Inside Llewyn Davis (12/6/13)
The Coen brothers add another entry into their very impressive resumes with this intimate look at a folk singer-songwriter trying to survive in 1960's New York.
Out of the Furnace (12/6/13)
Christian Bale stars in this action thriller as a desperate man trying to save his younger brother (Casey Affleck) from the sadistic leader of a dangerous crime ring (Woody Harrelson). Director Scott Cooper's sophomore film has already gained some recognition from the 2013 Rome Film Festival, though it's still a long shot for some Oscar love.
The Last Days on Mars (12/6/13)
Another very interesting looking indie sci-fi flick, starring Liev Schreiber as part of an eight member research crew stationed on the red planet.
American Hustle (12/13/13)
David O. Russell's crime drama about the FBI ABSCAM operation of the 70's and 80's stars Christian Bale, Jeremy Renner, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, and Jenifer Lawrence. This has a better shot at some Oscar luck than Bale's other film, though at this point in the race it's still a dark horse since few people have seen it yet.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (12/13/13)
Whether or not you think the first Hobbit film lived up to the book's reputation or your expectations, you can't deny that the second film looks epic. EPIC! With Benedict's Smaug, Beorn, and Tauriel, this installment should be much more action packed than the first. And that's without even reaching the Battle of Five Armies!
Saving Mr. Banks (12/13/13)
Tom Hanks plays the perfect Walt Disney in this look at how Marry Poppins became one of Disney's most beloved films. Both Hanks and co-star Emma Thompson (who is equally perfect as author P. L. Travers) are very likely to get Oscar nominations for this film.
Her (12/20/13)
Spike Jonze gives us possibly the most modern love story ever filmed: an introvert writer (Joaquin Phoenix) falls in love with his AI operating system (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). Festival reviews are raving Phoenix and Johansson's performances (and she won best actress at the Rome Film Festival), as well as co-star Amy Adams'.
The Wolf of Wall Street (12/25/13)
After much speculation as to whether it would be released this year (and finally kicking Jack Ryan off Christmas day), Martin Scorsese tries again to get Leo his Oscar. I really hope it works this time, because this film looks incredible.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (12/25/13)
Ben Stiller directs and stars in this remake based on the short story by James Thurber. Its festival reviews have been mixed, but I'm still looking forward to watching Stiller's day dreamer have the adventure of a lifetime. Plus the first trailer introduced me to Of Monsters and Men, so I kinda feel like I owe them one for that.
Which December releases are you looking forward to the most?
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