The cooler temperatures mean fall is just around the corner, and as we bundle up and pull out the sweaters and scarves, it’s time to find some indoor fun. Movies are going to be at the top of your list for the autumn entertainment – and while we’re all excited about the latest instalment of Harry Potter and fans of Facebook are keen to see just how Mark Zuckerberg rose to immeasurable fame – here are a few films coming out this fall that you might have missed, but are so worth checking out:
Bran Nue Dae, September 10 – this musical romp hails from Down Under. Well received by international critics, it;s set to hit US cinemas mid-September. Based loosely on the Australian hit musical, this classic road trip movie follows the adventures of 15-year-old Willie and his quest to win the heart of his true love. The story is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Australian bushland and features an unforgettable performance by Australian indigenous actor, Ernie Dingo. It’s definitely worth catching in the cinemas for a glimpse into native Australian heritage and culture. This film is in limited release but you can buy Bran Nue Dae from overseas if you have multi-region DVD player.
Waiting for Superman, September 24 – This year’s Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner for best documentary is Waiting for Superman, a moving in-depth look into American public schools. Following the stories of three young children and their families and their experiences with the system and the frustration that teachers and reformer battling to provide a real solution, Waiting for Superman empowers us to act and demand attention to this crisis before our children really are left behind.
Freakonomics, October 1 – if you’ve ever wanted to know about the “dark art” of Japan or how your name can determine how successful you’ll be in life, if you’re thinking about voting for your mayor based on his firm dealings with crime – well this film will transform the way you look at the world. What started as a humble column in the NYTimes, became an international best-selling book and is now coming to the big screen. For those who hate all things to do with “economics”, this is a documentary to revolutionise your thinking; you’ll have a newfound appreciation for those seemingly pesky numbers, unreliable stats and funny looking graphs.
The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, October 15 - following the hit sensation of the Stiegg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy comes the Swedish on-screen adaptations. Starring the stunning Scandinavian actress, Noomi Rapace as the unforgettable Lisbeth Salander, these films bring to life the brutal world of government corruption of the system that Larsson had so vividly and frighteningly depicted on the page. This final instalment sees our heroine trapped in the hospital recovering from what should have been fatal wounds as her “hero”, Mikael Blomkvist, attempts to find out the truth about her past and watch justice be served. Meanwhile, the American remake of the Millennium Trilogy is due out in 2011 and will feature Daniel Craig as Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander.
Which films are you most looking forward to seeing this fall?
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