Wow, there are a lot of movies I haven't heard of. And at least a few I'm really looking forward to. It's time for another poster-and-trailer extravaganza!

First, the Baby Mama poster hasn't really been released yet, but I came across this snapshot of the actual paper object. Cute. Is it April 25 yet?

Next, Smart People, featuring the smart and adorable person named Ellen Page (yeah, and Sarah Jessica Parker, too, but I find her less smart and less adorable, and occasionally less human).

This film debuts April 11. Here's the trailer: … continue reading

UPDATE: Alison Lohman (White Oleander, Things We Lost in the Fire, Beowulf) has signed on to star in Drag Me to Hell. See the end of this post for more.

Drag Me to Hell, the new horror movie from Sam Raimi, has to find another actress to drag with it, as Ellen Page has dropped out.

The Oscar nominee's withdrawal is bad news for the film, which marks Raimi's return to directing the horror genre after seven-plus years in Spiderman country. Personally, I'd prefer that he return to the Xena genre. Yes, Xena gets a whole genre — any objections?

The official explanation for Page's withdrawal is that she had a scheduling conflict. Besides Drag, Page is cast in Drew Barrymore's roller derby comedy, Whip It! and Peacock, a thriller starring Cillian Murphy. Since most studios are trying to get films produced before a possible Screen Actors Guild strike on June 30, Page's schedule no doubt is packed. … continue reading