Sep 08 2008
What to See This Weekend? (09/12)
PICK OF THE WEEK:
Burn After Reading
Directed by: Joel Coen
Starring: George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt
New Coen Brothers films are always a reason for celebration. It seems as though the Coens, in their infinite wisdom, are retreating back into the pseudo-slapstick comedy of prior films (and hopefully the films prior to Intolerable Creulty). With a cast of the best Coen regulars, and some great addition (John Malkovich) this could be a great return to comedy for the Coens (or it could be as misguided as the indulgent Lady Killers remake). We can only pray.
Righteous Kill
Directed by: Jon Avnet
Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino
The highly anticipated reunion of Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, could this be as good as you’d hope, in theory, from this caliber of a reunion. Eh, maybe. Certainly no guarantee with the low quality schlock these two have been involved in for the last decade.
Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys
Directed by: Tyler Perry
Starring: Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard
I saw a Tyler Perry movie once. It was enough to know that I am not intersted in anything with his name on it. What’s most amazing about how bad these films are is that he sells so well. He is virtually unknown outside of fan and film geeks, yet he is one of the biggest grossing directors alive. This will probably sell very well. Will it be worth a damn…eh, who knows. Interesting that Kathy Bates is involved with this one though.
Women
Directed by: Diane English
Starring: Meg Ryan, Annette Bening
Any film that earns the label of bad Sex & the City rip off from the trailer is hard to talk about. Even though it’s a remake of a Cuckor film…
Flow
Directed by: Irena Salina
A documentary about bottled water and the water of the world does not seem like all that exciting of a concept. But, watch the trailer, this actually looks like a fascinating documentary.
Towelhead
Directed by: Alan Ball
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette
Another post-9/11 film about the minority experience in America. Even though “another” makes it sound like a bad thing, this looks like a genuinely fascinating film, a funny indie that might be more engaging than you’d think.
Last Weeks Top 10:
1. Bangkok Dangerous
2. Tropic Thunder
3. The Dark Knight
4. The House Bunny
5. Traitor
6. Babylon A.D.
7. Death Race
8. Disaster Movie!
9. Mamma Mia!
10. Pineapple Express
Top Fifteen of the Year (so far):
1. The Dark Knight
2. Iron Man
3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
4. Hancock
5. WALL-E
6. Kung-Fu Panda
7. Horton Hears a Who
8. Sex & the City
9. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
10. Mamma Mia!
11. The Incredible Hulk
12. Wanted
13. Get Smart
14. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
15. You Don’t Mess with Zohan
