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My ten most eagerly anticipated movies of the fall season...
10. Tenacious D in 'The Pick of Destiny: It going to rock our socks off, need I say more?
9. The Black Dahlia: A return to form for Brian DePalma utilizing a script based on a novel written by James McElroy, the writter of 'L.A. Confidential'. Plus, after seeing Lucky Number Slevin, it seems that Josh Hartnett is actually something of a talented actor. It's either going to be a massive disappointment or an instant classic. The previews make me lean toward the latter.
8. Borat: Sacha Baron Cohen in a movie dedicated to his hit character 'Borat' from the Ali G show? Awesome. Keeping the format of Borat encountering real, unsuspecting people? Priceless. This comedy will be so good, it might actually kill a couple of unsuspecting old people. If that last part was in bad taste, this movie shouldn't be on your list.
7. Happy Feet: One of the biggest suprises for me this summer was the incredibly intelligent and entertaining 'Monster House'. While this film has nothing to do with that animater masterpiece, it's had four consecutively INCREDIBLE trailers for the film, all of which feature an energy that many films seem to be lacking in spades in recent years. Looks to be one hell of a good time at the movies in november.
6. The Departed: Martin Scorcesse directing Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio as a gangster and a cop who have gone undercover and infiltrated the opposing side. Jack Nicholson looks to be hamming it up in the style of his Joker role. The trailer for this film is one of the coolest that I've seen for a film in recent years. Didn't see Infernal Affairs, but I'm getting nothing but good vibes from this one.
5. The Good German: The newest Clooney-Soderberg team-up takes place in a post WWII setting, was shot in beautiful black & white, and features Tobey Maguire as a sadistic soldier who is a major player in the local black market. Sounds like a great throwback to classics like 'The Third Man' (which happens to be this viewers favorite film). Count me in.
4. Casino Royale: I've been a firm supporter of Daniel Craig as Bond even before the announcement was made by his mother landing him as the next man to don the tux and gun. If you've seen Munich, Enduring Love, Tomb Raider, Layer Cake, or Road to Perdition you'll know full well that Craig is first and foremost a deeply talented and intelligent actor who brings a refreshing realism to everything he plays... Yes, even in Tomb Raider... Returning the character to his literary roots and Flemmings original vision is a risky and inspired choice. I have a feeling, despite whatever mediocrity is thrown into the mix, that Craig will be the first actor to get to play "James Bond: The Person", rather than "James Bond: The Character". The movie will probably have a new Spider-Man 3 trailer with it, so that doesn't hurt either.
3. The Fountain: While I've actually yet to see Arronofsky's two previous films, I am very excited about his newest work of art, a film that many who have seen it are calling a 'masterpiece'. Jackman and Weisz are two very likable talents that only recently have been given the right projects to sink their dramatic teeth into. Weisz scored BIG with 'The Constant Gardener' and Jackman could use this reportedly 'oscar-worthy' performance to balance out his disappointing turns in 'X3' and 'Scoop'. Plus we get to hear another Arronofsky inspired Mansell/Kronos Quartet score, which can only be considered the frosting on the cake. OH!!! I forgot to mention it's about the fountain of youth and a love story so epic, that it will make "The Notebook" look like your average bland 'One Tree Hill' episode...
2. Children of Men: Alfonso Cuaron is a man with a unique and accesible sense of style while never allowing the visual composition to take precedence over the characters and the story of his films. Having delivered easily the most competently developed and executed installment of the Harry Potter film series, he has proven himself to be a big-picture filmmaker who can infuse tremendous amounts of energy and integrity into projects that lesser filmmakers would've just gone 'by-the-book' on. Now he's taking on an anti-Blade Runneresque futuristic tale where women can no longer be impregenated... Well, except by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, and the always excellent Danny Huston comprise the sensational cast. Simply putting the trailer for this film online has made a promise to film-goers that there will be a Christmas miracle for anyone lucky to have it playing near them during it's initial limited run!
1. THE PRESTIGE: Christopher Nolan. Hugh Jackman. Christian Bale. Scarlett Johansson. Michael Caine. Andy Serkis. David Bowie. Ricky Jay. Christopher Priests' ultimate tale about a battle between rival magician's during the turn of the century. This could possibly be the coolest movie EVER. Nolan has proven himself to be a maestro of cinema, people should begin getting accustomed to this... The man has a perfect, albeit short, track record with his films; yet I don't think he's even scratched the surface of his genius. Being an enormous fan of Batman & The Prisoner as well as a great admirer of his Memento & Insomnia, I'll be closely watching this... and no doubt enjoying every moment!
Other Notables: Babel, Blood Diamond, For Your Consideration, The Good Sheperd, Harsh Times, Hollywoodland, The Last King of Scotland, Pan's Labyrinth, Stranger Than Fiction, and Tideland.
10. Tenacious D in 'The Pick of Destiny: It going to rock our socks off, need I say more?
9. The Black Dahlia: A return to form for Brian DePalma utilizing a script based on a novel written by James McElroy, the writter of 'L.A. Confidential'. Plus, after seeing Lucky Number Slevin, it seems that Josh Hartnett is actually something of a talented actor. It's either going to be a massive disappointment or an instant classic. The previews make me lean toward the latter.
8. Borat: Sacha Baron Cohen in a movie dedicated to his hit character 'Borat' from the Ali G show? Awesome. Keeping the format of Borat encountering real, unsuspecting people? Priceless. This comedy will be so good, it might actually kill a couple of unsuspecting old people. If that last part was in bad taste, this movie shouldn't be on your list.
7. Happy Feet: One of the biggest suprises for me this summer was the incredibly intelligent and entertaining 'Monster House'. While this film has nothing to do with that animater masterpiece, it's had four consecutively INCREDIBLE trailers for the film, all of which feature an energy that many films seem to be lacking in spades in recent years. Looks to be one hell of a good time at the movies in november.
6. The Departed: Martin Scorcesse directing Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio as a gangster and a cop who have gone undercover and infiltrated the opposing side. Jack Nicholson looks to be hamming it up in the style of his Joker role. The trailer for this film is one of the coolest that I've seen for a film in recent years. Didn't see Infernal Affairs, but I'm getting nothing but good vibes from this one.
5. The Good German: The newest Clooney-Soderberg team-up takes place in a post WWII setting, was shot in beautiful black & white, and features Tobey Maguire as a sadistic soldier who is a major player in the local black market. Sounds like a great throwback to classics like 'The Third Man' (which happens to be this viewers favorite film). Count me in.
4. Casino Royale: I've been a firm supporter of Daniel Craig as Bond even before the announcement was made by his mother landing him as the next man to don the tux and gun. If you've seen Munich, Enduring Love, Tomb Raider, Layer Cake, or Road to Perdition you'll know full well that Craig is first and foremost a deeply talented and intelligent actor who brings a refreshing realism to everything he plays... Yes, even in Tomb Raider... Returning the character to his literary roots and Flemmings original vision is a risky and inspired choice. I have a feeling, despite whatever mediocrity is thrown into the mix, that Craig will be the first actor to get to play "James Bond: The Person", rather than "James Bond: The Character". The movie will probably have a new Spider-Man 3 trailer with it, so that doesn't hurt either.
3. The Fountain: While I've actually yet to see Arronofsky's two previous films, I am very excited about his newest work of art, a film that many who have seen it are calling a 'masterpiece'. Jackman and Weisz are two very likable talents that only recently have been given the right projects to sink their dramatic teeth into. Weisz scored BIG with 'The Constant Gardener' and Jackman could use this reportedly 'oscar-worthy' performance to balance out his disappointing turns in 'X3' and 'Scoop'. Plus we get to hear another Arronofsky inspired Mansell/Kronos Quartet score, which can only be considered the frosting on the cake. OH!!! I forgot to mention it's about the fountain of youth and a love story so epic, that it will make "The Notebook" look like your average bland 'One Tree Hill' episode...
2. Children of Men: Alfonso Cuaron is a man with a unique and accesible sense of style while never allowing the visual composition to take precedence over the characters and the story of his films. Having delivered easily the most competently developed and executed installment of the Harry Potter film series, he has proven himself to be a big-picture filmmaker who can infuse tremendous amounts of energy and integrity into projects that lesser filmmakers would've just gone 'by-the-book' on. Now he's taking on an anti-Blade Runneresque futuristic tale where women can no longer be impregenated... Well, except by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore, Peter Mullan, Charlie Hunnam, and the always excellent Danny Huston comprise the sensational cast. Simply putting the trailer for this film online has made a promise to film-goers that there will be a Christmas miracle for anyone lucky to have it playing near them during it's initial limited run!
1. THE PRESTIGE: Christopher Nolan. Hugh Jackman. Christian Bale. Scarlett Johansson. Michael Caine. Andy Serkis. David Bowie. Ricky Jay. Christopher Priests' ultimate tale about a battle between rival magician's during the turn of the century. This could possibly be the coolest movie EVER. Nolan has proven himself to be a maestro of cinema, people should begin getting accustomed to this... The man has a perfect, albeit short, track record with his films; yet I don't think he's even scratched the surface of his genius. Being an enormous fan of Batman & The Prisoner as well as a great admirer of his Memento & Insomnia, I'll be closely watching this... and no doubt enjoying every moment!
Other Notables: Babel, Blood Diamond, For Your Consideration, The Good Sheperd, Harsh Times, Hollywoodland, The Last King of Scotland, Pan's Labyrinth, Stranger Than Fiction, and Tideland.
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