My most anticipated movie of June 2011: Super 8 (06/10) - It's here! Finally! Since I saw the teaser trailer in the theaters 7 years ago, I've been so excited. (It feels like 7 years because "J. J. Aberg" decided to tease everyone like a year too early.) I suspect that this movie will be a modern ET, but with a scary alien. But the thing that makes me most excited about this movie is the big role of Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) from Friday Night Lights. (One of the best TV shows ever.) Congrats Coach!
My second most anticipated movie of June 2011: Page One: A Year Inside The New York Times (06/24) - This documentary is from the people who made Waiting for Superman, An Inconvenient Truth and Food, Inc. I loved two of those three. (Guess which, duh?) In a world where it feels like technology and the printed word are giant tectonic plates fighting for position, this film gives you a front row seat while the two clash.
X-Men: First Class (06/03) - Of all the different stories and sub-plots involved with the X-Men series, why in the world would they choose the boring history between Magneto and Xavier? Not only is it the most unexciting part of X-Men, but they have already explained it in previous movies. Those are my trepidations about this movie. But I think it will be exciting like X-Men Origins: Wolverine was, but I fear it will be the birth-child of X-Men 3, easily the worst of the series.
Beginners (06/03) - Since Brokeback Mountain, it feels like movies surrounding homosexual themes have "broke" (ha) into the mainstream. This indie-feeling drama starring Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer is about a man who has gone through some difficult relationships finds out his widowed father is gay. Also there is a dog that talks through subtitles.
Submarine (06/03) - Story of an adolescent teen who struggles with his identity. And girls.
Green Lantern (06/17) - I like Green Lantern. I like Ryan Reynolds. Why am I not really excited for this movie? It might be the over-saturation of super hero movies recently, or the fact that this movie was speculated about for so long. It's like when waiting for your name to be called at a restaurant and you're starving. By the time your name gets called, you aren't that hungry anymore.
Cars 2 (06/24) - I didn't really Cars 1, so I am not too excited for this unnecessary sequel. It was only slightly better than Up. (Don't agree with me? Bring it on in the comments!)
Bad Teacher (06/24) - The cast seems great and the story seems good, too. I like seeing Jason Segel in movies more. But I am just not attracted to this type of movie. Since it's rated-R, I have a feeling it is going to be overly raunchy. I'm just not going to be in the mood for that. (How can they release a rauncy flick AFTER The Hangover Part 2?) Also, I suggest watching this and then watching Waiting for Superman right after. (haha)
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Owl and Cat BFFs
Before you watch this you must know I only posted this for my cat-lover friends.... As cute as this video is, I would much rather see the owl swoop down and eat the cat.
Movie Tarts: May 2011
IT'S SUMMER TIME!!! And that means SUMMER MOVIES!
So unfortunately, I'm late posting this and I have already seen two May movies: Something Borrowed and Thor. As a result, this post will not be unbiased. Darn.
My most anticipated movie of May 2011 is: Hesher (05/13) - Hmmm...let me see, Joseph Gordon-Leavitt, Rainn Wilson and Natalie Portman? I'm in! This grudgy, sad story looks awesome. Lots of broken glass, a long-haired rocker JGL, and a dorky, sweet NP make me foam at the mouth. (Not really, but I wish.)
My second most anticipated movie of May 2011 is: The Tree of Life (05/27) - I'm still on the fence about this one. The director has done some hit-and-miss work, but it does star Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. I'm going to hope for the best because if it is good, it is going to be very, very good.
The Beaver (05/06) - Mel Gibson is doing something a little different this time. It's not epic or heroic. It's bizarrely endearing. Mel is a husband/dad who is losing it (all), and in an attempt to cope, he communicates through a puppet beaver. Yes, I said that.
There Be Dragons (05/06) - Ok so I honestly can't remember anything about this movie except the fact that I remember seeing the trailer and getting mildly-to-moderately excited. It reminded me of Dragonheart.
Thor (05/06) - If you're like me and think the trailers for this movie looked like they were trying to deter people from seeing this movie, then you need to pull out your calendar and pick a day and write in "See Thor!" This movie was surprisingly not sucky. It was kind of fun. Even enjoyable. Who cares that is was only made for the sole purpose of being able to make The Avengers? Personally, I can't wait to see Robert Downey Jr. make fun of Thor and his hammer.
Something Borrowed (05/06) - Rom Com...chick flick...ugh. As far as these kinds of movies goes, this was not the worst. As an avid Office fan, it was made bearable by Jim (John Krasinski). Without the half dozen scenes with him, I might not have made it through the movie.
Everything Must Go (05/13) - Here you go selective-Will Ferrell fans that only like serious WF from movies like Stranger Than Fiction. This movie is about a guy who loses everything and decides to do a yard sale and start over. It might be better if you just watch the trailer. The story is more dramatic than we I just described.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (05/20) - I will see this eventually, and I tell you right now, I will not enjoy it. I hate when crap it strung-out. It's way worse than just one or two loads of crap.
So unfortunately, I'm late posting this and I have already seen two May movies: Something Borrowed and Thor. As a result, this post will not be unbiased. Darn.
My most anticipated movie of May 2011 is: Hesher (05/13) - Hmmm...let me see, Joseph Gordon-Leavitt, Rainn Wilson and Natalie Portman? I'm in! This grudgy, sad story looks awesome. Lots of broken glass, a long-haired rocker JGL, and a dorky, sweet NP make me foam at the mouth. (Not really, but I wish.)
My second most anticipated movie of May 2011 is: The Tree of Life (05/27) - I'm still on the fence about this one. The director has done some hit-and-miss work, but it does star Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. I'm going to hope for the best because if it is good, it is going to be very, very good.
The Beaver (05/06) - Mel Gibson is doing something a little different this time. It's not epic or heroic. It's bizarrely endearing. Mel is a husband/dad who is losing it (all), and in an attempt to cope, he communicates through a puppet beaver. Yes, I said that.
There Be Dragons (05/06) - Ok so I honestly can't remember anything about this movie except the fact that I remember seeing the trailer and getting mildly-to-moderately excited. It reminded me of Dragonheart.
Thor (05/06) - If you're like me and think the trailers for this movie looked like they were trying to deter people from seeing this movie, then you need to pull out your calendar and pick a day and write in "See Thor!" This movie was surprisingly not sucky. It was kind of fun. Even enjoyable. Who cares that is was only made for the sole purpose of being able to make The Avengers? Personally, I can't wait to see Robert Downey Jr. make fun of Thor and his hammer.
Something Borrowed (05/06) - Rom Com...chick flick...ugh. As far as these kinds of movies goes, this was not the worst. As an avid Office fan, it was made bearable by Jim (John Krasinski). Without the half dozen scenes with him, I might not have made it through the movie.
Everything Must Go (05/13) - Here you go selective-Will Ferrell fans that only like serious WF from movies like Stranger Than Fiction. This movie is about a guy who loses everything and decides to do a yard sale and start over. It might be better if you just watch the trailer. The story is more dramatic than we I just described.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (05/20) - I will see this eventually, and I tell you right now, I will not enjoy it. I hate when crap it strung-out. It's way worse than just one or two loads of crap.
(If you want to see the trailer, go find it yourself)
The Hangover Part II (05/27) - This looks really good.
Kung Fu Panda 2 (05/27) - I love Dreamworks animated movies, but sometimes I get the feeling they only spend time and money on movies that require a forced sequel. I loved the first KFP, so hopefully this one produces.
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