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The 63rd Cannes Film Festival is underway in the south of France, as celebrities, industry workers and filmgoers from all over the world are treated to a week and a half of the finest celluloid offerings from around the globe.

This year’s festival opened with Ridley Scott’s historical fiction blockbuster, Robin Hood.

Scott was unable to make it to the premiere, an unprecedented occurrence for the opening-night film, but understandable, in wake of the director’s recent knee-replacement surgery.

One of the films receiving media buzz, is British director Mike Leigh’s new film, Another Year. The movie is an understated look at two content, future retirees, who despite their normalcy attract a handful of dysfunctional friends and colleagues.

Another film that is receiving excellent reviews is Sabina Guzzanti’s Michael Mooresque documentary, Draquila – Italy Trembles. This film covers the Berlusconi government’s mismanagement and personal profit of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake.

The awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the festival, ultimately affecting the box office intake of a handful of lucky recipients. Tim Burton is this year’s President of the Jury.

Unfortunately, it may be a while before the international films reach our Canadian screens. Even then, some of the films might only receive a limited screening, so catching them on DVD or Blue-Ray might be you best option.

An excellent source for world cinema in Vancouver is Videomatica, on West Fourth.

You might have to wait months before they are available, but enjoying truly inspirational movies from the comfort of your bed is a wonderful luxury.

Why not prepare for this years award recipients with the purchase of a new mattress form Simmons Mattress Gallery?

Set the stage for entertainment.

Watching movies from the comfort of your Simmons mattress is an evening luxury that few can abandon.

But spring is ushering in a whole host of new Hollywood films that have the potential to be mattress-leaving-worthy.

Simmons Mattress Gallery would like to recommend a few films that may be worth leaving the bedroom for:

1. “Robin Hood” (starring Russell Crowe)

Otherwise known as ‘Gladiator in the forest,’ Robin Hood looks to be another Ridley Scott mammoth blockbuster. It is intended as a prequel to the Robin Hood story that we are accustomed to. It follows an archer in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion who eventually becomes the hero of Nottingham. For the men, the movie has the action we expect from a Ridley Scott film and for the ladies, well Russel Crowe is pretty easy on the eyes. Cate Blanchett will be playing the role of Maid Marian.

2. “Hot Tub Time Machine”

Already in theaters, this movie is for all those thirty some-things who thought the eighties were the pinnacle of high culture. You were mistaken good sir. The film has lots of laughs and a few ‘American Pie’ moments that remind you that men, as mature as we appear, are still teenage juveniles at heart.

3. “Sex in the City 2”e

If you liked the first one, and that’s probably half the population in North America, chances are you’ve already booked a date for this one. This series sells itself. Enjoy with friends.

So indulge in some popcorn, pay the extra 50 cents for butter and take in a few films on the big screen. Your mattress will be waiting for you when the credits roll.