Movie Picks of The Week

Life Is Beautiful

- A superb foreign film about a Jewish Italian who uses wit and humor to endure internment at a Nazi concentration camp. Roberto Benigni won best actor for the role. Worth the watch.

****

To Sir, With Love

- A film starring Sidney Poitier. The film takes on racial and social issues in an inner city school. This film started the inspirational teacher dramas (i.e. Music of The Heart, Freedom Writers and Dangerous Minds).

****

Arthur

- A comedic masterpiece about a potential heir to millions who has to marry a woman he is not in love with. Dudley Moore plays the lead role. Great acting and whimsical comedy highlight this early 80s film.

****1/2

Young Franksenstein

- One of Mel Brooks most loved and entertaining films. This is simply a comedic masterpiece.

*****