'Going the Distance' pushed back to September

Nanette Burstein's "Going the Distance" will not open Aug. 27, 2010, because Warner Bros. Pictures has decided to postpone the romantic comedy with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long until Sept. 3, 2010.

"Moving to the Labor Day weekend not only allows us to take advantage of the long holiday weekend, but gives us some distance from the other female-driven films releasing in August," said Warner's D. Fellman.

"Additionally, we have an opportunity to build more awareness and word-of-mouth for a movie we believe has strong appeal for a broad audience," he said. The film was screened for press earleir this week.

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'Going the Distance' trailer with Drew Barrymore

The first trailer for New Line Cinema's romantic comedy "Going the Distance" has debuted on the Web, so check it out below. Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star, and the film focuses on a couple’s attempt to maintain a long-distance relationship. The cast includes Christina Applegate and Jason Sudeikis.

The trailer below looks a tad lame, and even though I generally like to watch Long and Barrymore on the screen, "Distance" just doesn't seem like a movie I could get excited about. What this thing has going for it is director Nanette Burstein, who helmed "American Teen" and "The Kid Stays in the Picture."

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Watch Christina Ricci in 'After.Life' trailer

Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo's upcoming horror thriller "After.Life" just got a trailer, and you can check it out below. The film is now on track to open in theaters April 9, 2010 via Anchor Bay. Liam Neeson, Christina Ricci, Justin Long and Josh Charles star.

The flick centers on a young woman (Ricci) caught between life and death. A funeral director (Neeson) appears to have the gift of transitioning the dead, but may be intent on burying her alive. Only her boyfriend (Long), who is convinced she's not dead, can help her.

I'm not quite sure how to feel about "After.Life" at this stage. It's definitely not a mainstream release, but there are elements in this trailer I admit I enjoyed. The cast seems solid enough, and the film seems visually pleasing as well. The story? I'm not quite convinced yet.

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Movie Review: “Youth in Revolt”

Seen on: November 13, 2009

The players: Director: Miguel Arteta, Writer: Gustin Nash, Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Ray Liotta, Justin Long

Facts of interest: Miguel Arteta also directed "The Good Girl."

The plot: In order to win over the girl he loves, Nick creates an alter ego that teaches him how to rebel and be a bad boy.

Our thoughts: Every revolution needs a leader, and the guy getting his rebel on big time in theaters this week is Michael Cera, who turns in a superb double performance in Miguel Arteta’s “Youth in Revolt,” a surprisingly amusing comedy about a weirdo willing to do anything to win over the girl of his dreams.

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Justin Long joins Redford's 'The Conspirator'

Justin Long has boarded Robert Redford's upcoming "The Conspirator" and will be joining James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn in the flick about the events following the assassination of President Lincoln.

Penn plays Mary Surratt, the only woman in a group charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln. McAvoy will take on the role of Frederick Aiken, a war hero who thinks Surratt is innocent and chooses to defend her.

The Hollywood Reporter says Long is set to play McAvoy's best friend, a solider who lost a limb in the Civil War. James Solomon wrote the script for the film, which shoots soon.

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Crappy new trailer for 'Chipmunks' sequel hits

This holiday season at the movies is ruined, as Betty Thomas' "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" is set to tear apart the big screen when it opens Dec. 25, 2009. Here's a crappy new trailer for the sequel.

I still don't know how a mess such as "Alvin and the Chipmunks" could bag $217 million domestically, but it did, and here we are again, with the annoying chipmunks creating a mess, playing football and...

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Watch Michael Cera in 'Youth in Revolt' trailer

Michael Cera is at it again in Miguel Arteta's upcoming comedy "Youth in Revolt," and a first trailer for the upcoming film has just debuted online. Check it out after the jump, because it looks intriguing. Flick is the big-screen adaptation of C.D. Payne’s novel of the same title.

"Youth in Revolt" is the irreverent story about the wild adventures of a teenage boy named Nick Twisp, who meets the girl of his dreams while on a family vacation and has to turn his life and the lives of all those around him upside down in order to be with her.

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SNL's Jason Sudeikis is 'Going the Distance'

Funny guy Jason Sudeikis is keeping himself busy signing to quite a few upcoming big-screen projects, and the latest he's about ready to join is a romantic comedy.

The "Saturday Night Life" comedian is indeed in talks to join Nanette Burstein's upcoming film "Going the Distance," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

That means he'll be joining Drew Barrymore, Justin Long and Christina Applegate, who already signed on. Newcomer Geoff LaTulippe, who’s been working at New Line Cinema for several years, wrote the script.

Essentially, the film focuses on a couple’s attempt to maintain a long-distance relationship. One lives in Chicago while the other is located in Los Angeles.

Sudeikis, who delivered quite a funny performance in "The Rocker," also recently signed on to star in "The Bounty" (aka. "Bounty Hunter"). He's also got "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy" coming up soon.

'Drag Me to Hell' web reviews

Sam Raimi returns to horror with "Drag Me to Hell," which stars Alison Lohman as a loan officer cursed by a creepy old lady. Justin Long, Lorna Raver and Dileep Raop co-star, and here is what some of the Web's critics have to say about the film:

• Cinematical's Peter Martin: "Welcome back to the realm of horror, Mr. Raimi, and thanks for making a convulsively funny movie with chills and thrills, suffused with genuine affection for the genre."

• Cole Abaius at FilmSchoolRejects: "It all works. A return to Raimi’s roots, a return to atmospheric horror, a return to fun filmmaking. It’s probably the most fun I’ve had sitting in a darkened theater all year, and I owe it all to Sam Raimi and Alison Lohman’s ability to make out with a dead body."

• George Roush at LatinoReview: "The acting was great by both Alison and Justin Long, the direction was superb, the story was fun and the scares were a plenty."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "This is a balanced film that drifts between chills, thrills and laughs."

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Movie Review: “Drag Me to Hell”

Seen on: May 29, 2009

The players: Director: Sam Raimi, Writers: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Cast: Alison Lohman, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, Justin Long

Facts of interest: Raimi also directed the "Spider-Man" flicks.

The plot: A mysterious woman curses a young loan officer after she refuses to grant her another extension on her home loan.

Our thoughts: “Drag Me to Hell” is a wild big-screen experience. It’s both entertaining and intense, and it proves Sam Raimi still has what it takes to offer his fans just the kind of crazy horror flick they are looking for. Indeed, “Hell” delivers both solid terror and great laughs; a beautiful combination you don’t get to see that often anymore these days.

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