailer: none

Synopsis: The people behind American Idol want to do the same thing for a band that they did for pop singers. The judges are a rude judge from Australian Idol, percussionist Sheila E. and Johnny Rzeznick of the Goo Goo Dolls.

Sources: TV Guide , Futon Critic

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