6. August: Osage County
It's a Harvey Weinstein joint, so you know Oscar nominations will be in order for the film's impressive cast which includes Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Chris Cooper, and Benedict Cumberbatch. I've never seen or read the Pulitzer winning play this film is based on, but a little research shows that it's a dark comedy about a dysfunctional family who come together during a family crisis. This could certainly make it an interesting film to watch as we try to see the characters work out their differences. The Weinstein Company screened a cut of the film recently and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with many pundits predicting Oscar nominations for the principle cast members. Apparently, it does a great job of balancing drama and humor, so I'm looking forward to seeing a trailer for this one.