Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Nov 21, 2009
A few really well-cast actors: Val Kilmer as McDonagh's fellow bad cop, Jennifer Coolidge as his foulmouthed stepmotherare sadly underused. The movie may be too gritty for art-house audiences and too idiosyncratic for action fans looking for the next. (Slate)
Not destined for cult status Nov 7, 2009
Starring Michael Angarano, Sam Rockwell and Jennifer Coolidge ... For example, there's our hero's mom (Jennifer Coolidge), a clueless dreamer who creates hideous nightgown designs ... Starring Michael Angarano, Sam Rockwell and Jennifer Coolidge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Dynamite formula fizzles in ‘Gentlemen Broncos’ Nov 6, 2009
Once again a misfit teenager is at the heart of it: Michael Angarano as Benjamin Purvis, a shy kid who lives in Utah in a geodesic dome with his fashion-deluded mother (Jennifer Coolidge) and writes epic science-fiction novels in a state of repressed sexual panic ... Rockwell, Jennifer Coolidge, H. (Boston Globe)
Entertainment Nov 6, 2009
This is the exact course of action that Philadelphia-native writer/producer/director M. Night Shyamalan pursued with the 2000 release of "Unbreakable," his follow-up to 1999's "The Sixth Sense. by Actress Jennifer Coolidge, from movies such as "Legally Blonde," "American Pie" and "Best in Show," chatted with The Villanovan about her new film "Gentlemen Broncos. " Director Jared Hess, famous for his comedic films "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre," brings the same contemporary humor here. Two... (The Villanovan, PA)
Hollywood via Salt Lake City Nov 6, 2009
"Broncos" is about a teenage budding science fiction writer, Benjamin (Michael Angarano), who is trying to finding himself amid the cacophony swirling around him: a single mother (Jennifer Coolidge) who is an aspiring nightgown designer, a washed-out sci-fi author (Jemaine Clement) looking for a hit, a teenage romance novelist (Halley Feiffer) and a no-budget video-maker (Hctor Jimnez). "It was fun to create the science fiction world of a 15-year-old kid," Jared Hess said, "because I was that... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
All quirk and no play Oct 30, 2009
Filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess' endless ridicule of Benjamin and his single mom (Jennifer Coolidge) -- who hand-crafts hideous rayon nightgowns and giant popcorn balls in their geodesic-dome home -- seems a lot less than affectionate ... Filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess' endless ridicule of Benjamin and his single mom (Jennifer Coolidge) -- who hand-crafts hideous rayon nightgowns and giant popcorn balls in their geodesic-dome home -- seems a lot less than affectionate. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
JoJo in LaLa Land Oct 30, 2009
Boston-bred Jennifer Coolidge, best known as Stifler s mom in American Pie, plays the mom again. One of the funniest people I ve ever met in my life, said Hess. (Boston Globe)
Gentlemen Broncos: A condescending comedy Oct 28, 2009
Michael Angarano (Snow Angels, Sky High) stars as Benjamin, a home-schooled, would-be fantasy author who lives at home with his mother Judith (Jennifer Coolidge), who designs overly modest sleepwear for middle-aged women. At the Cletus Festival, a writers camp for high schoolers, Benjamin submits his manuscript, Yeast Lords: The Bronco Years, to a competition, only to have his work stolen by pretentious has-been author Dr. Ronald Chevalier (Jemaine Clement, Flight of the... (MSNBC -- Movies)
American Pie actress, developer linked to blighted corner in Quarter Oct 1, 2009
" A Washington, D.C. based developer owns this decaying property, and a well known woman of Hollywood, actress Jennifer Coolidge, owns the adjacent one. Coolidge is probably best known for her role as Stifler's mom in the movie American Pie. WWLTV Jennifer Coolidge in American Pie. Paul Chiriaco owns one of the buildings and he said he's been waiting on a permit from the city to rebuild the structure into upscale housing. "We're talking months, months and months," he said. The Vieux Carre... (WWLTV.com, LA)
MORE MOVIES: Fall's non-spooky offerings spark interest Aug 28, 2009
30) Director: Jared Hess Stars: Michael Angarano, , Mike White, Jennifer Coolidge Story: The latest from the director/co-writer of follows a teenage outcast (Angarano) who discovers his bizarre sci-fi novel has been stolen and ripped off by a famous, pathologically cheesy, blowhard author (Flight of the Conchords' Clement). A war ensues to reclaim credit. (USA Today)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug 20, 2009
Actress Jennifer Coolidge is 48. Country singer Shania Twain is 44. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chris Kattan stars in ‘Bollywood Hero’ on IFC Aug 6, 2009
Jennifer Coolidge plays Kattan s ex-girlfriend. David Alan Grier has a guest role, as does Chris s father, Kip Kattan, as himself. (Boston Globe)
Secret Life: The Big One Jun 26, 2009
Ben's dad starts dating Betty, the Internet prostitute Tom hired back in Season One (played by the always delightful Jennifer Coolidge, who must really have some bills to pay). Its all wrapped up nicely and neatly in a bow when we find out Grace's father has passed away in some random plane crash. (Suite101.com)
SXSW brings more good movies to film festival Mar 21, 2009
The Paramount Theatre showcased I Love You, Man, then immediately screened ExTerminators starring Heather Graham and Jennifer Coolidge on the same night, both with stars and crew in attendance and both to packed audiences. While I preferred the outlandish humor and adorable storyline of I Love You, Man, ExTerminators pleases with its talented actresses and cast of oddball characters and it was filmed in Austin. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
At the movies: Sept. 18 (15) Mar 15, 2009
Voices of John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall, Sean Hayes, Eddie Izzard, Jay Leno. PG for some thematic elements, scary images, action and mild language. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Atom.com Holes Up With Andy Dick; the Digital Comedy Network Premieres Original Web Talk Show, 'House Arrest With Andy Dick' Mar 11, 2009
Celebrity Guests Include Jennifer Coolidge, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Greg Grunberg and Others ... To pass the hours, Dick has a house band and interviews his celebrity pals Dr. Drew Pinsky (host of "Loveline" and VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House"), actress and comedienne Jennifer Coolidge ("American Pie," "Legally Blonde"), actor Greg Grunberg ("Heroes"), Joey Greco (host of "Cheaters") and actress Mo Collins ("Mad TV"). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
