The Hangover still tops at box office – June 12-14, 2009
June 15, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
“The Hangover” is a smart, funny movie, and audiences are liking it, too. The buddy flick scored high at the box office this weekend, even though it’s been out for two weeks. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:
- The Hangover, $32.79M
- Up, $30.76M
- The Taking of Pelham 123, $23.37M
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, $9.61M
- Land of the Lost, $8.99M
- Imagine That, $5.50M
- Star Trek, $5.45M
- Terminator: Salvation, $4.78M
- Angels & Demons, $4.11M
- Drag Me to Hell, $3.93M
Images: TM and (c) 2008 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Land of the Lost Review – CG Effects Steal the Show
June 6, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
| Movie: Land of the Lost * Trailer * Images * Official Site | In Theaters: June 5, 2009 |
| Runtime: 93 minutes | Directed by: Brad Silberling |
| MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and for language, including a drug reference | Gecko Rating: |
If you’ve seen the 1970s series on which “Land of the Lost” is based, you know it’s low-budget and cheesy. The movie has some cool special effects, but overall, the plot tries to re-create the cheesiness of the TV series. It doesn’t really succeed, which is saying something. Or saying nothing, take your pick. Still, the movie has a few moments that click.
Like the TV show, the movie tells what happens when three people are transported to a world of dinosaurs and pod people. Only instead of a scientist and two kids, it’s a scientist and two mismatched adults.
New Movie Friday! Land of the Lost, The Hangover
June 5, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
New in theaters today is a bunch of funny, wacky, romantic, scary, and heartbreaking movies. In short, something for everyone! Take a look and see what’s new:
Land of the Lost (PG-13). Has-been scientist Will Ferrell gets "lost" in a land full of dinosaurs and other fun creatures. [35 Images] [Clips and Trailer] [Official Site]
Away We Go (R, limited release). John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph are expectant parents in search of a place to raise their child. [Film Gecko Preview] [Contest Giveaway] [Official Site]
The Hangover (R). What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? We’ll find out in this buddy movie starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis. [Official Site]
My Life in Ruins (PG-13). Nia Vardalos is a Greek American tour guide leading an assorted group of misfits around Greece. [Official Site]
Downloading Nancy (not rated, limited release). A missing wife and a nasty cyber-relationship are on tap here. Stars Maria Bello, Jason Patric and Rufus Sewell. [Film Gecko Preview] [Official Site]
Tennessee (R, limited release). Adam Rothenberg, Ethan Peck and Mariah Carey star in this movie about three people in search of their dreams. [Official Site]
Images: © Universal Studios
35 Images from Land of the Lost
June 1, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Land of the Lost" hits theaters this Friday, June 5, 2009. After seeing a bunch of clips and all the new images below, I’m starting to get excited about this one.
And Will Ferrell has been publicizing the movie like mad. He’ll be on Man Vs. Wild tomorrow night – Tuesday, June 2, at 10 PM on the Discovery Channel. I’m sure it’ll be a hoot!
Land of the Lost Clips and Trailer – Will Ferrell gets a python around his neck!
May 25, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Land of the Lost" didn’t look that funny to me when I first heard about it. But after seeing a few clips and reading more, it’s growing on me, and now I’m looking forward to it.
It stars Will Ferrell as a washed-up scientist who goes back to the stone age via time machine, along with his research assistant (Anna Friel) and a survivalist (Danny McBride). Of course they get chased by T-Rex’s and other fantastic creatures.
It’s directed by Brad Silberling and rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and for language including a drug reference. Arrives in theaters June 5, 2009. Read my interview with Michael Papajohn, who plays an astronaut in the movie.
Thanks to MTV for the clips below. Are you looking forward to this movie?
The stars get a biology lesson:
Exclusive: Interview with Michael Papajohn of Terminator Salvation and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
May 12, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Michael Papajohn is one of the hardest working guys in Hollywood, but his road to Tinseltown actually started on the college sports fields. When a stunt job landed in his path, it changed his life forever.
Read on to learn more about Papajohn’s pivotal role in helping Peter Parker become Spider-Man, what it’s like to duke it out with Bruce Willis, and his roles in some of the hottest movies this year, including “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “Terminator Salvation,” “Land of the Lost,” “G-Force,” and “Old Dogs.” Oh, and why he just might have to kill me!
Jane: You were drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1985, but chose instead to attend Louisiana State University on a baseball scholarship, playing starting center-fielder on the first LSU team to go to the College World Series in 1986 and 1987. What was it like going from the world of sports to the world of film and TV, doing stunts and acting? “Long strange trip” keeps popping into my head, but you’ve really had an awesome, interesting career.
Michael: I remember when I would make a great defensive play or have a great at bat in baseball, I would get a high. Then when I had an opportunity to do stunts, I got that same high on the set. When I had my first acting class, I was in a scene and the situation my character was in felt so real to me, and I got the same high. Right then, I knew I wanted to be an actor.
"Land of the Lost" Super Bowl Spot - VIDEO
February 1, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
There have been some great movie spots during today’s Super Bowl, including "Land of the Lost," a Will Ferrell movie in theaters June 5, 2009.
Ferrell stars as a washed-up scientist who gets sent back to the stone age, along with his research assistant (Anna Friel) and a survivalist (Danny McBride). I’m sure the wacky antics will ensue as they’re chased by T-Rex’s and other Neanderthal creatures. Check it out:
