Tuesday, November 25, 2008

More deliciously odd movies:

Heavenly Creatures (R) A Peter Jackson film before Lord of the Rings and when Kate Winslet was an unknown. A true story about two teenage girls plotting and carrying out a shocking crime. Its chilling but true. One of the girls involved is now a famous author of mysteries.

Kinky Boots (PG13) Another "based on a true story film." How do you save your family business from bankruptcy when you make out-of-fashion, conservative shoes for men? How about making outrageous shoes for cross-dressing cabaret performers/drag queens -- in their sizes. Great characters and you may even want to buy the soundtrack.

The Price of Milk (PG-13) A "modern fairytale" and "sweet creamy romance" about two lovers, a dairy farm and 117 cows. Don't trade your lover's cows for a quilt if you expect a "they lived happily ever after ending." Filmed in New Zealand, its magic.

Greenfingers (R) Clive Owen and Helen Mirran star in this comedy about a British convict who is placed in an experimental program to finish off his sentence. Who knew it would lead to him become an expert gardener (with some setbacks along the way). Will he win the top prize and the girl? Watch it and see.

Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (PG13) A grieving widower (Robert Carlyle of The Full Monty fame) is concerned he'll never know happpiness again. He's in for a pleasant surprise. Might learn to dance too.

Keeping Mum (R) A dark comedy about an absent-minded pastor who doesn't quite know what's happening around him. Problem kids, problem wife -- he really needs help. Maggie Smith is the housekeeper who knows how to clean house and save the day. But it takes more than cleaners and a dust mop.

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