Movies to look forward to....

The Hobbit!

Finally, this classic Tolkien tale will be coming to cinemas in two parts, directed (as of now...) by Guillermo del Toro. Del Toro directed Pan's Labyrinth, which was a wonderful fantasy in it's own right. I think del Toro is the best possible choice to direct this tale in absence of Peter Jackson. Jackson has been part of the process of bringing The Hobbit to us (he suggested that it come to us in two parts) and will likely continue to oversee the process as Executive Producer, which I think will make this the greatest of the series. But I may be biased... the Hobbit is my favorite Tolkien tale.

Ender's Game!

This movie has been in limbo since... the beginning of time, basically. At this point, it seems that it will never be made. The story is one of the best-- true, top-notch science fiction. But the tale involves children in situations that adult actors would find challenging, if you've seen Eastern Promises, you know what I mean. They have sayings about working with children and animals in Hollywood, and this movie contains a lot of children. Finding top-notch child actors for these roles is unimaginable. This isn't a light hearted adventure with a colorful cast like Narnia, where imperfections in acting are covered by a sense of wonderment and a talking lion. Still, they may surprise us some day... like....

The Incredible Hulk!

I think this is a brilliant move on the part of Marvel and Edward Norton. Originally intended as a sequel to the 2003 movie, when the previous screenwriter stepped out,  Norton re-wrote the script and now it is a re-boot of the series! Look for this movie to be more dark, gritty, and action filled, in contrast to Ang Lee's "cerebral" film. Norton will play Bruce Banner this time around, and he will have an incredible supporting cast, including Tim Roth, Liv Tyler, and William Hurt. Look for a cameo by Iron-man actor Robert Downey Jr.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor!

Ok, so maybe you don't like The Mummy films, maybe you don't like Brenden Fraiser... but I'm a sucker for both. Of course, Fraiser is no...

Indiana Jones!

This one is coming soon, and I hardly need to tell you. Harrison Ford, OLD though he may now be, is, dare I say... sexy? I can say that as a straight man because it is true. The return of Indiana Jones was highly unlikely and, against all odds, we are getting what could be the final Harrison Ford movie in the franchise. Granted, Indiana Jones has been played by others aside from Ford....

So that is it for this edition of Movies to Look Forward To... see you at the movies!