I’m glad the election is over; much as I felt like it was a childhood Christmas on Tuesday and Wednesday. And Thursday. And today. I’m eager, however, to get back to the movies. It’s the time of year when the classy stuff gets released – everyone’s looking for awards. I am, as you know, a bit of a pushover when it comes to old school epic-style movies, though that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends. The next couple of months see some films whose publicity gives the impression that they may be of interest. I suppose I could just tell you what they are, but that would be boring. So let’s have a little fun. Below, I’ve listed for the sake of indulgence the often ridiculous taglines of some of the movies coming out soon that might interest me. If you’d like to guess which films are advertised here – and on the elegant and renowned The Film Talk Listener honour system (which means you can’t google the tagline) – maybe we might get a nice thing going. Or maybe we won’t. Simple rule is this – these are all films that will be released in the US between now and 31st December 2008. The Dear Listener with the most correct guesses will receive an entirely free mention on the next episode!
And of course any one of you Dear Listeners who wishes to contribute your own list of films you’re looking forward to but don’t have very high hopes for will always find a welcome at The Film Talk comment board.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play
400 million people were waiting for the truth
I was born under unusual circumstances
It’s about First Love, Last Chances, and Everything in Between
Clint Eastwood
Freedom begins with an act of defiance
A Film By Lauren Cantet
Based on the novel by Richard Yates
Many saw evil…They dared to stop it
He’s not your ordinary superhero
A Baz Lurhmann film
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.
What does it take to find a lost love
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“Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play” – Doubt
“400 million people were waiting for the truth” – Frost/Nixon
“I was born under unusual circumstances” – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
“It’s about First Love, Last Chances, and Everything in Between” – Last Chance Harvey
“Clint Eastwood” – Gran Torino
“Freedom begins with an act of defiance” – Defiance
“A Film By Lauren Cantet” – The Class
“Based on the novel by Richard Yates” – Revolutionary Road
“Many saw evil… They dared to stop it” – Valkyrie
“He’s not your ordinary superhero” – Special
“A Baz Lurhmann film” – Australia
“Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know” – The Reader
“What does it take to find a lost love” – Slumdog Millionaire
Keep up the great work, guys!
Wow…..that was quick. I'm going to assume all of those are right.
So since Tom showed off his enormous brain….here are some “guesses” of films that may not exist, but I might like to see based on the taglines above:
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play: “Driving Miss Daisy: The Musical!”
400 million people were waiting for the truth: “Al Capone's Vault”, starring Kevin Klein as Geraldo Rivera
I was born under unusual circumstances: “The Curious Tale of Emmanuel Lewis”
It’s about First Love, Last Chances, and Everything in Between: “Lady Chatterley: The Straight-To-Cinemax Release”
Clint Eastwood: “All Sort of Which Ways That You Might Never Have Thought Of”
Freedom begins with an act of defiance: “HOV” – the story of a man who dared drive alone in the high occupancy vehicle lane…
A Film By Lauren Cantet: “Pink Panther Yet Again”
Based on the novel by Richard Yates: “Disturbing The Peace” starring Samuel L. Jackson
Many saw evil…They dared to stop it: “Star Wars: A New Hope: The Re-Re-Release”
He’s not your ordinary superhero: “Joe the Plumber”
A Baz Lurhmann film: “Dingo!”
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know: “Who Green-lit This?: The Story of the Making of Mummy III”
What does it take to find a lost love: “Craigslist”
“Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play” – Doubt
“400 million people were waiting for the truth” – Frost/Nixon
“I was born under unusual circumstances” – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
“It’s about First Love, Last Chances, and Everything in Between” – Last Chance Harvey
“Clint Eastwood” – Gran Torino
“Freedom begins with an act of defiance” – Defiance
“A Film By Lauren Cantet” – The Class
“Based on the novel by Richard Yates” – Revolutionary Road
“Many saw evil… They dared to stop it” – Valkyrie
“He’s not your ordinary superhero” – Special
“A Baz Lurhmann film” – Australia
“Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know” – The Reader
“What does it take to find a lost love” – Slumdog Millionaire
Keep up the great work, guys!
Wow…..that was quick. I'm going to assume all of those are right.
So since Tom showed off his enormous brain….here are some “guesses” of films that may not exist, but I might like to see based on the taglines above:
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play: “Driving Miss Daisy: The Musical!”
400 million people were waiting for the truth: “Al Capone's Vault”, starring Kevin Klein as Geraldo Rivera
I was born under unusual circumstances: “The Curious Tale of Emmanuel Lewis”
It’s about First Love, Last Chances, and Everything in Between: “Lady Chatterley: The Straight-To-Cinemax Release”
Clint Eastwood: “All Sort of Which Ways That You Might Never Have Thought Of”
Freedom begins with an act of defiance: “HOV” – the story of a man who dared drive alone in the high occupancy vehicle lane…
A Film By Lauren Cantet: “Pink Panther Yet Again”
Based on the novel by Richard Yates: “Disturbing The Peace” starring Samuel L. Jackson
Many saw evil…They dared to stop it: “Star Wars: A New Hope: The Re-Re-Release”
He’s not your ordinary superhero: “Joe the Plumber”
A Baz Lurhmann film: “Dingo!”
Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know: “Who Green-lit This?: The Story of the Making of Mummy III”
What does it take to find a lost love: “Craigslist” (Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan)