Its January 1st and instead of reflecting on 2013, why not look into the crystal ball to see what I'm excited about for 2014. Can't say the prospects are overly exciting, my #1 is clear cut for me. Hopefully we get a lot of surprise films as well. Let's start the countdown!
12) Only Lovers Left Alive (April 11)
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch has brought us some pretty interesting darker films over his career. I"m especially a big fan of his under appreciated film Ghost Dog. Now he brings us a film about vampire lovers starring Tilda Swinton, who seems just perfect for the role.
11) Transcendence (April 18)
Director: Wally Pfister
Wally Pfister's directorial debut after being Chistopher Nolan's long-time cinematographer. The film stars Johnny Depp in a sci-fi drama. Should be well shot and crafted, but let's see how he digests the source material.
10) The Monuments Men (February 7)
Director: George Clooney
Clooney stars and directs this war drama about soilders who save works of art. The release date has me a bit worried that it could be a dud. But with a cast of Clooney, Damon, Goodman, and Murray its sure to produce something worth watching.
9) Exodus (December 12)
Director: Ridley Scott
So what you're trying to tell me is Christian Bale will star as Moses? Man, do I need to see this. Considering a December release date, this film should have lofty expectations. Ridley has been hit or miss recently. I'm just hoping this isn't a long dry epic.
8) Noah (March 28)
7) The Interview (October 10)
Director: Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen
After This is the End (let's not forget about the incredible Kayne West parody video also), I'm very interested in what Goldberg, Rogen & Franco dial up next. Rogen & Franco have great onscreen chemistry and have been one of the funniest duos of late. Hoping to laugh a ton with this one.
I'm also interested in James Franco's 2014 directed movie, Bukowski. A biopic about the famous writer.
6) Jupiter Ascending (July 18)
Director: The Wachowskis
The Wachowski siblings are at it again. Their previous film, Cloud Atlas, was an ambitious film that left viewers with mixed feelings. The directors of the Matrix series hope to strike gold again with this futuristic sci-fi adventure. The film stars Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, and Sean Bean. I can't say I'm overly excited about the cast, but I am interested to see what the Wachowskis bring to the screen.
5) Gone Girl (October 3)
Director: David Fincher
Another novel adaptation but with Fincher at the helm it should bring some good suspense in 2014. This film stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in a film about a wife gone missing.
4) Knight of Cups and/or Untitled Project (2014)
Director: Terrence Malick
It used to be that you'd have to wait five years for a new Terrance Malick film, well this isn't the case anymore. There seems to be some confusion as to Malick's upcoming films. Two of them are rumored for 2014, Knight of Cups and an Untitled Project. I am unsure if they are one film, or two different ones. Both have a similar casts. Either way, I'm excited for anything Malick churns out in 2014. You either love him or you're tired of him.
3) Interstellar (November 7)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Nolan's first film away from the Batman series and it sounds very promising. A star packed film about traveling through the first discovered wormhole. McConaughey is one of the main stars, and he's been red hot as of late. Can Nolan make a successful leap to sci-fi?
2) The Grand Budapest Hotel (March 7)
Director: Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson fans unite! Just when you think his ensemble cast can't get any better along comes this film. It will field performances by Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brodie, Jeff Goldblum.......let me catch my breath.........William Dafoe, Tom Wilkerson, Harvy Keitel, and many others, oh and ofcourse Bill Murray. Should be more of the same, zany fun.
1) Inherent Vice (TBA)
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel of the same title, this film should be a comedic crime blast. The story is based on the adventures of a pot smoking detective, who will be played by Joaquin Phoenix. They will be reunited again after Anderson's last film, The Master. Anderson hasn't missed in long while and is really hitting his stride.
Honorable Mentions: Edge of Tomorrow (June 6) - Doug Liman, Big Eyes (August 28) - Tim Burton, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (August 8) - Jonathan Liebesman, Sin City: A Dame to Die For (August 22) - Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez, Fury (November 12) - David Ayer
12) Only Lovers Left Alive (April 11)
Director: Jim Jarmusch
11) Transcendence (April 18)
Director: Wally Pfister
Wally Pfister's directorial debut after being Chistopher Nolan's long-time cinematographer. The film stars Johnny Depp in a sci-fi drama. Should be well shot and crafted, but let's see how he digests the source material.
10) The Monuments Men (February 7)
Director: George Clooney
Clooney stars and directs this war drama about soilders who save works of art. The release date has me a bit worried that it could be a dud. But with a cast of Clooney, Damon, Goodman, and Murray its sure to produce something worth watching.
9) Exodus (December 12)
Director: Ridley Scott
So what you're trying to tell me is Christian Bale will star as Moses? Man, do I need to see this. Considering a December release date, this film should have lofty expectations. Ridley has been hit or miss recently. I'm just hoping this isn't a long dry epic.
8) Noah (March 28)
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Noah is another biblical epic that is on tap for 2014. Aronofsky's last couple of films have been stellar (Black Swan & The Wrestler) so I am intrigued with what he can do with this tale. Russell Crowe stars as Noah along with Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, and Jennifer Connelly.
7) The Interview (October 10)
Director: Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen
After This is the End (let's not forget about the incredible Kayne West parody video also), I'm very interested in what Goldberg, Rogen & Franco dial up next. Rogen & Franco have great onscreen chemistry and have been one of the funniest duos of late. Hoping to laugh a ton with this one.
I'm also interested in James Franco's 2014 directed movie, Bukowski. A biopic about the famous writer.
6) Jupiter Ascending (July 18)
Director: The Wachowskis
The Wachowski siblings are at it again. Their previous film, Cloud Atlas, was an ambitious film that left viewers with mixed feelings. The directors of the Matrix series hope to strike gold again with this futuristic sci-fi adventure. The film stars Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, and Sean Bean. I can't say I'm overly excited about the cast, but I am interested to see what the Wachowskis bring to the screen.
5) Gone Girl (October 3)
Director: David Fincher
Another novel adaptation but with Fincher at the helm it should bring some good suspense in 2014. This film stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in a film about a wife gone missing.
4) Knight of Cups and/or Untitled Project (2014)
Director: Terrence Malick
It used to be that you'd have to wait five years for a new Terrance Malick film, well this isn't the case anymore. There seems to be some confusion as to Malick's upcoming films. Two of them are rumored for 2014, Knight of Cups and an Untitled Project. I am unsure if they are one film, or two different ones. Both have a similar casts. Either way, I'm excited for anything Malick churns out in 2014. You either love him or you're tired of him.
3) Interstellar (November 7)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Nolan's first film away from the Batman series and it sounds very promising. A star packed film about traveling through the first discovered wormhole. McConaughey is one of the main stars, and he's been red hot as of late. Can Nolan make a successful leap to sci-fi?
2) The Grand Budapest Hotel (March 7)
Director: Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson fans unite! Just when you think his ensemble cast can't get any better along comes this film. It will field performances by Ralph Fiennes, Jude Law, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brodie, Jeff Goldblum.......let me catch my breath.........William Dafoe, Tom Wilkerson, Harvy Keitel, and many others, oh and ofcourse Bill Murray. Should be more of the same, zany fun.
1) Inherent Vice (TBA)
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel of the same title, this film should be a comedic crime blast. The story is based on the adventures of a pot smoking detective, who will be played by Joaquin Phoenix. They will be reunited again after Anderson's last film, The Master. Anderson hasn't missed in long while and is really hitting his stride.
Honorable Mentions: Edge of Tomorrow (June 6) - Doug Liman, Big Eyes (August 28) - Tim Burton, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (August 8) - Jonathan Liebesman, Sin City: A Dame to Die For (August 22) - Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez, Fury (November 12) - David Ayer
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