Opening March 13
Hola, faithful AP movie-o-philes (I may have made up that word). This week, we've got a whole slew of films opening featuring people who have had their lovely mugs grace the pages of AP in recent issues. Therefore, there are plenty of AP-Approved films to pick from if you're heading to the multiplex this weekend. And though this Friday once again falls on the 13th, we are happily free of any 13-related remakes. (Other horror remakes, of course, are available, but we'll get to that.)
QUIRKY FAMILY DRAMEDY
Sunshine Cleaning
DIRECTOR > Christine Jeffs
STARS > Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Alan Arkin, Clifton Collins Jr.
WHY SEE IT > If you've picked up your copy of this month's AP, you already know Sunshine Cleaning is our lead review in our Screening section. Brought to you by the producers of Little Miss Sunshine, Cleaning deals with the complicated relationship between two sisters (Adams and Blunt) who are in the business of, well, lets call it hazardous waste cleanup. We pretty much love Adams and Blunt in anything (Blunt's looking particularly emo here--in a good way!), and be prepared to be impressed with Clifton Collins Jr.--he's a scene stealer if ever there was one. See for yourself!
CRAZY/DRUNKEN/BUDDY-FILM/ROAD TRIP COMEDY
Miss March
DIRECTORS > Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore
STARS > Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Raquel Alessi
WHY SEE IT > Zach Cregger (who appeared in last month's issue of AP)! Trevor Moore! You know them and you love them (or if you don't, you should) from The Whitest Kids U' Know. Now they've directed, written and starred in the feature-length Miss March. You know, it's just your basic, happens-to-everybody story: Boy wakes up from four-year coma; boy discovers his virginal high school sweetie is now a Playmate; boy goes on wacky, cross-country road trip to save her from herself. Hijinx ensue! Luckily, with Cregger and Moore at the helm, it really is funny... Watch the trailer, or check out the WKUK skit below:
REQUISITE HORROR REMAKE WITH THE BEST TRAILER MUSIC SINCE MIA'S "PAPER PLANES" FOR PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
The Last House On The Left
DIRECTOR > Dennis Iliadis
STARS > Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Riki Lindhome, Martha MacIsaac
WHY SEE IT > While horror remakes are always suspect, they usually fall into one of two categories: Unintentionally hilarious or scarier than shit. Because Wes Craven sat in as a producer and writer on this remake of his own 1972 version of the film of the same name, we're keeping our fingers crossed for the latter. It's got a good cast--including Martha MacIsaac (aka Becca from Superbad), who is featured in this month's AP. The thing that's really getting us excited is the music in the trailer: Swedish band Taken By Trees (who have a female singer) cover Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O Mine." Brilliant. Hear it for yourself:
CUE YOUR NETFLIX!
If you feel like staying in, these DVDs were all released this week, as well!
If you're in the mood for something a little heavy, this heartbreaking story of an 8-year-old son of a concentration camp commander who befriends a Jewish boy fits the bill.
Apologies to his agents, but he'll forever be "McLovin'" to us: Christopher Mintz-Plasse teaches life lessons to a couple of hard-headed energy drink reps (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott). This had the potential to bomb, but it's actually really funny. We recommend!
The main reason to rent this? It was criminally overlooked at the Oscars, and you will be a better person for knowing about it.
QUIRKY FAMILY DRAMEDY
Sunshine Cleaning
DIRECTOR > Christine Jeffs
STARS > Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Alan Arkin, Clifton Collins Jr.
WHY SEE IT > If you've picked up your copy of this month's AP, you already know Sunshine Cleaning is our lead review in our Screening section. Brought to you by the producers of Little Miss Sunshine, Cleaning deals with the complicated relationship between two sisters (Adams and Blunt) who are in the business of, well, lets call it hazardous waste cleanup. We pretty much love Adams and Blunt in anything (Blunt's looking particularly emo here--in a good way!), and be prepared to be impressed with Clifton Collins Jr.--he's a scene stealer if ever there was one. See for yourself!
CRAZY/DRUNKEN/BUDDY-FILM/ROAD TRIP COMEDY
Miss March
DIRECTORS > Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore
STARS > Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Raquel Alessi
WHY SEE IT > Zach Cregger (who appeared in last month's issue of AP)! Trevor Moore! You know them and you love them (or if you don't, you should) from The Whitest Kids U' Know. Now they've directed, written and starred in the feature-length Miss March. You know, it's just your basic, happens-to-everybody story: Boy wakes up from four-year coma; boy discovers his virginal high school sweetie is now a Playmate; boy goes on wacky, cross-country road trip to save her from herself. Hijinx ensue! Luckily, with Cregger and Moore at the helm, it really is funny... Watch the trailer, or check out the WKUK skit below:
REQUISITE HORROR REMAKE WITH THE BEST TRAILER MUSIC SINCE MIA'S "PAPER PLANES" FOR PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
The Last House On The Left
DIRECTOR > Dennis Iliadis
STARS > Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Riki Lindhome, Martha MacIsaac
WHY SEE IT > While horror remakes are always suspect, they usually fall into one of two categories: Unintentionally hilarious or scarier than shit. Because Wes Craven sat in as a producer and writer on this remake of his own 1972 version of the film of the same name, we're keeping our fingers crossed for the latter. It's got a good cast--including Martha MacIsaac (aka Becca from Superbad), who is featured in this month's AP. The thing that's really getting us excited is the music in the trailer: Swedish band Taken By Trees (who have a female singer) cover Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O Mine." Brilliant. Hear it for yourself:
CUE YOUR NETFLIX!
If you feel like staying in, these DVDs were all released this week, as well!
If you're in the mood for something a little heavy, this heartbreaking story of an 8-year-old son of a concentration camp commander who befriends a Jewish boy fits the bill.
Apologies to his agents, but he'll forever be "McLovin'" to us: Christopher Mintz-Plasse teaches life lessons to a couple of hard-headed energy drink reps (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott). This had the potential to bomb, but it's actually really funny. We recommend!
The main reason to rent this? It was criminally overlooked at the Oscars, and you will be a better person for knowing about it.
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