New in theaters this weekend is a mix of movies – Action! Romance! Drama! Jackie Chan! Ok, there’s my little promo. Here are the actual movies.
‘Dear John’ (PG-13). I’m not totally sure I can bring myself to see this because it looks like a real tear-jerker, and Amanda Seyfried has said as much. It’s based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, so that tells you something right there. Channing Tatum stars as a soldier home on leave, who falls in love with an idealistic college student, played by Seyfried. Over the next seven years, they’re separated by John’s …read more

The supernatural thriller “Season of the Witch” has a new Web site right here. The movie opens on March 19, 2010, but until then, you can look through the gallery, grab spooky downloads and lots more. Be sure to view the site in “full screen” mode for even more chills and thrills.
It stars Nicolas Cage as a 14th century Crusader who returns with his comrade to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A church proclaims that sorcery is the culprit of the plague, and thus commands the two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote …read more

“Season of the Witch” looks pretty cool. It stars Nicolas Cage as a 14th century Crusader who returns with his comrade to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. A church proclaims that sorcery is the culprit of the plague, and thus commands the two knights to transport an accused witch to a remote abbey, where monks will perform a ritual in hopes of ending the plague.
I really hope it’s a winner for Cage, because his slate of movies over the past few years really haven’t fared that well at the box office. On the plus side, it also …read more

Movie: The Blind Side * Official Site
In Theaters: Nov. 20, 2009

Runtime: 128 minutes
Directed by: John Lee Hancock

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references
Gecko Rating:

Although I love Sandra Bullock, her movies have been hit and miss with me the past few years. I loved “The Proposal,” but “All About Steve” just didn’t work for me.
But she returns to form with “The Blind Side,” in which she plays Leigh Anne Tuohy, a wealthy woman who helps out a homeless African American boy. The movie is a true story based on a book …read more

The only big new movie this week is Michael Jackson’s “This Is It,” which actually hit theaters on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.
It’s the documentary about Michael Jackson’s big concert tour, which abruptly screamed to a halt upon his death. Fortunately, there’s plenty of film of the rehearsals and his creative process putting the tour together. 
Check out the official site, the trailer, and all of Film Gecko’s coverage.
Also released today are several films in limited release, including:
“The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” – Sequel to “The Boondock Saints” about  bloody murders in the underworld of …read more

Movie: The Invention of Lying * Premiere Pics * Official Site
In Theaters: Oct. 2, 2009

Runtime: 99 minutes
Directed by: Ricky Gervais

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language, including some sexual material and a drug reference
Gecko Rating:

“The Invention of Lying” is a sweet little movie – not particularly funny, but sweet with a nice message: we need to look beyond the surface of people to see what they’re really like inside.
It stars Ricky Gervais, the award-winning creator and star of the original BBC series "The Office" and HBO’s "Extras," as Mark, a down-on-his-luck loser who lives in an alternate reality …read more

New in theaters today is a fun family movie, a fun romantic comedy, and an edgy comedy about a school for girls. Here’s the rundown:
Couples Retreat (PG-13). Vince Vaughn, Kristen Bell and a cast of stars populate this romantic comedy about a group of couples who go on a retreat to a lush tropical island. [Trailer] [Film Gecko Links] [Official Site]
St. Trinian’s (PG-13). The tagline for this edgy flick is "School for Bad Girls," and it stars Mischa Barton, Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, and Lena Headey in a story about a girls’ school suffering with financial problems. Rated …read more

Woody Harrelson’s “Zombieland” ruled the box office this weekend, with “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” coming in second. Here’s the weekend estimates from Box Office Mojo:

Zombieland, $25M
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, $16.7M
Toy Story / Toy Story 2 (3D), $12.5M
The Invention of Lying, $7.35M
Surrogates, $7.34M
Capitalism: A Love Story, $4.85M
Whip It, $4.85M
Fame, $4.75M
The Informant!, $3.8M
Love Happens, $2.77M
Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself, $2.67M
Pandorum, $1.92M

Image: Sony Pictures Entertainment

Some old favorites (Woody, Buzz Lightyear and pals) hit screens in 3D today, as well as some new zombietastic characters. Here’s the rundown on what’s new in theaters this weekend:
Zombieland (R ). Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg battle zombies and each other in this horror comedy. [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
Whip It (PG-13). Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page have some roller derby fun in this flick about a girl who finds her tribe. [Film Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site]
The Invention of Lying (PG-13). Ricky Gervais actually CAN tell a lie. It’s the rest of …read more

This week at the movies, Megan Fox has a guy complex, Anna Faris goes food crazy, and Matt Damon gets goofy. Take a look at what’s new in theaters this weekend:
Jennifer’s Body (R). A sexy horror film starring Megan Fox as a demon-possessed teenager out to kill all those pesky guys. Also stars Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, and J.K. Simmons. [Images] [Official Site]
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG). The classic children’s book comes to animated life with Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, Bill Hader and Andy Samberg voicing the characters. [Preview & Trailer] [Red Carpet Premiere] [Official Site]
The …read more