The Cove: A documentary look at former dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, and his ongoing fight to end the slaughter and mistreatment of dolphins. He and other activists in the film are particularly vocal in their opposition to the annual whale hunts held in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan. The Cove is expected to be a nominee in the Best Documentary category at the 2010 Oscars.Find it in the catalog!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The sixth film in the series, and the second directed by David Yates. The Half-Blood Prince is generally considered to be the darkest chapter in the series thus far.
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Julie and Julia: Adapted from Julia Child's autobiography My Life In France and Julie Powell's bestseller Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen. Julie and Julia presents the contrasting stories of blogger Julie Powell in present-day New York and pre-success Julia Child in 1950s Paris. These parallel narratives work well enough, but the film is anchored by Meryl Streep's outstanding performance and the wonderfully realized love affair of Julia Child and her husband Paul (played by a delightful Stanley Tucci). This is one of those rare films that you, your mom, and your boyfriend can all agree on. So maybe keep this one in mind when you're scrambling for a crowd-pleaser over the Holidays.
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Public Enemies: Adapted from Bryan Burrough's book Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-1934. Public Enemies is essentially a John Dillinger biopic; one that happens to be scrupulously researched, brilliantly acted, and visually stunning. Expect a full review later this week, here at the Media Corner Blog.
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