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Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2011: Jeff Nichols’ Take Shelter
Jeff Nichols' Shotgun Stories (2008), a tension-filled, slow-cooker drama which counts as one of Michael Shannon's best screen perfs. So now we have this talented filmmaker once again teaming with Shannon, we have an indie film with a burst of special effects with Sundance saying that Nichols "create(s) a haunting tale that will creep under your skin and expose your darkest fears."
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2011: Oren Moverman’s Rampart
Teaming with once again with dp Bobby Bukowski, and the integral acting trio of Foster, Harrelson and Steve Buscemi, I have the feeling that the ante will increase dramatically with this gut-wrenching sophomore project. The Messenger was a stellar debut.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2011: So Yong Kim’s For Ellen
We like her minimalist and miniscule triage dramas In Between Days and Treeless Mountain and look forward in seeing her work with name talent in Paul Dano and Jena Malone. Last year we had this at the number 53 spot.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2011: Sarah Polley’s Take This Waltz
I'm curious to know how Sarah Polley's debut film (Away From Her) a tender, touching portrait will compare to this romantic drama about choices. What we do know is that photography-wise we can expect Take This Waltz without the Bergman look, and performance-wise we can expect some fine acting.
Top 100 Most Anticipated Films of 2011: Ari Folman’s The Congress
It's his use of animation in Waltz with Bashir that essentially put the docu filmmaker on the map. Now that Ari Folman figured out his strength, it'll serve him well in this crazy sci-fi premise which for the record includes live-action sequences. Full disclosure: I goofed on this being a 2011 release - but I'm not striking it from the list because we really don't how far into production it is. Here's a preview for what's in store.
