Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 19, 2011 Kirker’s Inn (continued from Restaurant page) schnitzels and “wursts,” homemade meatloaf, seafood – including Maryland-style crab cakes, chicken and pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, and “Kirker-tizers.” The Phiefers have been cooking authentic German food for over 40 years. Recently, their son Victor joined the family business as the inn’s manager. Kirker’s is available to host small parties (up to 35 people) by reservation. Call the inn for details. Visit Kirker’s Inn at 237 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, or call to ask about the takeout menu. Gift certificates are available. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The inn is closed on Sundays. All major credit cards are accepted. Call (973) 427-7700 for reservations or additional information. people she is interviewing while getting the information that makes her stories important. Evan Rachel Wood plays campaign worker Molly Stearns, a young woman with romantic eyes on Stephen and enough naïveté to believe her private life and the campaign are separate entities. The dialogue is especially sparkling and will remind you of the voice of Aaron Sorkin, both in content and cleverness. There is strong language in this R-rated movie, but it never feels contrived or gratuitous. “The Ides of March” is a movie for folks who savor good writing and shun pedestrian efforts. Like the TV show “The West Wing,” “The Ides of March” is more about the people who surround the Big Man than about the man himself. It shows the machinations, deals, disappointments, and split-second calls that must be made in a campaign, portrayed on screen as an entity all its own, requiring nurturing every minute of the day. ‘The Ides of March’ (continued from Entertainment page) Ever-reliable Paul Giamatti portrays Tom Duffy, campaign manager for Morris’ opponent. He has a harried, yet focused look as he attempts to interpret poll numbers, juggle strategies, and put the best public face on his candidate. The actor’s Everyman looks make him a good fit for these character roles, and he certainly rivets the viewer’s attention when he delivers the film’s sharp, pointed dialogue. The contrast between Hoffman’s Zara and Giamatti’s Duffy is interesting. They both work tirelessly for their candidate and can be ruthless when the campaign dictates decisive, rapid decision making. Marisa Tomei has a small but juicy role as newspaper reporter Ida Horowitz, a woman who can charm the