Julie and Julia

I love food and cooking, and also write on a blog.  Maybe I have a lot in common with one of the main characters in the movie, but one thing is for sure: Julie & Julia has great food, a sweet story, and is a well-rounded experience that will make you laugh and also give you a craving for a really good butter-soaked meal.

The Hangover (2009)

Ridiculous, wacky, over the line and hilarious, The Hangover is one of those movies that will leave you wondering why you put off seeing the movie for this long.

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

A lot of movies try to be smart and witty, with complicated storylines that either amaze, surprise or disappoint.  Not so with Dumb and Dumber, a movie about two morons with a little luck, a stupid mission, and a love for life that will make you laugh until your sides are hurting.

Avatar (2009)

There's a lot of hype surrounding James Cameron's latest film, possibly because of its 15-year production timeline, 300-million dollar budget, or the fact that Cameron hasn't directed a film since Titanic.  Whatever the reason, Avatar is a movie that is definitely worth seeing at your next trip to the movies.

Hamlet 2 (2008)

I loved Steve Coogan in Tropic Thunder, but his part in that movie was secondary and too short to really appreciate his Coogan-ness.  Hamlet 2 showcases Steve's wacky side in a way that is offensive, inappropriate, off-the-wall, and hilarious.

Where Acting Goes To Die

Hamlet 2 takes place in Tucson, Arizona, where Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) has moved with his wife Brie (Catherine Keener) to continue not pursuing his dream of being an actor.  As the underpaid drama teacher, he directs a series of failed plays before being dealt a major blow:  drama will soon be cancelled.  What follows is an overblown bonanza of his production of a theater mash-up that is so bad that it actually becomes good.