If you’re in the mood to venture out to see a new movie, I can recommend “The Illusionist” and, better yet, “The Queen.” If you’re in the mood to laugh -- and after the recent election, why wouldn’t you be? -- I would suggest you rent “Groundhog Day” (1993, Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell), “My Cousin Vinny” (1992, Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei), “Midnight Run” (1988, Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin) or one you’ve probably never even heard of, “Bachelor Mother” (1939, Ginger Rogers and David Niven).
Unlike “Borat,” which should only make you retch, these four movies will all make you laugh. And, best of all, you won’t hate yourself in the morning.