The question in Tinseltown is this: can a finally-sunny long weekend sustain three major blockbusters? Episode III, having grossed a staggering $183 mil to date, is sure to lead the pack, but the kids are already mad for Madagascar, and the buzz is also afoot for Sandler-playing-Burt Reynolds in an udated The Longest Yard remake. (Did that one really warrant a remake? Hmm.) If we had but one choice for Mem Day, we’d surely jump on the Star Wars bandwagon, only because the holiday has come to stand for epics, and we wouldn’t want to buck tradition with a lovely period piece like Ladies In Lavender, delightful as that might seem. And no need to big-screen Monster-In-Law; we’ll wait for the video, but thanks for asking.

WHAT TO RENT

If you haven’t seen it, please rent Kinsey. Aside from the nonstop graphic sex talk, you’ll be treated to some of the best performances of the year, top notch direction, and our favorite, the overly art-directed but fabulous midwestern retro kitchen. There’s only one over-the-top truly offensive moment – but hey, we’re a mom, you know.

May 28, 2005 in Movie Mojo | Permalink