December 23rd, 2008
Just 2 days away from Christmas! And it’s a new release Tuesday. If you’re looking for some last minute gifts here’s what’s out today:
Movies
1) Eagle Eye-Shia Lebouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson
2) Ghost Town-Téa Leoni and Alan Ruck
3) Savage Grace-Julianne Moore
That’s pretty much it. No TV shows out today.
Here’s something musically to keep your eyes and ears out for. Kelly Clarkson is expected to kick off 2009 with the release of her latest single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” on January 19th. That will appear on her yet-to-be-titled new album, which currently has a March 17th release date. RollingStone.com, describes the album as “primo pop” very reminiscent of her hit 2004 album, Breakaway. She is also prepping for the new set’s arrival by changing her website to KellyOfficial.com from KellyClarksonWeb.com and setting up a voice mailbox where you can call to get the latest updates.
NEW MOVIES OUT FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND!! (Lots to enjoy)
BEDTIME STORIES (PG)
Hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson gets an unexpected surprise when he discovers that the tall tales he’s been telling his niece and nephew are somehow coming true. Stars Adam Sandler, Guy Pearce, Keri Russell, Richard Griffiths, Courteney Cox Arquette.
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (PG-13)
“I was born under unusual circumstances.” And so begins “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards. Stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng.
MARLEY AND ME (PG)
The Grogans adopt the cute, twelve pound yellow Labrador, who in no time at all, grows into a 100-pound steamroller of unbridled energy that turns the Grogan home into a disaster area. Stars Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Alan Arkin, Eric Dane.
THE SPIRIT (PG-13)
A detective prevents an attempt to release a substance that will leave the citizens of Central City in suspended animation. He is exposed to the goo, which gives him the ability to withstand any beating. Stars Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Eva Mendes, Dan Lauria.
VALKYRIE (PG-13)
A proud military man, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg is a loyal officer who serves his country all the while hoping that someone will find a way to stop Hitler before Europe and Germany are destroyed. Stars Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten
ROMANIA SETS SANTA WORLD RECORD
People in the Romanian town of Bucharest are having a record setting holiday. The town set a Guinness World Record when three-thousand-939 people took to the streets dressed as Santa Claus to hand out gifts. Bucharest beat the previous record of three-thousand-618 Santas, which was set in Taipei in 2003. Bucharest is the second Romanian town to set a Guinness World Record this holiday season. The city of Brasov set the record for longest Christmas letter when children wrote a one-thousand-357 foot wish list.
Movie Clip Trivia Answer: Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas
Just a note, I’ll be off tomorrow through Friday to spend some time with family and enjoy the holidays. Have a very Merry Christmas!