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Look at Weekend Movies

Aired November 01, 2002 - 10:52   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: The weekend is here and that means a lot of us will be going to the movies. Last week, "Jackass," that's the name of the movie -- don't send emails -- "Jackass" dominated at the box office. Here's a look.
All right. Well, the movie definitely has some crude comedy and silly stunts. It has drawn in millions of dollars, but can the film perform the most difficult feat of all and that is hanging on to the number one spot for next weekend in a row?

We're going to talk about this, also some other new releases with Russ Leatherman, also known as Mr. Moviefone, joining us from L.A.

Russ?

RUSS LEATHERMAN, CNN REPORTER: Yes.

KAGAN: Good morning.

LEATHERMAN: How's it going?

KAGAN: I'm feeling like an old fuddy duddy right now, because it just looks dumb to me.

LEATHERMAN: You know, I'm pretty convinced that it's the end of the world, as we know it. And by the way, there is some chance it's terrorist activity. I'm not sure, but there's some chance.

KAGAN: It is. You have to watch out. But, hey, a lot of people wanted to go see it.

LEATHERMAN: You know what, people, you either love it or you hate it. You liked some of the comedy, but when it gets to, like, the, you know, whizzing on snowcones and stuff, that's all bad.

KAGAN: I think they just named it, so they could hear newscasters say those words on television.

LEATHERMAN: No. I think so. And one thing people need to know, this is not a movie. This is a TV show that is a half-hour TV show, three times, and it's opened up a whole new can of worms. I guess we can put anything on the big screen now.

KAGAN: Well, let it speak for itself. Let's move on to something for the kids, OK?. How about "Santa Clause, Part 2"?

LEATHERMAN: Well, it's the day after Halloween, right? KAGAN: Last I checked, yes.

LEATHERMAN: Yes. And now is the "Santa Clause 2," in case you couldn't wait.

KAGAN: I was dying for this one.

LEATHERMAN: I know. It's Tim Allen. He returns as Santa Claus. And this time, his son shows up on the naughty list. He has to find a wife before Christmas or he can no longer be Santa Clause anymore. And I think it's a nice movie. The kids will like it. Parents will be OK taking their kids. But it's the day after Halloween.

KAGAN: Just too early. It should be in time-out, movie time- out, like, at least Thanksgiving.

LEATHERMAN: By the way, I like that movie "Time-Out." And I'm thinking it will be pretty tired by the time Christmas comes around.

KAGAN: OK. Before we get too tired, I want to move on to "I Spy" with Eddie Murphy and is it Owen Wilson is in this one, too?

LEATHERMAN: Yes, it's a buddy comedy. Eddie Murphy, hot off the heels of "Pluto Nash," takes another shot at broad comedy.

KAGAN: You don't sound enthusiastic, I have to say.

LEATHERMAN: Well, I tell you what, it's one of those movies that, if you have some time to kill and money burning a hole in your pocket...

KAGAN: And who does?

LEATHERMAN: ... you can go check it out. But otherwise, you know, there are plenty of other good movies out there right now. You know what's interesting about this movie because, every now and again, I just like to protect moviegoers and keep the world safe for them. So if you look at the ad right here, it's got "I Spy," it says it's "a must-see laugh riot." Undoubtedly, one of the funniest films of the year."

OK. If there are two things this movie is not, it's a laugh riot and the funniest film of the year so just so you know, going into that.

KAGAN: OK. Well, we appreciate your truth in advertising, even if it wasn't your own advertising. Keeping it honest.

LEATHERMAN: But you know what, there are good movies out there "Punch Drug Love"...

KAGAN: Quickly.

LEATHERMAN: ... with Adam Sandler. You can go see "Bowling for Columbine," the Michael Moore movie, which is really, really terrific about guns in America. So there are good movies out there. Go check one of those out.

KAGAN: I will. You know, I'm going to be cramming for elections this weekend. But if, for some reason, they let me out of the building, I will take your advice. Appreciate it.

LEATHERMAN: And just because we won't have another chance, let's say just say "Jackass," one more time.

KAGAN: I think you've done it for me.

LEATHERMAN: OK.

KAGAN: My mother's watching and my father. All right.

Russ, thanks so much. You have a great weekend.

LEATHERMAN: See you later.

KAGAN: We'll see you next week. Russ Leatherman...

LEATHERMAN: Bye-bye.

KAGAN: ... with Mr. Moviefone.

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Aired November 1, 2002 - 10:52   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: The weekend is here and that means a lot of us will be going to the movies. Last week, "Jackass," that's the name of the movie -- don't send emails -- "Jackass" dominated at the box office. Here's a look.
All right. Well, the movie definitely has some crude comedy and silly stunts. It has drawn in millions of dollars, but can the film perform the most difficult feat of all and that is hanging on to the number one spot for next weekend in a row?

We're going to talk about this, also some other new releases with Russ Leatherman, also known as Mr. Moviefone, joining us from L.A.

Russ?

RUSS LEATHERMAN, CNN REPORTER: Yes.

KAGAN: Good morning.

LEATHERMAN: How's it going?

KAGAN: I'm feeling like an old fuddy duddy right now, because it just looks dumb to me.

LEATHERMAN: You know, I'm pretty convinced that it's the end of the world, as we know it. And by the way, there is some chance it's terrorist activity. I'm not sure, but there's some chance.

KAGAN: It is. You have to watch out. But, hey, a lot of people wanted to go see it.

LEATHERMAN: You know what, people, you either love it or you hate it. You liked some of the comedy, but when it gets to, like, the, you know, whizzing on snowcones and stuff, that's all bad.

KAGAN: I think they just named it, so they could hear newscasters say those words on television.

LEATHERMAN: No. I think so. And one thing people need to know, this is not a movie. This is a TV show that is a half-hour TV show, three times, and it's opened up a whole new can of worms. I guess we can put anything on the big screen now.

KAGAN: Well, let it speak for itself. Let's move on to something for the kids, OK?. How about "Santa Clause, Part 2"?

LEATHERMAN: Well, it's the day after Halloween, right? KAGAN: Last I checked, yes.

LEATHERMAN: Yes. And now is the "Santa Clause 2," in case you couldn't wait.

KAGAN: I was dying for this one.

LEATHERMAN: I know. It's Tim Allen. He returns as Santa Claus. And this time, his son shows up on the naughty list. He has to find a wife before Christmas or he can no longer be Santa Clause anymore. And I think it's a nice movie. The kids will like it. Parents will be OK taking their kids. But it's the day after Halloween.

KAGAN: Just too early. It should be in time-out, movie time- out, like, at least Thanksgiving.

LEATHERMAN: By the way, I like that movie "Time-Out." And I'm thinking it will be pretty tired by the time Christmas comes around.

KAGAN: OK. Before we get too tired, I want to move on to "I Spy" with Eddie Murphy and is it Owen Wilson is in this one, too?

LEATHERMAN: Yes, it's a buddy comedy. Eddie Murphy, hot off the heels of "Pluto Nash," takes another shot at broad comedy.

KAGAN: You don't sound enthusiastic, I have to say.

LEATHERMAN: Well, I tell you what, it's one of those movies that, if you have some time to kill and money burning a hole in your pocket...

KAGAN: And who does?

LEATHERMAN: ... you can go check it out. But otherwise, you know, there are plenty of other good movies out there right now. You know what's interesting about this movie because, every now and again, I just like to protect moviegoers and keep the world safe for them. So if you look at the ad right here, it's got "I Spy," it says it's "a must-see laugh riot." Undoubtedly, one of the funniest films of the year."

OK. If there are two things this movie is not, it's a laugh riot and the funniest film of the year so just so you know, going into that.

KAGAN: OK. Well, we appreciate your truth in advertising, even if it wasn't your own advertising. Keeping it honest.

LEATHERMAN: But you know what, there are good movies out there "Punch Drug Love"...

KAGAN: Quickly.

LEATHERMAN: ... with Adam Sandler. You can go see "Bowling for Columbine," the Michael Moore movie, which is really, really terrific about guns in America. So there are good movies out there. Go check one of those out.

KAGAN: I will. You know, I'm going to be cramming for elections this weekend. But if, for some reason, they let me out of the building, I will take your advice. Appreciate it.

LEATHERMAN: And just because we won't have another chance, let's say just say "Jackass," one more time.

KAGAN: I think you've done it for me.

LEATHERMAN: OK.

KAGAN: My mother's watching and my father. All right.

Russ, thanks so much. You have a great weekend.

LEATHERMAN: See you later.

KAGAN: We'll see you next week. Russ Leatherman...

LEATHERMAN: Bye-bye.

KAGAN: ... with Mr. Moviefone.

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