A Cinderella Story

Hilary Duff's Cinderella tale goes splat like a pumpkin.

"...Directed by: Mark Rosman. Starring: Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray, Dan Byrd, Regina King and..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

American Wedding

"...Scott, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Fred Willard, Eugene Levy and Jennifer Coolidge. Jesse Dylan’s first feature was the ganja-infused comedy..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

This pleasant throwback to the live-action Disney films of yore provides brisk fun for all.

"...Directed by: Miguel Arteta. Starring: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey, Elise Vargas,..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Down to Earth

"...Frankie Faison, Eugene Levy, Greg Germann, Chazz Palminteri and Jennifer Coolidge. The Weitz brothers, who previously brought us American..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austenland

Keri Russell plays a woman who vacations in a Jane Austen fantasy camp, but the film is lacking in sense and sensibility.

"...Jerusha Hess. Starring: Keri Russell, JJ Feild, Bret McKenzie, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Seymour, Georgia King, James Callis and Ricky..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

American Reunion

Thirteen years after American Pie jump-started sexual innuendo for a new generation, this sequel is the best one in the series.

"...Tara Reid, Mena Suvari, Eddie Kaye Thomas, John Cho, Jennifer Coolidge, Eugene Levy, Natasha Lyonne and Dania Ramirez...."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shotgun Wedding

J.Lo and Josh Duhamel mix matrimony and mayhem in this tepid rom-com

"...Directed by: Jason Moore. Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Coolidge, Sônia Braga,..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Swan Song

Meandering story of nearing death flies on Udo Kier’s wings

"...Directed by: Todd Stephens. Starring: Udo Kier, Linda Evans, Jennifer Coolidge and Tom Bloom...."

Aug. 13, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde

"...Charles Herman-Wurmfeld. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field, Regina King, Jennifer Coolidge, Bruce McGill, Bob Newhart and Luke Wilson. There..."

July 4, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pootie Tang

This is a nutty story about the life of the fictional ghetto hero Pootie Tang, whose struggles against corporate America after selling out become the stuff of legend.

"...David Cross, Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Mario Joyner and Jennifer Coolidge. Although the title sounds like a vulgar astronaut..."

July 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gentlemen Broncos

With this new film, Jared Hess elicits none of the naive charm or flagrant silliness of his earlier movies, Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.

"...Jared Hess. Starring: Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Sam Rockwell, Jennifer Coolidge, Mike White, Halley Feiffer and Héctor Jiménez. It’s..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Emoji Movie

What a time to be alive (in a smartphone)

"...Mehs (his parents are voiced by Steven Wright and Jennifer Coolidge). Gene just can’t seem to get a grip..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

How to Be Single

This millennial romantic comedy wears that same old shaggy dress

"...and treading dangerously close to the donkey-show parts that Jennifer Coolidge has found herself quicksanded in. Leslie Mann, as..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Epic Movie

The filmmakers are completely tone-deaf when it comes to the art of film parody, and their special form of sadism-as-punch-line leaves the audience in a perpetual cringe.

"...Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Starring: Kal Penn, Adam Campbell, Jennifer Coolidge, Jayma Mays, Faune A. Chambers, Crispin Glover, Carmen..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Date Movie

What's left to spoof? Why, romance movies, of course.

"...Seltzer and Jason Friedberg. Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, Jennifer Coolidge, Tony Cox, Lil Jon, Fred Willard, Eddie Griffin..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Pie 2

"...True Love from the first film -- Stifler's mom (Jennifer Coolidge). To reveal any more of the very convoluted..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Subjects of Desire Director/Screenwriter: Jennifer Holness Producers: Jennifer Holness, Sudz Sutherland Subjects of Desire..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film

Daily Reviews and Interviews

"...Lone Star States D: John Inwood; with Heather Graham, Jennifer Coolidge, Amber Heard..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Film

Daily Reviews and Interviews

"...Lone Star States D: John Inwood; with Heather Graham, Jennifer Coolidge, Amber Heard..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Mitchell Anderson, T.C. Carson, Lori Petty, Serena Scott Thomas, Jennifer Tilly, Cynda Williams...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Paul Weitz; with Jason Biggs, Jennifer Coolidge, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Chris..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Motherland Director: Jennifer Steinman Six grieving mothers journey to Africa in order..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Like a Boss

Unpleasant workplace comedy didn't get the memo about jokes

"...Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, Billy Porter, Jennifer Coolidge, Karan Soni, Jessica St. Clair, Natasha Rothwell, Ari..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Eye on aGLIFF 24

Austin's favorite LGBTQ fest kicks off

"...8. Centerpiece film Mangus! is a musical comedy starring Jennifer Coolidge and Heather Matarazzo and with a cameo by..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Nic Cage delivers one of his best and most outrageous performances in Werner Herzog's cops-and-iguanas drama.

"...Starring: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Jennifer Coolidge, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Xzibit, Shawn Hatosy, Denzel Whitaker and..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

Chris Kattan shows real range in the charming IFC miniseries Bollywood Hero

"...among them are Keanu Reeves (overbearing and funny) and Jennifer Coolidge, who literally does nothing and still manages to..."

July 31, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...Broncos: Benjamin (Michael Angarano), home-schooled by his eccentric mother (Jennifer Coolidge), is a lovable loner whose passion for writing..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Film News

Her hotness Heather Graham makes a movie in town

"...traditional business using very untraditional methods." It also stars Jennifer Coolidge (Best in Show), Matthew Settle (Gossip Girl), and..."

May 23, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

For Your Consideration

Although it attempts to skewer Hollywood, this new comedy from Christopher Guest, and his loyal troupe of improv actors doesn’t have even a drop of affection for its characters.

"...O'Hara, Parker Posey, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard, Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Coolidge and John Michael Higgins. There’s a line from..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

American Dreamz

American Dreamz tries to satirize the vapidity of American popular culture; instead, the film gets trapped beneath its own wheels.

"...Moore, Marcia Gay Harden, Willem Dafoe, Chris Klein and Jennifer Coolidge. Weitz Brothers, Weitz Brothers, Weitz Brothers. Paul and..."

April 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

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