Guest Author - Sarah Fierro

The New Year brings new comedy to theaters. Comedy has to compete with the 3D movie My Bloody Valentine and the life story of Notorious B.I.G. in Bigger than Life. Still, look for these funny flicks in January!

Bride Wars brings best friends Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) to a head when they schedule their weddings for the same day. What do two women do when they want to get married at the same famous wedding venue on the same day when they are supposed to be at both weddings? See it in theaters January 9, rated PG.

Hotel for Dogs is the story of two orphans (Emma Roberts and Johnny Simmons) who try to hide the stray dogs they find in an abandoned hotel. Although the movie is funny, it has a touching lesson about sharing what you have, even when it’s not much. Don Cheadle and Lisa Kudrow costar. See it in theaters January 16, rated PG.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop follows every security guard’s dream when Blart (Kevin James) has to save the mall he works at from hijackers. See it in theaters January 16, rated PG.

Mall Cop is the editor’s choice comedy for January. I can’t wait to see Kevin James in his own feature film! James is the writer, producer, and self-appointed star of the movie. Hopefully his charisma and humor as delivery man Doug in King of Queens carries over into Mall Cop. I loved him alongside Adam Sandler in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and he an even more perfect fit for the security guard role.

The Village Barbershop has belonged to Arthur Leroldi (John Ratzenberger) and his best friend for 30 years. His friend passes away and Leroldi has to find a new business partner. Gloria (Shelly Cole) introduces him to the idea of a female barber helping out at the shop. See it in theaters January 16, not yet rated.

Growing Out is a combination of comedy and horror where a songwriter working to make ends meet takes responsibility for an old Victorian home. He finds a hand growing out of the basement floor, and body parts continue to emerge attached to the hand. See it in theaters January 23, not yet rated.

New in Town features Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr. in the story of a woman who moves from Miami to Minnesota and has to adapt to an entirely new lifestyle. See it in theaters January 30, not yet rated.

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