Well....
The title of this post pretty much explains it all. The following are the top ten films that I simply cannot wait to see. Here's the list, in alphabetical order:
Body of Lies
Burn After Reading
Changeling
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Doubt
Frost/Nixon
Milk
Revolutionary Road
W.
EDIT: Now, I've received quite a few responses asking me to elaborate as to why these are the ten that make my list. And in response, I wanted to edit this post and indulge those interested as to why exactly these ten are the ones I'm most pumped for.
BODY OF LIES - Martin Scorsese's The Departed was my favorite dramatic film of 2006-07 (followed closely by Pan's Labyrinth)... it was also my predicted winner for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award. Come Oscar night, Departed not only won Screenplay, but also Editing, Director, and -- most importantly -- Best Picture of the Year. And the man behind the crime thriller remake, was a Mr. William Monahan. Despite his involvement in the flop Kingdom of Heaven, Monahan has always shown a talent for the nitty-gritty foul mouthed sting of quick-wit dialogue; and according to those fortunate enough to pre-read the shooting draft of Monahan's Body, he still has that magic touch. Not only that, but with Leonardo DiCaprio becoming one of the most overdue actors in the Academy, this could be the film that finally brings him Oscar gold. This film could be a heckuva political thriller.
BURN AFTER READING - After making masterpieces like Fargo, and stinkers like Lady Killers, the Coen brothers finally took home Screenplay, Director, and Picture last year, with their adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men. And now, the two brothers are once again tackling the dark comedy that made their earlier films such independent successes. The screenplay has already made it onto the 'Net, and the raves are flying. And with a cast of Oscar winners like George Clooney (Supporting Actor, Syriana), Frances McDormand (Actress, Fargo), Tilda Swinton (Supporting Actress, Michael Clayton), and Brad Pitt (producer, Departed), there is absolutely no reason why this newest escapade can't gain the Coens another slew of major kudos.
CHANGELING - Based on a True Story. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Angelina Jolie's newest Oscar bait. 'Nuff said.
CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON - With the teaser now across the WWW, speculation is already surrounding the idea that this film will be the one for which David Fincher finally gets his long-awaited Director nomination. Not only that, but the Make-Up in the trailer alone looks worthy of a nice little golden boy.
DARK KNIGHT - After the runaway hit that Batman Begins was, Christopher Nolan once again takes Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) to the darkest corners of Gotham. The late Heath Ledger also makes a much-buzzed appearance as infamous villian The Joker. And according to insiders, the posthumous Supporting Actor Oscar is already Ledger's for the taking.
DOUBT - After winning the Tony Awards for Best Play, Actress, and Featured Actress, there is no reason why the film adaptation should not be coming about. And with Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis at the helm of the cast, this truly seems like a must-see piece of dramatic filmmaking.
FROST/NIXON - After being snubbed for his screenplay The Queen, Peter Morgan brings his theatrical play Frost/Nixon to the silver screen. And with Frank Langella and Michael Sheen reinhabiting their stage characters, and Ron Howard in the director's chair, this film could be a truly enticing project.
MILK - Gus Van Sant returns to the forefront with this story of greed, homosexuality, politics, and assassination. Sean Penn leads, with Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin -- both of whom had a great year in 2007 -- and James Franco supporting. We'll see how this fares.
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD - Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the more overdue actors working today. Kate Winslet is one of the more overdue actresses. The last time they joined forces, Titanic took the Oscars by storm. And now, with American Beauty director Sam Mendes (who also happens to be Winslet's husband) behind the camera, one wonders just how good this film can really be.
W. - I'm not yet sure if they are pushing this as a satirical comedy, or a biographical drama. Either way, the choice of Josh Brolin in the role of the current POTUS intrigues me, maybe even enough to play $8.50 to get into the theater and see it first-hand.
Burn After Reading
Changeling
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Doubt
Frost/Nixon
Milk
Revolutionary Road
W.
EDIT: Now, I've received quite a few responses asking me to elaborate as to why these are the ten that make my list. And in response, I wanted to edit this post and indulge those interested as to why exactly these ten are the ones I'm most pumped for.
BODY OF LIES - Martin Scorsese's The Departed was my favorite dramatic film of 2006-07 (followed closely by Pan's Labyrinth)... it was also my predicted winner for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award. Come Oscar night, Departed not only won Screenplay, but also Editing, Director, and -- most importantly -- Best Picture of the Year. And the man behind the crime thriller remake, was a Mr. William Monahan. Despite his involvement in the flop Kingdom of Heaven, Monahan has always shown a talent for the nitty-gritty foul mouthed sting of quick-wit dialogue; and according to those fortunate enough to pre-read the shooting draft of Monahan's Body, he still has that magic touch. Not only that, but with Leonardo DiCaprio becoming one of the most overdue actors in the Academy, this could be the film that finally brings him Oscar gold. This film could be a heckuva political thriller.
BURN AFTER READING - After making masterpieces like Fargo, and stinkers like Lady Killers, the Coen brothers finally took home Screenplay, Director, and Picture last year, with their adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men. And now, the two brothers are once again tackling the dark comedy that made their earlier films such independent successes. The screenplay has already made it onto the 'Net, and the raves are flying. And with a cast of Oscar winners like George Clooney (Supporting Actor, Syriana), Frances McDormand (Actress, Fargo), Tilda Swinton (Supporting Actress, Michael Clayton), and Brad Pitt (producer, Departed), there is absolutely no reason why this newest escapade can't gain the Coens another slew of major kudos.
CHANGELING - Based on a True Story. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Angelina Jolie's newest Oscar bait. 'Nuff said.
CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON - With the teaser now across the WWW, speculation is already surrounding the idea that this film will be the one for which David Fincher finally gets his long-awaited Director nomination. Not only that, but the Make-Up in the trailer alone looks worthy of a nice little golden boy.
DARK KNIGHT - After the runaway hit that Batman Begins was, Christopher Nolan once again takes Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) to the darkest corners of Gotham. The late Heath Ledger also makes a much-buzzed appearance as infamous villian The Joker. And according to insiders, the posthumous Supporting Actor Oscar is already Ledger's for the taking.
DOUBT - After winning the Tony Awards for Best Play, Actress, and Featured Actress, there is no reason why the film adaptation should not be coming about. And with Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis at the helm of the cast, this truly seems like a must-see piece of dramatic filmmaking.
FROST/NIXON - After being snubbed for his screenplay The Queen, Peter Morgan brings his theatrical play Frost/Nixon to the silver screen. And with Frank Langella and Michael Sheen reinhabiting their stage characters, and Ron Howard in the director's chair, this film could be a truly enticing project.
MILK - Gus Van Sant returns to the forefront with this story of greed, homosexuality, politics, and assassination. Sean Penn leads, with Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin -- both of whom had a great year in 2007 -- and James Franco supporting. We'll see how this fares.
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD - Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the more overdue actors working today. Kate Winslet is one of the more overdue actresses. The last time they joined forces, Titanic took the Oscars by storm. And now, with American Beauty director Sam Mendes (who also happens to be Winslet's husband) behind the camera, one wonders just how good this film can really be.
W. - I'm not yet sure if they are pushing this as a satirical comedy, or a biographical drama. Either way, the choice of Josh Brolin in the role of the current POTUS intrigues me, maybe even enough to play $8.50 to get into the theater and see it first-hand.
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