This post has become like tradition since I have been writing about what I've been thankful for on Thanksgiving the past two years so here's my humble list for this past year.
Joss Whedon: We Buffy, Firefly and even Dollhouse (sigh) fans knew the immense talent of writer-director Joss Whedon long before The Avengers became the film that practically everyone on the planet saw. But now he's graduated to the big screen with writing, producing and directing screen credits in such varied films as The Avengers, The Cabin in the Woods and Much Ado About Nothing. We do miss him on the small screen. Hell, yeah! But then he's also producing the TV series based on the S.H.I.E.L.D agents from Avengers. Is there anything this man can't do well?
Damsels in Distress: Films with great dialogue that stay with you long after you've seen the film are so rare these days. It's only after The Social Network that I have enjoyed the dialogues and the characters of a film so much. I'm still waiting for to incorporate 'playboy operator move' in a British accent into everyday conversation. I hope to do so someday. And even though the film released last year, I'm thankful that after 13 years, we got a gem of a film like this from director Walt Stillman.
Finding Nemo re-release: This film gets me like no other Pixar film. I love Up, Wall-E, Toy Story an all but it's Finding Nemo with which I have a deep emotional connection. I missed out on seeing it in theaters during it's initial release and I have regretted it ever since. But the 3D re-release gave me another opportunity and it was wonderful to experience it with a whole new generation to get to see the film for the first time ever.
Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy: Just as we said goodbye to Harry Potter last year, this year we had to say to goodbye to one of the finest trilogies in film history. It will continue to influence superhero and franchise who all wanted to emulate the tone and success of the Batman trilogy that put a very troubled and human face to a superhero, brought about villains we're still talking about and has performances that will forever be remembered. From one of the most brilliant directors of his generation to the cast and crew who created a universe which is held up for one of best interpretation of a comic book to film ever.
The cast of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: While everyone was talking about the crew that made up The Avengers this summer, another cast was slowly being talked about as well. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was the big surprise success of the summer season and now there's even talk of a sequel to bring back the talented cast of British actors. The film about seniors in the twilight of their lives was touching, funny and enjoyable to watch. With such amazing seasoned actors like Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Tom Wilkinson, how can you say no? More please!
What are you thankful for the movies you've seen this past year?
Joss Whedon: We Buffy, Firefly and even Dollhouse (sigh) fans knew the immense talent of writer-director Joss Whedon long before The Avengers became the film that practically everyone on the planet saw. But now he's graduated to the big screen with writing, producing and directing screen credits in such varied films as The Avengers, The Cabin in the Woods and Much Ado About Nothing. We do miss him on the small screen. Hell, yeah! But then he's also producing the TV series based on the S.H.I.E.L.D agents from Avengers. Is there anything this man can't do well?
Damsels in Distress: Films with great dialogue that stay with you long after you've seen the film are so rare these days. It's only after The Social Network that I have enjoyed the dialogues and the characters of a film so much. I'm still waiting for to incorporate 'playboy operator move' in a British accent into everyday conversation. I hope to do so someday. And even though the film released last year, I'm thankful that after 13 years, we got a gem of a film like this from director Walt Stillman.
Finding Nemo re-release: This film gets me like no other Pixar film. I love Up, Wall-E, Toy Story an all but it's Finding Nemo with which I have a deep emotional connection. I missed out on seeing it in theaters during it's initial release and I have regretted it ever since. But the 3D re-release gave me another opportunity and it was wonderful to experience it with a whole new generation to get to see the film for the first time ever.
Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy: Just as we said goodbye to Harry Potter last year, this year we had to say to goodbye to one of the finest trilogies in film history. It will continue to influence superhero and franchise who all wanted to emulate the tone and success of the Batman trilogy that put a very troubled and human face to a superhero, brought about villains we're still talking about and has performances that will forever be remembered. From one of the most brilliant directors of his generation to the cast and crew who created a universe which is held up for one of best interpretation of a comic book to film ever.
The cast of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: While everyone was talking about the crew that made up The Avengers this summer, another cast was slowly being talked about as well. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was the big surprise success of the summer season and now there's even talk of a sequel to bring back the talented cast of British actors. The film about seniors in the twilight of their lives was touching, funny and enjoyable to watch. With such amazing seasoned actors like Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Tom Wilkinson, how can you say no? More please!
What are you thankful for the movies you've seen this past year?
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