For Your Anticipation: Nowhere Left to Go

I feel really bad for Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston. I think we're all of similar opinions that these actors really deserve much better than either of them are liable to get anytime soon. It's kind of ironic for both of them to be in a film like "Wanderlust", because they are in the exact same position. They are stuck in a routine of tedium, playing up these senselessly raunchy comedies as best they can until something better comes along. Paul Rudd at least has a better comedic outlet coming along later this year in "This is 40". Jennifer Aniston, in the meantime, is still on the waiting list for something to come along and snatch her up from tedium. I hope it happens. I am of the opinion of not wanting her to spend the rest of her career in freefall.

For Your Anticipation: Who's The Man?

This really seems like a delightful note to end the summer on. I don't think there's ever been a point this summer when I reacted to this film with disappointment or pessimism. I've only ever said that it looks pretty harmless. It look funny, with Paul Rudd taking on something a little different for him. It's not like every other comedy out there, which it might just have that indie touch to make it so likeable.

For Your Anticipation: A Lot of Neuroses

James L. Brooks has made several fantastic and award-winning films in the distant past, but not so much in the recent past. That doesn't bode particularly well for his latest film, How Do You Know. He has a nice cast of Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, and Jack Nicholson. In contrast, he also has Owen Wilson, which sucks quite a bit. This should be the perfect formula, but James L. Brooks has simply lost his way. Jack Nicholson hasn't been given a truly magnificent role in quite some time, and I'm still waiting. However, he does have a great on screen presence, especially when given juicy lines with big words. I'm not going to see How Do You Know, as my plate is very much full. Still, take a look at this clip and decide for yourself.