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Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Barry Levinson’s You Don’t Know Jack
I'm down for Pacino as Dr. Death and Levinson might be more miss than hit as of late, but I'm more curious in seeing what kind of media storm this can brew, what kind of talk can come from this and if there'll be lots of of ink spilled? If the biopic goes against the grain and actually takes a position just like the aptitudes of this maverick doctor, then we might be in for something worth watching on the tube.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Guillaume Canet’s Les Petits Mouchoirs
As Euro-thrillers are concerned, Canet did a formidable job with Ne le dis à personne (Tell No One). Reuniting with Cluzet and Cotillard, I'm looking forward in seeing how the actor continues to flex his muscles as a director, but this time working in matters of the heart with this dramedy.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Benoit Philippon’s Lullaby for Pi
The unknown Philippon only has one previous screenplay credit to his name, so much depends on the fabric and authenticity of the musical elements and the originality of the narrative. With a low budget, raspy look and soundtrack - it could be this year's Crazy Heart.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2010: Casey Affleck’s Untitled Joaquin Phoenix Mockumentary
I'm not sure how these brother-in-law's came up with the concept (perhaps a night of Xbox and booze) but this would take performance art onto new cinema turf. What might become a poignant commentary about celebrity, fandom and actors and public domain entitlement, this takes what Sacha Baron Cohen has been doing to the next level.
Anchor Bay Abducts ‘Alice Creed’
I would have wanted to have seen J Blakeson’s feature debut, The Disappearance Of Alice Creed at the Toronto Film Festival last September, the role reversal kidnapping thriller starring Gemma Arteton pitted against the excellent Eddie Marsan and Martin Compston (Sweet Sixteen, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints and Red Road), but my schedule didn't allow for an extra screening.
