May 16, 2003

Calendar Girls
filed under: Cannes Film Festival 2003
Ever fancy grandma's tea-and-crumpet cronies? Here, then, is the movie for you. Eight of England's senior actresses, including Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, flaunt their flappers (sort of) for this light farce that goes heavy on wrinkly, drooping, gravity-ravaged near-nudity. And here's to them! The film details the true story of the Yorkshire Women's Institute when they decided to ditch talking about cake recipes and, instead, pose for a nude calendar for charity. As always, Helen Mirren shows no shyness, providing the sharp eye with enough partial nipple views to suggest she's got a better 'pear' than the fruit in the bowl she strategically places in front of her good parts.
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