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My 25 Most Anticipated Films of the Season
Tis the season. What season is that? It’s kind of hard to say. I suppose it’s a combination of fall and winter. I suppose it’s when the awards season really starts to heat up. More than that, however, it’s the time of year when good movies are released. That’s what it is, primarily. It’s the season of good movies, and I look forward to it all year long.
In honor of that, I thought I’d throw up a little list entailing the movies that you absolutely should not miss. Now, these are not necessarily films that you’re guaranteed to like. I’m not even guaranteed to approve. Neither is this an Oscarish type of list, for its guaranteed that nearly half of these movies will never even see a nomination at the Kodak.
What these films do have in common is that they have not yet been released to the general public and from trailers, stills, stories, festival performances and what some critics have already said about them, they look pretty good to me. These are the movies that I really cannot wait to see. With each title in the countdown, I’ve included a few words about why I find these films so promising. I’ve also posted each film’s trailer (except for the small few that have yet to release one). So without further adieu, enjoy, and remember this list if you plan on seeing at least twenty-five movies in the next few months.
NOTE: Two films most would expect to be on here, are not. “Moneyball” would have made a spot on the list, but I have already caught an advance screening of it (AND LOVED IT). “Drive” would also certainly find its place on here, since I have not yet gotten a chance to see it, but since it has already been released, it excludes itself from the rest of films featured.
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25. “Margaret”
September 30th (limited)
WHY IT’S HERE: Pretty weird situation here. The film looks to have an interesting plot, a great cast. However, after being delayed release for six years, you’d think this film’s going to have some severe flaws and issues. The winning flip side is that after that much time of waiting and hoping, the amount of anticipation this film carries with it is more than enough reel me in.
NEW “Red State” Teaser and Poster
So, I go back and forth a lot with Kevin Smith. He did make two of the funniest and most insightful comedies of the 90s in “Clerks” and “Dogma” and I love him for that. And yet, I really don’t think he’s made a film worth much more than a grain of salt in the decade since, and his endless tirades with airlines and…really anything…are just downright annoying.
With his new film “Red State,” Smith has gone COMPLETELY out of his element to make a straight-up horror film about Christian fundamentalism gone to the extreme, as though evangelical Christianity wasn’t already the scariest thing on the planet. Seriously. If you never want to sleep again, see “Jesus Camp.” When I go to sleep, I don’t see boogeyman, I see little indoctrinated children with red tape over their mouths. Therefore, a true horror film about Christianity is music to my ears, especially with a cast featuring John Goodman, Michael Parks, Melissa Leo and Stephen Root. Stellar.
Anyway, I am stoked for this film. There have obviously been a number of posters released for the film, including ones for the priest, sons and virgin characters. However, the one selected above, I believe carries the most weight. The teaser is fast, nondescript and absolutely brutal. I hope distribution comes to this quick because it may just be the film that puts Kevin Smith back on the map, at least in my book.
Check it out:
The Edge of the Frame 