So movies.
If you haven’t figured it out yet..
I have a crush on Movies.
I totally am in ” big-like “with the silver screen.
Like writing my name “in cursive with hearts ” on my notebook.
And of course this just so happens to be my favorite season for Movies
You know..
Some cool holiday parties are coming up.
[Wish I had an invite, sigh]
You’ve got the upcoming Golden Globes, SAG awards, and
[oh-hi Man -Crush- Monday] everyone’s favorite Golden Boy
my favorites of favorites , ‘The Oscars’
[yay! ] Yes. The Oscars are my Super Bowl
Any who, [enough gushing]
**Spoiler Alert: year of the awesome ensemble- driven drama & so many good “Based on a True Story” Contenders **
here’s a run-down : 12 Movies [I can’t wait to see!]
[in no particular order]
1. Spotlight
[Dream team cast alert]
Mark Ruffalo , Michael Keaton , Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber , John Slattery, Brian D’Arcy James, Stanley Tucci
High-stakes ensemble drama based upon a true story of the Boston Globe uncovering the scandal of the Catholic Church
Man, I want to play a reporter in a movie.
2. Bridge of Spies
[Favorite Director Alert]
A steven Spielberg movie . starring Tom Hanks.
No intro /bio/ tag line needed
3. Truth
Another newsroom drama involving 20/20 Dan Rather and the Bush Administration ..
[with another great ensemble]
I’m a fan of newsroom ensemble dramas & Cate Blanchett always rocks.
Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Elisabeth Moss, Dennis quad, Stacy Keach, Topher Grace
http://youtu.be/MqOz8-Sto1g
4. Steve Jobs
Yes, this movie has been out for awhile, and yes .. I still haven’t seen it. I need to.
Written by Aaron Sorkin [Favorite screenwriter Alert]
Directed by Danny Boyle [Slumdog Millionaire]
A bio-pic [yet again] ,another stellar ensemble driven cast , including: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels about [that Apple cool guy , Steve Jobs ]
5. By The Sea
[Favorite Dream Collaboration / Couple / Bad-Ass Female Writer /Director ]
Angelina Jolie- Pitt [Writer /Director ]
Brad Pitt
6. The Big Short
Based on a true story with a great ensemble
[you would think I’d be sick of saying that phrase, nope]
Trailer Vibe has a very dramatic Oceans 11 feel
Pitt / Bale/ Gosling/ Carell / Tomei / Gillan
[yup. You know you’re cool, if you list only the last name]
http://youtu.be/1kQc3mmtH-o
7. The Good Dinosaur
Pixar movie about Dinosaurs .
[Consider me there]
Directed by Peter Sohn , force behind Ratatouille & Monsters University
8. In the Heart of the Sea
[Favorite Director Alert]
Ron Howard at the helm of a true story. Sailors stranded at sea. In the face of a whale
9. The Revenant
[Favorite Actor Alert]
Leo.
Can we please give him an Oscar already.
He’s earned like 5 by now [not really] but he has in my book.
10. Joy
[ aka : Silver Lining’s Playbook Reunion]
David O’Russell Directed. family drama . starring Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro.
11. Concussion
[ Favorite Sports Movie Alert]
Will Smith [another Oscar contender] playing a doctor discovering brain damage in repeated concussion offenders playing in America’s favorite pastime . Sure to be a hit.
12. Star Wars.
[Favorite Director Alert / Everything Award]
Because J.J. Abrams & Star Wars
One day, I will work with you J.J. One day. [in a distant far away casting]
http://youtu.be/sBxmsDFVnE
So there you have it guys
12 movies [ I can’t wait to see! ]
Movies inspire life . Reflect Life. Imitate Life.
And sometimes.. just make our Life better
What movies are you excited to see?
[Thank you YouTube for providing all the trailers]
Quirky and ready to buy’ all the tickets’ on the fandango,
Kelli
Slatethesilverscreen
Add Carol to that (which I saw last night) and maybe the Grandma and The Room. Completely on board with the list!
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aquirkysomething
Yes, I realized when I was pulling up trailers , there will be a sequel to this post, Thanky for the recommendations! 🙂
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Slatethesilverscreen
It was a great post. I am much much worse , whenever someone asks what I want to see. I never remember anything. I panic and just spew random words out!
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Vibrant
I am also waiting for Bridge of Spies and Star Wars. I will watch Steve Jobs if I get too bored 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Have a great week ahead 🙂
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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adriennea3
I want to see Star Wars
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tiarasandsequins
Great list! Excited to see Star Wars!
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Samantha
I really want to see Steve Jobs too – the Ashton Kutcher one wasn’t amazing, but I feel like this one will be really great
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