I’ll say right off the bat: I LOVED “The Greatest Game Ever Played”! It’s the film that made me slightly fan-crazed for Shia Labeouf, and it’s just a great movie.
THE MOVIE: Based on real-life golfer Francis Ouimet, it tells the story of how he beat the odds of his working-class life to play in the 1913 U.S. Open Championship against pro Harry Vardon (Stephen Dillane). Josh Flitter as Ouimet’s pint-sized caddy is a hoot! Directed by “Big Love” star Bill Paxton, it’s rated PG for some brief mild language, so basically a family movie good for ages 7 and …read more

If you missed the actual Woodstock concert 40 years ago, and need a good dose of peace and love (remastered, at that!), this giveaway is for you.
“Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music 2-Disc Anniversary Edition” will hit store shelves on June 9, 2009, but here’s your chance to win it for free!
Read my review and watch clips here, and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway.
THE GIVEAWAY: Three (3) copies of “Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director’s Cut, 2-Disc 40th Anniversary Edition.”
TO ENTER: To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post …read more

Need some Jimi Hendrix in your life? Hankering to hear Joan Baez?
It’s been 40 years since the first “Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music” was released, and now they’re releasing some cool new anniversary editions on June 9, 2009. And I’ve got giveaways for you!
Read my review and watch clips here, and leave a comment below to enter the giveaway.
THE GIVEAWAY: One (1) Blu-Ray Collector’s Edition box set - “Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music Director’s Cut” (40th Anniversary).
TO ENTER: To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, June 20, …read more

Coming to theaters June 5, 2009 is "Away We Go," a film that’s being called "intelligent, funny, romantic, honest and surprisingly moving." (That’s from the press release!)
It follows an expectant couple’s journey to find the perfect place to raise their child. Check out the preview, trailer and images here. John Krasinski ("The Office) and Maya Rudolph ("Saturday Night Live") star as the happy couple.
And I’ve got some very cool giveaway items to get you prepped for the film!
THE GIVEAWAY: Five (5) winners from Film Gecko will receive the Official Movie Soundtrack, an "Away We Go" T-Shirt, …read more

Today’s DVD giveaway is a very cool two-pack set that includes:
1) “Kung Fu Panda” - a really cute animated movie featuring the voice talents of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, and Angelina Jolie. Read my review here.
2) “Secrets of the Furious Five” - a straight-to-DVD sequel to “Kung Fu Panda” that has Po the Panda and the Furious Five facing Shifu’s biggest challenge. Read more about both movies here.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have ONE package to give away (includes both movies). To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on …read more