It's that time again for TGITDNMAR, which (obviously) stands for Thank God It's The Day New Movies Are Released.
Since I can't think of anything wildly poignant or fitting for this space, here's my top five worst musical acts of the 80s (no one-hit wonders), since I've had various Hall & Oates songs stuck in my head at different points this week:
5. Asia
4. Journey
3. Air Supply
2. REO Speedwagon
1. Hall & Oates
Funny People
A couple questions:
Aren't you just asking for trouble by naming your movie that? Might as well call an Oscar bait film Good Actors. Set the expectations lower.
Why is Jason Schwartzman relegated to fifth-level (if that) co-starring roles? This is Max Fischer, for chrissakes! Give the man some starring roles.
I don't know anyone that's *excited* about seeing Funny People, despite Apatow's track record. This just has the scent of "funny one minute, sappy the next" all over it. Nonetheless, its competition is weak this week, so pencil me in for an eventual theatrical viewing.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 77%
Aliens in the Attic
Have you seen the trailer for this? Even by kids' movie standards, it looks just "turrible." Like Gremlins crossed with Small Soldiers crossed with something crappy. To boot, the best actors involved (J.K. Simmons and Thomas Haden Church) are only voice actors - bad for us, but probably a wise choice by them. Andy Richter and two girls named Ashley are also on board.
You've been warned.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing: 1%
The Collector
No. C'mon, you should have seen this coming a mile away.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing: 0%
And then...
Since I can't think of anything wildly poignant or fitting for this space, here's my top five worst musical acts of the 80s (no one-hit wonders), since I've had various Hall & Oates songs stuck in my head at different points this week:
5. Asia
4. Journey
3. Air Supply
2. REO Speedwagon
1. Hall & Oates
Funny PeopleA couple questions:
Aren't you just asking for trouble by naming your movie that? Might as well call an Oscar bait film Good Actors. Set the expectations lower.
Why is Jason Schwartzman relegated to fifth-level (if that) co-starring roles? This is Max Fischer, for chrissakes! Give the man some starring roles.
I don't know anyone that's *excited* about seeing Funny People, despite Apatow's track record. This just has the scent of "funny one minute, sappy the next" all over it. Nonetheless, its competition is weak this week, so pencil me in for an eventual theatrical viewing.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing (in the theater): 77%
Aliens in the AtticHave you seen the trailer for this? Even by kids' movie standards, it looks just "turrible." Like Gremlins crossed with Small Soldiers crossed with something crappy. To boot, the best actors involved (J.K. Simmons and Thomas Haden Church) are only voice actors - bad for us, but probably a wise choice by them. Andy Richter and two girls named Ashley are also on board.
You've been warned.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing: 1%
The CollectorNo. C'mon, you should have seen this coming a mile away.
Fletch's Chance of Viewing: 0%
