Better Zooey Deschanel Romantic Comedy This Year?

Look out Tina Fey, Zooey Deschanel may be taking over the spot in my heart for celebrity crushes. Just coming off Yes Man (isn't Jim Carrey a little old for her?), Deschanel looks to own the upcoming season with two romantic comedies.

First, Gigantic, which is already out in a limited release. It's sitting at 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a shame because it stars John Goodman and the trailer looks pretty good.



Yes, there's plenty of cliches, but what romantic comedy doesn't have their fair share of them? The Daily News said, "Indie directors are still making painfully twee, self-conscious romances all these years after Sundance birthed so many quirky cliches?" Zooey stars opposite Paul Dano aka the awkward kid from Little Miss Sunshine.

Second there's (500) Days of Summer, which is getting a bit more positive buzz and is set for limited release July 15th. Here she stars opposite of Joseph Gordon-Levitt aka the awkward kid from 3rd Rock From the Sun, and also in the new G.I. Joe movie as Cobra Command (wtf?).



For all the talk of Gigantic being cliche does the opening of this trailer not smell like Garden State 2? You sort of have to roll your eyes at his mind being blown by the fact that a girl loves The Smiths. They are the Smiths. A lot of people love the Smiths. I'm trying to think of a more less mainstream, high indie cred band that could fit there (and still be recognized by most/all of the audience), but I'm at a loss. Nice cardigan though.

Beyond the opening, it looks just as promising. Maybe even more so if we're going to compare early reviews too. And can you ever go wrong with a Hall & Oates song in a trailer? The answer is no, you can't.

Which looks better to you? Is Zooey Deschanel officially the new Natalie Portman? And maybe more importantly, which movie will have the best soundtrack?

I Am Legend Falls Short of Legendary, Still Amazing

When I first heard Will Smith was playing Robert Neville in the newest movie version of the novel I Am Legend, I cringed a little bit with the though of the classic story being turning into another Independence Day or Men in Black.

Thankfully, Smith does an amazing job in I Am Legend and has brought himself up a few rungs on the ladder of present-day actors.

While the movie starts off in a decrepit New York City (instead of Los Angeles, like the book) with Neville flying through the empty streets on Manhattan in a brand new Mustang GT500, with his dog Sam riding shotgun, it doesn't take long for the audience to grasp what is going on. The scene quickly turns into a view of Neville's lonely life as the only person left on Earth. The movie quickly describes the event of three years prior when a cure for cancer, turns into the Krippin Virus which effects 90% of the Earth's population and subsequently turns the victims into blood thirsty vampires.

The movie's hour and 40-minute run time flies by as Neville fights off night-seekers (vampires), haunting memories and dark depression in order to continue living. Saying too much more would kind of ruin it for you though.

Expect a mixture of well-shot scenes, heart-stopping drama, explosions, violence and one of the best stories in theaters this year.

For a quick glimpse of what to expect, check out this short trailer.

Juno Hits Connecticut on Friday!

Hooray! I discussed Juno earlier this month and posted the trailer to go along side it, but still haven't had a chance to see it. Finally it is here! I planned on seeing it Monday at a free early screening in Hartford, but I ended up missing out (sold out). Although this time around I'll have to pay for it, this is good news.

Some places in Connecticut it will be playing on Friday: Plainville, Manchester, New Haven, West Hartford, Fairfield...pretty much all the major locations. Check your local listings and what not, and be sure to see it this weekend.

Since I already posted the trailer I leave you with a short conversation between Ellen Page (Juno) and Diablo Cody (screenwriter) about acting and writing about being pregnant despite never experiencing it.

I Am Legend Makes Millions, I Can't Find a Ticket

Well the numbers are out and this winter's blockbuster hit I Am Legend made well over 75 million in its first weekend at the box office. While it isn't hard to see why Will Smith's newest flick is bringing in all the cash, it surprised me when I couldn't get a ticket to a 9:30 p.m. showing on opening night, even though I was trying to buy the ticket seven hours in advance.

Apparently, I Am Legend sold out both iMax showings in Manchester on opening night and most other showings around the state. I know I wasn't the only one who had problems scoring these tickets. I guess I'll have to wait till later this week and go to a $5 matinée.

Expect my actual review in the next couple days.