Five of the Best Christmas Movies E... Nov 4, 2009
It also stars Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, and Catherine O'Hara. Elf. (Suite101.com)
'Nightmare' is back for Halloween Oct 23, 2009
Cast: Chris Sarandon, Paul Reubens, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix Produced by: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi Directed by: Henry Selick Written by: Tim Burton, Caroline Thompson, Michael McDowell. Grade: A. (Fresno Bee)
'Where The Wild Things Are': The Reviews Are In! Oct 18, 2009
"And by wading into the action dirt-clod fights and galumphing creature-romps with hand-held cameras, he manages to lend these fantastical characters a real-world credibility. The fine voice actors James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker among them provide a bustling verbal interaction that's equally believable.". Most complaints about the film seem to focus on its plot or lack thereof. (VHI.com -- Music News)
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Oct 17, 2009
And because talented character actors like James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara and Paul Dano had the benefit of voicing their roles on the same stage at the same time rather than recording their parts independently of each other, which is standard practice their interplay feels more organic. At their center is Max, played by 12-year-old Max Records, a lonely, misunderstood kid who runs off to the magical land where the wild things are and becomes their king. (Montana Standard, MT)
'Wild Things Are' gets it right Oct 17, 2009
Sendak only hints at it, but this is where Jonze and his co-writer Dave Eggers have devoted their energies, imagining a dysfunctional tribe of petulant overgrown children, rampaging through the woods without inhibition or restraint, who are also immature adults -- voiced by Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Chris Cooper -- whining and bickering about the social pecking order. This must be what it's like backstage at the Disneyland parade: disenchanting. (CNN)
Film Review: 'Wild Things' lacks warmth, whimsy Oct 16, 2009
" WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE HH (out of 5) Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo, the voices of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker and Catherine O'Hara Director: Spike Jonze Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes Industry rating: PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language But a tantrum in the middle of mom's date (Mark Ruffalo, in a cameo) reveals Max for the Beastly Boy he is."FEED me, woman ... "Jonze creates a vivid organic trees-and-stones setting for this... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Movie Review: Bold, gorgeous 'Where the Wild Things Are' roars its way to the big screen Oct 13, 2009
And because talented character actors like James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker, Catherine O'Hara and Paul Dano had the benefit of voicing their roles on the same stage at the same time rather than recording their parts independently of each other, which is standard practice their interplay feels more organic. At their center is Max, played by 12-year-old Max Records, a lonely, misunderstood kid who runs off one day to the magical land where the wild things are and becomes their king. (FOX61, CT)
Away We Go Movie Review Oct 8, 2009
Unmarried and in their mid-thirties, the couple announce their news to Burt s parents Gloria and Jerry, played beautifully by scene-stealers Catherine O'Hara and Jeff Daniels, who in turn reveal they will be relocating to Belgium the same month the baby is due. In one of the most hilarious scenes in the movie, what should have been a happy occasion for Verona and Burt propels them into the next phase of their lives. (Suite101.com)
Nick At Nite Greenlights Second Season Of 'Glenn Martin DDS' Oct 7, 2009
The series, which features the voice of Kevin Nealon and Catherine O'Hara, has averaged 2. 3 million viewers in its freshman season, drawing both adults and kids: 40% of its adults 18-to-49 audience watches the show with at least one kid per household. (Multichannel News)
10/1: 'Wild Thing' event Oct 1, 2009
A live-action version of the story is scheduled for release on Oct. 16, featuring Max Records as Max and the voices of Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker. The film was directed by Spike Jonze, with a screenplay by Jonze and author Dave Eggers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Review: HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Sep 20, 2009
David is once again surrounded by familiar faces (Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Richard Lewis) and some new ones, including Lewis' latest girlfriend (Lolita Davidovich) and a hilarious Catherine O'Hara as the unstable sister of Marty Funkhouser (Bob Einstein). This season's major plotline, which gets rolling in episode three (ironically, the weakest of the season's opening trio), concerns a Seinfeld reunion. (Multichannel News)
Vampires, Toys Take To The Screen This Fall Aug 31, 2009
" Disney bucks the computer-animation trend with a throwback to its hand-drawn cartoon roots on "The Princess and the Frog," updating the fairy tale about a girl and her slimy prince. The animated adventure "Planet 51" features the voices of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jessica Biel in the tale of an astronaut who discovers a world of tiny green aliens living the "Ozzie and Harriet" life of 1950s America. George Clooney puts his silver tongue to use in a screen version of Roald Dahl's storybook... (Click2Houston, TX)
US healthcare debatesick to the heart Aug 19, 2009
The adults, Peter, (John Heard) and Kate (Catherine O'Hara) run through a checklist to make sure they have made all the preparations for the trip, dealing with the house's utilities, their luggage, and, especially, all their nieces, nephews and their own children. To their horror, at the airport they realize that they have forgotten just one thing, their youngest. (Asia Times Online)
Critic's Corner Monday Aug 17, 2009
Kevin Nealon and Catherine O'Hara lend voices to Nickelodeon's new stop-motion animated Glenn Martin DDS (tonight, 8 ET/PT). The comedy follows the adventures of a suburban family leaving their home and taking to the open road. (USA Today -- Life)
Director Sam Mendes Offers a Heartfelt and Humorous Story of One Couple's Journey to Find the Perfect Place to Call Home Aug 5, 2009
John Krasinski (NBC's "The Office") and Maya Rudolph (NBC's "Saturday Night Live") transcend what you've seen before with break out performances that are warm, emotional and funny, as they go on their journey visiting friends and family brought to life by the enormously talented ensemble cast including Catherine O'Hara (Best In Show), Jeff Daniels (State of Play), Allison Janney (Juno), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Batman: The Dark Knight), and set to the original music of singer songwriter Alexi Murdoch... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Glenn Martin, DDS Hits the Road Monday, August 17, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite Jul 30, 2009
New Stop-Motion Original Comedy Series Stars Kevin Nealon, Catherine O'Hara and Judy Greer in First Television Series from Michael Eisner's Tornante Animation ... A contemporary comedy offering relatable characters and identifiable family situations, the stop-motion primetime series features an all-star voice-over cast that includes Kevin Nealon (Weeds, Anger Management) as Glenn Martin, Catherine O'Hara (For Your Consideration, Chicken Little) as Jackie Martin and Judy Greer (27 Dresses,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In the Loop: The Best Political Satire in Ages Jul 25, 2009
Mimi Kennedy, as the calculating but not completely unprincipled Karen Clarke, gives a dryly funny, emotionally nuanced performance that at times channels Catherine O'Hara. There are moments when the script, which was co-written by Iannucci and three BBC colleagues, staggers under the weight of its own verbal felicities. (Slate)
'Away' works on every level Jul 24, 2009
Cast: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph, Catherine O'Hara, Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Josh Hamilton and Maggie Gyllenhaal ... At first they're not all that freaked out, knowing they have Burt's parents (Jeff Daniels and Catherine O'Hara) to lean heavily on for support. (Juneau Empire)
'Away We Go': Good way to play hooky Jul 21, 2009
The search is inspired by the exodus of Burt's over-the-top parents, played with cartoonish vivacity by Catherine O'Hara and Jeff Daniels. Most of the Burt and Verona's friends and family members are similarly overcooked, including Allison Janney as Verona's wildly inappropriate former boss and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Burt's New Age not-quite-cousin. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Away We Go' Jun 16, 2009
A visit to Burt's self-involved parents (Jeff Daniels and Catherine O'Hara) reveals that they're moving out of the country, so whatever help with the baby Burt and Verona were hoping for will leave with them. Panicked, the parents-to-be embark upon a road trip, visiting friends and family members around the country, looking for a place they might call home; on the way, they attempt to find themselves as well. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The New Dave Eggers Movie: A Disappointing Work of Staggering Quirkiness Jun 6, 2009
When Verona, inevitably, gets pregnant, they move to the city where Burt's family comes from, only to discover that his flaky parents (Jeff Daniels and Catherine O'Hara) are about to relocate to Belgium ... The secondary roles in Away We Go are all played by skilled actorsCatherine O'Hara, in particular, is an unsung genius but their characters are so broadly drawn that they don't engage with the lead couple, or the audience, in any meaningful way. (Slate)
“Away We Go” again Jun 6, 2009
So when they discover that Burt s parents, played by Jeff Daniels and Catherine O'Hara, are making a move overseas they start a road trip to find a comfortable nest egg. Enter the film s best element: the cameo. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
'Away We Go' a sleeper movie this wkd? Jun 5, 2009
They can do their jobs anywhere and Burt's parents (a wonderfully weird Jeff Daniels and Catherine O'Hara), who live nearby, are about to move out of the country just as the baby's coming providing one of many examples to Burt and Verona of the kind of parents they don't want to be. So they visit a series of cities that interest them, hoping to find one that's a good fit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Away We Go" Jun 5, 2009
They're at first dismayed to learn that Burt's parents (played by Catherine O'Hara and Jeff Daniels), who live nearby, have suddenly decided to move to Belgium and won't be around to help with the baby. But then they realize this may be a chance to reinvent their lives. (Salon)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Jun 1, 2009
Director Sam Mendes' supporting cast includes such character actors as Allison Janney and Catherine O'Hara, but Krasinski says the film's highlight is Rudolph's turn as a tender woman adrift. "Every day on set she'd say, 'I'm not an actress!' " the actor recalls. (CNN -- Showbiz)
A party with Marty, and a trip down memory lane Apr 1, 2009
Catherine O'Hara, I knew when I was a teenager. John Candy and Joe Flaherty, I met in 1972. (Globe and Mail)
Today in History Mar 4, 2009
Actress Catherine O'Hara is 55 ... Actress Catherine O'Hara. (Yahoo News)
The Almanac -- weekly Feb 24, 2009
They include composer Antonio Vivaldi in 1678; Polish-born American patriot Casimir Pulaski in 1747; legendary Notre Dame football Coach Knute Rockne in 1888; actor John Garfield in 1913; actress/singer Barbara McNair in 1934; English auto racing champion Jimmy Clark in 1936; actress Paula Prentiss in 1939 (age 70); actress Kay Lenz and musician/producer Emilio Estefan, both in 1953 (age 56); and actors Catherine O'Hara in 1954 (age 55) and Steven Weber in 1961 (age 48). On this date in history. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Starz Summons Up Four First-Run Titles From Summit Entertainment Feb 18, 2009
Penelope, starring Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Peter Dinklage, Richard E. Grant and Reese Witherspoon is a modern romantic tale about a young aristocratic heiress (Ricci), born under a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love with the "one who will love her faithfully.". The comedy Sex Drive stars Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clarke Duke, Seth Green and James Marsden. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
