The Oasis
Let’s face it: spring hasn’t been much of a theatrical-release season. Each weekend I’ve been checking the listings, and…well, you can see how few new movies I’ve written about lately. The
last movie I saw in the theater was Leatherheads, which was an eon and a half ago, and it’s not like much has been slipping through the cracks. It’s like the Death Valley of release schedules out there.
But it looks like we’re finally getting somewhere. Barstow, or Twenty-Nine Palms, at least. The next three weekends—count ‘em, three!—mark the releases of movies I’m planning to see, or at least pretending to plan to see.
April 25: Baby Mama
I’ve accepted the sad fact that Baby Mama may, in fact, be terrible. But I so want it to be good, and I have a such a hard time saying no to the Fey/Poehler one-two punch, that I think I have to see it. It’s either that or The Life of Emile Zola for Project 501. Which would you choose? (Don’t answer that.)
May 2: Iron Man
I’m sorry. Did you think I wasn’t a geek? (…she says, hopefully…) Because I’m pretty sure my absurd love for this trailer—and my hyperventilating about the movie, and about Robert Downey, Jr. as anti-hero hero—proves otherwise. I just think it’s going to be so good. Even the trailer has great comic timing, plus general bad-assery. There can only be fun ahead.
May 9: Speed Racer
…I know, right? Keep repeating to yourself (as I do to myself), “It’s based on 1960s anime. What can you do?” and maybe you’ll feel better. And maybe the Wachowski brothers like their overblown identity/emotional angst, but they also like ridiculous car chases, and I like Matthew Fox’s face, and there you have it. (Note: I reserve the right to change my mind now that Lost is back on my TV. Why buy the ticket when you can have the Fox for free?)
Who’s with me?
Baby Mama, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Speed Racer, anime, Matthew Fox, Mach GoGoGo, Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr.
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I’m so pleased that we finally approach an era in which you and I can both be excited about the same movies… even for the same reasons! BTW, add Prince Caspian to your list… ADDDDDD ITTTTT! *shakes fist* Oooh, and Indie!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Aww, you like Matthew Fox’s face now, too? I knew we’d come to consensus someday!
Oh, yes, Caspian. And Indy, obviously. (And X-Files, and The Incredible Hulk, and, and, and…)