GameX Announces Film, TV and Web Celebrity Lineup Oct 17, 2009
More recently, Garcia had roles in We Were Soldiers, Collateral Damage, Along Came Polly and The Lost City. While at GameX, Garcia will be screening his short film, Who Are You, on Friday, October 23, followed by a Q&A session. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
El Centro native finds success as filmmaker Sep 26, 2009
His screen credits include the Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy Along Came Polly and Steven Spielberg s crime drama Catch Me If You Can. If you happen to be in San Diego this weekend, you might be able to make a screening of his two most recent endeavors, both of which will be shown at the San Diego Film Festival. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
AT&T 'Soft Launches' Video Portal Sep 4, 2009
Free feature-length movies on AT&T Entertainment include The Breakfast Club, Along Came Polly, Carlito's Way, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Last Temptation of Christ. AT&T in May had said it was working on an "authentication" system that would provide to subscribers, with content available on both its own site and programmers' sites. (Multichannel News)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Aug 9, 2009
But don t forget writer-director John Hamburg ( Along Came Polly ), who might not be an Apatow brand name, but who manages to wring some comic details out of been-there-done-that setups. Who d guess you could get so much mileage out of Rush shout-outs when Rudd himself had already goofed on KISS and Asia. (Boston Globe)
'G-Force' likely to put guinea pigs atop pet list Jul 23, 2009
Ferrets were the animal of choice after "Along Came Polly" and guinea pigs were in demand after "Bedtime Stories.". In "G-Force," which opens Friday, Agents Juarez, Darwin and Blaster drive cars, parachute, use blowtorches, swim, talk, walk on two legs, live in tanks with mice and rats and use hamster balls, Lyn Zantow, a volunteer for the Orange County group, warns on her Web site. (MSNBC -- Health)
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Hank Azaria in "Along Came Polly". Set aside your thoughts on the tiny white Speedo and Fabio hair; we were stunned when we saw that Phoebe's timid "scientist guy" from "Friends" and the voice of Moe Syzlak on "The Simpsons" was a totally beefy stud. (Fox News)
It's okay to show love, man: the unwritten laws of bromance Jun 5, 2009
"It is all about that one word at the end - 'man'," says Hamburg, who wrote the screenplay for comedies Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Zoolander and wrote and directed Jennifer Aniston in Along Came Polly. "That one word makes it OK for us guys.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Halle Berry Was on 'Knots'? The Cast of 'Knots Landing' Then May 1, 2009
Michele herself returned to the New York stage with a Tony-nominated performance in 2000's "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife." Her most recent TV credits include a 2005 episode of "Will & Grace." On the big screen, she played Ben Stiller's mom in 2004's "Along Came Polly.". Joan Van Ark. (Fox News)
Movie review: Don’t get duped 'Duplicity' star power Mar 30, 2009
The writer of the Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers and writer/director of Along Came Polly (2004) is in familiar territory here and seems quite comfortable. Lou Ferrigno as himself plays a key factor in the story, while Jon Favreau and Jaime Pressly play a hilariously dysfunctional married couple. (Santa Maria Times)
I like you, man Mar 28, 2009
Co-writer/director John Hamburg has written material for Ben Stiller for years for Meet the Parents, Along Came Polly, Zoolander, et. al. Therefore, at times, Rudd feels miscast. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Mini movie reviews Mar 27, 2009
The formula is pretty predictable in this latest film from director John Hamburg ( Along Came Polly ), which he co-wrote with Larry Levin. But the beauty of it lies both in the details of their relationship and the larger chemistry Rudd and Segel share. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Paul Rudd's search for Mr Right Mar 26, 2009
Rudd serves up massive doses of that awkwardness - and likability - in his latest role as an insecure, squarish real estate agent in I Love You, Man, written and directed by John Hamburg whose film credits include directing comedy hit Along Came Polly and co-writing Meet The Parents and Meet The Fockers. Rudd's character, Peter, has always focused on a girlfriend, at the expense of male friendships, and has no close friends to be best man at his wedding. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
I Love You, Man is an outrageously funny bromance Mar 25, 2009
No discredit to Apatow, perhaps the world's most popular comic director/producer of the 21st century, but John Hamburg of Along Came Polly and Larry Levin, a writer from the sitcom Seinfeld, made a charming and witty film in I Love You, Man, that sits as a comfortable and diverse counterpart to most popular comedies. The dynamic character chemistry of Rudd and Segal is what makes the film comic genius. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
A Bromantic Comedy Mar 23, 2009
A key reference here is the same writer-director, John Hamburg's 2004 romantic comedy "Along Came Polly." (You might want to have a barf bag ready. . (CBS News)
Review: 'I Love You, Man' Has Lots To Love Mar 21, 2009
In the capable hands of writer-director John Hamberg ("Along Came Polly"), "I Love You, Man" never panders or pokes fun. It just allows its characters to be human and offers up a bromantic comedy that's a buddy picture for the 21st century. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'I Love You, Man' is a crass course in male bonding Mar 20, 2009
As directed by John Ham burg ("Along Came Polly") from a script by Hamburg and Larry Levin, "I Love You, Man" is "The Odd Couple" retooled for an age of frat-dog sensitivity. Rudd is essentially playing a Felix who very badly wants to be an Oscar, so much so that whenever he tries to talk in fluent Dude his verbal clutch seizes up. (Boston Globe)
'I Love You, Man' is one bromantic joy ride Mar 20, 2009
(He also directed the less impressive Along Came Polly. . (USA Today -- Life)
Actors' chemistry helps comedy Mar 19, 2009
The formula is pretty predictable from director John Hamburg (Along Came Polly ), who wrote the script with Larry Levin, in addition to the conflict that inevitably arises when Zooey questions their closeness. The beauty of it, however, lies in the details of the relationship and the larger chemistry that Mr. Rudd and Mr. Segel share. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (Movies): Comedy comeback Mar 19, 2009
Though Hamburg is already known for his writing in Meet the Parents and its unfortunate sequel Meet the Fockers, his direction of Along Came Polly wasnt nearly as popular. However, his latest film is likely to garner a bit more attention from audiences. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
'I Love You Man' stars make case for bromance Mar 15, 2009
It may look like another Judd Apatow offering, but "I Love You, Man" was actually directed and co-written by John Hamburg, best known for the Ben Stiller slapstick "Along Came Polly" (he also co-wrote "Zoolander"). Hamburg's new male-bonding tale should have a guaranteed audience thanks to stars Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, who have already perfected their man-love routine as part of the ensemble casts of "Knocked Up" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall.". (Boston Globe)
Jen's Jolie jealousy Mar 5, 2009
Aniston made her name in hit sitcom 'Friends' and went on to star in a string of formulaic romcoms, such as 'Rumour Has It', 'Friends With Money', 'The Break Up and 'Along Came Polly. Her rival, by comparison, won her first Oscar for her role in 'Girl Interrupted' in 1999, around the same time Aniston was lending her voice to an episode of 'South Park. (iAfrica.com)
