Despite the miserable selection of films from last Friday, this weekend’s releases offer something for everybody including a scary children’s flick (“Monster House“), a fantasy thriller (“Lady in the Water“), a superhero cheesefest (“My Super Ex-Girlfriend“) and a scabrous comedy (“Clerks 2“). Of course, while all of these films seem poised to take home top honors after opening weekend, there’s still the big bad “Pirates” sequel to worry about. Will Johnny Depp and Co. win first place for a third week in a row, or can one of the four new films finally bump the swashbuckling actioneer off its throne?
Author: Jason Zingale (Page 123 of 154)
It’s official! Well, sort of.
“A very trusted source” over at Latino Review has confirmed that Heath Ledger was offered the role of The Joker in the sequel to “Batman Begins.”
The rumor comes courtesy of the same guys who delivered the first scoop about Brandon Routh winning the role of Superman before anyone else, and I must say, it’s a very interesting casting decision. Ledger is a much younger actor (as I’m sure director Christopher Nolan was hoping for), and he’s got both the talent and the smile to deliver the goods. But is it true? I guess we’ll just have to wait around to find out…
So, it’s official: Sheila is crazy. After spying on Tommy during his night out with Angie, Sheila surprises him at his apartment with a late night dinner. When asked about his date, however, Tommy lies through his teeth. In response to his little white lie, Sheila drugs him (via a cranberry and seltzer) and then rapes him. Oh, and she also smashes up the place to make it look like Tommy got drunk and went wild. Wow. Now that’s commitment. Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s really going to help her cause. Tommy is still totally into Angie, and until she drops him, Sheila’s got no shot at happiness.
Tommy, meanwhile, is having the night of his life. He’s finally bagged a date with Angie, and along with getting some much needed revenge on Johnny (which involved showing up with his ex at an NYPD dinner function), also managed to screw her. A golden star to whoever wrote that particular scene. I could watch Marissa Tomei walk around in lingerie all day long. Of course, Tommy’s unusually long-lasting boner ruins the night and he’s sent home to deal with the female reincarnation of Norman Bates.
The rest of the guys didn’t much screen time this week. Franco’s missing daughter subplot has mysteriously disappeared – as if it’s not even that important – and Probie’s homosexual tendencies are quickly swept under the carpet when a hot bar girl lures him back over to the home team. Tommy’s sister, Maggie, also returns looking to make amends with Garrity, and though she wants to be his girlfriend again, it doesn’t take long for Garrity to mess it up by getting sprayed with mace by a nerdy biker. Of course, this only makes for a hilarious little scene of him stumbling around the firehouse the next day.
Equally as funny is the way that Tommy and Franco help Jerry to get the money that’s owed to him down at the bar. Apparently, this bar owner guy (Birdie, I believe) is a giant prick, so while he’s working alongside Jerry to close down for the night, Tommy calls in a favor and has his Jeep hung from a truck with a crane attacked. Oh, and while I’m talking about tonight’s comedic moments, how about Lou’s night out with Tommy’s two daughters?
“Let me finish my beer, they don’t grow on trees, you know.” Priceless.
Jackman. Bale. Caine. Nolan. Need I say more?
Touchstone Pictures has finally released the trailer for the new drama about two rivaling magicians, and it looks to be one of the best films of 2006. The idea is original and the cast is superb. Check out the trailer now, and then come back to post your opinions.
Can “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” continue its incredible run at the box office, or will this weekend’s new releases take the wind out of its sails? I’d like to vote for the former, since the only films opening on Friday include the god-awful “You, Me and Dupree” and the latest Wayans brothers flick, “Little Man.”
The urban comedy genre has an audience all its own, so while “Little Man” may pull in a respectable opening weekend take, it’s hardly going to interfere with Johnny Depp and Co. as they attempt to smash yet another record (biggest 14-day opening, fastest to $200 million, or something silly like that). “You, Me and Dupree,” on the other hand, is very capable of stealing “Pirates” thunder, but I wouldn’t bet on it. With a majority of the reviews running before opening day, let’s all hope that it’s enough to discourage anyone actually paying to see this piece of crap.
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