DUNKIRK
I have found myself thoroughly enjoying almost one of Christopher Nolan's past films. As cinema history unfolds, the director has begun to truly cement himself as one of the premier filmmakers of his generation. While much of his filmography deals with the science fiction and superhero universes, "Dunkirk" tells the story of an allied evacuation from the beaches of Dunkirk, France during World War II. A period war epic like this one is unknown territory for Nolan, but all of the familiar elements of his films seem to be present. Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy, and Kenneth Branagh lead the cast, while the combination of an immense budget and Nolan's unique style of storytelling assure audiences that "Dunkirk" should be massively entertaining. Hollywood has experienced no shortage of WWII pictures, but Christopher Nolan's track record leaves us believing that his may be one of the best. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES
With many moviegoers, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise fell out of favor many years ago, which is understandable. The installments following 2003's original film have been increasingly lackluster in the eyes of many. However, for me, these films feel as personally connected to my childhood as any. Not to mention, to this day Captain Jack Sparrow remains one of the most quotable, entertaining characters of the 21st century. A cast comprised of Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, and Javier Bardem promises to, at the very least, deliver some entertaining exchanges. While it likely will not contend as one of the best critically accepted movies of the year, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will certainly have me in a theater seat upon its release, for old times' sake. THE SNOWMAN
Little is known about the production details of this film, but, to be frank, Martin Scorsese's attachment to the project has me hopefully awaiting it. Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, and J.K. Simmons star in this crime drama about an English detective investigating the mysterious winter murder of a woman. Scorsese is no longer attached as the film's director, but remains on board as executive producer, while Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson fills the directing role. Set to be released in the fall, the names attached to the film in acting and production capacities give it promise. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Disney has a lot to live up to in this live action remake of the 1991 animated classic. The original "Beauty and the Beast" became the first animated feature to receive a Best Picture nomination, and was commended for its score and artistry. I do however expect Disney to deliver on their high expectations. Emma Watson, possessing all the elements required of classic princess, appears to be a perfect choice for this role, and first-rate talent including Emma Thompson and Ian McKellen occupy supporting roles. Excitement and anticipation are high for this film, but Disney has given us little reason to doubt that the movie's quality will amount to its hype. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
If Disney truly plans to continue its trend of releasing one "Star Wars" film every year, you can expect those films to be perennially among my most anticipated. As a life long, zealous "Star Wars" fan, "The Force Awakens" and "Rogue One" both had me thrilled that the franchise has experienced a recent rebirth. When the subtitle "The Last Jedi" was announced recently, excitement only grew. The film will begin to answer questions about the "Star Wars" universe which fans have mulled over endlessly since "The Force Awakens". Rian Johnson takes the reigns as director for this installment, and it has been reported that the story is so strong that it had J.J. Abrams regretting stepping away from his directing role. While fans will not know until December what comes next in the stories of Rey, Finn, and the legendary Luke Skywalker, Disney's first two releases at the helm of the "Star Wars" brand have viewers hopeful for the future of the galaxy far, far away.
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