Guest Author - Sarah Fierro

Looking for a Saturday night movie? You might have seen these comedies in theaters, but they make for a great two hours of fun at home!

Ghost Town features Ricky Gervais as Doctor Bertram Pincus, a dentist who is lacking in people skills. Pincus has complications during a fairly common surgery and dies for only seven minutes. When he comes back, he can see and talk to ghosts that other living people do not see. To rid the ghosts from his life, he must learn to associate with other living beings and catch up with his lonely lifestyle.

I have to admit that I am a fan of British humor! Ricky Gervais fits the role of a sarcastic and sharp-witted character well. When the commercials for this movie came out, they just didn’t draw me to the theater. As a rental though, I was glad I picked it up! It will definitely be added to my collection.

Pineapple Express was the work of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and was much anticipated by comedy movie fans. Commercials didn’t give away all the great parts this time! In the movie, Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) plays an early twenties marijuana smoker searching for his outlet in life. Saul Silver (James Franco) is Denton’s drug dealer and friend. Denton and Silver get into trouble and go to Saul’s dealer, Red (Danny R. McBride), for help. To make things right, Denton, Saul, and Red must work together to defeat two competing drug gangs in their area.

This movie could definitely be called a guy’s night out movie, but my girl friend’s enjoyed it too. There is a little humor for everyone, except for the kids. References to drugs and violence are enough to keep young children clear of the TV screen.

My Best Friend’s Girl is the story of a bachelor nicknamed Tank (Dane Cook) making a living out of what he does best. Tank is hired by friends and associates to get their love lives back in shape. When a girl breaks up with her boyfriend, Tank takes her on a date and reminds her just how terrible men can act. The idea is that they go running back to their previous lover!

Tank’s lifestyle takes its toll on him when he tries his tactics on his best friend Dustin’s (Jason Biggs) girlfriend. Alexis (Kate Hudson) wants to be wild and outgoing, so she doesn’t fall for any of Tank’s usual tricks to scare women away. Tank realizes he is falling for her and has to make a decision that will change his lifestyle, relationship with the female gender, and friendships.

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