Why am I Anticipating It?
Because everyone I know that has seen it loved it and I am still pissed it screened at the Seattle International Film Festival last year while I was still in Cannes. I have heard it is absolutely hilarious and it is finally coming to theaters and I cannot wait.
Who’s In It?
Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk and Katrina Bowden
Who Directed It?
Eli Craig
What’s It About?
Two hillbillies are suspected of being killers by a group of college kids camping near the duo’s West Virginian cabin. As the body count accidentally climbs so does the fear and confusion as the college kids try to seek revenge against the pair, who believe that the kids are on some sort of suicide pact. Preconceptions and misunderstandings abound as horror and hilarity occupy the screen side by side.
When Does It Come Out?
September 30 (Video On Demand on August 26)
Is There a Trailer You Can Watch?
Why am I Anticipating It?
The love people have for the play combined with the talent involved simply makes it sound like something I am going to enjoy. Although, I sort of get the feeling this is a film Mike Nichols should have directed.
Who’s In It?
Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Matt Dillon and Christoph Waltz
Who Directed It?
Roman Polanski (The Ghost Writer, Repulsion)
What’s It About?
Based on Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning drama, the story is set in contemporary Brooklyn, New York. Carnage centers on two pairs of parents one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos.
When Does It Come Out?
November 18
Is There a Trailer You Can Watch?
Sorry, no.
Why am I Anticipating It?
Because I had never seen a Whit Stillman film until Criterion released The Last Days of Disco and then I watched Metropolitan and still need to see Barcelona. Stillman’s wit and ability to write dialogue is fantastic and I can’t wait to see what he’s put together for this latest cast.
Who’s In It?
Greta Gerwig, Adam Brody, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Carrie MacLemore, Analeigh Tipton, Hugo Becker, Ryan Metcalf and Billy Magnussen
Who Directed It?
Whit Stillman (Metropolitan, The Last Days of Disco)
What’s It About?
Violet Wister’s Damsels in Distress is a comedy that follows a trio of beautiful girls who set out to revolutionize life at a grungy East Coast university — the dynamic leader Violet Wister (Gerwig), principled Rose (Megalyn Echikunwoke) and sexy Heather (Carrie MacLemore). They welcome transfer student Lily (Tipton) into their group which seeks to help severely depressed students with a program of good scent and musical dance numbers. The girls become romantically entangled with a series of men –including slick Charlie (Brody), dreamboat Xavier (Hugo Becker) and the mad frat pack of Frank (Ryan Metcalf) and Thor (Billy Magnussen) — who threaten the girls’ friendship and sanity.
When Does It Come Out?
No official date yet
Is There a Trailer You Can Watch?
No.
Why am I Anticipating It?
Once again, cast and director. A film with Michael Fassbender, Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightley and Vincent Cassel directed by David Cronenberg is pretty much a film you don’t need any additional reasons to see… you already have five of them.
Who’s In It?
Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, Vincent Cassel and Sarah Gadon
Who Directed It?
David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, Videodrome)
What’s It About?
Based on the play by Christopher Hampton, the pic is about the conflict between Freud and his pupil Jung. Mortensen will star as Freud opposite Michael Fassbender as Jung. Keira Knightley will play Sabina, a disturbed young woman brought to see Jung by her father after which Jung and Sabina have an affair.
When Does It Come Out?
Later this year
Is There a Trailer You Can Watch?
Why am I Anticipating It?
Cast, source material and the period feel.
Who’s In It?
Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Stephen Graham, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Dencik and Ciaran Hinds
Who Directed It?
Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In)
What’s It About?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is based on the John le Carre’s Cold War spy novel. Set in the 1970s George Smiley (Oldman), a recently retired MI6 agent, is doing his best to adjust to a life outside the secret service. However, when a disgraced agent reappears with information concerning a mole at the heart of the Circus, Smiley is drawn back into the murky field of espionage.
When Does It Come Out?
November 18
Is There a Trailer You Can Watch?
So there you have it, there are more than enough films on the horizon to turn this year around. Even if you don’t agree with the 21 I listed, I’m sure you can find at least 10 to 15 out of all the films I mentioned to create a list of films you’re anticipating seeing over the course of the next six months. Let us all know which ones and why in the comments below.
