Among the films vying for the annual Golden Starfish award is "Kiss the Bride," a comedy by Vanessa Parise.
Mr. Campanella's eclectic résumé includes several films made in his native country ("Son of the Bride," a comedy) and numerous directing gigs for American television shows, including the "Law & Order" franchise.
PAGE C1 Film Review Here Come the Catfighting Brides In the romantic comedy "Bride Wars" Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway play buddies who declare war after their weddings are scheduled for the same day in June.
There is a moment in 27 Dresses - I'm sure it will happen to you if you choose to spend an hour and a half of your life on this film - when you think to yourself: "Does the world really need another always-the-bridesmaid-never-the-bride romantic comedy?" For me, it happened as the opening credits rolled.
The bride, 33, a comedy writer, is keeping her name.
OPENING BRIDE WARS A comedy, directed by Gary Winick, about two friends who become enemies when their weddings are scheduled for the same day.
For any savvy operagoer, an evening spent with "The Bartered Bride," a rustic comedy by Smetana more widely known about than actually seen, is an evening spent waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Below is the first trailer for the Kate Hudson/Anne Hathaway comedy "Bride Wars," about two best friends pitted against each other on their wedding day, with Candice Bergen costarring.
Hathaway further expanded her range with the romantic comedies Bride Wars (2009) and Valentine's Day (2010).
"Bride Wars" (Fox), the comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson, came in second, earning $21.5 million in its first week of release.
