Employee of the Month

I thought this movie was going to be idiotic, but it was actually really cute.  It's a romantic comedy pitting Dane Cook against Dax Shepard (yes, they are two different people) for the title of Employee of the Month of a Costco-esque bulk shopping store.  Whoever wins will allegedly win the affection of Jessica Simpson's character, who is believed to be an EotM groupie.

Dane Cook is endearing as a slacker trying to get it together, while Dax Shepard is the guy who has been EotM for 17 months and acts like it.

If you're looking for a feel-good rom-com, which I never am but actually tend to enjoy, check out this one.

Also, they barely let Jessica Simpson speak.

Availability: DVD only (booooooooo!)
Released: 2006
Added to my queue: 6/2/2007 (Happy 6th anniversary of being in my queue!)
Reason added to my queue: I do not know.

Hotel Babylon

I just started the final season of Hotel Babylon, a few years after watching the first few seasons - and have to tell you, if you have never seen this show, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.  I really love it.

And you will, too, if you like:

• Shows that are simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking
• Workplace shows
• Shows that have a core group of characters and then lots of cameos that change from week to week
• Shows with compelling characters you come to care about

And most of all, if you find yourself in love with British shows but always wishing there were one based in present day, not focused on crime-solving...

THIS IS THE SHOW FOR YOU.  

The premise is a 5-star hotel in London, and the staff who keep it going year after year.  It changes management and ownership a few times, but all the characters maintain their integral loyalty to the place.  From Tony, the concierge that holds the group (and hotel) together, to Anna, the ditzy and self-possessed girl at the front desk, they're all a riot.  And there are touching moments that will make the most devoted Gray's Anatomy-type fan glad they've tuned in.

Seriously, I have loved this show for years.  There are four seasons.  Definitely check it out.

Availability: DVD and Streaming (Yay!)