It's movie poster time! (And you know what that really means: I'm too tired to actually write.)

First, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day:

The linster blogged about this one a while ago. In the poster, Frances McDormand doesn't really look shocked — more like intrigued. That could be wishful thinking on my part.

Next, Nim's Island:

I love the trailer and am looking forward to the movie, but why does Jodie Foster look so weird in the poster? Her face has been softened or something. I don't like it.

Next, Mercedes, which I hadn't heard of before today. … continue reading

I miss Buffy.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic book. It’s smart, funny and has a lot of the same sensibilities as the TV show. But one crucial element simply cannot be captured on paper: the flesh-and-blood goodness of Sarah Michelle Gellar.

This is how dorky cute Gellar is. InStyle recently asked her, among others, to answer the question, “What’s sexy now?” I love her answer: “Sexy is what you make of it. A library is sexy if you’re in the right frame of mind.” Oh, to be a book in that library.

I’m always happy to hear of new SMG projects because I just know one of these days she’ll get a part in which she can prove herself to be the kick-butt actress we know she is. Or at least one that calls for her to be scantily clad. Oh, please. You were thinking the same thing. So, in the spirit of dewy-eyed optimism, here are Gellar’s upcoming films, in order of scheduled release date. … continue reading