So, as much as I love The Hunger Games, I waited until Saturday afternoon to see it this past weekend. No, the shows weren't sold out (Santa Fe isn't exactly the target demographic for the franchise), I just really wanted to save $3 by seeing a matinee show.
#postgradproblems
So on that note, here are five more movies I've been dying to see, but I'm crossing my fingers Netflix will add them to their Instant Queue soon so I don't have to pay a(n extra) dime!
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: I passed up on seeing this with my family over break because I hadn't read the book yet, but now I've read the whole trilogy and I want to experience the (American) film version. The Swedish version is on Netflix Instant, so I'll be watching that soon.
The Artist: I mean, it did win Best Picture. 'Nuff said.
The Vow: I typically prefer Channing Tatum in strictly eye-candy roles (see: Lyle in Coach Carter), but this movie just looks too sweet to pass up. Two bonuses: I love Rachel McAdams, and it's based on a true story that happened in New Mexico!
The Descendants: Guess I have to read the book first, though. (The same could be said for The Vow.)
Undefeated: Yeah, it won Best Documentary, but more importantly, the co-director is a Mizzou alum! Woot! Also, it includes gems like this: "You think football builds character. It does not. Football reveals character."
P.S. — In case you were wondering: Yes, I liked the Hunger Games movie. I thought it stayed surprisingly true to the book, though I didn't understand why they changed the way Katniss got the Mockingjay pin. I just thought out of all the things they could have changed and didn't, that was a weird thing to pick. Also, I wish Peeta were taller. Sigh....
P.P.S. — If you haven't read Catching Fire yet, stop reading! Spoiler alert! The first time Cinna appeared, I started crying. He's like my Sirius! *sniff sniff*
So, have you seen/read any of these? What were your thoughts? Are there any movies released in the last year that I neglected to put on here?
So, have you seen/read any of these? What were your thoughts? Are there any movies released in the last year that I neglected to put on here?
