Coming Soon, to a theatre near you

2007: I miss it already. Twas the 20th anniversary of my birth, and I like the number 7. I'll do a recap of it shortly, but first, here's to tomorrow (well, technically today, oh never mind)

2008 promises us many cinematic delights, so here's a few I'm pretty excited about.

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First and foremost, this month sees the release of the much hyped Cloverfield. Produced by Lost creator JJ Abrams, it's looking like a cross between Godzilla and Blair Witch Project, or something. If you haven't seen the teaser trailer that aired before Transformers, check it out here:

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What a damn good year to be a comic book fan at the movies. First up, we have Iron Man. Now, I've never been a fan of the comic, and Tony Stark is currently public enemy number 1 for most Marvel fans, but everything about this film sounds right on target:

+ Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man? - Check!

+ Jon Favreau directing? - Check!

+ Rumoured cameo by Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury? - muthafeckin check!

The trailer looks fantastic, and Robert Downey Jr is a perfect fit. Plus, he is a former drug addict, so if Tony's alcoholism is brought up at some point, he knows first hand what its like to live with addiction.

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From one millionaire hero to another, this year also sees the release of The Dark Knight (sequel to the brilliant Batman Begins). First off, if you haven't seen Batman Begins, go watch it RIGHT NOW!

The viral marketing campaign has so far been extraordinarily fun, with secret meeting, messages, and puzzles.



I want this shirt!

Sadly, it looks certain that the remainder of the marketing plan may be temporarily derailed, and no doubt altered given the untimely death of Heath Ledger is will be appearing as the Joker, in what will be his final completed role.

Check out the trailer here:

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Hopping back to Marvel again, this year also has the sequel-that's-not-a-remake-but-more-a-reboot of the Hulk franchise with Incredible Hulk.



Ang Lee's Hulk (which I am currently writing an essay on) was a flawed masterpiece. The Special effects were quite revolutionary, and the editing spectacular, but was overall too long, and perhaps too cerebral for its target audience.

This new film, which has a totally new cast, is apparently not an origin story, but begins with Bruce Banner on the run. Hopefully this time around, we will see Hulk smash a bit more: directing duties are being taken over by Transporters Louis Leterrier.

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Moving away from comics, another film I eagerly anticipate is Be Kind, Rewind.


You may not be familiar with the name Michel Gondry, but you will no doubt know his work. Science of Sleep was a beautiful film, if a little hard to follow (and I understood Eternal Sunshine first time!), but Rewind looks set to be a hilarious crowd pleaser (thanks in no small part to Jack Black.

There's bound to be some I'm forgetting, but I'll post more next time!