Jan 09 2009
So Many Moves to See
I’m behind on movies. Panic is setting in. I usually do a very good job at keeping up with theatrical releases but suddenly I find myself running behind a race car trying to get inside it. Has January ever had so many quality movies released? If I ever want to catch up by Oscar time, I need to see a couple movies each weekend. At least this is the goal right now. The movies on my Must See in the Theater List.
The Wrestler: At first I didn’t want to see this. It seemed like a joke. Then the praise and incredible reviews kept growing and growing. After seeing the trailer last weekend, I really want to see the entire film.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Another one of those movies I didn’t really care to see until I realized what it was about. Now I can’t wait. I plan to see this one tomorrow. The running time of almost three hours doesn’t worry me at all. I sat through Titanic four times in the theater. And that was longer.
Revolutionary Road: Speaking of Titanic, Kate and Leo reunite and critics love the movie. I’m curious if my mind will allow me to forget that Kate and Leo co-starred before in a very successful movie. Movie stars of past did this all the time (Gable/Crawford, Spencer/Hepburn). Let’s see how Kate and Leo pull it off!
Frost/Nixon: The whole movie fascinates me. I want to see how the roles are handled.
Milk: The praise for Sean Penn doesn’t stop. I don’t know much about the people portrayed in this film, but I know that I should. This will be a great introduction.
Gran Torino: I enjoy Eastwood’s movies. I’m not completely sold on this one so I might wait and see how the buzz continues before I see it in the theater.
