Seems like every few years Hollywood delivers a new Christmas family (usually of the dysfunctional variety) comedy, usually with the potential of becoming an instant classic, though it’s been a while since one became just that. The new film LOVE THE COOPERS certainly has the star power to put butts in seats. The cast includes Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Wilde, Jake Lacy, Anthony Mackie and Alan Arkin… now that is an impressive lineup! It’s directed by Jessie Nelson (CORRINA CORRINA, I AM SAM) and hits theaters this November. And yes, that is Steve Martin narrating the trailer – we’re not sure if he’s the narrator of the actual film, but how great would that be? Check out the first trailer and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
Love the Coopers follows the Cooper clan as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. As the evening unfolds, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn to night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.
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. 
