Were skipping out on summer reruns for some charming summer flicks as
chosen by the Vitamin Daily team. Lights, camera, action!
Adventureland
Its
the summer of 1987 and instead of taking off to Europe post-grad,
comparative literature major James is forced to take a job at the local
amusement park. Consider it this years Junosmart, funny and
utterly endearing. In theatres now, www.adventurelandthefilm.com
Joy
Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Grey Gardens
Based on the classic
documentary of the same name, Jessica Lange and Drew Barrymore play the
delusional mother-daughter duo (Big Edie and Little Edie, respectively)
who retreat from high society into their own eccentric and decaying
world. Catch it on HBO Canada, 8 p.m. on April 18, www.hbocanada.com
Maria
Tallarico, managing editor
State of Play
Conspiracy, free speech,
mistresses and politics: the perfect recipe for a crime thriller. My
girl crush Rachel McAdams is reason enough to watch this drama. Opens
April 17, www.stateofplaymovie.net
Malwina
Gudowska, Calgary editor
Sunshine Cleaning
Its kooky charm won over
most critics, and it did the same for me. Starring Amy Adams and Emily
Blunt as sisters who start a crime-scene cleaning business, this film is
a delight. In theatres now, www.sunshinecleaning-themovie.com
Athena
Tsavliris, Toronto editor
Two Lovers
Before he became known for his
bearded antics, Joaquin Phoenix was Hollywoods go-to brooding boy. In
this classic romantic tale he plays a troubled man torn between passion
and comfort when he becomes involved with both his icy and beautiful
neighbour (the perfectly cast Gwyneth Paltrow) and reliable family
friend Michelle (played by break-out star Vinessa Shaw). Opened this
weekend, www.twoloversmovie.com
Sarah
Bancroft, editor-in-chief
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