Review: 'New Moon' Only Half Full Nov 21, 2009
The brief shot, which seemingly channels Adam Sandler's "happy thoughts" in "Happy Gilmore," even made the audience members who were supposed to fawn over the scene -- teen girls -- laugh out loud. But perhaps the biggest joke of "New Moon" is what the film obviously portends to be. (Click2Houston, TX)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
Happy Gilmore on October 12, 2009 at 10:41 PM. Save the planet. (The Drudge Report)
Bob Barker Donates $3M to Brain Injury Hospital Oct 8, 2009
He made his film debut in "Happy Gilmore.". Barker has long used his status in the industry to raise awareness about animal rights, and was recently in Canada to draw attention to the plight of elephants. (ABC News)
Family is familiar ground for ‘Modern Family’ mom Sep 22, 2009
We like Julie Bowen because she slow-danced to Endless Love with Adam Sandler on an ice rink in Happy Gilmore ... Q. You ever get recognized for Happy Gilmore. (Boston Globe)
Kunstler on the end of the recession Sep 16, 2009
Reality Receding - Clusterfuck Nation. Clusterfuck Nation Comment on Current Events by the Author of "The Long Emergency". (Harper's Magazine)
DSC golfer gets to play with big hitters (but not Lama) Sep 12, 2009
I don't know if I've seen it as often as 'Happy Gilmore', but I've seen it at least a dozen times. "Schneider played with Sluman all three days of the tournament. Murray was with the group only Saturday. The format was a little confusing."There were basically three tournaments in one," Schneider said. "The pros played their own ball. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Happy Gilmore long drive contest, Sept. 1 Sep 9, 2009
Hockey and golf enthusiasts alike are invited to join Boston Bruins winger Milan Lucic and goaltender Tim Thomas in the Boston Bruins Foundation s Swing Like Happy Gilmore Long Drive Contest at Golf Country in Middleton, Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m.. A ten dollar donation to the Boston Bruins Foundation will allow fans of all ages three attempts to hit their ball as far as possible using a swing like Adam Sandler s movie character Happy Gilmore ... What: Boston Bruins Foundation's Swing Like... (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Bruins Sep 5, 2009
LW Milan Lucic and G Tim Thomas were set to be on hand for the Sept. 1 "Swing Like Happy Gilmore Long Drive" contest for the Boston Bruins Foundation. Fans will pay $10 for the right to hit the ball like the movie character, with prizes and raffles available. (USA Today -- Sports)
All over ‘Town’ Sep 2, 2009
Happy-go-luckyBruins Milan Lucic and Tim Thomas took part yesterday in the Swing Like Happy Gilmore Long Drive Contest at Golf Country in Middleton. The event, sponsored by the Boston Bruins Foundation, gave fans three attempts to hit the ball as far as possible using an unorthodox swing like Adam Sandler s cinematic alter ego Happy Gilmore. (Boston Globe)
Daily TV listings Aug 11, 2009
Happy Gilmore 10:10 p.m. (ENCR). Romp about a hockey player (Adam Sandler) turned golfer. (Boston Globe)
Fears of a clown Aug 9, 2009
The idiot savant is ennobled: the Nutty Professor and Happy Gilmore and Ace Ventura insist that surrealism and studied rudeness are the only sane responses to an insane world. It s through this endless clash between lowbrow and high, in fact, that culture itself comes - that standards are established and values assigned across boundaries of class and power. (Boston Globe)
“Funny People” comes crumbling down Aug 2, 2009
Funny People stands in the limbo between Happy Gilmore and Punch-Drunk Love, unable to live up to the expectations of either film s audience. Sandler, this isn t the one to define your career. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Navigating the Adam Sandler movie minefield Jul 29, 2009
If the first few Sandler-starring films (Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy) were territory markers of a person who defiantly refused to grow up, the guy who thought there was no filmic moment that couldnt be improved with some doodee jokes. Many of the latter star vehicles tried to package him as guys he just wasnt meant to be: romantic lead, generous spirit, thoughtful husband, mercenary creep, fake-gay, or smartest man in prison. (MSNBC -- News)
The top 10 golf movies Jul 29, 2009
Funny films Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore lead the list. Dean Martin, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn all starred down the years. (CNN -- International)
Live Blog: 2009 ACC Football Kickoff Jul 28, 2009
Not to be outdone, Watson wanted to make sure we knew he had potential on the links by demonstrating his 3-day old swing that was eerily reminiscent of Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore. Watson's arms absolutely dwarf Ponder's golf clubs, and seeing him set up to swing the club is more than anyone could handle without bursting into uncontrollable laughter. (Seminoles.com)
Unlikely icon Sandler sings for his supper Jul 24, 2009
Sure, he's known for his somewhat silly, toilet humor comedies, like "Happy Gilmore," "The Waterboy," "Big Daddy," and "You Don't Mess with the Zohan." But if you take a closer look at his film career, you'll find some real gems and special performances. So we here at Dinner and a Movie thought in anticipation of next week's Sandler "dramedy" "Funny People," one of the more highly anticipated movies of the summer, we'd recommend to you some of his best work. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Daily television and radio guide Jul 23, 2009
Happy Gilmore 8 p.m. (WAM). Crude but popular romp about a hockey player (Adam Sandler) turned golfer. (Boston Globe)
NMSU Students Get-Hands On Experience With Local Film Jul 22, 2009
Hamilton may most be remembered for her work in the movie Terminator and McDonald in Happy Gilmore. Regardless of big names and faces it's an independent film that has two objectives: One of course, to produce a great film with great actors and the other to help give NMSU students hands-on training. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
E-MAILING IT IN: Discussing All-Star snubs, Entourage Jul 8, 2009
And I also agree with the fact that I would've smashed that silver plate over Federer's head and run off with the real trophy like Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore. Rubenstein: What was weirder to me when watching the crowd shots was that our co-worker (and Roddick's wife) Brooklyn Decker was sitting right behind Federer's wife, Mirka. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Things turn ugly on golf course Jun 17, 2009
Bob Barker didn't say "Fore!" before he took a swing at Happy Gilmore. (Universal). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Phils' top Draft pick signs, arrives in city Jun 16, 2009
a son of a director who made such films as "Happy Gilmore," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," "Big Daddy" and "You Don't Mess with the Zohan." Dugan appeared in "Big Daddy" as Alexander Hamilton in a scene during a school play. He has known Sandler and other Hollywood stars for years, but Hollywood wasn't in Kelly's blood. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Bowling Notebook: Malakowsky named Bowler of the Year May 29, 2009
Nearly 100 bowlers and their families attended the event, which included the presentation of awards and scholarships, and viewing of the movie Happy Gilmore. In addition, more than 50 door prizes were given away that were donated by local businesses and handmade by bowlers including Peggy Hyland and Dave Luster. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Course to challenge Nationwide golfers May 28, 2009
Happy Gilmore: 8:45 p.m. Friday. Concert on the lawn at TPC Wakefield Plantation. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rex Hospital Open Events May 24, 2009
What: Free Movie Night - Happy Gilmore. Where: TPC Wakefield Plantation; on the lawn. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sonic Spotlight: L.M. English May 14, 2009
FAVORITE MOVIE: HAPPY GILMORE.. From the Thursday, May 14, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Inside Pitch With Dan Schiffner May 8, 2009
Senior Dan Schiffner. Senior caught up with HopkinsSports. (Hopkinssports.com)
Bowling Notebook: Cowlitz USBC awards party set for May 20 Apr 29, 2009
The movie Happy Gilmore will tee off an evening of awards and prizes at the silver jubilee edition of the Cowlitz United States Bowling Congress awards party on May 20 at the Kelso Theater Pub.. The 25th annual postseason bowling event, co-sponsored by the Cowlitz USBC and Triangle Bowl, includes the presentation of men s, women s, junior and senior all-star teams, bowlers of the year, hall of fame inductees, senior awards and scholarship winners. (Longview Daily News, WA)
C.J. Kissell (now known as Happy Gilmore) cards 2 aces in 3 days Apr 28, 2009
The three witnesses of his second hole in one have a new moniker for Kissell Happy Gilmore, after the movie character played by Adam Sandler who did the same thing. The Montana Tech student and Butte High graduate hit a hole in one on Hole No. 4, a 370-yard Par 4, at the muni. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cancer brings life into perspective Apr 28, 2009
You still can't believe I have "Waterboy" and "Happy Gilmore" ranked in my top 10 sports movies of all time. You know me. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stomach turning facts Apr 28, 2009
It was the character Chubbs from the movie Happy Gilmore that first said, Just tap it in. Just tap it in. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
BILL SPELTZ: Scar tissue, soft bellies and Tiger Apr 12, 2009
Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore are among my favorite movies. The problem with pro golf is there aren't enough players that get bothered like Tiger when they lose. (Missoulian, MT)
Bedtime Stories Apr 7, 2009
April 6, 2009 - If you're eight years old and you've never seen an film, you'll find the same joy in his adorable goofiness here that we all did back in the days of Happy Gilmore. or Little Nicky. (IGN FilmForce)
Golf movie trivia Apr 1, 2009
com; Caddyshack, Jon Peters Organization; Happy Gilmore, Universal Pictures; Tin Cup, Warner Bros ... Happy Gilmore, played by Adam Sandler, desperately wants the golf ball to go where ... Happy Gilmore's golf instructor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Getting ready for U2 Mar 12, 2009
The film will be directed by Dennis Dugan, the guy behind "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" and "Happy Gilmore." Shooting is expected to start in May. Harvard prize winnerHarvard University president Drew Gilpin Faust has won $50,000 from the New York Historical Society for "This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War," the Associated Press reports. (Boston Globe)
'Eastbound' takes risks, has potential Feb 27, 2009
Powers possesses the foolish attitude and knee-jerk temper of Happy Gilmore, in addition to an uncontrollable ego and sheer ineptitude. Vulgar, maniacal antiheroes have served as long-time presence in popular comedies. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sports Flicks That Need Games Feb 12, 2009
Nowadays it seems like every RPG allows you to play the game "good" or "evil", and a Happy Gilmore game could bring that same kind of fun to sports games, allowing you to choose between pursuing a career playing Happy's unique brand of hockey, or his equally unique brand of golf. The hockey action would feature insanely powerful (and equally misdirected) slap shots, monster checks and, of course, the ability to take your skate off and stab somebody with it. (IGN PS2)
PGA's Top 20 Feb 10, 2009
Despite playing some great golf at Valhalla, where he posted a 2-0-1 record, Weekley will be best remembered for galloping off the first tee like Happy Gilmore at the start of his 4-and-2 singles victory over of England. Anyone who missed it can find the clip on YouTube and several other Internet sites. (USA Today -- Sports)
