You know the ones they gave the green light to but then something happened and they just didn't turn out that great. So the films sit on the shelf collecting dust until 1st quarter and then get small releases. A couple of examples that come to mind: "My Blueberry Nights" This film wrapped 2 years ago but is just now getting a release. I know because I have seen  Natalie Portman and Norah Jones doing the talk show circuit to promote it.  Another example "Penelope" the film where Christina Ricci had a pig nose, bad reviews starred James McElvoy and even had Reese Witherspoon in it (she also produced it)  it was open and closed faster than you could look up the show times. So with that being said chances are slim you're going to see something awesome this time of the year. But because I am always asked "seen any good movies?", heres what I've enjoyed this month: and you might want to remember to look for these on video in the coming months.

"21" Based on the best seller "Bringing Down the House" a group of MIT students led by their teacher (Kevin Spacey) count cards in Vegas on the weekends and win big until....dum dum dum the house catches on. Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne. 

I went back to "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"and again it was just a fun time at the movies. Amy Adams is a joy and Frances McDormand is wonderful. see this movie. 

I also saw "Run Fat Boy Run" which was surprisingly entertaining. The film stars Simon Pegg who you'll recognize from "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" . As Dennis Doyle, a slightly confused man who abandons his pregnant fiancee (Thandie Newton) at the alter he must train and run a marathon in 3 weeks to prove to himself and the woman he loves that he is worthy.. Directed by David Schwimmer of Friends fame it's a sweet little movie I think you'll enjoy.

On the animated front I thought "Horton Hears a Who" had great messages for all ages about friendship, loyalty,

and standing up for what you believe.Voiced by Jim Carrey and the great Carol Burnett

I was disappointed in "Leatherheads" its not a bad movie it's just not great and I wanted it to be great.

starring George Clooney and Renee Zellwegger in the 20's Howard Hawke's type of film I just felt like it moved slow and lacked the crackling dialog of a "His Girl Friday".