8.07.2006

I want to see that

Here is a little list (I know... another list) of movies coming out this year that I want to see. We'll start with what is left of this month:

August

World Trade Center - August 9
Yes I’m ready to see it, and then I’m going to rent United 93 when it comes out of DVD.
Idlewild - August 25
I think this movie looks like a lot fun and will showcase some great music.

September

This Film Is Not Yet Rated - September 1
I’ve been dying to learn the secrets of the MPAA, let’s just hope that this documentary actually delivers them.
Hollywoodland - September 8
A promising noir starring Ben Affleck as the ill-fated George Reeves and Adrien Brody as the P.I. on the case.
The Black Dahlia - September 15
This Hollywood murder mystery comes from the author of ‘L.A. Confidential’, starring Josh Hartnet and Scarlet Johansson. Directed by Brian De Palma.
The Science Of Sleep - September 15
This movie just looks cool, watch the trailer. Directed by Michel Gondry.
The U.S. Vs John Lennon - September 15
A documentary about John Lennon’s fight. Made with Yoko’s permission.
All The King’s Men - September 22
A remake of a southern political drama, starring Sean Penn and Jude Law.
Jet Li’s Fearless - September 22
Allegedly Jet Li’s final action film, guess I better go see it.
Children Of Men - September 29
A future-story with the premise being that humankind can no longer create children.

October

The Departed - October 6
Scorsese. Nicholson. DiCaprio. Damon. Gangsters. Crime. ‘Nuf said.
Little Children - October 6
From the director of ‘In the Bedroom’. An ensemble drama with character paths crisscrossing in both comic and tragic ways.
Running With Scissors - October 11
A boy from an unstable family is raised by his mother’s therapist.
Man Of The Year - October 13
Barry Levinson directs this story of a late-night talk show host who runs for president.
Flags Of Our Fathers - October 20
Clint Eastwood’s take on the American side of the battle of Iwo Jima.
Killshot - October 20
Adapted from an Elmore Leonard novel about a couple in the Witness Protection Agency on the run from a pair of killers.
The Prestige - October 20
Christopher Nolan directs this tale about two rival magicians at the turn of the twentieth century. Is it magic or is it real?
Babel - October 27
Tragedy hits while an American couple are on vacation, three stories from around the world woven together by the director of ‘21 Grams’.

November

Volver - November 3
The latest film from Pedro Almodovar about three generations of women dealing with a death in the family.
Stranger Than Fiction - November 10
Will Ferrel stars as a character in an author’s new book. However, both creator and creation seem to exist in the same reality.
Casino Royale - November 17
The origin story of the greatest film spy ever. James Bond is back and blonde in what some are calling “Bond Begins”.
Tenacious D In ‘The Pick Of Destiny’ - November 17
Tenacious D. Jack Black. Kyle. The Pick Of Destiny. Rock on.
For Your Consideration - November 17
Christopher Guest and friends take on the Awards season head-on with this Oscar spoof.
The Fountain - November 22
Darren Aronofsky directs a film that covers 1000 years of a man’s life.

December

Apocalypto - December 8
Mel Gibson depicts the fall of the Mayan kingdom. Yes, I know what he said and yes, I would still like to see this.
The Good German - December 8
Steven Soderbergh directs this murder mystery set in post-war Berlin.
Rocky Balboa - December 22
Sylvester Stallone is back as Rocky when a computer simulated fight between Rocky and the current champ lures the Italian Stallion out of retirement.
The Good Shephard - December 22
Robert De Niro directs and co-stars in this story about the early history of the CIA.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I read Children of Men by P. D. James. Very good novel by someone who usually writes murder mysteries. -Mom