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Do not miss this movie!! Do not miss this movie!! Do not... okay, you get the point.

This is one spectacular movie. A documentary that tells a story that will have you laughing, crying, pulling for the kids and cheering for the teachers. I guarantee the audience will applaud at the end.

This movie tells the story of the ballroom dancing program for 11-year olds in New York City schools. It follows three schools, one each in Tribeca, Washington Heights and Brooklyn, through a school trimester and into the city-wide contest. Wonderful stories and some ordinary dancing (after all, they're 11-year olds) and some pretty terrific dancing, too.

This one is a big winner! Based on the true story of the trial of Claus von Buelow and conviction of murdering his socialite wife and rich heiress, and famed attorney Alan Dershowitz's handling of his appeal.

This movie takes a fascinating topic, a fine book and terrific acting, mixes them all together and bakes a winner. But it is the acting that is supreme.

Another wonderful performance by Glenn Close (is there nothing she can't play) but an absolute smasher by Jeremy Irons as von Buelow. I've seen this movie several times (and read the book) and I still can't make a judgment on whether von Buelow did it. Irons' portrayal of von Buelow is that good.

This is Peter Sellers at his ridiculous best, before he became Inspector Clouseau, even before he invaded the US in the Mouse That Roared. A quiet, satirical comedy that has an aging and inept English barrister defending his first case - an open and shut murder with Richard Attenborough as the husband whose wife drove him over the edge. Since he's clearly guilty, his lawyer imagines a variety of improbable and unsuccessful defenses. Attenborough hopefully joins in Sellers' mental machinations as they act out their courtroom tactics. The ending is a treat -- and we'll leave it at that. If you are a Peter Sellers fan but are not familiar with the numerous, small movies he made before becoming a star in the US, try this one out. You won't be disappointed.