Flick of the Day

Film: WONDERLAND

Director: James Cox

Actors: Val Kilmer, Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Josh Lucas, Dylan McDermott, Tim Blake Nelson, Christina Applegate, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Janeane Garofalo, Eric Bogosian

Year: 2003

Synopsis: An account of one of the biggest murder mysteries in Hollywood.

Have you ever heard of the 'Wonderland' murders? Well, I hadn't when I caught this unknown film years ago. Apparently, back in the early 80s, ex-porn star, John Holmes (Kilmer), got himself mixed up in a drugs and robberies, and this led to him to be strangely involved in the brutal murder of four people in the Hollywood Hills. The film is haunting and mesmerizing, especially since the audience knows it's a true story. Kilmer and a barely recognizable Lisa Kudrow stand out amongst a great cast. It's well worth a watch, just be prepared to squirm in some of the most graphic and violent scenes I've ever seen.

Performance of the Day

Actor: PAUL RUDD

Film: "Wet Hot American Summer"

Character: Andy

Year: 2001

This little-known gem of a movie was made before Paul Rudd joined the Judd Apatow crowd ("The 40-year-old Virgin", "Knocked Up", etc) and it was my first introduction to 'Rudd the super funny guy'. The film, set at a summer camp in the 80s, is hilarious and features Rudd as the 'hot' counselor. He's ridiculous and arrogant and a bit of an asshole, but he plays this part to perfection.

Check out Rudd with the camp director (played wonderfully by Janeane Garofalo)