There's not much in the cinemas at this time of year that interests me a lot, maybe because I'm becoming a bit of a snob. The Oscar cycle means that most studio features by big name directors are held back until the end of the calendar year, which leaves a bit of a drought of great studio films mid-year, with some notable exceptions (foreign and indie films included).
But here are the five films I'm most highly anticipating:
5. The Ides of March - directed by and starring George Clooney, who showed he is a very capable director with Good Night, and Good Luck, as an aspiring Democratic presidential candidate - sounds a bit West Wingish. Coming late 2011.
4. J.Edgar - this biopic is in the very capable hands of the legendary Clint Eastwood, and will star DiCaprio outside of his familiar Scorcese territory. Late 2011.
3. Moneyball - a comedy-drama about a baseball miracle story, written by Aaron Sorkin of West Wing and Social Network fame, and starring Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jonah Hill. Late 2011.
2. The Dark Knight Rises - Christopher Nolan's last Batman film had a terrific ending that has set up what is sure to excite film buffs and blockbuster buffs alike. Still shrouded in mystery. July 2012.
1. Django Unchained - only Quentin Tarantino could promise a film more exciting than Nolan's next offering - a revenge tale set in America's Deep South starring Jamie Foxx as a vengeful slave. Possibly also starring DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson and sure to be amazing in every way possible. Late 2012.
I didn't include the Coen brothers' next film because its name and core details haven't been announced yet, but it would probably slot in at #4 otherwise.
Now to wait!
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