In this newFlickChick.TV video, the Flick Chick discusses the new Peter Jackson film THE LOVELY BONES.
Based on a best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, the much-anticipated film stars Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon and the amazing young actress Saoirse Ronan.
You may not know this, but the Flick Chick lovestheentire Star Wars movie saga, and has ever since she was a teen.
Seriously….if it weren’t for that spunky Princess Leia and her somewhat questionable hairdo, the Flick Chick is pretty sure that she would be patrolling & protecting the galaxy from the Dark Side with her true love Han Solo at this very moment.
Oh well, a girl can dream….can’t she?
Flash forward a few years later and back to reality, imagine the Flick Chick’s geek-girl excitement when she was able to attend the multimedia event “Star Wars: In Concert” at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Not only did a full symphony orchestra play many familiar pieces from the wonderful John Willliams Star Wars scores, but a high def screen showed many of the most exciting moments from the epic six-film saga. To top it off, C-3PO himself — Anthony Daniels, was on hand to narrate and guide the audience through their journey.
With awesome movie music and clips, cool memorabilia and a huge group of other Star Warsfans to talk with, the Flick Chick was in true movie-lover heaven.
***Check out the video below of the Flick Chick at the concert, interviewing some of the (surprisingly young) fan faithful…and what they had to say about their favorite movie franchise.***
....and apparently, everybody wants a front row seat!
Yep, the apocalyptic action-adventure 2012 just had a terrific opening weekend, grossing $65 million in the States with a global box office gross of $225 million.
According to Variety.com, not only was 2012 the fifth best international opening of all time, that crazy global box office total was "thebest ever for an original movie not based on an established franchise, brand or best-selling novel."
(I'm thinkin' they mean....other than peeps like Harry Potter and James Bond -- ya know, A Box Office Dream Team.)
(Wow, can you imagine the box office take for Harry Potter and Her Majesty's Secret Service Look For A Quantum Of Solace With A Goblet Of Fire? I am SO there!)
I was able to see 2012 at a screening last Thursday night, and had no doubt it was headed for the record books.
I do love John Cusack in most anything, and I enjoyed the over-the-top special effects & action....but I did have a few minor plot questions.
Check out the latest episode of FlickChick.TV for my take:
OK, so if you know me at all (or happen to be a regular reader of this blog)....you probably know that I'm just mad about a guy named "Oscar."
I also happen to LOVE those who can bring the funny, so imagine my delight when the two co-hosts for this years' Oscar telecast in March were announced last week --
Charming, intelligent and oh, so funny men: Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.
Hosting gigs are fairly familiar to this duo, as both have hosted Saturday Night Live multiple times (more than anyone else), and Steve has already hosted the Oscars twice before, solo.
Check out the two of them in action together:
Alec & Steve Compete As SNL "Hosts With The Most"
Hmmm....as happy as I am, I DO wish they would have chosen an equally fun & fabulous female to join those two up on stage that evening.
Tina Fey?
Sandra Bullock?
Heck....Abigail Breslin?
In fact, many in Hollywood & beyond are already sniping about who wasn't (and should've been) added as a host:
Several inside sources are saying that Tina Fey was a clear choice to join the two men, but her busy TV schedule just wouldn't allow it.
She has obvious chemistry with Alec on 30 Rock,
AND....she's also worked with Steve on her show, with very funny results.
(for further incentive, when Tina presented the Screenplay awards at the Oscars with Steve last year, they killed.)
My fingers remain firmly crossed that Tina will somehow make an appearance on the Oscars....a very humorous and memorable one, I'm sure.
What gives me such hope?
Well....she is starring this spring with none other than Steve Carell (talk about a "Dream Team") in the upcoming comedy Date Night, about a bored married couple's attempt at a glamorous & romantic evening, with dangerous & comic results.
The flick opens April 9th....just one month after the Academy Awards.
Can't you just see Fey & Carell presenting an Oscar, discussing their upcoming movie....and stealing the show?
I was lucky enough to see a midnight screening of the new Michael Jackson "concert documentary" THIS IS IT on Tuesday evening.
Guess what?
I loved it.
This isn't a real shocker, because his #1 best-selling album "Thriller" came out the year I graduated from high school.
I have many, MANY fond memories of listening to and dancing to Michael Jackson tunes. Not to mention loving his music videos as well.
Those songs helped define a specific period in my life and they definitely have a special place in my heart.
I know there are many other MJ fans out there like me, all over the world....but there are just as many people who think he was just a very weird celebrity, who lived a very strange and unnatural existence.
I understand that, believe me I do.
I'm hoping that those people, along with the die-hard MJ fans, will go see this film. It truly gives a glimpse into his world as an artist and entertainer. It is enjoyable and engaging. Fun and joyful and ultimately, more than a little sad.
Please note, this film is NOT anything about his private, personal life.
This is Michael Jackson....the singer, dancer and entertainer extraordinaire.
And it is revealing, worthwhile and awesome --
and only in theaters for 2 weeks.
What made me wanna get up in the aisles and sing and dance?
THIS IS IT.
I discussed the film this morning during my Mix Flick Chick segment with morning DJ Mark Dantzer. Mark is a music lover (obviously), and has great memories of listening to MJ as well.
Check out the video of our discussion below, as well as the official trailer for THIS IS IT.
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