Coming attractions

Since my school decided not to cancel classes on this lovely snow day, I can’t spend my day watching movies on my futon. So, as an alternative, I decided to post some upcoming features I’m looking forward to and so should you.

Shutter Island (10/2/09) – Directed by the wonderful Martin Scorsese, “Shutter Island” stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Williams. Adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel (“Mystic River” and “Gone Baby Gone”), Island takes place in 1954 and is a mystery thriller. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130884/

The Princess and the Frog (12/25/09) – Disney’s first 2D animated film since the release of “Treasure Planet” in 2002, “The Princess and the Frog,” has some big shoes to fill. All of us who are sick of those computer animated movies like “Finding Nemo,” and “The Incredibles,” will be hoping for a return to the glory days of Disney animation with films like “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Aladdin.” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780521/

Inglorious Basterds (8/21/09) – The director of movies that encompass all that is violent, Quentin Tarantino tries his hands with a historical background in “Inglorious Basterds.” Starring Mr. Brad Pitt, the movie follows a group of American soldiers dropped off in German-occupied France with the sole mission of killing Nazis. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361748/

Public Enemies (7/1/09) – Directed by Michael Mann, “Public Enemies” tells the story of John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd as they try to elude the Feds. Johnny Depp and Channing Tatum star as gangsters while Christian Bale tracks them down. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152836/

Alice in Wonderland (3/5/10) – Still a year away from release, Tim Burton’s real life “Alice in Wonderland” has already gotten me super excited. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter team up again as the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. Anne Hathaway also stars as the White Queen. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/

The Ghost (2010) – Staring Pierce Brosnan, “The Ghost” is Roman Polanski’s first major film since 2002’s Oscar winner “The Pianist.” Currently filming, “The Ghost” follows a ghostwriter who uncovers deadly secrets while writing a manuscript for a former prime minister. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139328/

Fraggle Rock: The Movie (2011) – The Fraggles finally make human contact. No explanation needed. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481649/

Sherlock Holmes (12/25/09) - Thank God Guy Ritchie is done with Madonna because he had time to work on this upcoming film starring the amazing Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams. The character of Holmes has faded from memory, so this movie could be his resurrection. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988045/

Nine (12/25/09) - Last year's Best Actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis stars in this film directed by Rob Marshall as film director Guido Contini. Also starring Dame Judi Dench, Penolope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, and Sophie Loren (oh yea and Fergie). I don't know that much about it, but if Day-Lewis is in it (who has done 9 films in 20 years), it should be pretty entertaining. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0875034/