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BARB & STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR (15) HHHHH
TEN years after Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig seduced us with their uproarious, filthyminded script for Bridesmaids, the delightful double-act (pictured) collaborates on the page and screen for a deeply dippy road movie.
Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar warmly hugs madness and refuses to let go, spinning an outlandish tale of sisterly solidarity in the face of adversity that relishes ridiculous plot twists.
Each amusingly inane conversation between the eponymous heroines, foolishly dismissed as “a couple of pathetic Stellas trying to get their groove back”, tees up a punchline when you least expect it. Director Josh Greenbaum garnishes his unapologetically feel-good tonic with barnstorming song and dance numbers including a chest-beating solo for Jamie Dornan, who kicks sand in the face of self-consciousness as he vocalises his character’s inner turmoil with a rock ballad to an audience of bemused birds. Download/stream now.
FLORA & ULYSSES (PG) Preview
ADAPTED from Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning 2013 children’s book, Flora & Ulysses is a life-affirming comedy adventure for the whole family directed by Lena Khan. Ten-year-old Flora Belle Buckman (Matilda Lawler, pictured) is an avid fan of comic books, which provide a welcome distraction from the recent separation of her parents George (Ben Schwartz) and Phyllis (Alyson Hannigan).
The girl is a self-proclaimed cynic, who finds almost no joy in the world until she rescues a squirrel named Ulysses. The animal’s brush with death causes it to develop unique superpowers. Flora believes that Ulysses must use these newfound abilities to champion justice in their close-knit neighbourhood and the pair embark on a rollicking adventure.
Streaming from Friday on Disney+
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LEEKS are rich in vitamin A which is necessary for the health of your eyes.
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THEY are a good source of potassium, required for normal blood pressure.
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LEEKS also contain vitamin K which is essential for blood clotting, and magnesium for healthy teeth and bones.
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LEEKS contain vitamin B6 which we need for the body’s energy production.
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THEY are a source of prebiotics. These are starches that encourage the growth of good bacteria which are an integral part of our immune system.