Not a lot to discuss almost a quarter way through 2005, even though pre-production and production must surely be underway for a number of movies. Most of the films so far are animated films or comic book/superheros, fantasy sequels - not a lot of originality. With the number of comic-based movies coming out, it will be interesting to see what effect, if any, Sin City's particular presentation has on any of them.


May 19, 2006 - The Da Vinci Code. A mystery-thriller - can such a genre really capture critical acclaim, a combination Passion of the Christ and the Bourne Supremacy?

July 21, 2006 - Lady in the Water. A possible Shyamalan make or break movie that will determine if his original success revealed a creative master or a lucky idea. With his The Village, a mixed success (though some have lauded its intentions), there isn't a clear cut opinion on his continued creative talent I would think.

Fall 2006 - Truth, Justice and the American Way, a biopic of actor George Reeves of Superman fame. A possible Cinderella Man (2005) formula. Has promise.

2006 Release - Rendezvous with Rama. If actually made and distributed, it would be a significant accomplishment and widely anticipated science fiction movie, based on a reputable writer Arthur C. Clarke (of 2001 fame).

In short, 2006 is looking pretty bleak at this time, maybe foretelling the economy and national elections.