Upcoming Movies

I rarely go to the theater, because I can't justify spending a fourth of my grocery bill on movie tickets. However, I've come across several trailers that pique my interest. I'll admit that I don't have refined, artistic taste, so some are pulpy and trendy. Regardless, these are what I'm looking forward to.

The Theory of Everything

Eddie Redmayne stole my heart in Les Miserables and now this. I'm aware of the potential sappiness with this, but I think it will be touching and heartfelt. 

Dear White People

This satirical film is getting so much buzz and being celebrated as a culturally relevant for everyone. It deals with identity, acceptance versus tolerance, and raises some pressing questions of contemporary American prejudice.

Gone Girl

The book is totally pulpy, but has been getting a lot of attention as a surprisingly gripping novel. The film has gotten mixed reactions from critics, but I still want to give it a try. I typically like Ben Affleck and I've been a fan of Rosamund Pike since she was in Pride and Prejudice.

Interstellar

Matthew McConaughey is on a career high and Anne Hathaway has come out of performance hiding. I was never a huge fan (and she is the epitome of my childhood in The Princess Diaries), but after such cruelty with the "Hathahaters" she deserves a moment to shine again in a great movie.

I'm also taking this opportunity to say that Boyhood is aptly placed in Oscar lists. (I will forever adore the precious treatment of time in that film.) Do you have any recommendations for me? I'd love your suggestions!

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Celebrity Crush Confession...

Bill Hader is the bomb. I can not confirm that he may or may not be my celebrity crush. While he's no hunk, he's funny and has the best faces. With all his impersonations, he could be anyone you wanted! It's most likely short lived, but there is something about his smirky smile when he tries not to laugh live on SNL. 

P.S. Bill Hader is the best thing about Superbad. 

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I Know That Face...

Have you seen Les Miserables yet? You'll notice that Marius, the attractive, ambitious revolutionary, looks mighty familiar. And throughout the film, you can't shake the feeling that you've seen that lovely smile and sprinkling of freckles before! Here's where you may have seen him before:

My Week With Marilyn, in which he performs opposite Emma Watson.
The Other Boleyn Girl, as William Stafford
The Yellow Handkerchief: you'll see Kristin Stewart in this, too.
Burberry-this darling brit was a model for Burberry in 2008 and 2012.

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