Magic Mike - I'm going to quote the Cineplex Magazine's description of this movie: "Based on Channing Tatum's real-life experience working as a stripper". This is a movie about male strippers. I'm going to say that again: it's a movie about male strippers. Based on Channing Tatum's real life. This could be absolutely horrible, and it'd still be worth seeing.
Ted - Seth MacFarlane's transition into the big screen, Ted is about a kid who wishes for his teddy bear to be real, then grows up. I'm not really sure what to expect from this movie; I think it could be really good or really bad. We'll definitely have to wait and see.
People Like Us - Starring Chris Pine, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Elizabeth Banks, People Like Us is about a man who finds out that his father had another family and that he has to give his previously unknown, half-sister $150,000. I'm really looking forward to seeing this movie and have been since I saw the first trailers for it. I'm interested in seeing the journey that these characters go on, from Pine's struggling businessman, to Banks' alcoholic, to Pfeiffer's grieving widow.
Take This Waltz - The second film from Canadian Sarah Polley, Take this Waltz is about a woman, Margot (Michelle Williams), who is in love with her husband (Seth Rogen), while attracted to her neighbour (Luke Kirby). As Michelle Williams appears to be on a kick as of late, I'm certain this'll be a great movie, although I am a bit nervous about Rogen's part in it. I usually enjoy his movies, but I don't think I've ever actually seen him in a drama.
21 Jump Street - An amazing combination between comedy and action, 21 Jump Street is about two rather failed cops who are sent to a high school to pose as students and uncover a drug ring. I really enjoyed this movie, and recommend it to others.
The Artist - The 21st century's take on a silent film, The Artist is about a silent movie star who bemoans the coming era of talkies. While I haven't actually seen this movie yet it was a huge success last year, winning 107 awards during the award season, making it the most awarded French film in history. Definitely an artsy movie, this film is a must-see.
Mirror Mirror - The year's first Snow White movie, Mirror Mirror was ridiculously overly sugary, but in a good way. Something to check out when you're in the mood for some easy entertainment.
The Glass Castle - Jeannette Walls' memoir, The Glass Castle tells the story of Walls' childhood and family, both which could be described only as unconventional. There's something about this book that just kept me reading, while also gave me the firm desire to yell at Walls' parents.
Let's Pretend this Never Happened - I haven't actually read this book yet, but Let's Pretend this Never Happened is getting a good reception and debuted at number two on the New York best seller list. This is a memoir by blogger Jenny Lawson about the things that people like to pretend never happened.
Water for Elephants - This is one of the best books I've ever read. By Sara Gruen Water for Elephants tells the story of Jacob Jankowski though two periods in his life; one as an old man, in a nursing home, reflecting on how his life has turned out, and one where he's a young man beginning to live said life. At the start of the Depression, Jacob jumped onto a train that would change his life and, inadvertently, joined the circus. If you have the time, check out this book.
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