WHAT I WANT TO SEE - REST OF 2007 EDITION
Because I don't update this thing nearly enough, here's what I want to see movie-wise for the rest of 2007, in general release-date order:
1. Eastern Promises. I've got a thing for David Cronenberg and have seen everything since Dead Ringers theatrically with the exception of A History of Violence, and I blame that on the baby. I even managed to track down eXistenZ and Spider. I really don't know a thing about this except that it has something to do with Russian Mob. And I kind of want to keep it that way.
2. Control. Well, this should be fun. A biopic of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis, who committed suicide at 23. I've heard it's great, though, and director Anton Corbijn's been one of my favorite photographers for years. Still, (no pun intended), I think I'll be seeing this one by myself.
3. No Country For Old Men. The Coens are back. And I don't mean that they're back with another movie. I mean that it looks like they're back to Miller's Crossing/Fargo form after the last couple of movies that were just...sad. The book is brilliant and from the trailer Javier Bardem looks frightening. I can't remember the last movie I saw that had a character that was just plain scary. Lemme think...nah, offer some suggestions in the comments.
4. The Mist. Somehow I don't think Frank Darabont will be directing three Stephen King movies in a row that get nominated for best picture. But I bet I'll see this more frequently than The Green Mile. I haven't read the story since high school and I think I'm going to keep it that way until after I see this.
5. The Golden Compass. Not convinced that this is a children's movie, even though it seems to be advertised as one and the books get shelved in the kids section. But, if it is a kids movie, then it's a kids movie about a plot to kill god. Where the plotters are the good guys. I think. It's all factiony and stuff and I haven't read the third book yet so I don't know how it all plays out. I am curious to see if they leave in the bit where Iorek the armored bear tears another bear's jaw off and then snaps his neck. See? Kids movie.
6. I am Legend. You know, I've read the book and liked it, but have seen neither The Last Man on Earth nor The Omega Man. I'm convinced they'll screw this one up. But I'm a sucker for this kind of movie. And it looks like something that should be seen opening weekend with an audience. I just hope they don't screw it up.
7. Sweeney Todd:The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I'm a bit worried about this one. Tim Burton was once one of my favorites. But then there was Planet of the Apes. So I thought he could do no wrong with Johnny Depp. And then there was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Which I still think was the worst movie of 2005. This looks pretty (The poster would look great in Jamee's cannibal-themed dining room). And I like twisted musicals. And I've always liked the story of Sweeney Todd. I'm just a bit worried...
Because I don't update this thing nearly enough, here's what I want to see movie-wise for the rest of 2007, in general release-date order:
1. Eastern Promises. I've got a thing for David Cronenberg and have seen everything since Dead Ringers theatrically with the exception of A History of Violence, and I blame that on the baby. I even managed to track down eXistenZ and Spider. I really don't know a thing about this except that it has something to do with Russian Mob. And I kind of want to keep it that way.
2. Control. Well, this should be fun. A biopic of Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis, who committed suicide at 23. I've heard it's great, though, and director Anton Corbijn's been one of my favorite photographers for years. Still, (no pun intended), I think I'll be seeing this one by myself.
3. No Country For Old Men. The Coens are back. And I don't mean that they're back with another movie. I mean that it looks like they're back to Miller's Crossing/Fargo form after the last couple of movies that were just...sad. The book is brilliant and from the trailer Javier Bardem looks frightening. I can't remember the last movie I saw that had a character that was just plain scary. Lemme think...nah, offer some suggestions in the comments.
4. The Mist. Somehow I don't think Frank Darabont will be directing three Stephen King movies in a row that get nominated for best picture. But I bet I'll see this more frequently than The Green Mile. I haven't read the story since high school and I think I'm going to keep it that way until after I see this.
5. The Golden Compass. Not convinced that this is a children's movie, even though it seems to be advertised as one and the books get shelved in the kids section. But, if it is a kids movie, then it's a kids movie about a plot to kill god. Where the plotters are the good guys. I think. It's all factiony and stuff and I haven't read the third book yet so I don't know how it all plays out. I am curious to see if they leave in the bit where Iorek the armored bear tears another bear's jaw off and then snaps his neck. See? Kids movie.
6. I am Legend. You know, I've read the book and liked it, but have seen neither The Last Man on Earth nor The Omega Man. I'm convinced they'll screw this one up. But I'm a sucker for this kind of movie. And it looks like something that should be seen opening weekend with an audience. I just hope they don't screw it up.
7. Sweeney Todd:The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I'm a bit worried about this one. Tim Burton was once one of my favorites. But then there was Planet of the Apes. So I thought he could do no wrong with Johnny Depp. And then there was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Which I still think was the worst movie of 2005. This looks pretty (The poster would look great in Jamee's cannibal-themed dining room). And I like twisted musicals. And I've always liked the story of Sweeney Todd. I'm just a bit worried...
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