Top 10 Films to Watch for During Oscar Season

The moment you realize the holidays are around the corner is the moment you realize it is Oscar Season. Most of the movies that are entering theaters between August and December are usually advertising to be in the Oscar running in February. Entering the season are the top 10 films to look out for:

Foxcatcher- Directed by Bennett Miller. In theaters November 14. The film is gaining buzz on the acting standpoint, anytime you see actors go further than their comfort zone in an Oscar buzzing film you will see the possibility for the Academy recognizing their efforts. The film is based on a true story (only to bring more attention to the Academy) about the Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz and his sponsor. Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Anthony Michael Hall, Mark Rufallo.

Boyhood-  Directed by Richard Linklater. This film is most defiantly been on watch for years. Sorry Avatar but Boyhood has been in the making for 12 years, using the same actors and watching them age. The story is about a boy from age 5 to 18 years old. The film is the first of its kind and has more authentication then any film ever made. Already nabbed best Picture, Actress, and Director in Seattle’s Film Festival. ONly more to come from the star-studded cast. Starring Ethan Hawk, Ellar Coltrane, and Patricia Arquette.

The Grand Budapest Hotel– Directed by Wes Anderson. A film about a concierge and lobby boy who become good friends at the legendary hotel. The film is a Anderson Classic with humor and his regular cast. The film has won the Silver Berlin Bear at the Berlin Film festival. Anderson does not fall short with his witty humor or attention to detail. This is a must see for this years Oscars. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jude Law, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, and the list goes on. 

Gone Girl- Directed by David Fincher. The film is based on Gillian Flynn novel, about a mans who is the center of attention in his wifes disappearance. Fincher has directed many mind-blowing suspense films including Oscar-winning Social Network, and Emmy Winning House of Cards. This film has the attention of audiences for its twist and darkness, and has the Academy looking right at Affleck and Fincher for acting and directing. Dont let us down!  Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris

Interstellar– Directed By Christopher Nolan. Batman in space. Just kidding. This film is about the experience explorers take toward a newly discovered worm hole. So it is Gravity meets Armageddon. An intense action film in space with all the wonderful actors and new film technology you could want. The film is a buzz because of its originality and having Nolan’s name on it doesn’t hurt. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain.

Mr. Turner– Directed by Mike Leigh. Timothy Spall will most likely get nominated for best actor already winning Cannes Film Festival 2014 for his role as British Painter Mr. turner. Spall has played some iconic characters in such films as Harry Potter and Sweeny Todd.  Now he has his chance to express range as he reenact the life of. Leigh has been nominated 7 times for an Oscar, so maybe Mr. Turner will turn number 8 into some luck. defiantly a film on your watch list this Oscar season. Starring Timothy Spall, Paul Jesson, and Dorothy Atkinson.

Unbroken- Director Angelina Jolie. The film tells the story of another Olympic star, Louis Zamperini, who in World War II was taken prisoner by the Japanese. And no one can deny that they aren’t slightly interested in seeing Jolie’s directing skills. The Film is currently in post production. the Oscar buzz is not far away with the Coen brothers having written the screen play, you can be sure to find a poetic and symbolic story line.  Starring Jack O’Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, and Jai Courtney.

Big Eyes- Director Tim Burton. Amy Adams plays Margaret Keane the 1950’s painter who was famous for her painting of a eyeless girl. Burton has had many nominations and well as Adams, seven together but no wins yet. Many are excited to see the collaboration come to life. The film has not yet been released. Also starring Krysten Ritter, and Oscar Winner Christoph Waltz.

Into the Woods- Directed by Rob Marshall. A Disney musical brought to life with an Oscar-winning cast such as Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, and the forever queen of the Oscars  Meryl Streep. They made a movie from the depths of storytelling, a lot like ABC’s Once Upon A Time series, the film mends different fairytale plots together. The costume design, music, and directing skills will be buzzing in the next few months, Academy can you hear it?

Fault in Our Stars- Directed by Josh Boone. Shailene Woodley is certainly a top candidate for best actress this year, if not for this film it will be for White Bird in the Blizzard. This film is defiantly a fan favorite among a younger audience, as well as a buzzing feed for the Academy. Anytime a plot has a current social dilemma and love together you will see the flair, and the nominations for Oscars flowing in. This film has all the flair to be on the must watch Oscar ballet list.

 

Watch out for these films as they come out for rental or come to a theater near you. These are sure to have great true story line plots, intense twist, and amazing acting as they all will be in the running for February’s Oscars.

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They’re Back

They’re back! Not The Gremlins (which might be hilarious) nothing paranormal, but yes the classic slapstick news spoof honoring the legendary ‘San Diegoian’ Ron Burgundy. The Channel 4 News Team is reassembling for a sequel to Anchorman coming in 2013.

Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner make up Will Ferrell’s unforgettable comedic gang in the 2004 comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. These unforgettable characters were played by now staple comedians in the film industry, but at the time these men were not known outside of Will Ferrell’s shadow.

Today when you hear the name Steve Carell, films like The 40-Year Old Virgin, Crazy Stupid Love, and the iconic show The Office come to mind. As for Paul Rudd, you might think of I Love You, Man, Wunderlust, and Our Idiot Brother. These main stream comedians have flourished from the secondary comedian to the leading men in some of our favorite films.
Anchorman became an instant classic in the category of spoof comedies. Having the original cast coming back together after establishing their careers can only excite fans even more.

It is not just another Will Ferrell film, Anchorman 2 will be a Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and Will Ferrell film. We loved them together the first time, and we have grown to love them as they took on leading roles. The comedic possibilities for this sequel are limitless, and would be difficult to disappoint.

Anchorman 2. 2013. Get excited.

Perfect Summer Date

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

A man can never go wrong asking a girl to the movies. Where he can go wrong is offering a unfitting suggestion of which film to see. Summer time is the best for movie dates because everyone wants to see Pirates of the Caribbean and the new Transformers film. For a date, an even better suggestion can be the small romantic comedy. Yes, men suck it up, the romantic comedy.

This summer both sides can win. When you get the guts to ask up to ask a girl out this summer, suggest Crazy, Stupid, Love. You have two couples of different ages, bringing together different comedians and actors that complement each other. The film is about a man (Steve Carell) who’s marriage is ending, and a young man (Ryan Gosling) who helps him gain his confidence back. Also in the film is the hilarious Emma Stone, and the elegant Julianne Moore.

There is something for everyone in this romantic comedy. You feel the pain of divorce, the rush of first love, and the enjoyment of bonding between age ranges. A good feeling laugh, and romantic feel that might help you win that first kiss before the film is over.

My summer dating advice: Go see Crazy, Stupid, Love.