Light up the Silver Screen

Sometimes you just need to relax and unwind with a good movie. Here are some I'm itching to see. Disclaimer: These are not recommendations, so if you have different taste in movies and watch any of them and hate them, don't hold it against me. :) If you've seen any of these, are planning to (or not), or have any other recommendations, pass them on!!! I feel like this summer there was a serious lack of worthwhile movie options.

P.S. I took the synopsis of each movie from IMDB.com. Click on the pictures to link to each movie's website to find out more.

"The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job - showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world." You can Redbox this one. Rated PG-13.

"A look at life for Nelson Mandela after the fall of apartheid in South Africa during his first term as president when campaigned to host the 1995 Rugby World Cup event as an opportunity to unite his countrymen." We saw a preview on TV and I'm sorely tempted to pay full price to see this one in the theater. Word on the street is that it's an Oscar contender. I'm such a sucker for these. Plus, it's directed by Clint Eastwood and we are huge fans of Million Dollar Baby. Rated PG-13.

"A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age." This movie has gotten rave, rave, rave reviews and is another rumored Oscar contender. Rated PG-13.

"An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry. Tagline: "You'll never look at dinner the same way again." Loved SuperSize Me and reading Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma. Gotta love a good controversial muckraking flick. Rated PG.

"The drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25." Also well-reviewed and it looks like interesting subject material, like Becoming Jane, which we really enjoyed. Rated PG.