There’s a selection of films a-coming soon that are making me pang for Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food and that stale cinematic recycled air smell. They are as follows:

Kick-Ass

I’m excited because:
Look at it! It looks amazing! Just look at it!

Green Zone

I’m excited because:
It’s directed by Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon’s in it. That’s worked pretty well so far.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

I’m excited because:
It’s getting ace reviews, and there’s a massive shortage of genuinely great cliché-free thrillers. This might just be that.

I Love You Phillip Morris

I’m excited because:
It’s Jim Carey getting to merge both his limb-flailing funny and his serious acting chops-ness.

Shutter Island

I’m excited because:
I’ve grown to respect Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting-ness, particularly when working under Martin Scorsese. Which is exactly what’s happening here.