Lots of buzz surrounding “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” in theaters Nov. 6, 2009. The movie is based on true events as described in Jon Ronson’s 2004 book by the same name.
Ewan McGregor plays a down-on-his-luck reporter who meets a special forces agent (George Clooney), who says that yes, it’s true. There’s actually a secret military unit whose sole purpose is to use paranormal powers for the greater good.
Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Terry Serpico, and Rebecca Mader also star. No word on whether any goats were harmed in the making of this film (but I’m sure …read more

“G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” hits DVD and Blu-ray tomorrow, Nov. 3, 2009, and I’ve got a great prize pack for you below, offered on behalf of Paramount Home Entertainment.
The movie tells the story of an elite military unit of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, who take on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.
Directed by Stephen Sommers, it stars Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayons, Dennis Quaid, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Check out the trailer and the G.I. Joe Faceoff Game on Facebook.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have one prize pack ($80+ value) that includes …read more

Sometimes a little film comes along that grabs your emotions and won’t let go. Such is the case for “Cheri,” a period film with some of the best period actors around.
It takes place in the decadent world of Paris at the dawn of the 20th century. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Lea, a legendary courtesan who agrees to undertake the romantic education of Chéri (Rupert Friend), the 19-year-old son of a former rival (Kathy Bates).
Lea is 30 years older than Chéri and the former lover of some of France’s wealthiest and most powerful men. The last thing she expects is to …read more

“Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” hits DVD and Blu-ray on Oct. 20, 2009, and I’ve got some fun stuff to give away on behalf of Paramount Home Entertainment:

Two-disc Special Edition DVD (read my review here)
Poster
T-shirt

THE GIVEAWAY: Two (2) Prize Packs that include the above DVD, poster and T-shirt.
HOW TO ENTER: To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winners will be drawn randomly. I’ll email the winners for their snail-mail address after the contest ends. Good luck!
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The popular “Bring It On” series is back with an all-new movie! Christina Milian stars in “Bring It On: Fight to the Finish,” available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Download to Own on Sept. 1, 2009. Yep, that’s today!
The story follows sassy cheer captain Lina Cruz (Milian), whose world goes all topsy-turvy when she moves with her family from the urban streets of East L.A. to the sunny beaches of Malibu. At her new school, Lina clashes with Avery (Rachele Brooke Smith), the competitive all-star cheer captain, while also falling for Avery’s cute brother, Evan (Cody Longo).
Plenty of …read more

I’m probably more in love with “Transformers” than “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (read my review here). They’re both rock-em sock-em movies with giant robots, but the first one had more plot and character development, in my view. Well, as much as you can have in a movie about giant robots.
THE DVD: The 2007 action flick directed by Michael Bay centers on an ancient battle between two extraterrestrial robotic clans, the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons. But the key to who wins this battle is held by a teenage boy, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Also stars Megan Fox, Josh …read more

I’ll say right off the bat: I LOVED “The Greatest Game Ever Played”! It’s the film that made me slightly fan-crazed for Shia Labeouf, and it’s just a great movie.
THE MOVIE: Based on real-life golfer Francis Ouimet, it tells the story of how he beat the odds of his working-class life to play in the 1913 U.S. Open Championship against pro Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane). Josh Flitter as Ouimet’s pint-sized caddy is a hoot! Directed by “Big Love” star Bill Paxton, it’s rated PG for some brief mild language, so basically a family movie good for ages 7 and …read more

If you missed the actual Woodstock concert 40 years ago, and need a good dose of peace and love (remastered, at that!), this giveaway is for you.
“Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music 2-Disc Anniversary Edition” will hit store shelves on June 9, 2009, but here’s your chance to win it for free!
Read my review and watch clips here, and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway.
THE GIVEAWAY: Three (3) copies of “Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director’s Cut, 2-Disc 40th Anniversary Edition.”
TO ENTER: To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post …read more

Need some Jimi Hendrix in your life? Hankering to hear Joan Baez?
It’s been 40 years since the first “Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music” was released, and now they’re releasing some cool new anniversary editions on June 9, 2009. And I’ve got giveaways for you!
Read my review and watch clips here, and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway.
THE GIVEAWAY: One (1) Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition box set – “Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director’s Cut” (40th Anniversary).
TO ENTER: To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, June 20, …read more

Coming to theaters June 5, 2009 is "Away We Go," a film that’s being called "intelligent, funny, romantic, honest and surprisingly moving." (That’s from the press release!)
It follows an expectant couple’s journey to find the perfect place to raise their child. Check out the preview, trailer and images here. John Krasinski ("The Office) and Maya Rudolph ("Saturday Night Live") star as the happy couple.
And I’ve got some very cool giveaway items to get you prepped for the film!
THE GIVEAWAY: Five (5) winners from Film Gecko will receive the Official Movie Soundtrack, an "Away We Go" T-Shirt, …read more