Quick Movie Review: "It's Kind of a Funny Story"

Seen on: September 22, 2010

The players: Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Writers: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Graham

Facts of interest: Boden also edited the movie.

The plot: A teenager who thinks he is depressed checks himself into a psychiatric ward. Once there, he ends up with the adults...

Our thoughts: Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s new dramedy “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” follows the adventures of a confused teenager (Keir Gilchrist) who believes he’s depressed and ends up checking himself into an adult psychiatric ward, where he meets a bunch of eccentric characters and hopes to find the best solution to his little predicament.

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The trailer for 'Scream 4' now online

The "Scream" gang showed up at the Scream Awards this past weekend to offer fans a first look at the trailer for Wes Craven's upcoming sequel "Scream 4," and you can now watch it in decent quality below.

The trailer shows a bunch of Ghostface action, but it also quickly introduces the new faces of the "Scream" franchise, including Emma Roberts, Hayden Panetierre, Adam Brody, Kristen Bell and Rory Culkin.

Of course, Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox are all back as well. "Scream 4" opens in theaters April 15, 2011. In the film, Sidney is now a writer. Come on, who's excited about this?

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Neil Patrick Harris to direct 'Aaron and Sarah'

Busy actor/comedian Neil Patrick Harris is planning to step behind the camera for his directorial debut with "Aaron and Sarah," the romantic comedy David O. Russell was originally supposed to helm.

Chad Gomez Creasey and Dara Resnik Creasey wrote the script, which follows a nerd and popular girl who befriend each other as freshmen in high school and see their relationship grow over the years.

The film was set up at Fox 2000, but it's without a studio home right now. Emma Roberts and Josh Hutcherson are attached as the leads, by the way. Harris next stars in "The Smurfs" and "Beastly." (RB)

Great trailer for 'It's Kind of a Funny Story'

The first trailer for Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's new drama "It's Kind of a Funny Story" has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. Actually, you should, because it's looking darn good...

Based on Ned Vizzini's novel, the flick follows a teenager who enters a mental institution after falling victim to depression. Once there, he ends up in the adult ward, where meets a bunch of strange people.

Boden and Fleck also created "Half Nelson," and that alone should get you excited about this one. The cast looks great, and this trailer promises a heartfelt drama that seems as amusing as it is intriguing.

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Emma Roberts boards 'Scream 4'

Dimension Films has recruited Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin for the upcoming Wes Craven-directed horror sequel "Scream 4." The film is scheduled for release April 15, 2011.

Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox Arquette are also back in action for the film, which Kevin Williamson wrote. Roberts will play Jill, a character who is also one of the film's heroines.

“I am so excited to be part of this ground-breaking franchise," Roberts said about her coming on board. "It's the perfect opportunity for me to do something completely different than I’ve ever done before."

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Movie Review: “Valentine’s Day”

Seen on: February 8, 2010

The players: Director: Garry Marshall, Writer: Katherine Fugate, Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Patrick Dempsey, Emma Roberts

Facts of interest: Garry Marshall also helmed "Pretty Woman."

The plot: The film follows a group of individuals from Los Angeles as they experience love in all forms on Valentine's Day.

Our thoughts: Garry Marshall’s new romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day” is a major big-screen drag. It’s a cheap, cold Hollywood rip-off of Richard Curtis’ incredibly entertaining and heartfelt “Love Actually,” and it completely fails to establish an attractive feeling of romance. In fact, it’s a film that turns Valentine’s Day into a real nightmare.

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Zach Galifianakis to star in 'Kind of a Funny Story'

I'm glad every time I hear about a casting story involving funny guy "Zach Galifianakis." He just dominated "The Hangover" with his incredibly funny performance, and I can't wait to see him on the big screen again. Well, he's certainly keeping himself awful busy these days.

Galifianakis is now in talks to join "It's Kind of a Funny Story," a dramedy by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, the team behind "Half Nelson." Emma Roberts from "Hotel for Dogs" may also board the film, which will shoot later this year.

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Ed Harris, Emma Roberts travel to 'Virginia'

Ed Harris, Emma Roberts and Amy Madigan will try to find out "What's Wrong With Virginia," a drama Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black wrote and will direct. Black, of course, is known for his fantastic "Milk" screenplay.

Variety says Harris plays a sheriff whose state senate bid is in trouble when his daughter starts dating the son of a mad woman the sheriff has had an affair with. Madigan plays the sheriff's wife, and Roberts plays his daughter.

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Topher Grace, Emma Roberts board 'Valentine's Day'

Topher Grace, Emma Roberts and Hector Elizondo have joined Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper and Ashton Kutcher in "Valentine's Day."

Directed by Gary Marshall ("The Princess Diaries," "Runaway Bride") from a script by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, the film follows 10 Los Angeles people whose lives intersect on Valentine's Day.

The Hollywood Reporter says Grace plays a mailroom worker who dates Hathaway's character. Roberts is on-board as a teenager trying to sleep with her boyfriend. Elizondo plays MacLaine's husband.

Wow, what a cast! Roberts recenty starred in "Hotel for Dogs." As for Grace, the "That '70s Show" alumnus will soon be seen in "Young Americans." Hector Elizondo's credits include "Chicago Hope," "Monk" and "The Princess Diaries" series.

50 Cent, Kiefer Sutherland to star in 'Twelve'

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Ellen Barkin, Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and Rory Culkin have signed on to star in Joel Schumacher's "Twelve."

Based on the novel by Nick McDonell, the film centers on a former high schooler and drug dealer whose life takes a drastic turn after his best friend is arrested for murdering the dealer's cousin. Jordan Melamed wrote the screenplay.

Schumacher most recently directed "The Number 23," which I admit I pretty much hated. His credits also include "The Phantom of the Opera," "Veronica Guerin" and "Bad Company."

Jackson last starred in "Righteous Kill," and he's got plenty of future projects lined up. Roberts was recently seen in "Hotel for Dogs," while Barkin last appeared in "Ocean's Thirteen." As for Crawford, he's been busy doing "Gossip Girl."

Culkin's credits include "Signs" and "Mean Creek," and Sutherland is still running around as Jack Bauer. He also voiced a character in "Monsters vs. Aliens."

Source: Variety