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I finally got my buns out of my computer seat and into a theatre one on Saturday. Sunday saw me looking through the movie lineup for the next few weeks to see what’s in store. There are some good things on the horizon, and as all good Oscar watchers know, the best is usually yet to come!
The Prestige – Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and David Bowie…who cast this movie? My fantasies? Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman play competing magicians, and it looks quite dark. I’ve attached the preview below, for your viewing pleasure. 
It’s a Christopher Nolan movie, so my fingers are crossed!
Running with Scissors – a lot of early Oscar buzz on this one. Lots of big names and up and comers. Annette Bening, Brian Cox and Joseph Fiennes have top billing.
The Departed – what’s with all the “The” titles? Commercials for this bad boy have been on my tv a lot lately. I’m “waiting to see” on this one. Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg star.
Flags of our Fathers - Directed by Clint Eastwood with Ryan Phillipe starring and Iwo Jima as the backdrop. There’s been buzz here as well. Has anyone read the book? The quick movie blurbs don’t really give an idea as to the nature of the story, other than it is about the company that raised the flag. I’m sure there will be more plot given as time draws closer. Or after I turn this book in, perhaps I will go a-scouting.
Man of the Year – Robin Williams as a talk show satirist turned presidential candidate. Kind of a “The Daily Show goes on the campain trail” sort of thing. Could be great, could be horrific. Great cast though — also stars Laura Linney, Christopher Walken, Jeff Goldblum and Lewis Black.
Movies already out:
Little Miss Sunshine – fabulous, fabulous movie. I just saw it and really loved it. I cried. I laughed until I cried.
The Illusionist – I love Edward Norton, and I’ve been given a ringing endorsement for this movie (I’m looking at you two, Robyn and Margo), so I plan to go see it after I turn in my book. Looking forward to it!
Jackass Number Two won the boxoffice this weekend, so there really is something out there for everyone!
What is out now that you’ve enjoyed (and recommend! videos count too!), or what are you looking forward to seeing?
The Prestige trailer:
If you have a slow connection, click on the pause button until the buffer line changes all the way to red. Then click it back to play. 
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Sep 25th
2006
8:12 am
Shana Said:
The Prestige does look good. Kind of scary!
I’m in the mood for a good period piece. The only thing I see coming up is Marie Antoinette. But I don’t know…Kirsten Dunst? The costumes do look gorgeous, though, and I bet the sets are lavish.
I’m also kind of interested in The Last King of Scotland. I saw a preview for it this weekend. My family has traveled a lot in Africa, and my sister was in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, so I’ve developed an interest in Africa’s history.
I heard an interview with the author of the book Running with Scissors is based on. Or maybe he wrote the screenplay. It sounded like he had an interesting childhood, a bit confused and maybe sad, too.
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Sep 25th
2006
8:53 am
Robyn DeHart Said:
Did somebody say Joseph Fiennes?
The Prestige looks very interesting, indeed. Man of the Year looks hilarious. The Departed…I don’t know, I don’t really trust any of those men to be consistent.
The ones I’m really looking forward to: Children of Men, Eragon, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, and The Professor really wants to see All the King’s Men. There are more, but I can’t remember now.
But yes, go see The Illusionist. It’s what going to the movies is all about.
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Sep 25th
2006
2:10 pm
Shana Said:
Really! Where has Joseph Fiennes been since Shakespeare in Love? He’s a great actor. His brother Ralph is one of my favorite actors, but he mainly does indie filma, and they never stay around for long. I did see Ralph Fiennes in The Constant Gardener (see the Africa theme?), and though the movie was slow, he and Rachel Weisz were really good. She’s so pretty.
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Sep 25th
2006
3:21 pm
Rainy Said:
My husband I go the movies faithfully every Friday and we have HBO so we see everything. We did see All the King’s Men last week and even with a great cast, it was a bit sluggish. Didn’t quite meet expectations. I did love Little Miss Sunshine which was an unexpected pleasure.
We recently saw “Rabbit Proof Fence” on the IFC network and it was really good. It’s about three half-caste (half white/half Aborigine girls) who under an Australian law are forcibly taken from their home and taken into a reprogramming white camp. They escape and attempt to travel 1200 miles to reach home.
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Sep 26th
2006
3:22 am
Shirley Karr Said:
There are movies being released prior to May 25, 2007? Fancy that…
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Sep 26th
2006
2:13 pm
Lacey Kaye Said:
Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and David Bowie…who cast this movie? My fantasies?
OMG you’re killing me. That was my EXACT thought when I saw this trailer!
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Sep 26th
2006
2:31 pm
Shana Said:
Poor Shirley! How are you going to make it until POTC 3?
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