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Summer is quickly melting away and there isn't a single thing I can do about.  It seems like I was writing the June Movie Preview just last week!  But alas, July has finally come (My birthday's on the 25th!) and so has another round of fun at the movies.  

*Note: The buzz-o-meter is my way of rating my excitement to see each of these movies on a scale of 1-10. 

Out today: July 1- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Voiced by: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Dennis Leary, Simon Pegg, Queen Latifah

The first time I went to see Up in 3-D (Yes, I went multiple times....) I caught the teaser trailer for what is essentially Ice Age 3.  It followed Scrat (The squirrel above) choosing between a sexy female squirrel and his beloved acorn, an item he takes very seriously.  Of course, he hands over the acorn to the girl and gets duped taking a nose dive down a giant cliff.  If you don't know what I'm talking about, just know that it was very cute and endearing.  After all, Scrat is the best part of Ice Age.  Beyond him, Dawn of the Dinosaurs looks like it's close to running out of jokes about saber tooth tigers, wooly mammoths, and whatever the hell that character Sid is supposed to be.  However, adding Dinosaurs into the mix just might lead the movie in the right direction.  Who knows, maybe it will be more like Land Before Time! (Ducky anyone?...)

  I give it a 5, just because of Scrat.

Out today: July 1- Public Enemies

Staring: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, the stunning Academy Award Winner Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum

Public Enemies has been on my radar for quite some time now, and only for the best of reasons.  First of all....uh hello....it's Johnny Depp.  Pretty much anything the guy touches turns to gold because he IS THAT GOOD. Period.  He truly has become one of Hollywood's greatest actors in my eyes and I'm not just saying that cause he's good-looking!  I mean who doesn't love chiseled cheek bones, a lazy smile, his southern charm, and Oops! I forgot I was supposed to talking about the movie!  The second reason, I've been waiting on Public Enemies is because it's plot hails from my hometown.  Just last year, Johnny Depp himself flew into the Indianapolis (IN) airport to play the famous gangster/bank robber John Dillinger who was held here (In real life) behind bars.  You see, back in the day, John Dillinger was Public Enemy Number One, robbing banks, breaking out of jail and so forth, so there is really no reason why this movie won't be kick ass (Especially with added Christian Bale and Channing Tatum whipped cream on top!).  Yummy.

 Yep, it's definitely a niner!

July 10- Bruno

Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen otherwise known as Borat or Ali G

I personally was not a fan of Borat.  Did I laugh during it?  Yes.  But I wasn't exactly clamoring to see it ever again.  So what can I say about Bruno?  Well for one thing, he sure does seem to be raising some hell and as far as I can tell by the preview, Bruno appears to be way funnier than Borat ever was.  I mean, how did Sacha Baron Cohen come up with this guy, this gay austrian fashion reporter?  Did he look at Perez Hilton for inspiration and then think "Hmm...Nope, not gay enough!" deciding to give the character an accent and a passion for D&G? 

Anyways, wherever Cohen's inspiration came from, he is certainly taking on another hefty, politically charged comedy shot mostly guerilla style (I've heard Paula Abdul had no idea who he was!).  His impromptu meetings with celebs and common folk alike makes Bruno appear as though it's well worth the price of admission and despite the fact that I didn't like Borat I would definitely "swap this movie for an ipod."  

 Kudos for a movie with gay rights!

 Bruno gets a 7! Dats Hawt!

July 10- I Love You, Beth Cooper

Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust

Hayden Panetierre is one little cutie, but damn is her name hard to spell.  She stars as well...Beth Cooper in this teen flick about a nerdy high school valedictorian who proclaims his love for the hottest girl in school during his graduation speech.  Afterwards she shows up at his house to help him to let his hair down, so to speak, giving him the best day of his life.  This story line kinda makes me wish I was a nerdy teen with a hot boy at my front door.  I already have half of that, but I'll let you guess which half.  

 Umm, I think it's a definite rental, so I give it 4.

July 15- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Tom Felton, etc., etc.

I really shouldn't need to explain to you the magnitude of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but I'm going to do it anyway.  I feel as though I grew up alongside Harry Potter, reading about his every ache and triumph as I myself progressed throughout the years.  That's why I'm super excited to see the Half-Blood Prince, because that means Harry (in the movies) has finally caught up to me in age and thus I can sympathize with him as I watch Harry, Ron, and Hermione's hormones kick in.  (Keep in mind that Harry was on the scene long before Stephanie Meyer stole the tween novel spotlight with Twilight.  So his hormones are definitely juicier than Rpattz's.)  Also, I think it will be really interesting to see the dynamic between Dumbledore and Harry as they try to unlock Voldemort's defenses.  Oh! and Harry and Ginny, and Ron and Hermione, and Professor Slughorn, and the rest of the gang.  Very exciting/interesting indeed!  

This is my pick of the month for a midnight premiere.  I can't wait to see all of the fake lighting bolt scars when I enter the theater!  My only wish is that I could see it in IMAX the day it comes out.  If you haven't heard yet, it won't come out in IMAX until two weeks after it has been released.  Bummer for reals.

 Wouldn't dream of giving it anything but a 10.

P.S. Here's my shameless self-promotion.  Click here for some Harry Potter prep before the new movie comes out.  I'll be posting tricky questions and answers from each of the books.

July 17- (500) Days of Summer

Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Every once in a while a film comes along and surprises me.  In a good way.  I have a feeling this is going to be one of those films.  First, it was the official selection at Sundance, which is a BIG deal.  Second, Zooey is just too charming, and third have you seen the trailer!?  It is beyond cute!  I honestly don't know too much more about it, beyond the fact that I really want to see it. 

  I give it a 6, but it has room to grow on me.

July 24- G-Force

Voices by: Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Nic Cage, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Penelope Cruz, Steve Buscemi, Tracy Morgan.

I have little to say about G-Force.  I personally feel as though the live-action/CGI animal movies could use a rest.  I mean, what are they?  Gerbils? Hamsters? Guinea Pigs?  We've already had Cats, Dogs, and the combination of the two.  All I can picture is everyone crowded around the Disney board room, throwing around some ideas, and one person stands up shouting "Oh! Oh! Oh! *raises arm* Pick me!"  "Yes, Miller," responds the Head of Disney.  And then Miller, or whomever says, "I've got it! Crime fighting Guinea Pigs!" (Me=*cringes*)

On a side note, I am completely flabbergasted that this is Disney.  

 It's a 3, because I did laugh once at the preview.

July 24- Orphan

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sasgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman.

Just when you thought you'd seen enough creepy little girls in your life, here pop's up another one!  Just look at that death star! and those pigtails! EEP! Did I mention that her name is Esther? Unless this scary movie comes with a good plot (which is doesn't sound like it), I'm not buying into it.  How many times have you seen a movie where a new person joins a family, be it a new step mother, brother, uncle, whatever, and then said person starts to haunt everyone else?  It's been done before!  I'm already over it.

   Ehh... a 2 is being nice.

July 24- The Ugly Truth

Starring: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Kevin Connolly, Cheryl Hines

Ever since Katherine Heigl came out with Knocked Up, I knew I would love her for life.  I don't know what it is about her, but she has this charm and a knack for comedy which really makes me want to see this movie. Well, that and the fact that the guy she is initially after (not the THIS IS SPA-AA-RTTAA!!! dude) is totally hot.  I think I'm going to have to go see this one for a girl's night out for my birthday (which is the 25th), because it is definitely a battle of the sexes movie which I'm not totally sure guys will appreciate.  So if you're a girl, go for the feminism.  If you're a male, go for Heigl.  

 It's an 8.  I don't just go see any movie on my birthday.

July 31- Aliens in the Attic

Starring: No one important, unless you count Ashley Tisdale (Which I don't).

This movie looks dumber than a box of rocks, and the aliens are fugly (I hope I'm allowed to say that), which is why I gave it a 0 out of 10.  If you really want to go and see it, then be my guest, but don't come whining back to me about it.  

Oh yeah, and just because no one probably knows what it's about, I'll be nice and give you a plot.  It's about aliens who move into these kid's house, planning to destroy the world.  That and Ashley Tisdale's fake hair.

  No need to explain.

July 31- Funny People

Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman

In my first semester of film school, I took a pre-production class in which we would have hands on assignments that simulate what it would be like to prepare for making a real movie.  One of those assignments was to go to a prop house and pick out furniture for a fake set.  So, I went to the Warner Brothers prop house, meandered the long aisles, and came across tagged props for the movie Funny People (If a prop is tagged it means they would be using it in the movie).  Being the fanatical person that I am, I took a picture of myself sitting on one of the tagged sofas knowing that one day this movie would come out and I would have my claim to fame!  OMG I totally sat down on that couch!  

I'm positive Funny People will be just what it's title entails, and that is funny.  After all, it is Jud Apatow's third movie as director and his last two, Knocked Up and Superbad, were definitely hit out of the park.  Who knows what kind of chaos will ensue with both Rogen and Sandler aboard?!

 Can't hardly wait, thus it's a nine!

Okay, I've had my say, now it's your turn! What are your picks for July? What can you wait to see?

Will the real Harry Potter fans please stand up?

With the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie release fast approaching, I took it upon myself to reread all 7 novels in the Harry Potter series to better prepare myself for July 15^th.  The only problem in this plan is that I have no time to myself and therefore mustering the tenacity to read these books again has been quite a daunting task.  I will be posting my reactions to each of the seven books (that is if I finish them) as well as a short recap and some trivial questions from the books to boot.

Year 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

This is the one HP book that I have read the most.  In anticipating any new release of a movie or book from the series I would always attempt the task I have at hand now, and that is reading all of the books in order.  Of course, I gave up on many occasions (and will most likely give up again) and as a result I would only make it past the first book.  So don’t be too surprised when I tell you that it only took me two-and-a-half hours to reread the first book of the series, mainly because I could have practically recited it by memory.

Sorcerer’s Stone is the key to the rest of the books in the series.  Without it, I think I would be lost in Harry’s wizarding world, and quite possibly at my wit’s end in trying to understand the concept of things such as platform nine-and-three-quarters, quidditch, and transfiguration class.  With that being said, it is necessary that I reread it, but at the same time it’s storyline is probably my least favorite.  Harry Potter finds out that he is not only a wizard, but a famous one at that.  He meets new friends Ron and Hermione, goes to Hogwarts for the first time, finds an enemy in Malfoy, yadda yadda yadda, discovers there is a plot to steal the sorcerer’s stone, saves the sorcerer’s stone from professor Quirrel/Voldemort (weird head thingy), and because of him and his heroics Gryffindors win house cup.  And that’s all in a day’s work.

As for my commentary on this one, I think I’ve about run out of things to say.  But I will comment on how clever J.K. Rowling can be.  I think the reason I like these kids books so much is because every tidbit included in the book always comes together really nicely in the end.  I guess I mean to say she is the queen of foreshadowing.

Now it’s time for some questions.  I’ve made these questions up to test your Harry Potter IQ from the first book.  Let’s see how much everyone remembers.  No cheating!

1.     What is the name of the Mirror that lies at the end of the chamber of secrets?  What does Harry see in the mirror the first time he finds it?  What does he see in the mirror while he is in the Chamber of Secrets?

2.     Name ALL of the powers of the sorcerer’s stone.

3.     What is the name of the three-headed dog?  How do you put them to sleep?  What does Quirrel use to put them asleep and what does Harry, Ron, and Hermione use to put them asleep?

4.     What card is Ron missing in his chocolate frog collection?

5.     What is the Dursley’s full address?

6.     How many presents does Dudley receive for his birthday?

7.     At the end of the novel, what flavor of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans did Dumbledore eat?

8.     What did Dumbledore see in the Mirror of Erised?

9.     What is the name of Dudley’s school?

10.   What is Sir Nearly Headless Nick’s full name?

I’m not your typical film student.  I don’t go frolicking about from art cinema to art cinema exclaiming my love for the latest indie film.  (Don’t get me wrong, I still watch those films and thoroughly enjoy about one-fourth of them, but let’s face it, the majority of them are pretty boring.)  Instead, I eagerly await each and every mainstream release, counting down the days until I can set my sights on the unbelievable stories before me.  In other words, while I do enjoy an occasional art film, my heart truly belongs to the monumental, ball-busting, blockbusters of summer, which of course includes a little film by the name of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Given the fast rate at which advanced ticket sales for Transformers: ROTF are selling, there is no doubt that it is the most highly anticipated film of the summer if not for the entire year.  So unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m pretty sure you’re every bit as excited as I am to once again see Optimus Prime and friends pummel the Decepticons.  But before you take off running for a movie theater near you (unless you’ve already gone to the midnight premiere), I’ve got the lowdown on everything Transformers including the high-octane plot, some sexy actors, and the potential for the third film.  

In Transformers 2, the battle over Earth has ended, but the war for the universe has just begun!  Starscream takes over Megatron's command, regrouping the Decepticons for another attack on Earth intending to take Sam Witwicky (aka Shia LaBeouf/ Louis Stevens) prisoner after he discovers the truth behind the origins of the Transformers.  All the while, the Autobots discover that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military (Which we all know means trouble). Sounds like a war for all ages!  Throw in some hormones, college, and Egyptian pyramids?!? and we have for ourselves one epic popcorn movie! 

Or do we? The earliest reviews are in, and they're mixed at best. The Wall Street Journal says the new sequel is "a pile of glittering junk." Roger Ebert, who knows how to trash a movie in style, says, "If you want to save yourself the ticket price, go into the kitchen, cue up a male choir singing the music of hell, and get a kid to start banging pots and pans together."

The question is, does the eye candy make it fun enough that you forgive its flaws?

All of the original cast and crew returns, but let me offer a quick reminder.  Michael Bay, the KING of action flicks, directs this spectacle, making digital robots come to life.  Obviously, Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox(y) will helm the film as lovebirds Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes, and will be supported by the likes of Josh Duhamel (Fergie's delish hubbie), John Turturro, and Tyrese Gibson.  In addition, funnyman Rainn Wilson (Dwight from The Office) and predicted ROTF breakout star Isabel Lucas join the cast.   

Whatever you think of the movie's artistic merit, there's no question that this franchise is big business. Even though the second installment of Transformers is just opening today, producers have already given the third a green light.  So don't fret after the excitement over ROTF calms down, because there is already more on the way (It is currently projected the third film will come out in either summer of 2011, or 2012).   It is currently unknown, however, whether director Michael Bay and the rest of the cast will return (They'll all do it for enough money, and I say give it to them!).  

May I suggest the title Transformers 3: More Than Meets the Eye?  

In related news, after the great success of the original Transformers movie in 2007, Hasbro has decided to go into the movie business.  They teamed up with both Paramount and Universal Studios to put out other movies based on their beloved toys and games.  Sounds kinda sketchy to me, but at the same time, I think they may be onto something.  The next release in Hasbro's regime is G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, but the others are just now going into production.  Games such as Monopoly, Candyland, Ouija, Battleship, and Clue are currently being written into story lines, and Stretch Armstrong is searching for a director.      

What do you think?  Would you watch them?

I'm personally down with a Monopoly and Ouija movie, and G.I. Joe already looks intriguing (Although, it's probably only because I think Channing Tatum is hot).

So after all of you younglings venture to the movie theater this week (Especially those of you crazy enough to see the 2 hours and 30 minute movie at midnight), come back here to share your review and tell us what you think.  Will the new Transformers movie be "More than meets the eye?" 

I don't personally read too many magazines.  Nowadays it seems like I don't have to (especially because most of the juicy gossip can be found across the interwebz the day it happened as opposed reading it in print a week later).  I can't tell you how many times I surf the net and discover new information only to later read about the same story in my magazines later.  Truth be told, it gets a little confusing.  For instance, as I was perusing the internet today I spied the new cover of In Touch weekly with a picture of Kate Gosselin "beating" her daughter (Talk about a headline! <<<Read all about it! Mother punishes daughter like most other parents do!>>>) but I won't see it in stores for another week.  I remember the good old days when I would run to the mailbox after school on Fridays, open up the elongated door, and see a brand new issue of People Magazine laid out before me.  Reading those issues was an exciting weekly event because you could once again feel good about your own life after finding out Brad and Jennifer are getting a divorce.  Now, however, Hollywood gossip can be refreshed on the internet every second and I growing a little tired of it.  

Anyways, enough of my tirade and general discussion of deja vu.  What I'm really here to discuss are this week's issues of Entertainment Weekly and People Magazine.  In my opinion, these are the ONLY two Hollywood based magazines ever worth a gander and it just so happens that this week both of their covers are finally bringing the heat of summer.  I'm talking about Ryan Reynolds' rock hard, bounce a quarter on them, god-like abs and Chace Crawford's deep ocean blue, twinkly, sapphire eyes.  

Reynolds graces the cover of Entertainment weekly solo promoting his new movie The Proposal.  I personally never found him attractive in any of his films, but I gotta say there is something quite fetching about that puppy dog face and those swimmies.  I may have to convert into a fan, and maybe murder his wifey Scarlett Johansen so I can have a shot with him.  

Look at how cute and scrumptious!

While Ryan is hot, I think People will win me over this week with their Bachelor's issue.  Cause HELLO! Ryan is so totally married and is only one man to drool over while People was smart in piping in 45 hot males still on the market.  MMMmmm I'm talking about Chace Crawford.  I think I loved him from the moment I first saw him on Gossip Girl.  He's just got that dopey, unpretentious look about him that screams sexy.  (Kudos to People for not overlooking him by simply putting Rpattz on the cover to sell copies.)

But wait there's more!  Their other picks for Hottest Bachelors include the obvious vote for Rpattz, Chris Pine (the Love of my life!), Shia Labeouf (Other love of my life! after I convert to Mormonism), Adam Lambert (wonder if they wrote this before or after he came out...), Kellan Lutz (a.k.a. Emmett Cullen, please google a picture of him shirtless, you won't be disappointed), John Mayer (agreed!), and The Rock.  I'm not so sure I agree with their other picks which include Brody Jenner, Lance Bass, Bret Michaels (WTF!?!), and the rapper Common. 

Who do you think is the hottest bachelor?  There are so many! I can't possibly choose on my own! 

Salutations everyone!  Guess what month it is?!  That's right! It's June and that means a brand new lineup of summer blockbusters that are sure to blow your face off! 

May brought us some instant classics in Wolverine, Star Trek, and Up (At least those were my faves...) and now just as the temperatures are rising outside they're about to rise once again up on the big screen.  June always brings the heat and this summer its serving up a hearty combination of genre spanning comedy, romance, drama, and best of all action! 

So now, I present to you Buzznet, the fantastical movies of June along with my insider's take on what to expect in theaters over the next few weeks.

Note: The buzzometer is my way of rating my excitement to see each of these movies on a scale of 1-10. 

Opening today, June 5- Land of the Lost

Starring: Funny Will Ferrell, even funnier Danny McBride, Anna Friel (Chuck from Pushing Daisies!), Jorma Taccone (One-third of the Lonely Island!!)

If I'm being honest, I'd have to admit that I'm not the biggest Will Ferrell fan on the planet.  I mean, I think he's a funny guy and all, but I for one am quickly growing tired of his overused formula of playing a bumbling, childish idiot who hasn't quite learned how to grow up yet.  Sometimes he succeeds with such characters (OMG! I loved Elf! and Old School and the Wedding Crashers) and sometimes not so much (umm Blades of Glory...? No thank you). In the trailer for this movie, it appears as though Ferrell is once again back to these usual antics which is why you'll have to excuse my nonchalance towards this 1970's tv show remake about a scientist and his assistants who are sucked back into time by a space-time vortex (Here's a great idea Hollywood, let's remake a television show that FAILED! Let's beat that dead horse!).  Anyways, I love Danny McBride (Otherwise known as Red from Pineapple Express) and Anna Friel, so maybe their performance will be enough to make me forget Ferrell's redundancy.

I give it a 5/10 on the Buzzometer. 

Opening Today, June 5- The Hangover

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha 

I've actually already seen the The Hangover at an advanced screening, so this is more of a review than a preview.  This movie ROCKED!  I went into the theater with low expectations, just expecting to have a few laughs at a free movie, but instead I left the theater grinning ear to ear over the comedic genius of the director from Old School.  The Hangover follows a bachelor party all the way to Las Vegas where they have the night of their lives only to wake up the next day with no memory of it.  Sounds familiar, but trust me, this typical "What happens in vegas" story is one of the most original comedies I've seen in a while. 

I'm still hungover from the hangover so this most definitely deserves a 10/10 on the buzzometer.  I HIGHLY recommend you try this on for size. 

Opening Today, June 5- My Life in Ruins

Starring: Nia Vardalos from My Big Fat Greek Wedding

I don't really have much to say about this one.  I personally feel that Nia Vardalos is a one hit wonder (If such a thing can exist with actors) who reached her peak with My Big Fat Greek Wedding.  Ruins is also a Greek-themed film (What a surprise!) in which Vardalos is a frustrated tour guide who finds love with a fun-loving American.  I think it was a BIG mistake for Fox Searchlight to release this during the summer, especially putting it up against two other better-looking comedies.  Ehhh... I think I'll pass on this one and I suggest you do the same.

3/10 on the Buzzometer.

June 12- Imagine That

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thomas Hayden Church

Last month I discussed how Christian Bale was in much need for a clean slate with Termniator Salvation after his "@#$%!" tirade and now I wish I could tell Eddie Murphy the same thing.  It's been a while since he's had a comedic hit on his hands, and I think it's about time he got back to being the Eddie Murphy behind The Nutty Professor, Dr. Doolittle, and Coming to America (Old school Murphy!). In Imagine That, Murphy plays a businessman who finds himself in a professional slump until his 7-year-old daughter's imaginary friends help solve his problems. 

Hmmm... I'm thinking it's only gonna be a 4/10.

June 12- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Starring: FIEErceEE Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, James Gandolfini, Luis Guzman

I do love a good Denzel Washington movie, and I'm pretty sure the majority of the movie-going public does as well. I mean what's not to like about the guy? He's a tough, handsome, certified bad ass who always shows the bad guys who's boss.  In Pelham he's no different.  Denzel plays a New York Transit Authority Lieutenant who lands himself in the middle of a stand-off with a band of subway hijackers.  Travolta plays one of the hijackers, which is an unusual role for him as the bad guy.  So I'm not so sure what to expect as far as his acting goes.  However, one thing I do know is that I love this director (Tony Scott) and his quick-paced editing, so it's bound to be an intense action movie.

8/10 on the Buzzometer.

June 19- The Proposal

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds

If you haven't seen the preview for The Proposal, then you must be living under a rock.  It's taking over our televisions, practically begging the public to go and see it.  This can only mean one of two things: either A) it's actually pretty funny and the studio backing it wants to make sure it wins over it's opponent at the box office (Thus they advertised it up the wazoo), or B) it did very poorly in test screenings and they are afraid of losing money.  I'm gonna predict that it will actually make a funny movie.  I'm all for the return of Sandra Bullock, who looks completely amazing at her age playing a boss-from-hell who latches onto her employee Reynolds to keep her from getting deported.  It will most likely be my favorite romantic comedy of the year.

7/10 on the Buzzometer.   

June 19- Year One

Starring: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse (All hail McLovin'!), Olivia Wilde (from House M.D.)

If someone were to have told me Jack Black and Michael Cera were going to be in a movie together, I probably wouldn't have believed them.  In most comedies today, the pairing of polar opposites usually seems to yield great chemistry between actors, but I'm a little worried at the prospect of this pairing.  Jack Black is a larger than life actor who might overbear Michael Cera who is meek, and awkwardly funny.  Putting them together as sojouners through "Year One," meeting Old Testament homies such as Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Abraham and Issac, and a cameo by McLovin' is a sure recipe for disaster. Throw in some crude jokes and all you have for yourself is the church in uproar and one funny movie.  A Recipe for disaster? I think so.   

7/10 on the Buzzometer. 

June 24- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Starring: Shia Lebeouf, Megan Fox(y), Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel

I simply cannot describe the excitement that I feel over watching the new Transformers movie, but I can try.  Every time I see the trailer, there is this intense swelling in my chest that makes me feel like a giddy school girl, my eyes escape my consciousness in following my crush Shia across the screen, I essentially want to squeal "Transformers! Robots in disguise!" out to the entire audience just to bring their anticipation up to my level.  Needless to say, I. AM. A TRANSFORMERS. FAN-A-TIC.  But that's beside the point. Transformers 2 is bound to be kick-ass.  Industry insiders are predicting that it will gross more over its opening weekend at the box office than The Dark Knight did which is a pretty BIG deal as The Dark Knight was one of top grossing films of all time.  The moral of the story is this: I cannot wait to see it and I know you can't wait to see it either.  Let's hope it lives up to the hype.

I give this a 1000/10 on the Buzzometer!!! I cannot wait!

June 26- My Sister’s Keeper

Starring: Abigail Breslin, Cameron Diaz, Alec Balwin (30 Rock shout out!)

My Sister's Keeper is based on the fictional best-selling novel by Jodi Picoult and it really has a genuinely interesting/touching story. Keeper is a tale about two sisters, one of which who was genetically conceived to be a match for her sister who ails from Leukemia.  Abigail Breslin, who plays the genetically altered child, then sues her own parents to the rights of her own body.  I have a feeling that this movie will be a real tearjerker.  As some of you may know, my mother is currently in the hospital recovering from her tough bought with leukemia, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to cry.

8/10 on the Buzzometer. 

That about wraps up what I think about this months films, but I what I want to know is what you think.  What will you see?  What can you predict about this summer's hottest films?