AOL lists three Searchlight films out this summer as worthy (and dare I say better?) alternatives to the SPIDERMANS, PIRATES and SHREKS of the world...

Instead of PIRATES... See WAITRESS

AOL says: "Why? Who needs hot pirates when you've got hot pies? Let others travel to the 'World's End'; this totally adorable movie about a diner waitress (Keri Russell) who falls for the town's ob-gyn (Nathan Fillion) has a bigger heart than Davy Jones (AND better breath)."

Instead of OCEAN'S 13... See ONCE:

AOL says: "Why? The Sundance darling is 'Ocean's' apart from Clooney's star-studded, lighthearted heist flick: a small, starless, melancholy Irish movie about feelings and great music. Also notably absent from 'Once': unprovoked screaming courtesy of Al Pacino."

Instead of THE SIMPSONS... See JOSHUA (July 6TH)

AOL says: "Why? If you like your boys twisted and your families cracked, you can watch the cartoon -- or see this neat little thriller about a boy whose evil ways are so insidious that he drives the 'rents over the edge without breaking a sweat. No, that's not Bart, it's 'Joshua.'" (NOTE: Our sister company 20th Century Fox is releasing SIMPSONS, so I'd suggest you see BOTH, actually.)

P.S. In addition, Associated Press film critic Christy Lemire made a video while strolling through downtown LA in which she discusses which of this summer's films she most recommends -- and, alongside blockbusters galore, ONCE made the list! Click here for the video.