I keep a running list of Books-I-Want-To-Read and Movies-I-Want-To-See. There are hundreds of books titles on the book list . . . and just a handful of movies on the movies list. (Lucky for me, there are 12 at present, so I have some breathing room for today's Ten on Tuesday list!)
You see, I have a sort of love-hate relationship with the movies. I love the concept of Going to the Movies. I have many happy memories of going-to-the-show with my friends as I was growing up. I like the coomfort of the newer stadium-style movie theatres. But. I rarely go to the movies. Instead. . . I wait. I watch them on my own television in the comfort of my own family room. (Usually with my knitting and a glass of wine.)
Anyway. Back to my list! This week's Ten on Tuesday topic is Ten Movies We'd Like to See Right Now. Here goes:
- The Artist (This one just sounds delightful.)
- Moneyball (I have a thing for baseball movies.)
- The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Yeah. I know. I rarely watch movie versions of books-I-loved, but I've heard this one is quite good. And. Well. Daniel Craig.)
- My Week With Marilyn (Just want to watch Michelle Williams become Marilyn Monroe, which I've heard is pretty amazing.)
- The Descendents (Ummmm. George Clooney.)
- The Ides of March (Yeah. George again.)
- Hugo (I came this close to seeing this one in an actual theatre. . . but ended up not.)
- A Separation (This foreign film is getting great reviews.)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (Robert Downey, Jr. And Jude Law. 'Nuff said.)
- Haywire (I'm sort of interested in seeing why this is described as a "fast and spare thriller;" what does that mean, exactly?)
And there you have it!
How about YOU? What movie do you want to see right now?
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I'd love to see the same movies! We rarely go to a theater and just wait to see them at home, but we did see Sherlock and found it delightful!
Posted by: margene | 01/24/2012 at 08:05 AM
I hadn't heard of the Descendants but since you and Carole both listed it, I watched the trailer. It looks great!
Posted by: Beth | 01/24/2012 at 08:30 AM
I'm with you on where I wait to see movies. But I have lost touch with newer films.
Posted by: kmkat | 01/24/2012 at 08:34 AM
We've just watched "King's speech" at home and enjoyed it very much. I know, we are so behind...
I'm interested in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo".
I liked the book and, oh yes, Daniel Craig! ;o)
Posted by: Chiko | 01/24/2012 at 10:01 AM
I loved "Hugo" (movie theater) and "Moneyball" (public library through the film theater). For "Moneyball," the subtitles were turned on---which you don't get at the theater---and it really helped setting up the film (e.g., when the announcers were calling the game between the A's and the Yankees and people were mumbling in the clubhouse). The film theater did the same for "The Help," and though it was the second time I saw it, I got much more out of the film. I LOVE our "film theater"! We even have snacks! But I can't get my husband to take the leap, even though it's cleaner and quieter than our movie theater. ; )
I would like to see "The Artist," too, and can I recommend "Queen to Play?"
Posted by: Lori on Little Traverse Bay | 01/24/2012 at 11:22 AM
Dragon Tattoo might be good. They are usually never as good as the book though...and I don't think DH would care for it.
War Horse might also be a good movie...
Posted by: Marilyn | 01/24/2012 at 11:38 AM
Yes, Yes, Yes! Lots of Oscar nominated films on your list, I'm so proud of you! The Artist and Hugo are at the top of my list now but I'll probably have to do some traveling to see them.
Posted by: Carole | 01/24/2012 at 11:42 AM
The Artist and My Week with Marilyn are both truly delightful.
Posted by: mk | 01/24/2012 at 08:32 PM
Great list! I hope to see many of those movies soon too.
Posted by: Dianne | 01/24/2012 at 09:29 PM
yeah, my list would be titled 10 movies I'm waiting to see when the DVD comes out. and would definitely include a few you listed. saw albert dobbs on the today show yesterday and think glenn close looks pretty amazing as a man - I'd add that one to the list.
Posted by: Mary | 01/25/2012 at 07:04 AM
If it's not too late, I'd urge you to see Hugo, and to see it in the theater in 3-D. It was so gorgeous. You won't regret it.
I see more movies lately in the theater -- my husband really likes going to the movies.
Posted by: Pam | 01/26/2012 at 02:26 AM