Upcoming films that I fancy

"The Last Kiss"
Starring: Zach Braff, Rachel Bilson, Tom Wilkinson, Blythe Danner

Zach Braff's first film "Garden State" awoke my senses and spoke me to LOUDLY, after seeing it 3 times in the theatre, I knew whatever he was involved in next I would be in line for opening night. Oh not to mention, Paul Haggis who wrote "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby" wrote this film.

"Children of Men"
Starring: Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore

Clive Owen is one of my favorite actors, knowing that he is teamed with a good cast, a crafty director and an original plot is a can't miss for me. The story takes place in 2007, the world is ending due to babies not being able to be born, Clive and company come upon 1 women who still can give birth, they must accompany her on a war filled path to "The Human Project." If you aren't familiar with Clive Owen, rent "Closer", enough said.

"Babel"
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett

This film right here might end up being my favorite of 2006, directed by the same man who brought us "Amores Perros" and "21 Grams." Already getting raves from the Cannes' film festival, it took home best director, and looks to be a lock for the Oscar race. The multi-cultural storyline follows Pitt and Blanchett as husband and wife on vacation, after tragedy strikes them, the lives of several people in several countries will be altered forever.

'The Departed"
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Alec Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg

Besides maybe the best ensemble cast of the year, throw in living legend of a director Martin Scorsese and top notch remake of a Hong Kong crime story, this will be great.

"Flags of our Fathers"
Starring:Ryan Phillipe, Adam Beach, Barry Pepper, Paul Walker

The story of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima, and the turning point in World War 2, is directed through the eyes of Clint Eastwood. His last 2 efforts paid off with the Academy, with "Mystic River", and "Million Dollar Baby" walking away with many awards, look for this to do the same.. Oh yeah, Paul Haggis wrote the script.