some much needed funny movies...

After hearing some terrible news on Wednesday, I headed out in search of a reason to laugh. Making my way to the East side in the rain, I took in the French film THE VALET, and found myself giggling. A billionaire and his supermodel mistress have a fight, and a passing paparazzi gets a shot of them together. The billionaire's wife sees this photo, and the billionaire plays dumb saying that she must be with the other man passing through the picture. The other man is a valet who works at a local swanky hotel. The billionaire goes to the valet with a proposition. Move in with the supermodel, and pretend to be together while I sort this out with my wife (who happens to control about 60% of my company). Hilarity ensues. The valet finds himself the envy of everyone, and the billionaire starts thinking that maybe there is something going on between his supermodel and the valet. Will the wife buy it? Will the valet find love? Can a normal man live with a supermodel?

Final thoughts: Charming and sweet, you should check this out. It doesn't have to be on the big screen, but do grab your beret and some chocolate, and make a date!

Today, still needing some cheering up, I headed out to see HOT FUZZ. (Frankly, you are all perverts. This is NOT a porn film. Ew.) By the same team who produced the fabulous SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ takes a look at an overachieving policeman. Tired of looking bad next to this guy, the London force sends him (Simon Pegg) to a small, sleepy English village. Voted "Village of the Year" for several years, this town sees about as much action as a nun...as a town where not much goes on. Suddenly, several "accidents" happen, and people seem to be dying right and left. This movie is not only hilarious, but also smart and sharp. Poking fun at cop movies, the violence is ridiculously gory. With a fabulous cast, this movie is everything you hope it will be.

Final thoughts: Laugh out loud funny, grab your popcorn and soda, and enjoy!

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