Movies and TV Shows I saw for the most absurd reasons
An incomplete and disordered list odd reasons I ever bothered to see one movie or another. Often this has no bearing on the quality of a movie or television show.
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- DirectorMichael TollinStarsCuba Gooding Jr.Ed HarrisDebra WingerThe story of a high school coach and the developmentally challenged man who he took under his wing.Strictly to see a ex-castmember of Daria in a live-action role, in this case the on-screen debut of Sarah Drew who voiced Stacy Rowe, and other minor characters.
- DirectorJennifer B. KatzStarsWendy HoopesJayce BartokRick Bean101 Ways (the things a girl will do to keep her Volvo) chronicles the epic adventures of Watson (Wendy Hoopes), a struggling young writer who moves to the quiet suburbs to write her first novel. A New York City native, Watson isn't much of a driver, and her over-protective mother forces her to buy a car she can't afford - a brand new Volvo. Watson falls in love with the car, but real life quickly catches up to her in the form of the repo man when she falls behind on her monthly payments. To avoid losing her beloved wheels, Watson tries her hand at two of the oldest professions: waiting tables and phone sex. At the same time, her meddling best friend (Jamie Harrold), convinces Watson to ignite her stagnant love life by pursuing a sexually-phobic pilot (Gabriel Macht) and an aloof supermarket cashier (Glenn Fitzgerald). The result is a refreshing comedy packed with star cast performances and an overriding moral: life's long and winding road has as many speed bumps as straightaways.Like "Radio," it was to see a Daria voice actor/actress in a live-action role. Wendy Hoopes has been in other live-action flicks and has had guest appearences on TV shows before.
- DirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsJay ChandrasekharKevin HeffernanAndré VippolisFive Vermont state troopers, avid pranksters with a knack for screwing up, try to save their jobs and out-do the local police department by solving a crime.As with Radio, it's to track down ex-Daria voice actors. This time it's Geoffrey Arend, who inherited the voice of Upchuck from Marc Thompson.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJesse EisenbergAndrew GarfieldJustin TimberlakeAs Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.The chance to see Brenda Song in a non-family friendly role, and she's quite non-family friendly here. The long-awaited "Boogie Town" has yet to be released as of this writing.
- DirectorHal HartleyStarsThomas Jay RyanJames UrbaniakParker PoseyAn introverted garbageman writes his thoughts in a notebook after Henry Fool, writer and ex-con, rents the basement and gives him a notebook and the idea. He writes poetry and Henry helps him along.Christy Carlson Romano outside of the Disney Universe, although you have to wait a while to look for that. The fact that it's an indie flick, made by a man who is known for making movies that take place on Long Island has never been enough for me.
- CreatorJohn McNamaraDavid SimkinsStarsMichael MadsenKathleen YorkScott PattersonThe mysterious Mr. Chapel helps others to gain vengeance against criminals.Specifically one episode that contains Senta Moses at a time when she was still known for being on the kids show "Beakman's World," and another featuring Jerry Mathers as somebody other than Beaver Cleaver.
- DirectorJames TobackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Heather GrahamNatasha Gregson WagnerTwo girls wait outside a young actor's door and find out he's had them both as "only" girlfriend the last ten months. They wait inside after breaking in. When Blake comes home he just can't stop lying but they stay.For no other purpose than to hear the sweet voice of ex-Velocity Girl lead singer Sarah Shannon covering a song that's played throughout the movie.
- DirectorHuck BotkoAndrew GurlandStarsMatt BennettZack PearlmanKrysta RodriguezFour guys, one camera, and their experience chronicling the exhilarating and terrifying rite of passage: losing your virginity. As these guys help their buddy get laid, they must survive friends with benefits, Internet hookups, and even porn stars during an adventure that proves why you will always remember your first.Another attempt to see an actor on a kid's show in a less than family-friendly role. As you can guess it's Victorious' Matt Bennett as the last virgin among a group of high school friends. Somewhat of a happier ending than the 1981 teenexploitation flick "The Last American Virgin."
- DirectorRobert EnglundStarsStephen GeoffreysPatrick O'BryanJim MetzlerPeople who dial 976-EVIL receive supernatural powers and turn into satanic killers. When Spike dialed 976-EVIL, he knew it was an expensive toll call, but he didn't know that he'd have to pay for it with his soul.To fulfill my mid-1990's fascination with the late Sandy Dennis, despite the fact that the plot was lifted from "Evilspeak."
- DirectorBob BalabanStarsRandy QuaidMary Beth HurtSandy DennisA young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers.Also to fulfill my mid-1990's fascination with Sandy Dennis. This was no masterpiece, but it was way better than 976-EVIL.
- DirectorSalvador LitvakStarsLesley Ann WarrenMichael LernerShiri ApplebyA family's Passover gets screwy after the patriarch unknowingly ingests a hit of Ecstasy.Two reasons I even bothered to see this; 1)Lizzie McGuire's Adam Lamberg in some non-kiddie fare, and 2)The brief appearence of Victoria Justice in a flashback scene. Blink, and you'll miss her.
- DirectorLeslie H. MartinsonStarsJames DarrenPamela TiffinPaul LyndeA wealthy young man tries to woo a university student, while her two uncles work to popularize a local club.Just to capture an image of that George Barris-customized Buick Riviera and submit it to the Internet Movie Cars Database, something I had to struggle to do.
- DirectorScott S. AndersonStarsJosh HendersonJenna DewanLauren StormThe lead singer/guitarist of a high school rock band openly and unapologetically proclaims himself a newly-converted jerk; however, the right girl comes along who could change him back to his former sweet self.Tried to find Ashley Leggat in this movie, but I never noticed her... or at least I thought I saw her a couple of times. According to IMDb, she played somebody named "Britney."
- DirectorClark GreggStarsClark GreggFelicity HuffmanAllison JanneyIn an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holloway must contend with her volatile father, a scheming long-time rival, and a producer and casting director who despise him.An online video of a failed audition by "A.N.T. Farm's" Sierra McCormick for the role that ultimately went to Saxon Sharbino got me interested in this.
- DirectorSidney MillerStarsMary Ann MobleyJoan O'BrienNancy SinatraA college co-ed tries to balance her time writing songs and dealing with her publisher who tries to pursue her.Like "For Those Who Think Young" it was simply to capture some shuttle buses used to bring some kids to the ski lodge (and any other vehicles) for IMCDb. Sadly, there wasn't much else in the way of vehicles.
- DirectorJohn TaylorStarsTy TaylorLaura BranscumSteve WedanA young man's parents and pastor force him to go without rock music for two weeks, and as a result he discovers how rock music is a tool of Satan to control people.Brad Jones gave this movie a well-deserved online trashing, but I had to sit through this piece of crap just to capture some vehicles for IMCDb. Unfortunately the only one worth adding, was the '71 Ford Maverick sedan being driven by the main character.
- DirectorSamir RehemStarsCyrina FialloRachel SkarstenAshley LeggatA teenage misfit longs to be a cheerleader, so her athletic brother persuades his girlfriend to show her the tricks of the trade.Were it not for the presence of Cyrina Fiallo, I probably wouldn't even bother with this loose offshoot of the MTV "reality" series. Ashley Leggat makes it a little more worthwhile too.
- DirectorJac SchaefferStarsKali RochaRich SommerAmy SmartA romantic comedy starring Amy Smart and Rich Sommer that proves it's what you are on the inside that matters most. Winner of the 2010 My Movie Pitch contest presented by American Express and a 2011 Tribeca Film Festival Short Film.Only because Kali Rocha narrated the movie, but it was well-worth it.
- DirectorWes AndersonStarsLuke WilsonOwen WilsonNed DowdThree friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run.Only to find out why this movie has such a big hipster cult following. So far I still can't figure it out.
- DirectorNicholas HytnerStarsDaniel Day-LewisWinona RyderPaul ScofieldA Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.If you had asked me why I would've considered seeing this in and around 1996, it would've been for Winona Ryder. These days, it was for Kali Rocha.
- DirectorJason MooreStarsAnna KendrickBrittany SnowRebel WilsonBeca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition.It took me a while to get into this movie, and I'd like to say it was for Anna Kendrick, but something else about it appealed to me, and I can't think of what it is.
- DirectorElizabeth BanksStarsAnna KendrickRebel WilsonHailee SteinfeldAfter a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.It took me a while to get into the first movie, and I missed the chance to see the second, but you know, Anna Kendrick and all.
- DirectorBrad MartinStarsHolmes OsborneDavid LeitchKelly HuIn the spring of 1986, no one had heard of Frank Sledge. One year later, Bloodfight 2 was #1 at the box office... And a star was born.A.K.A. "Confessions of an Action Hero," and "Sledge: The Untold Story," I really saw this for Kali Rocha, who looked good in this movie. At least it was better than "18 Fingers of Death," released a year later.
- DirectorNicholas HytnerStarsJennifer AnistonPaul RuddKali RochaA pregnant New York City social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.Most guys would've seen it for Jennifer Anniston, and if you had asked me back when it came out, I would've agreed. More recently I got interested in it for Kali Rocha, who didn't look so good at least in the opening scenes.
- DirectorGreta GerwigStarsSaoirse RonanLaurie MetcalfTracy LettsIn 2002, an artistically inclined 17-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California.I know it's getting a lot of Oscar buzz, but I thought it was overrated. Frankly I saw it for the presence of Laura Marano, and even though she wasn't the star, I was hoping she'd have more to do in this movie.