So here's a little rundown of the 15 movies I want to see the most... (and don't forget to click on each movie title for the trailer!)
Appaloosa
A western starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, and Renee Zellweger directed by Ed Harris that echoes the old-fashioned classics like My Darling Clementine and The Man Who Shot Liberty Vance. Clementine happens to be one of my fave westerns so I'm really excited about this one.
Righteous Kill
Pacino and DeNiro? Nuff said.
Blindness
An epidemic of blindness infects the human race, starring Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. There's been a rash of these post-apocalyptic thrillers lately but I'm intrigued by this one and happy it does not involve enraged, blood-thirsty mutants.
Body of Lies
DiCaprio and Crowe? Nuff said.
Rachel Getting Married
I've never been a huge fan of Anne Hathaway but her performance in this one has 'tour de force' written all over it. She stars as a recovering drug addict who is temporarily released from rehab to attend her sister's wedding.
RocknRolla
Guy Ritchie is going back to doing what he does best: a fun, edgy, crime thriller filled with twists, turns, and plenty of testosterone. I've been hearing excellent things about this one and I hope it's the movie that reignites Ritchie's career. Oh and it stars Gerard Butler. Yes please!
Australia
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman star in Baz Luhrmann's epic period picture about two people who fall in love in Australia during World War II. This feels like a bit of a departure for Luhrmann but with Jackman and Kidman behind the wheel, I have confidence that he'll knock another one out of the park.
The Road
I have yet to read Cormac McCarthy's beloved Pulitzer Prize winning novel, however, I did read No Country for Old Men and I love his language and point-of-view. I believe they translate beautifully to film and I know after I see this one, I'll want to read the book immediately.
Milk
Sean Penn stars in Gus Van Sant's film about the first openly gay man elected to a major political office and the days leading up to his assassination. Van Sant has been off the grid for awhile doing mostly avant garde and experimental films so this is exciting. It also stars Josh Brolin so you know I'LL be there ;-)
Quantum of Solace
Daniel Craig is back as Bond and that's really the only reason I need to buy a ticket.
Revolutionary Road
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are reunited for the first time since Titantic in Sam Mendes' cautionary tale about a married couple struggling to stay together.
Doubt
Based on the Tony-Award winning Broadway play, Doubt is the story of a nun and principal (Meryl Streep) who accuses a priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) of sexually abusing a 12-year old black student.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
This is David Fincher's follow-up to the grossly underrated Zodiac and as a Fincher fanatic I'd see anything of his. But it also happens to have a very interesting story not to mention a fantastic cast. Based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton and centers around a man born with a rare disease that causes him to age in reverse.
Defiance
I'm a sucker for anything World War II related so this one had me at hello. Then I found out it was the story of three Jewish brothers played by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell. Phew, how can this one go wrong?
Twilight
Stephenie Meyer could very well be the next J.K. Rowling if this movie is a success. She's already worshiped by teen girls everywhere for penning the four-book series chronicling the love story between a savvy high school girl and the blood-sucking heartthrob she falls for. I'm currently reading Twilight, the first book in the series, and I am absolutely smitten. Casting Robert Pattinson as Edward, the smoldering vampire, was a brilliant choice and I have a feeling he may soon be giving Daniel Radcliffe a run for his money. Funny, since he played Cedric Diggory, Radcliffe's fictional rival in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Well, peeps, I hope I've inspired you to set some movie money aside this fall. There's so much good cinema on the docket, I think everyone can find at least one or two films worth busting out the wallet for. I've got my dollars, my list, and my enthusiasm. Now all I need is a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
