Welcome back! Well, to some of you, anyway. To the rest of you, glad you decided to stop by and I hope that this humble column helps you navigate the stacks of new releases each week. My goal is to point you toward titles of interest and warn you away from those films that seek to do nothing but leech away your time and give you nothing in return.
Full disclosure: I have not seen many of these titles and what follows are not necessarily reviews. It is my opinion based upon what I know of the titles I pluck from the new release lists that I peruse. The opinions I give based on the new releases are my own, and my recommendations upon them are based on my personal interest. In any case, I hope you enjoy and perhaps find something you like or a title to point me towards.
The House Bunny. I can almost hear you screaming at your monitors about this week's pick. Well, not really — I can't imagine anyone caring about it that much, but you get the point. As I looked over the list of releases I wanted to bring to your attention, there were a few that stood out as potential top picks. The other possibilities immediately appear more worthwhile, but hear me out. This time of year is all about good cheer with the holidays fast approaching. To that end I have selected a film that will make you smile. This is not a terribly original or even terribly good film, but Anna Faris needs to be seen. She is the female Leslie Nielsen; no one plays clueless like she does and it is to be commended. Rent it, watch it, smile, move on.
Burn After Reading. Here is one of those other potential choices. One of the finest screenplays of the year is the basis for this movie. It lacks seriousness and ultimately a point, but that in and of itself may actually be the point. This only plays up the genius of the Coens. It is unexpected, it is predictable, and it is an absolute blast. With its all-star cast and intricate plotting, this has to be seen.
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