In A Word… is the year’s best comedy so far – it’s a Hollywood satire, an insider’s glimpse into the voice-over industry, a family dramedy and a romantic comedy all in one.
The powerfully authentic coming of age film The Spectacular Now and the emotionally powerful Fruitvale Station are both on my list of Best Movies of 2013 – So Far.
My other top recommendations:
- The jaw-dropping documentary The Act of Killing, an exploration of Indonesian genocide from the perpetrators’ point of view, is the most uniquely original film of the year.
- Woody Allen’s very funny Blue Jasmine centers on an Oscar-worthy performance by Cate Blanchett.
- The very well-acted civil rights epic Lee Daniels’ The Butler.
My other recommendations:
- The droll indie comedy Prince Avalanche.
- the British farce The World’s End, which has its moments.
- The rock documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, essential for music fans.
- the satisfying shocker The Conjuring.
Also out right now:
- I Give It a Year – a British rom com with a twist.
- The American porn star biopic Lovelace, more of a soap opera.
You can read descriptions and view trailers of it and other upcoming films at Movies I’m Looking Forward To.
Check out my new feature VOD Roundup, where you can find my comments on over twenty current movies available on Video on Demand. There are some good ones, some bad ones and some really, really good ones (including Letters from the Big Man).
My DVD of the Week is the riveting IRA thriller Shadow Dancer, with Clive Owen. Shadow Dancer is available on DVD from Netflix. Also check out my newest movie list: Best Movies About The Troubles (Northern Ireland).
On September 10, Turner Classic Movies is broadcasting the great French heist movie Rififi. And on September 12, TCM will air one of the greatest examples of film noir, Out of the Past with Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer and Kirk Douglas.
