Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • May 25, 2011 (continued from Entertainment page) buffoon, but a flawed human being who is a sweetheart. Writer/actors who create a script typically design the biggest and juiciest role for themselves. If it’s a comedy, they will be sure to take the lion’s share of laugh lines. “Bridesmaids” is unusually democratic in that sense. Melissa McCarthy, for example, steals practically every scene she’s in with her gruff, brash, even uncouth Megan, a woman who could undermine all the careful wedding plans by saying or doing the wrong thing. But there is a scene in which viewers see her as a woman who never let the taunts of others stop her from forging ahead. She is happy with her life and, in fact, often seems to attack life head-on. Rita, married with three boys, documents in vivid detail the disgusting habits of her pre-teen offspring. ‘Bridesmaids’ The film has a brisk pace, courtesy of director Paul Feig. There are several beautifully crafted comic set pieces, including an onboard flight to Vegas during which Annie, high on sedatives and booze, debates with a flight attendant the pros and cons of letting her visit First Class. Another scene in a chic bridal shop turns into crisis when a recently eaten meal may have given the women food poisoning. The film has a romantic subplot involving Annie and a policeman (Chris O’Dowd) she seems to run into a lot. The balance is just right, and this story line doesn’t take attention away from the main story, but enriches it. “Bridesmaids” is very much a mainstream comedy, filled with laughs, strong characters, and a basic situation that provides many locations, conflict, and hilarious sight gags along the way. Wiig, known primarily for the eccentric characters she portrays on “Saturday Night Live,” turns in a substantial performance as Annie. When the laughs come, they’re big and long. Bruce Boxleitner. The two films are available separately or in a Limited Collector’s Edition (available on July 4). “Burning Palms” (Image Entertainment) is a study of five lives directed by Christopher Landon. A father (Dylan McDermott) and his precocious teenage daughter (Emily Meade) have a relationship his fiancée finds too close for comfort. A woman (Jamie Chung) becomes undone by her boyfriend’s kinky bedroom request. A gay couple (Peter Macdissi, Anson Mount) brings home an African child. A young boy involves his brothers in disturbing games. A woman (Zoe Saldana) confronts her attacker (Nick Stahl) with a bizarre request. The wit is sardonic and the humor macabre. The film is available on Blu-ray and DVD. by G.M. Smith by G.M. Smith ARIES - March 21/April 20 ARIES - March 21/April 20 is all but Progress on the work front Progress this week, Aries. Don’t all shy; assured on the work front is be but assured this for your accomplishments. take credit week, Aries. Don’t be shy; take on the for your accomplishments. Be credit lookout for an old friend Be on the lookout newsan old friend who has important for to share. who has important news to share. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 TAURUS - Aprillittle adventurous this You’re feeling a 21/May 21 You’re Taurus, a little adventurous this week, feeling but your schedule is not week, Taurus,up anytime soon. That’s likely to let but your schedule is not likely to let upmake plans for later. okay; you can anytime soon. That’s okay; you can make plans for later. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 GEMINI - for you to move up in the A chance May 22/June 21 A chance for you to move up in the world will become apparent this week, world willMove quickly, for it week, Gemini. become apparent this won’t Gemini. Move quickly, for it won’t stick around for long. stick around for long. CANCER - June 22/July 22 CANCER - June 22/Julybe important Relationship issues will 22 Relationship week. Get answers to the to you this issues will be important to you thisyou’ve been answers todeep questions week. Get harboring the questions you’ve been harboring deep inside. You’ll grow closer to that speinside. You’ll grow you clear the air. cial someone once closer to that special someone once you clear the air. LEO - July 23/August 23 LEO -loving23/August 23 Your July nature will attract others Your loving nature will attract others to you this week. However, don’t just to you this week. However, don’t just sit back and enjoy it. Reciprocate a sit back and enjoy it. Reciprocate a little -- that’s what love is all about. little -- that’s what love is all about. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You’re free to come and go as you You’re free to come and go as you please this week, Virgo. Creative acplease this week, Virgo. Creative activities will come easy to you. Do only tivities will come easy to you. Do only those things that have meaning for those things that have meaning for you. you. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 LIBRA --Sept 23/Oct 23 Although your nights may be warm Although your nights may be warm and loving, your days look stormy this and loving, your days look stormy this week, Libra. It’s an excellent week for week, Libra. It’s an excellent week for affairs of the heart, but it will be more affairs of the heart, but it will be more difficult to deal with personalities. difficult to deal with personalities. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 SCORPIO --Oct 24/Nov 22 The next few days should be lot of The next few days should be aa lot of fun, Scorpio. They should also be profun, Scorpio. They should also be productive, as your winning ways score ductive, as your winning ways score points with those in power. points with those in power. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 SAGITTARIUS --Nov 23/Dec 21 This week, you should pay attention This week, you should pay attention to how you can increase your income to how you can increase your income without adding too much pressure. Try without adding too much pressure. Try making better use of your time. An old making better use of your time. An old friend stops by to ask for help. friend stops by to ask for help. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 CAPRICORN --Dec 22/Jan 20 Your energy will be on the upswing Your energy will be on the upswing this week, along with your assertivethis week, along with your assertiveness and ambition. It’s time you used ness and ambition. It’s time you used your remarkable potential. Make time your remarkable potential. Make time for family this week. for family this week. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 AQUARIUS --Jan 21/Feb 18 Money may be tight this week, AquarMoney may be tight this week, Aquarius, but don’t sell off the family silver ius, but don’t sell off the family silver just yet. Good fortune is on the horijust yet. Good fortune is on the horizon. zon. PISCES --Feb 19/March 20 PISCES Feb 19/March 20 Now’s the time to take the bull by the Now’s the time to take the bull by the horns when it comes to your hopes and horns when it comes to your hopes and dreams. You can do it! Success is just dreams. You can do it! Success is just aa heartbeat away this week, Pisces. A heartbeat away this week, Pisces. A stranger will walk into your life. stranger will walk into your life. (continued from Restaurant page) Mountain” music video, and a book with photos, biographies, and timeline. “Gods and Generals,” the prequel to “Gettysburg,” covers the allegiances and combat during the early days of the Civil War. The Extended Director’s Cut adds the story of John Wilkes Booth, the Battle of Antietam, and the clashes at Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville, along with scenes of camp life. Oscar winners Robert Duvall and Mira Sorvino star with Jeff Daniels, Stephen Lang, and FINLEY FINLEY DVDs Answer to Last Week’s Puzzle Answer to Last Week’s Puzzle