WATN: Potter head

No, this isn't a post about Harry Potter.

But it is about a Potter.

Monica Potter, to be exact.

During the late 90s and early 2000s,, she was one of the most visible actresses in Hollywood. She was mainly known for rom-coms, but her range allowed her to play darker roles. My first exposure to her was "Con-Air," but for me, her most iconic film would be "Head over Heels."

Later on, she appeared in thrillers like "Along came a spider," and "Saw." After that, her appearances were few and far between.

According to IMDB, she had a few small roles in the 2020s, but nothing as big as her early films. But it would be nice to see her again in a rom-com, since that's where she really stand out.

Movie scenes in my mind: Fierce foot

There are a number of movie scenes that live rent-free in my mind.

Some are there because of humour. Some are there because of music. Some are there because of powerful emotions. Some are there because of a memorable script. Some are there because of excellent acting.

This scene is a combination of the last 2.

This pivotal scene from "Erin Brockovich" is a masterclass in subdued and effortless acting. Julia Roberts delivered the line with a perfect balance of calmness and intensity, and that further amplified the power of her dialogue and the scene.

The "two wrong feet and f***ing ugly shoes" line was gold!

And that was her foot in the Oscan door.

Around the bend

It's wild that "Legally Blonde" celebrates its 25th year this year.

Gosh! It's one of those moments when you just feel old.

That simply means it's been 25 years since we all bent and snapped.

To quote the guy in this clip:

"It works every time!"

It's a Homer-run!

As a grade school kid, my fascination with Greek Mythology and stories was prominent. 

I've written about this factoid on this blog before, but I'd spend hours in the library reading Edith Hamilton's "Mythology" and Homer's "The Odyssey."

That was decades ago, and it's been a while since I've held those 2 books.

So, it's exciting that one of those 2 pieces of Greek literature is now a film. By Christopher Nolan, no less.

Judging by the trailer, it looks like "The Odyssey" will be a must watch for me. 

I'm sure it'll bring me back to my childhood, and I'm all for it!

That's practical

After "The Devil Wears Prada 2," here's another film whose sequel comes more than 2 decades after the release of the 1st one.

"Practical Magic" came out in 1998, and yes, I watched that film in 1998. So, it's exciting to see the same characters and actors reprise their roles after 28 years.

Hope the sequel is as magical as the original.

Oak-kay

Just when you thought you've seen every type of Dinosaur film, something like this comes along.

A sudden Dinosaur invasion in an American suburb? Anne Hathaway as a suburban housewife defeding her family from dinosaurs? Interesting.

While there's not much hype on "The End of Oak Street," looks like I'm going to wait for and watch this one.

Master's Degree

Aside from "The Devil Wears Prada 2," here's the other reason I'm going back to the cinema soon.

I'm  a huge He-Man fan. In fact, the original "Masters of the Universe" film with Dolph Lungdren was one of my most watched films. And seeing the trailer of this 2-26 version, and seeing how the characters are closer to the cartoon counterpart, I'm even more psyched to see it.

The kid in me in screaming.

And he's screaming: "By the power of Grayskull, I have the power!!!!"

2 good 2 pass up

The more trailers they drop, the more appealing this film is.

It looks like "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will be a line-fest aside from being a fashion fest. That line by Emily Blunt has all the makings of a classic line:

"May the bridges I burn light my way."

If this is a preview of what's to come, you know it's going to be SO good!

Yeoh a Star!

And she keeps on breaking barriers!

Now, Michelle Yeoh has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

She's the first Malaysian actress to receive this honour.

Yeoh go, girl!

Speak of the Devil

Here it is!

The full and official trailer of "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

So many questions. So much curiosity piqued. 

Can't wait to see this on screen in a few months.

(Terence) Stamp of Approval

I was today years old when I found out that Terence Stamp was in the 1st Superman film.

Yup, he's General Zod. And if not for this video that crossed my feed, I wouldn't have known.

Imagine, he went from General Zod to Bernadette Bassenger in "Priscilla Queen of the Desert."

Now that's super!

Wear it's at!

The only line in this trailer, delivered by THE Meryl Streep, captures my sentiment about this upcoming film.

It took them too long to make "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Twenty years to be exact.

Hope it's worth the wait.

Hall of Fame

Annie Hall remains to be one of the most fashionable and most iconic characters in Hollywood.

And only Diane Keaton had the personality, style and gravitas to pull this character off.

She has so many films that are on my fave list. Who can forget her other Annie - from the "First Wives Club," and Erica from "Something's gotta give." Diane gave these characters both depth, humanity and humour - qualities that made them unforgettable.

Now that she's gone up to the Hollywood in heaven, that's what she'll continue to be.

Unforgettable.

WATN: Pied Piper

One of my most favourite film lines is from a 2002 B-movie comedy starring Piper Perabo. 

The line was:

GIRL 1: (Shouting) CAN. YOU. SPEAK. AMERICAN.

GIRL 2: She's French. Not deaf.

The film was "Slap her, she's French."

Piper Perabo was on-track to becoming Hollywood's next It Girl. With her looks, charm and acting skills, she headlined big films like "Coyote Ugly," "Imagine me & you," and "Cheaper by the Dozen 2." Whether it was a comedy, a heavy drama, or an action film, she just shone.

That said, I'm missing seeing her on the big screen. While she's been doing some good TV work like "Yellowstone," it's about time that we see her in a Hollywood film.

Better the Devil you know

Nope, this isn't a Kylie Minogue post.

But it's as exciting!

First images from the new "Devil Wears Prada 2" has dropped!

Mark and I are huge fans of the first instalment, and we're hoping that this doesn't fall into the "sequel trap."

We have a year to wait and find out.

Get your freak(ier) on!

Further proof that Lindsay Lohan is back:

She's reprising the role that made her a teen queen! 

After decades, "Freaky Friday" finally gets a much deserved sequel!

Thinking about it is freaking me out!

WATN: Heder tales

Because they now have the film "Just Like Heaven" on Netflix, I'm reminded of Jon Heder.

He played Darryl in the film - a psychic who can feel spirits but can't actually see them. He's the guy who David runs to in the hopes of shaking off Lizzie's spirit, but eventually, he became the pair's biggest cheerleaders.

Jon Heder was a household name in the early 2000s. Who can forget his awesome performance in "Napoleon Dynamite.""He has great comedic timing, and it shows in his body of work.

It's been a while since he last appeared in a comedy film. And it's about time that someone brings him back.

Best Beth

Dad has been binge-watching "Yellowstone." And since I'm in close proximity to the TV while working, it can't be helped to watch along with him.

It's a very riveting series. Whilst the plot is very American - cowboys in Montana - the plot and characters are very relateable.

One of the characters that makes this series so great to watch is Beth Dutton. 

She's the only daughter of John Dutton. She's a headstrong woman who doesn't take anything from anyone. She has a bad temper and a foul mouth. She's very confrontational. But if you look at where all this is coming from, it's coming from a place of love, which makes her character very endearing.

It was great to see her growth from the 1st season to the 5th, and her character arc was so well-made. And her acting gave justice to that.

Kudos to Kelly Reilly for this character. Beth is definitely one of the best things about "Yellowstone."

This way comes

This just might be the reason for Mark and me to go back to the cinemas.

We watched the play way back in 2014 and was thrilled. 

Now, a decade after, it's time to see whether something Wicked this way really comes.

If you wanna (B)ride...

You know you're old when this announcement excites you:

Can't believe it's been more than 30 years since the 1st film came out.

Given the the 3 decade gap, I'm sure the situations and contexts have changed a lot.

But knowing Steve Martin, I'm sure it's still going to be so funny.