Cast: Selma Blair (Patti Petalson), Patrick Wilson (Brian Callahan), Edward Burns (Michael Murphy), Debra Messing (Kate Scott)
For complete info, see IMDb's Purple Violets page.
I hadn't even heard of this movie when it came out in theatres, which surprised me considering the fact that I like almost everyone in the cast. Then, I read on IMDb that it was the first film to premiere on iTunes, so I guess that's why I hadn't heard of it.
Purple Violets deals with authors struggling to please their fans and come up with their next great novels while managing to handle their personal lives at the same time. If you enjoy Edward Burns, I definitely recommend renting this movie. The cast is great and the story kept me interested throughout the movie.
Grade: B+
Labels: 2007, Debra Messing, drama, Edward Burns, movie, Patrick Wilson, romance, Selma Blair
Reviewed by Kat at the 8:15 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Jason Lee (Paul Morse), Julia Stiles (Becky), Selma Blair (Karen), James Brolin (Ken)
For complete info, see IMDb's A Guy Thing page.
I know that A Guy Thing has gotten more than its share of bad reviews. However, I didn't think it was that bad. Was it the best romantic comedy ever written? Far from it. But it was amusing and had a great cast. It was exactly what it was billed to be - an amusing romantic comedy where a guy wakes up with a girl in his bed the night after his bachelor party, assumes he was unfaithful to his fiance, and all hell breaks loose.
It's not a sappy romantic comedy, so guys can enjoy this just as much. It's more on the comedy side than the romance side. Very enjoyable.
Definitely worth renting this one, in spite of the way critics trashed it.
Grade: B-
Labels: 2003, comedy, Julia Stiles, movie, romance, Selma Blair
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:50 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Cameron Diaz (Christina Walters), Christina Applegate (Courtney Rockcliffe), Selma Blair (Jane Burns)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's The Sweetest Thing page.
Another example of great preview editing. The previews made my husband and I think this would be really funny. It had some really funny moments, but as a whole this wasn't a very good movie.
Not a bad rental if you have nothing else to do, but I'd put it pretty close to the bottom of the list. Be aware that it's a totally mindless movie that sometimes goes over the top to get a laugh they might have gotten if they didn't go so far...
Grade: C+
Labels: 2002, Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, comedy, movie, romance, Selma Blair
Reviewed by Kat at the 6:50 PM show | 0 screams
Cast: Reese Witherspoon (Elle Woods), Luke Wilson (Emmett Richmond), Selma Blair (Vivian Kensington)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Legally Blonde page.
I'm a big believer of not judging a book by its cover, so Legally Blonde caught my eye immediately. I'd seen Reese Witherspoon in some movies, but I truly became a fan within the first few minutes of Legally Blonde.
I can't recommend this movie highly enough. It has a great cast and wonderful messages about not pre-judging people based on looks.
Grade: A
Labels: 2001, comedy, Luke Wilson, movie, Reese Witherspoon, romance, Selma Blair
Reviewed by Kat at the 12:00 AM show | 0 screams
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Kathryn Merteuil), Ryan Phillippe (Sebastian Valmont), Reese Witherspoon (Annette Hargrove), Selma Blair (Cecile Caldwell)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Cruel Intentions page.
It's a shame this movie was only advertised as a teen flick. Had the ads (and perhaps the title) been different, I think it would appeal to a wider audience. It was great to see an updated version of Dangerous Liaisons for a younger generation. I've always liked re-made classics and this one is done with a fresh view.
Grade: A
Labels: 1999, drama, movie, Reese Witherspoon, romance, Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Selma Blair
Reviewed by Kat at the 2:40 PM show | 0 screams