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Are you ready for some fun with everyone's favorite pop superstars? If so, then "From Justin to Kelly" is a must rent. Even grizzly old Simon couldn't resist the charms of Kelly and Justin all rolled up into one crazy film. Here's hoping Clay (can you say hotty?) and Ruben get to make their own film, too!!! Grab some popcorn and prepare to kick back with a throwback to the good old days of feel-good Hollywood!

As for the plot, I don't want to give anything away, but let's just say that those sparks we all picked up on during AI the Original might have been real after all. I can only guess that with Kelly's rising star (and fresh new single on the charts) we're going to be seeing her in films for some time. Maybe she'll even surprise us all and take home a little gold statue.

Great chemistry and screen presence from these two American Idol vets.

I eagerly awaited this film as I had seen the others and laughed like crazy. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see it until recently and have not yet been able to urge IMDB readers to go and rent. Tackleberry and Commandant Lassard are back, as well as all those great sound effects from Michael Winslow. (Check out Michael Winslow's website, by the way!) Seriously, I haven't enjoyed such hijinks since Dunston Checks In. Not an oscar winner, but a fun, "let-it-all-hang-out" kind of comedy. Enjoy watching our men and women in blue wreak havoc on foreign soil.

I first saw this film as a member of Ariel Dorfman's class on global markets and alternative literatures. Urga, a much preferable name to "Close to Eden," reminds us how American directors have become stymied by the familiar and successful model of filmmaking. Taking us to a place far removed from "civilization," and showing us the encroachments of the Western world on that place, Urga challenges us to rethink our cultural place in the world. I was struck by the similarities in theme and power between Urga and the works of author John Berger. Those of you who enjoy Urga may also enjoy reading Berger's "Pig Earth."