Jane’s Favorite Movie Tunes: Hugh Laurie, The Way You Look Tonight from Peter’s Friends
September 25, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Time to resurrect Jane’s Favorite Movie Tunes with this lovely song from “Peter’s Friends,” a 1992 film about six former college friends who gather for a New Year’s Eve weekend reunion at a large English countryside manor. The film stars Hugh Laurie (loving him on “House” this season), Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Emma Thompson, and Imelda Staunton. Have a listen …
Monsters vs. Aliens Review – Awesome 3D Animation
March 28, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Monsters vs. Aliens * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: March 27, 2009
Runtime: 94 minutes
Directed by: Rob Letterman / Conrad Vernon
MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor, and mild language
Gecko Rating:
There’s really only so much you can do with a kids’ movie these days. There’s usually an evil guy, a main character with issues, some kooky supporting characters, and a big crisis that needs to be stopped.
"Monsters vs. Aliens" has all of these elements, but what puts it a notch above most kids’ movies is the animation. The movie is offered in both 3D and …read more
Monsters vs. Aliens Red Carpet Premiere – VIDEO
March 25, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
The stars came out in force, including Seth Rogen, Reese Witherspoon, Keifer Sutherland and Judd Apatow, hitting the red carpet for the premiere of "Monsters vs. Aliens," blasting into theaters this Friday, March 27, 2009. Are you taking the kids to this movie? Heck, just go see it yourself. It looks really cute!
“Monsters vs. Aliens” Trailer and Super Bowl Spot
February 2, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Monsters vs. Aliens" is heading to theaters March 27, 2009. The cute DreamWorks movie follows a young girl (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) who turns into a monster after being hit by a meteorite from outer space. At a secret government facility, she meets a dysfunctional group of monsters also rounded up over the years. And Stephen Colbert plays the President of the United States!
The animation reminds me a lot of “Monsters, Inc.” Check out images here and here. Directed and written by Rob Letterman, it features the voices of Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, and …read more
"Monsters vs. Aliens" – New Image of Reese Witherspoon’s Character
January 5, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Here’s a new image for "Monsters vs. Aliens," headed to theaters March 27, 2009. The DreamWorks movie follows a young girl (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) who turns into a monster after being hit by a meteorite from outer space. She’s then taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. Also features the voices of Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, and others.
Image: Newscom
"Monster vs. Aliens" Poster
December 2, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Check out the new poster for “Monsters vs. Aliens,” in theaters March 27, 2009. The DreamWorks movie is about a young girl who turns into a monster after being hit by a meteorite from outer space. She’s then taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. Features the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Keifer Sutherland, Hugh Laurie, and others.
It looks a lot like “Monsters, Inc.,” doesn’t it?
Image: Monsters vs. Aliens, DreamWorks Animation, 2009


