Ah, spring. The time of year when Torontonians strip off their protective fleece garments, toss aside their insulated rubber boots and bare their pale, pasty skin to the world. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining (at least two or three times a week!) and tiny, rodent-like canines are strutting their stuff up and down Queen St.
For some of us however, late spring and early summer is exciting not so much for a change in the weather, but because of what’s going on in the dark. There are only three things that get me outside at this time of year: Yard Sales, Patio’s (beer) and the journey required to get to my favourite discount cinema. Blockbuster season is fast approaching and dammit! I’m getting excited.
These are just a few of the films I am excited about this year. Possible reviews to follow, though probably only if they piss me off. In no particular order…
1. The Avengers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPoHPNeU9fc
I am a huge fan of Marvel comics in general and have a tendency to get suckered in to seeing any property they toss at us, but this actually looks bloody brilliant. The first Iron Man was kick-ass, Thor was completely entertaining and to my surprise Captain America was pretty damn good too. I choose to forget both Hulk films, I’ve always seen him as a better supporting character anyways. Directed by Joss Whedon, this film should be wicked slick. Avengers Assemble!
2.The Dark Knight Rises
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXAzGGX2tpw
I trust Christopher Nolan. This will at worst be decent entertainment and at best will make my brain explode.
3.Prometheus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0WUpsErUBA
Beyond the general awesomeness of this not-a-prequel-to-Aliens, it has two of my current favourite actors in it. Idris Elba, whose turn on The Wire was brilliant, but who is even better in the, sadly cancelled, Luther, would be draw enough but Michael Fassbender as an Android grabs this film bonus points. The trailer is delicious!
4. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTI2KJvNJOs
No, really.
5. Hysteria
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony/hysteria/
Love me an amusing period piece about the invention of the vibrator.
I will update this list as films catch my eye.
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