Arts & Entertainment

Silver Linings Playbook

Romantic comedy-drama based on the novel by Matthew Quick. Patrizio Solitano Jr., who has bipolar disorder, is released from a mental health facility into the care of his parents after eight months of treatment. Through a friend, he forms a close bond with Tiffany Maxwell, a recent widow who also just lost her job and encourages Pat to enter a dance contest with her. This Oscar nominated movie promises humor, raw emotion, dance and baseball: a combination of themes which will surely suit a wide audience. Director:  David O. Russell. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker.. Rated: R. Time: 2:02.