Interview with Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Confessions of a Shopaholic
June 17, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
I’ve heard people say that the timing of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” isn’t great, what with all of our personal and national economics woes. But as Val Kilmer said in “Tombstone,” I beg to diffah.
“Confessions” is the perfect movie right now, because a lot of us … ahem, not me, of course … are shopaholics, but this movie shows that you can overcome it and learn to curb your spending. At least, that’s what I’m hoping.
Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” says the movie is perfect for our current times.
“It’s a tale of redemption,” he says. “It’s a tale of a girl who is going on a journey, who makes mistakes as most young people do … the credit card companies love sending you credit cards so you exceed your limit and they can charge you interest. And this is a girl who overcomes her problems and figures a way out of her financial crisis, and hopefully the world will do the same thing.”
See? I knew I was right!
Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD Review – Isla Fisher is a new Lucille Ball
June 17, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
| Movie: Confessions of a Shopaholic * Trailer * Official Site * BuyIt | In Theaters: Feb. 13, 2009; On DVD & Blu-ray: June 23, 2009 |
| Runtime: 112 minutes | Directed by: P. J. Hogan |
| MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language and thematic elements | Gecko Rating: |
I’m a huge fan of all the Sophie Kinsella books, and "Confessions of a Shopaholic" is based on her book by the same name. It’s about a woman named Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher – pronounced "I-la")) who LOVES to shop.
There are more books in the series, including "Shopaholic Ties the Knot," "Shopaholic & Sister," "Shopaholic Takes Manhattan," and "Shopaholic & Baby," so I’m really, really (picture me in my most persistent voice here) hoping they make more of these movies, with Isla Fisher in the lead role. She’s so sweet and funny, and such a great comedic actress. She’s a Lucille Ball for the new age.
Madea Snags Box Office: Feb. 27 - March 2, 2009
March 3, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Wow, the Jonas Brothers came in second to Tyler Perry this weekend. I’m not a big fan of the Jonas Brothers’ movie, but figured it would probably snag the top numbers.
And "Slumdog Millionaire" is still riding along on its Oscar train. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:
- Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, $16.17M
- Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, $12.51M
- Slumdog Millionaire, $12.02M
- Taken, $9.86M
- He’s Just Not That Into You, $6.01M
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $5.60M
- Coraline, $5.26M
- Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, $4.72M
- Confessions of a Shopaholic, $4.63M
- Fired Up, $3.70M
Image: Walt Disney Pictures
Hugh Dancy talks Confessions of a Shopaholic – VIDEO
February 18, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Hugh Dancy (I like to think of him as Darling Hugh Dancy) is currently in theaters in “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” The story pairs him with Isla Fisher, who plays a girl obsessed with shopping.
Based on the “Shopaholic” books by Sophie Kinsella, I loved this movie and wouldn’t mind seeing it again. Read my review here, and check out Hugh’s interview with Paul Byrne of Movies.ie:
"Confessions of a Shopaholic" Review
February 16, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
| Movie: Confessions of a Shopaholic * Trailer * Official Site | In Theaters: Feb. 13, 2009 |
| Runtime: 112 minutes | Directed by: P. J. Hogan |
| MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language and thematic elements | Gecko Rating: |
I’m a huge fan of all the Sophie Kinsella books, and “Confessions of a Shopaholic” is based on her book by the same name. It’s about a woman named Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher – pronounced “I-la”)) who LOVES to shop.
There are more books in the series, including “Shopaholic Ties the Knot,” “Shopaholic & Sister,” “Shopaholic Takes Manhattan,” and “Shopaholic & Baby,” so I’m really, really (picture me in my most persistent voice here) hoping they make more of these movies, with Isla Fisher in the lead role. She’s so sweet and funny, and such a great comedic actress. She’s a Lucille Ball for the new age.
Jason Axes Box Office: Feb. 13 - 15, 2009
February 16, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Jason Voorhees and his frightening "Friday the 13th" axed the box office this weekend, pulling in numbers far ahead of second place, "He’s Just Not That Into You." Here’s the rundown from IMDB.com:
- Friday the 13th, $42.24M
- He’s Just Not That Into You, $19.61M
- Taken, $19.25M
- Confessions of a Shopaholic, $15.40M
- Coraline, $15.00M
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $11.70M
- The International, $10.00M
- The Pink Panther 2, $9.00M
- Slumdog Millionaire, $7.15M
- Push, $6.93M
Image: Warner Bros. Pictures
Stars Talk “Confessions of a Shopaholic” – VIDEO
February 16, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
“Confessions of a Shopaholic” is in theaters right now (Loved it! Look for my review today). Hollywood.com caught up with the stars and got their take on the movie, among other things.
New in Theaters: Feb. 13, 2009
February 13, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
It’s Friday the 13th and, of course, the perfect day for “Friday the 13th” to be released in theaters. How many Jason movies have there been? 53? Ok, we’ll go with that. Check out what’s new in theaters today:
Friday the 13th. Jason Voorhees is back. And the rotting cabins of an abandoned summer camp around Crystal Lake are the perfect place to hang out. [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
Confessions of a Shopaholic. Awww, this movie is (way too) close to my heart! Yes, I confess. I’m a shopaholic, just like Isla Fisher’s character in this movie. [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
The International. Clive Owen and Naomi Watts star in this spy thriller about terrorism and the world’s banking system. [Official Site]
Under the Sea 3D. No, this isn’t another installment of the “Little Mermaid” series. It’s a documentary about life under the sea, narrated by Jim Carrey and shown in IMAX theaters. [Official Site]
Image: Friday the 13th, Warner Bros. Pictures, 2009
On the Red Carpet with "Confessions of a Shopaholic" – VIDEO
February 11, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Confessions of a Shopaholic" hits theaters this Friday, and my daughter and I will be first in line to see it. What about you? Is this movie on your Valentine’s weekend list? Here’s a fun Red Carpet clip from Hollyscoop.com:
"Confessions of a Shopaholic" – International Trailer
February 5, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Here’s the international trailer for "Confessions of a Shopaholic," in theaters next Friday, Feb. 13, 2009. Hmmm, "Friday the 13th" or "Confessions"? Yeah, well, if you’ve been reading Film Gecko for a while, you know I’m not really into the horror movies. But I actually might have to see this one because my 14-year-old son wants to see it, and I want to see if it’s too scary for me, I mean him. Nothing scares him!
Anyway, I digress. Check out this trailer. I think it’s a bit longer than the one I previously posted. Oh, and if you want to see Isla Fisher’s crotch shot on "The Late Show," click here.
