I’ve often wondered when Hollywood would give Jay Baruchel his shot at “leading man” status. He’s already turned in strong supporting performances in films like KNOCKED UP and TROPIC THUNDER, and proven he can be funny, even when paired with the more accomplished of comedic actors. In the new Dreamworks Pictures comedy SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE, Baruchel plays an awkward TSA airport security screener who becomes of interest to a stunning woman named Molly (played by Alice Eve) after holding on to her lost cel phone. This serves as a shock to all of those around him, and makes him wonder if a woman that seems so truly out of his league could ever be part of a successful relationship. The movie is co-written by Sean Anders and John Morris, who previously brought us the under-appreciated comedy SEX DRIVE. I remember talking to Sean about this on the Bigfanboy Livecast, and I’m happy to hear good advance word on the film. Check out the trailer below, and post a comment telling us what you think.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
