The Scene-Stealers summer movie extravaganza continues. We have 25 admit-two passes to give away for the Kansas City advance screening of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” The screening is Monday, May 19 at AMC BarryWoods 24 (8101 Roanridge Road, Kansas City, MO, 64151) at 7:00pm. All you have to do is answer five Indy trivia questions correctly, and you’re registered to win one of the 25 admit-two passes. Click here now to enter our Indiana Jones advance ticket giveaway and be the envy of all your friends!
Sure, “Iron Man” opens this weekend, but we have a special Top 10 Tuesday list for you today to remind you of the pitfalls of summer. It’s superhero season again, but for every “Spider-Man” and “X-Men,” there’s always got to be a less-than “Fantastic Four.” Here’s a guide to the worst comic book movies ever made, courtesy of Eric. Lots of hilarious movie clips and photos are embedded in the links, so have some fun and take an unforgettable journey into the forgettable world of lame-ass comic book adaptations. Click here now, if you dare.
We’re not really sure what an LG cell phone has to do with the movie “Iron Man.” Maybe there’s a lot of LG product placement in the movie. Or maybe it brings Tony Stark the last call he will hear…before he dies! (I think that’s another movie.) Either way, when they asked us if we wanted to give away one on our site, we said hell yeah. By entering our newest giveaway you can also win a vintage “Iron Man” comic, the novelization of the screenplay, and a mini-poster. What are you waiting for?
It’s screwed, blued, and crude, but not tattooed—so why, baby, why did Eric have unrealistically high hopes for “Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay”? Was it the lovable stoners played by Kal Penn and John Cho that form the film’s gooey center? Was it the comedy talents of Rob Corddry and Neil Patrick Harris? Was it the promise of some sort of political satire raised by the movie’s bizarre title? Find out what went wrong here.
You know, I am excited that summer is right around the corner and the big event movies are finally here, but every year around late August, I need an antidote. It is nice to know now what some of the big-time heavyweights will be that will arrive in the Fall. The Joint uncovers the newest projects from Clint Eastwood, Steven Soderbergh (two Che Guevara movies starring Benicio del Toro!), Charlie Kaufman, Woody Allen, Ang Lee, and more. Check out the newest movie news and links every Thursday in the Hollywood Clip Joint.
Al Pacino, Leelee Sobieski and Amy Brenneman star in the would-be thriller “88 Minutes,” helmed by “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “Up Close and Personal” director Jon Avnet. With only a device to stand on, “88 Minutes” may have banked a little too hard on its star to save the day. Check out J.D.’s print review here.
J.D. took one look at Eric’s list last week of films he can watch over and over again and never get tired of and decided to take it one step further. By looking deep into his soul, J.D. has concocted a list of the 10 movies he’s actually watched more than any other. There are surely some old classics that make an appearance, but when you do the numbers, it’s interesting to see what you’ve actually watched, and what that says about you. What are yours? Sound off here.
We have 15 passes (each are admit two) to give away for the advance screening of “Speed Racer” on Saturday May 3 at 10:00 pm at the Legends 14 Theater in KC, KS. We have devised another scavenger hunt (like our “Iron Man” hunt, ending soon) on the fine pages of your favorite website (that’s ours!). Go here to learn how to play. All correct entries received will be entered for the drawing for advance screening passes to the Wachowskis’ new live-action interpretation of “Speed Racer.” Click here to enter now.
Eric and J.D. discuss why Jason Segel is the new Seth Rogen (”Superbad”) and what makes “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” better than most romantic comedies of its ilk. It may have something to do with producer Judd Apatow (”Knocked Up, “The 40 Year-old Virgin”), but they’re pretty sure it has more to do with an unflinching sense of honesty, lots of male nudity, and a keen eye on satirizing Hollywood types. Plus, UK comedian Russell Brand is hilarious. Watch the video review or read Eric’s print review here.
Did somebody tell on somebody? Bad idea. You wouldn’t like Tyler Durden when he’s mad. After a month of speculation, Edward Norton, star of the new “The Incredible Hulk,” has finally made a statement. It seems that the actor, having previously given full authority by Marvel Studios, disagreed quite vehemently with the more action-styled cut of the upcoming movie, out June 13. When news of the rift broke in March, Norton clammed up. Now, he’s saying that the press coverage has made it a “feud.” For Eric’s take on the latest movie news and links to cool stuff, check out this week’s new Hollywood Clip Joint.















