The Red and Black

Issue date: 10/9/08 Section: Out & About

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Religulous

Comedy/Documentary
Rating: R
Starring: Bill Maher and the rest of the world (religious and non)

From the director of "Borat" comes a documentary on the state of religion that holds nothing back.

Written by and starring political humorist Bill Maher, the film captures his audacious take on one of the world's most controversial topics.

Traveling around the globe and stirring up confrontation, Maher analytically interviews people on God and religion.

No stone is left unturned as he talks to representatives of every doctrine, even atheism.

"Hallelujah," movie critics have already raved.

Prediction: Blasphemy through a lens - what else could audiences want?

Happy-Go-Lucky

Comedy/Drama
Rating: R
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Alexis Zegerman, Eddie Marsan

At 30 years old and single, Poppy (Hawkins) is a British school teacher who manages to stay afloat in a life that has given her more downs than ups.

Whether it's a stolen bike, a crazed flamenco teacher, an encounter with a homeless man or a love affair, Poppy's cure is always a dose of humor and a never ending smile.

Those who become exasperated with her personality eventually find themselves attracted to her lightheartedness.

Prediction: Peppy British people are sensational. The film is sure to be a free supply of anti-depressants to many.

- Compiled by Laurie McGowan

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