Film Anticipation for 2013

Hiya!

Welcome back all you beautiful people! So, as we all know this time of the year is when the best films grace our screen. With award season just around the corner, filmmakers release their film so they're fresh in the minds of the voter, which means I get to spend the rest of the year bathed in beautiful cinema! Here are my top five most anticipated films for the rest of 2013!

 Kill Your Darlings

I have watched this trailer… Oh, about two million times. I cannot wait one more day for this movie. Everything about it looks amazing! Firstly, the cast. From the reviews I have read, Dane DeHaan steals the show with his manipulative and condescending performance. But, of course, I’m most looking forward to seeing my favorite person in the world, Daniel Radcliffe. His performance looks captivating and authentic. I’m always a big supporter of Radcliffe in all of his endeavors, but I genuinely think this film will be his shinning performance. After this film I don't think anyone will see him a little old Harry Potter anymore. The rest of the cast is made up of fantastic actors from Michael C. Hall to Elizabeth Olsen (If you haven’t seen Martha Marcy May Marlene, go now. Olsen’s performance was outstanding). 

But now, John Krokidas, the director. Wow! This up and coming director is defiantly one to watch. I can’t even express how beautiful this film looks… Just by the trailer, I may add. The atmosphere created by Krokidas, from the sets to the costumes to the tone, is what draws the viewer into this world as if it’s real. I love films that give me that feeling of beauty, art, and life; this film certainly gives me that special tingle. This is the art of film making at its best! Hopefully Krokidas gets the praise he deserves during this year’s award season. I absolutely cannot wait for the day I get to sit in the cinema and enjoy this beautiful film. 

The Fifth Estate

I have a massive sweet spot for Benedict Cumberbatch. Don't we all?! He is such a talented actor which is shown off beautifully here. I tweeted a few weeks ago that I could tell that this was going to be one of Benedict’s best performances, just by the trailer. He completely becomes Julian Assange. (Figures crossed for an Oscar nomination.) I recently finished reading Daniel Domscheit-Berg’s novel about his experience with WikiLeaks. Daniel gives a clear picture of who Assange is as a person and how manipulative and paranoid he truly is. I’m looking forward to seeing how Benedict portrays the multiple layers of Julian; he will definitely be the standout in this film. Benedict is joined by a cast of skilled actors from Laura Linney to David Thewlis. Bill Condon’s direction looks grim and grunge, the perfect setting for these anarchist hackers.

If you haven't heard, WikiLeaks, presumably lead by Julian, is on full attack against this film. I'm extremely interested to see how this WikiLeaks vs. The Fifth Estate rivalry will pan out. Do some Google-ing to find out more—it’s quite fascinating.   

 BEAT

This one may be cheating because A) It’s a short film, and B) I don’t even know when it’s being released, but I just had to add it in. This short has been all other the place in regards to film festivals, and I am super jealous of those who have seen it. I put this short on my list because I believe it will show Ben Whishaw at his best. The plot is simple: a man is on the verge of despondency, testing the limitations of life. Ben Whishaw stars (No surprise why it’s on my list now, right?) as this erratic, unstable man. I always look forward to seeing Ben stretching his acting skills and performing to the max. He never ceases to disappoint, and I am highly looking forward to seeing how he creates this challenged character.

If you love Ben Whishaw as much I do, check out the post I wrote about our favorite woodland animal here!

August: Osage County

Now, I can’t say I know too much about this movie. I never had the chance to see the play, from which it is based, so needless to say I was excited to see they were making a movie. The plot follows the Weston family as they come back together following a family crisis. I always find something compelling about a dysfunctional family dramas; my IMDB Watchlist is full of them. But, what I am really looking forward to is the incredible cast. Maryl Streep. Need I say more? Maryl plays the overbearing, unbalanced mother that created this ruined family. The family is complied of some of my favorite actors (Uh oh, there’s that little rascal Cumberbatch again), and I can’t wait to see them all on screen together.   

One Chance

This movie looks fantastic. I was genuinely surprised to see how much I liked the trailer. This film is essentially about a man who has a passion for singing. He goes to university and is told he will never make it as a singer. Later in his life, he attends an audition for Britain's Got Talent,  which may finally make his dreams a reality. This movie looks really heartwarming and sweet. I love James Corden; I think he is really funny and clever. I can relate to this character’s struggle of following his dreams because I have a dream of being an actor, so I can connect on a personal with this character. This movie looks funny and sweet and will touch me right to the core! I can’t wait to see it.

There are so many great films coming out this year, and I can't wait to see them all! Check back later for a full review on these and other new films. Leave a comment below and tell me what movies you are most looking forward to seeing for the remainder of 2013!