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Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2012: #66. Xavier Dolan’s Laurence Anyways
In just two quick strokes, French Canadian helmer Xavier Dolan has canonized himself as one of the international film circuit's best nouveau gifts, but yet his third feature, his most difficult and perhaps least accessible (in terms of subject matter) film might be the item that allows him to do away from the wunderkid label. Landing grade A leads from France (Nathalie Baye and Melvil Poupaud) and subtracting himself from the front of the cameras will help draw more attention to both the film's aesthetic (which Dolan excels in) but the core attributes of the narrative as well.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2012: #67. Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini’s Imogene
Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini have had a spotty track record (The Nanny Diaries and The Extra Man) since they first won over audiences with the creatively ambitious American Splendor, but they've managed to stay committed to the indie comedy sphere and with the brilliant Kristen Wiig toplining, we think this might just pay huge dividends.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2012: #68. Bradley Rust Gray’s Jack and Diane
Miffed that this didn't crack the Park City line-up, The Exploding Girl helmer Bradley Rust Gray had the internets abuzz for the right reasons: a teen lesbian werewolf premise and all female cast lead by Jena Malone, Juno Temple, Kylie Minogue and rising starlet, Riley Keough. But there is more to expect out of this and for Magnolia to swoop in and pick up the rights early suggests we might be talking favorable about this indie film late next year.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2012: #69. Xan Cassavetes’ Kiss of the Damned
The last of the Cassavetes offspring to make her feature fiction debut, we anticipate that this vampire pic will definitely come across more Euro-like (due in part to the influx of sexy French actresses), and more unique in terms of design and influences than its crappy vampire-themed flick counterparts.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2012: #70. Alan and Gabe Polsky’s The Motel Life
Producers of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Elgin James' Little Birds, my feeling is Alan and Gabe Polsky are just as shrewd about the material they picked up for their first directing gig. They've assembled a curious bunch of indie acting vets in Dakota Fanning, Emile Hirsch, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson and Joshua Leonard, who'll give this batch of crumbling ego a certain crispness. Hipsters' Cinematographer Roman Vasyanov makes his leap into English language film.
