The Other Guys 2010 Directed by Adam McKay Quick Synopsis... While an elite pair of New York City cops nabs headlines for their amazing heroics, fellow boys in blue Allen and Terry toil in obscurity as lowly desk jockeys, until a big break finally gives them a chance to tackle real police work. Can someone explain … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Other Guys
Movies
A to Z Challenge – Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite 2004 Directed by Jared Hess Quick Synopsis... The life of quirky, ninja-loving, Idaho-dwelling teenager Napoleon Dynamite gets complicated when his shady Uncle Rico shows up. Meanwhile, a shy girl starts showing Napoleon some attention, and his best friend decides to run for school president. I mentioned in my clue for this movie that I … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Napoleon Dynamite
A to Z Challenge – Mannequin
Mannequin 1987 Directed by Michael Gottlieb Quick Synopsis... A struggling artist who lands a job as a department store window designer falls in love with a beautiful, realistic-looking mannequin who just so happens to be a reincarnated Egyptian princess. This movie starts with what I'm sure is an entirely accurate depiction of life in ancient Egypt. … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Mannequin
After Seeing Shazam!
Have you guys seen this yet? The trailers made it out to be a fun movie. And it delivered. But I really don't want to talk about that. I mean, yeah, it was fun and I enjoyed the heck out of watching it. I loved the references to other DC superheroes and the story played … Continue reading After Seeing Shazam!
A to Z Challenge – Kiss the Girls
Kiss the Girls 1997 Directed by Gary Fleder Quick Synopsis... Forensic psychologist Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams up with escaped kidnapping victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. Late in my college career, a friend got me into … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Kiss the Girls
A to Z Challenge – Just Friends
Just Friends 2005 Directed by Roger Kumble Quick Synopsis... After being snubbed by his high school crush, an overweight nice guy moves to Los Angeles, where he slims down and blossoms into a womanizer. But when he's stranded in his hometown, he bumps into the girl who once broke his heart. Ryan Reynolds in a fat … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Just Friends
A to Z Challenge – The Intern
The Intern 2015 Directed by Nancy Meyers Quick Synopsis... Agreeing to participate in a community outreach program, e-commerce entrepreneur Jules Ostin hires a 70-year-old intern -- who ends up bringing his special brand of business savvy to her fashion enterprise. This is one of those really touching movies that kind of makes you want to appreciate … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Intern
A to Z Challenge – Hitch
Hitch 2005 Directed by Andy Tennant Quick Synopsis... Smooth and sexy Hitch helps clueless clients make a great first impression with their dates so they can get to the second date. But when a lovely gossip reporter starts nosing around his business, Hitch has to figure out a whole new strategy to love. Right away, this … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Hitch
A to Z Challenge – Greedy
Greedy 1994 Directed by Jonathan Lynn Quick Synopsis... Elderly Uncle Joe (Kirk Douglas) made his fortune as a businessman, and now his heirs are maneuvering to ensure they get their portions of it once he dies. Uncle Joe isn't too keen on most of his ungrateful family members, though, so they call on the old man's … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Greedy
A to Z Challenge – Disturbia
Disturbia 2007 Directed by D. J. Caruso Quick Synopsis... In this modern retelling of Hitchcock's thriller Rear Window, a troubled teen sentenced to house arrest begins watching his neighbors out of boredom -- only to discover evidence that a serial killer lives a stone's throw from his home. The beginning of this movie is a tragedy. … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Disturbia
The Confusing Middle 