Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • August 12, 2009 ‘Funny People’ (continued from Entertainment page) the film is unremarkable. Rated R for language and sexual humor, “Funny People” is two hours and 16 minutes, far too long. Scenes go on too long and several stop the movie dead. There are too many scenes of George hang-dogging it in his lonely hilltop mansion. Had some of these indulgent sequences been replaced with genuinely funny standup routines, the film would let the viewer see and hear the routines that made George Simmons a star. DVDs (continued from Restaurant page) moments” are balanced with suspense and explanations of how to combat the threat to mankind. The movie benefits from special effects technology that did not exist 50 years ago, so the visuals look pretty good. “Alien Trespass” is great fun. Extras include three featurettes, one of which takes a look back at the sci-fi flicks that inspired it. “Dark Rising” (E1 Entertainment), advertised as a cult comedy, focuses on Jason Parks (Landy Cannon), whose life degenerates when a series of supernatural events turn his dream of reconciliation with ex-fiancée Jasmine (Vanessa James) into a portal-seeking, demon-hunting nightmare. Attempting to resurrect his dead relationship, Jason organizes a camping trip with the assistance of best friends Ricky, Marlene, and Renee (Julia Schneider). Each with a personal agenda, they convince Jasmine to join them for a weekend of fun in the sun. But Renee has been having recurring nightmares of Summer Vale, a little girl who disappeared over 20 years ago, and she intends to use the getaway to contact the girl’s spirit. Renee’s mumbo-jumbo ritual actually works, and the lost girl, now grown and toting a battle ax, turns the trip into a confrontation with dark, life-threatening forces. Extras include a behind-the-scenes featurette, commentary with director and cast, and deleted scenes. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” (Warner Home Video) is a four-disc box set containing four feature films. Since 1984, the Turtles have established themselves as a tremendously popular franchise. Now, 25 years later, they are being enjoyed by a new generation of fans through their animated Saturday morning TV series. In “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie” (1990), after exposure to glowing, green ooze, four teenage turtles -- Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello -- have mutated into ninjas and have begun living in the sewers of a large city. Under the guidance of father-figure and ninja master Splinter the Rat and TV reporter April O’Neil, the Turtles embark on a mission to run crime out of the city and defeat the warlord Shredder. The three other features in the set are “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze” (1991), “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Turtles in Time” (1993), and “TMNT” (2007). Blu-ray extras include a comic book, character cards, a signed sketch, and “radical beanie.” The media have inundated the public with stories about the death of Michael Jackson and its aftermath. If you haven’t overdosed yet on the story, check out “Michael Jackson: The Trial & Triumph of the King of Pop” (Rock City Entertainment), which provides background on Jackson’s highly publicized 2005 trial for child molestation and comments on the 1993 allegations made against him. The DVD is very pro-Jackson as it presents information that support the jury’s not guilty verdict. Fans will be happy with the DVD, but those looking for a more objective take on the media circus surrounding the trial will have to look elsewhere. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You want more control in your life, and you will be ready to20 steps in ARIES - Mar 21/Apr take that direction thiscontrol Aries. HowYou want more week, in your life, ever, you will be readytemporarily put and you may have to to take steps in your plans on hold.week, Aries. Howthat direction this ever, you may have to temporarily put TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 your plans on hold. As you go about your daily routine this week, Taurus,21/May 21 will TAURUS - Apr your mind wander toward hopes of a vacation. As you go about your daily routine Makeweek, Taurus, your mind plan a this the dream a reality, and will getaway. toward hopes of a vacation. wander Make the dream a reality, and plan a GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 getaway. Being sensitive to others is key this GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 week, Gemini. You will be tuned Being sensitive to others is key this into others’ behavior, and if you pay week, Gemini. You will be tuned attention, you can help someone who into it. needsothers’ behavior, and if you pay attention, you can help someone who needs it. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s important to discuss your finances CANCER - Jun 22/Jul loved ones, with your spouse or other22 It’s important to provide a fresh perCancer. They can discuss your finances with your your budget and spending spective on spouse or other loved ones, Cancer. They arrangements. can provide a fresh perspective on your budget and spending arrangements. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A conversation between you and LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 a supervisor could put you in an A conversation between you and advantageous situation, Leo. You can a supervisor could put you in an certainly build a rapport with VIPs in advantageous situation, Leo. You can your company. a rapport with VIPs in certainly build your company. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Even though you’ve been focusing a VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 lot of energy on work been focusing a Even though you’ve lately, Virgo, yourof energy on work lately, Virgo, lot heart is pushing you toward matters ofheart is pushing you toward to your the family. Now’s the time matseek outthe family.someone. time to ters of a special Now’s the seek out a special someone. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You will be inspired to follow new LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 creative paths, Libra, even though You will be inspired to follow new this usually isn’tLibra, cup of tea. creative paths, your even though However, it’ll have to wait until after this usually isn’t your cup of tea. However, it’ll have to wait until after work. work. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 SCORPIO - the 24/Nov 22 You will be onOct mark when you’re You will be on speech this week, needed to give a the mark when you’re needed People will be ready to listen Scorpio. to give a speech this week, Scorpio. People will But, a loved to your point of view. be ready to listen to misunderstands your remarks. one your point of view. But, a loved one misunderstands your remarks. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 SAGITTARIUS - Nov matters of Get practical and discuss 23/Dec 21 Get practical with your matters mutual interestand discusspartner, of mutual interest individual shouldn’t Sagittarius. This with your partner, Sagittarius. This individual shouldn’t be in the dark, especially about matbe in the dark, especially about matters of a financial nature. ters of a financial nature. Answer toto Last Week’s Puzzle Answer Last Week’s Puzzle CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 This will be aabusinesslike week for This will be businesslike week for you, Capricorn. There’s not much you, Capricorn. There’s not much time for fun and frolic. You will be time for fun and frolic. You will be highly motivated to get all your work highly motivated to get all your work done by the week’s end. done by the week’s end. AQUARIUS - -Jan 21/Feb 18 AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 This week presents plenty of opporThis week presents plenty of opportunities for learning, Aquarius. Keep tunities for learning, Aquarius. Keep your ears and eyes open and your lips your ears and eyes open and your lips shut to reap many awards from these shut to reap many awards from these lessons. lessons. PISCES - -Feb 19/Mar 20 PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 You’ll be in position to challenge You’ll be in aaposition to challenge the status quo, Pisces. Relish every the status quo, Pisces. Relish every second of your chance for creativsecond of your chance for creativity and individuality, especially on ity and individuality, especially on Thursday. Thursday.