Three movie recommendations from the land where celebrities grow on trees and Lindsay Lohan's drug problems are covered in 'local' news.

1. The Waitress: Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

Comment: The trailer didn't interest me at all... but I'm glad I gave it a shot. It's quirky, it's got style, and Keri Russel is terrific. Here's something sad..the film is directed by and stars Adrienne Shelly who, before the film's release, was brutally murdered in her NY apt.

2. Once: A modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.

Comment: I wouldn't consider this film a "musical"... just a story about musicians. All that to say, you'll want to dl the soundtrack as soon as you see the flick. This is a quiet film..the acting to incredibly subtle and moving. I loved it.

3. Paris, Je T'aime: Through the neighborhoods of Paris, love is veiled, revealed, imitated, sucked dry, reinvented and awakened.

Comment: Perfect if you're ADD. This film is literally 18 short films, by 18 directors...all stories deal with love (all types) and are set in Paris. Once you get used to the short story-telling style, it's really a good time.