This time of year we hear a familiar refrain – what a lousy year it’s been for movies.
That old saw rang truer than ever in 2008.
Few of the films released over the 11 months could be remotely considered “Best Picture” worthy.
This December’s lineup may not be a Murderer’s Row, but it’s at least as potent as the current Philadelphia Phillies roster.
Been frantically watching some of December’s new and upcoming releases, and I must say it’s one of the strongest last-minutes surges in recent memory.
Keep checking back to WWTW for reviews of the late-breaking Oscar favorites, from films already in limited release like “Frost/Nixon” to upcoming films like “Doubt” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
(Photo: Michael Sheen plays talk show lightweight David Frost in Ron Howard’s upcoming film “Frost/Nixon.”)
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I’ve been planning a wildly sarcastic review of “Frost/Nixon” should it fail to hit the 3 star mark for me. Other than that, not much to look forwad to. I fancy Kate Winslet so “The Reader” and “Revolutionary Road,” perhaps.
I can’t imagine a soul who doesn’t fancy Kate W. …
Send me a link to your “Frost/Nixon” review … sarcasm or no sarcasm!