Review: Post Grad (sweet, but unmemorable)
August 23, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Post Grad * Official Site
In Theaters: Aug. 21, 2009
Runtime: 89 minutes
Directed by: Vicky Jenson
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual situations and brief strong language
Gecko Rating:
"Post Grad" is one of those movies that’s fun while you’re watching it, but you probably won’t remember it the next day. Or even 10 minutes after you leave the theater.
It stars the adorable Alexis Bledel as Ryden Malby, a girl who’s just graduated from college and is ready to go out and conquer the world. Or at least her own little corner of it.
Ever since she was a little girl, …read more
Review: Julie & Julia (Girl next door makes good)
August 8, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Julie & Julia * 7 Clips * Official Site
In Theaters: Aug. 7, 2009
Runtime: 123 minutes
Directed by: Nora Ephron
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language and some sensuality
Gecko Rating:
Sometimes I feel a lot like Julie Powell (Amy Adams). She’s a girl-next-door type who’s just trying to get by in the world, but coming up against roadblocks at every turn. Ok, I like my job a lot better than she likes hers, but I can certainly see where she’s coming from. We all need something to get us through the tough times, something that’s ours and ours alone, …read more
Spring Breakdown Review and Trailer
May 28, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Spring Breakdown * Official Site
On DVD: June 2, 2009
Runtime: 84 minutes
Directed by: Ryan Shiraki
MPAA Rating: Rated R for crude humor and sexual references
Gecko Rating:
Got 84 minutes. Need a laugh? Don’t care if the movie is riddled with sex and crude humor? Then you need to watch “Spring Breakdown,” my friends.
There’s nothing new here. It’s the familiar story of nerdy kids wanting to be cool. But when you’ve got Amy Poehler, Parker Posey, Rachel Dratch, Amber Tamblyn, Jane Lynch and Seth Myers in the cast, you know you’re in for a few good chortles.
Poehler, Parker and Dratch are in …read more
"Weather Girl" – Preview & Trailer
January 5, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Weather Girl" stars Kaitlin Olson as a Seattle weather girl who’s fired from her job after she learns her boyfriend is cheating on her. Forced to move in with her brother, she begins an unlikely romance with a younger man — her brother’s best friend. I haven’t heard much about this movie, but it looks like a cute romantic comedy. Mark Harmon, Jane Lynch, John Cryer, Marin Hinkle, and Blair Underwood also star. In theaters Jan. 17, 2009. Check out the official site for "Weather Girl," and watch the trailer:


