Classic soul, angry bridezillas
You should still be talking about: Ike and Tina Turner
Yes, Tina put her abusive marriage with Ike far behind her and became a music icon all by herself. But to love Tina is to love her roots, and “Collection,” a 10-CD box set, brings back all the goodies: “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Proud Mary” and many, many more. (Tuesday)
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People who like subtitles are talking about: The Golden Globe Foreign-Language Nominee Series
It’s helpful to be prepared when the Globes hit town next Sunday and the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica is a cozy little place where you can slip away into foreign movie land. This week the theater is showcasing the second installment of its 2009 Golden Globes series with a screening of “I’ve Loved You So Long” (France) and “Waltz With Bashir” (Israel), which are both competing for best foreign film. (Friday)
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Can’t get enough of potty-mouthed boy humor? Talk about: “Pineapple Express”
Apparently, Seth Rogen likes to smoke weed and then make movies. This hilarious stoner comedy is no exception: A pothead and his dealer are forced to outrun the cops after witnessing a murder. The dynamic duo is never far from trouble, or the pipe, and now you too can enjoy that special feeling on DVD. (Tuesday)
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Gear up to talk about: “Bride Wars”
Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway can’t seem to avoid chick flicks, and now they’re back with “Bride Wars,” billed as a heartwarming tale of best friends who schedule their weddings on the same day. How will the rivals handle such trauma? Find out when the movie premieres just in time for date night. (Friday)
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Don’t stop talking about: “The Tudors”
Jonathan Rhys Meyers may be Irish, but he makes a delicious King Henry VIII in this scandal-laden series. And now you can watch him tear apart the Catholic Church all for the sake of his infamous mistress, Anne Boleyn, over and over again when Season 2 comes out on DVD. (Tuesday)
-- Alicia Lozano
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