Rambling on Movies

I realized as I was driving into work today why the news that Deathly Hallows opened this weekend completely passed me by, as well as the fact that it wasn't on my list of films that I'm looking forward to. (And now that i think about it, why Dawn Treader has passed me by as well. Of course, that was never one of my favorites in the series...)

Anyway, it's because I'm tired of the dreck that's being produced. I like my movies to be, well, interesting. And ones that provide something at least a little different. New, original. This means that even if it's a contemporary piece, I'm tired of adaptations of other media. Seems like that is what's new and interesting to studios, and so it's what they pick up.

Please note - I'm looking forward to seeing (in no particular order): Black Swan, The Tempest, Tron: Legacy, and True Grit. All these come out in December, and I intend to enjoy them for different and various reasons. I am aware that, in some way, three of these four movies violate the original content theory, but bear with me.

Black Swan - I love Aronofsky's stuff, and I know that I can count on him to provide me with something that leaves me thinking.

The Tempest - If you've seen Titus, you'll know why I'm looking forward to this. Not to mention I love Mirren, and having her as Prospero intrigues me.

Tron: Legacy - It's been what, 25 years since Tron? I think we can get something at least a little new here, and the trailers look like great fun.

True Grit - The Cohens. Say no more. I know that it's an adaptation of something from I think the 50s, but it should be good.


Seriously, I know that I had more to say, but for some reason, it's almost 9 and I'm already crashing hard. Watched Forbidden Planet earlier, and also had dinner (sushi! and being as it's a small group, I'm better learning what I like) with friends.

This weekend shall mostly be schoolwork, but for now, I'm content.