I have a pair of interesting new trailers to share, each of which star Brad Pitt. What is more interesting to me is the pedigree and subject matter of the films.
The first is Burn After Reading (due out Sept. 12), which is the new film by the Coen brothers (who directed last year's Best Picture, No Country For Old Men). This one has an all star cast which including Pitt, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, JK Simmons, John Malkovich, and Frances McDormand. While the plot seems complicated, it seems like it's going to somehow combine political thriller with comedy. It sounds twisted, which seems typical for the Coens. Watch the trailer below:
The other is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (due out Dec. 19). This one is being directed by David Fincher (who's done Seven, Fight Club and one of my favorite movies of last year, Zodiac). It's based on a F. Scott Fitzgerald novel and is the life story of a man who ages reversibly (born an old man and slowly becomes a child). I actually saw this trailer in front of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but they've been slow to put it online. You can now finally see it at the movie's homepage. From the trailer, the film has a Big Fish vibe to me, which is a good thing. I think the fantasy element combined with a stellar director and cast gives this film a good chance at some Oscar nominations.
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