The Monthly Reel
Whether renting a DVD or looking for new titles at the theatre, there’s plenty from which to choose this month. At the theatre you’ll notice the race to the Oscar’s has already begun.
Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine has a distinct l’eau d’Oscar, and Lee Daniels’ The Butler will definitely be an audience favorite.
The good Professor Kaufmann and I didn’t get to everything we wanted to review, but if you are a fan of the nerdy, British comedy duo, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (and even if you’re not), we implore you to see The World’s End. It’s not Oscar bait, but it’s far more enjoyable than most titles that are. The Kings of Summer, currently playing at The Carolina Cinema, is another overlooked title that is worth your time.
You’ll see plenty more releases on the road to Oscar in the coming weeks. Titles to look for include:
• 12 Years a Slave
• Aint Them Bodies Saints
• All is Lost
• Captain Phillips
• The Counselor
• Gravity
• Inside Llewyn Davis
• The Monuments Men
• The Wolf of Wall Street
Until next month, enjoy what you watch and watch what you enjoy.