So the year of 2013 is done and dusted and we already half way through
January 2014! It’s time to look ahead at the year that is to come and see what
is on offer. The following 10 movies are the ones that already have my
attention and I am eagerly awaiting their release date to get my ticket, grab
some popcorn (or for some of these movies: Ritalin) and line up to see them.
1. 12 Years a Slave
Though this film has already been out in the U.S. it’s only set to come out this year in Australia. From everything I've seen and read about I’m pretty sure it will be making my Number 1 spot for 2014. Directed by Steve McQueen and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor it looks to be a harrowing account of what slavery was like.
2. Interstellar
Christopher Nolan's next film. 'Nuff said. Oh, and it’s about: A group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage. Boom!
3. Transcendence
Christopher Nolan has always used Wally Pfister as his cinematographer and I think a large portion of his success in film can be directed towards the style and look, derived from the skill of Wally. I therefore cannot wait to see the directorial debut of Mr Pfister with his movie Transcendence.
4. Gone Girl
Directed by David Fincher, starring Ben Affleck, and Rosamund Pie and based on the bestselling book. It centres around the mystery of a woman disappearing on her wedding anniversary, and I am hoping like mad Mr Fincher will call back to his Zodiac making skills for this one.
(No trailer available yet) Released on October 2
5. The Monuments Men
Clooney, Damon, Murray, Goodman and Blanchett as art dealers convinced to head into the middle of the Second World War to recover the art stolen by Nazi's. It looks to be a wonderful conglomeration of comedy, tragedy and war action.
6. Tracks
A story about Robyn Davidson who walked from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean on her own through the desert! It stars Mia Wasikowska and is a South Australian film production that looks simply epic. The cinematography is gorgeous and this will definitely be one to see at the cinema.
7. Nymphomaniac
I really don’t like Lars Von Trier movies, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever made it through to the end of one, but how he has the likes of Shia Lebouf, Charlotte Gainsburg, Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe & Christian Slater to be involved in a movie with unstimulated sex scenes just calls out to be seen.
8. The Wolf of Wall Street
Again, it’s already out in the U.S. but another good ol Scorcese film starring Leo has got to be amazing. Also, I'm hearing that it goes pretty explicit in showing the excess that Jordan Belfont went through so it’ll be interesting to see Scorsese take it to the extreme.
9. Wolf Creek 2
I've only seen Wolf Creek once, but once was enough to have it seared into my brain for ever. I’ll be curious to see if they can replicate even half of what was good about the first. And I like to support Aussie horror flicks.
10. The Hobbit: There and Back Again
Readers of this site should know that I have a soft spot for this stuff, and so yes, I am already eagerly awaiting the release of the trailer sometime in June/July! And, for Boxing Day when I can get in line to see Smaug again!!
(No trailer for this one .... yet)
Released on December 26
Also, it appears that Aussie cinema will be having a bit of a boost in 2014 with a few major deals being successfully landed. I read a good piece at the IF website here about it if you are interested: http://if.com.au/2013/09/19/article/2014-A-banner-year-for-Oz-cinema/YTYEYIMNZJ.html
1. 12 Years a Slave
Though this film has already been out in the U.S. it’s only set to come out this year in Australia. From everything I've seen and read about I’m pretty sure it will be making my Number 1 spot for 2014. Directed by Steve McQueen and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor it looks to be a harrowing account of what slavery was like.
2. Interstellar
Christopher Nolan's next film. 'Nuff said. Oh, and it’s about: A group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage. Boom!
3. Transcendence
Christopher Nolan has always used Wally Pfister as his cinematographer and I think a large portion of his success in film can be directed towards the style and look, derived from the skill of Wally. I therefore cannot wait to see the directorial debut of Mr Pfister with his movie Transcendence.
4. Gone Girl
Directed by David Fincher, starring Ben Affleck, and Rosamund Pie and based on the bestselling book. It centres around the mystery of a woman disappearing on her wedding anniversary, and I am hoping like mad Mr Fincher will call back to his Zodiac making skills for this one.
(No trailer available yet) Released on October 2
5. The Monuments Men
Clooney, Damon, Murray, Goodman and Blanchett as art dealers convinced to head into the middle of the Second World War to recover the art stolen by Nazi's. It looks to be a wonderful conglomeration of comedy, tragedy and war action.
6. Tracks
A story about Robyn Davidson who walked from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean on her own through the desert! It stars Mia Wasikowska and is a South Australian film production that looks simply epic. The cinematography is gorgeous and this will definitely be one to see at the cinema.
7. Nymphomaniac
I really don’t like Lars Von Trier movies, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever made it through to the end of one, but how he has the likes of Shia Lebouf, Charlotte Gainsburg, Uma Thurman, Willem Dafoe & Christian Slater to be involved in a movie with unstimulated sex scenes just calls out to be seen.
8. The Wolf of Wall Street
Again, it’s already out in the U.S. but another good ol Scorcese film starring Leo has got to be amazing. Also, I'm hearing that it goes pretty explicit in showing the excess that Jordan Belfont went through so it’ll be interesting to see Scorsese take it to the extreme.
9. Wolf Creek 2
I've only seen Wolf Creek once, but once was enough to have it seared into my brain for ever. I’ll be curious to see if they can replicate even half of what was good about the first. And I like to support Aussie horror flicks.
10. The Hobbit: There and Back Again
Readers of this site should know that I have a soft spot for this stuff, and so yes, I am already eagerly awaiting the release of the trailer sometime in June/July! And, for Boxing Day when I can get in line to see Smaug again!!
(No trailer for this one .... yet)
Released on December 26
Also, it appears that Aussie cinema will be having a bit of a boost in 2014 with a few major deals being successfully landed. I read a good piece at the IF website here about it if you are interested: http://if.com.au/2013/09/19/article/2014-A-banner-year-for-Oz-cinema/YTYEYIMNZJ.html
Some great ones to look out for. Loving the look of Interstellar and Transcendence. Of course 12 years a slave is still stop of the list.
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