Now that summer has come to an end, the Oscar buzz is just starting up. There are already many films on the horizon that are overflowing with actors, directors, and writers that scream for an Oscar nomination.
But first there is a film that hasn’t gotten the publicity it deserves. True, it has been out in theatres since August 13th, but it should still receive some more recognition. The movie is "Animal Kingdom," an Australian film with a small, "no-name" cast, apart from Guy Pierce ("The Proposition"). Even the director David Michod doesn’t have a long resume. However, with its powerful and gripping story, "Animal Kingdom" has the potential to be a film to come up and surprise audiences.
Other Oscar-worthy films include "The American" and "The Town," which release in September on the 1st and the 17th, respectively. "The American" is a film that has been long awaited. George Clooney gets to flex his acting muscles, but also gets to beat on some “bad guys.” "The Town" has a remarkable cast, boasting Jeremy Renner ("The Hurt Locker"), Jon Hamm ("Mad Men"), and Ben Affleck ("State of Play"). With Affleck in the role of director and screenplay writer, "The Town" could be something special.
Another film to look out for is "Buried," which comes out on October 8th. This film finally gives Ryan Reynolds a chance at proving himself in an intense acting role. Additionally, pay attention to "The Tree of Life," which releases in November. It has all the ingredients to make a great film. With the writing and directing of Terrence Malick ("The New World") and with a cast lead by Sean Penn and Brad Pitt, "The Tree of Life" is definitely a movie to check out at the Golden Globes or even the Oscars.
By Ben Stevenson
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