To-See List

- "Mystic River": Sean, Tim, Kevin and Clint. Tim Robbins in a not-so-political role. Did I mention Tim Robbins? - "Cold Mountain": Honestly, I don't expect this film to be worthy of all that money they spent in production but we never know. Don't think this will be too significant either, but I'm still going to see it, for the beautiful people. - "thirteen": Just an attempt to recall what happened to me when I was 13. - "Masked and Anonymous": Despite the ill reviews, I still want to see it. For obvious reasons. - "Girl with a Pearl Earring": Colin Colin Colin! Vermeer Vermeer Vermeer! - "Mona Lisa Smile": A friend sniffed at it and said, "What, a bunch of girls trying to make another 'Dead Poets Society'?" Well, maybe, but I'm still going to see it, for Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Julia Stiles. And let's not forget Mike Newell, who made "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and is going to direct "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." - "House of Sand and Fog": Though it looks mundane, it's got Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley. First-time director Vadim Perelman was no rookie in this one, said my friend. - "Yossi and Jagger": 'Cause the title sounds cool. - "The Missing": Some people say it's bad, but at least I have to see for myself how Cate falls. Or perhaps, how she stands alone when all the others are falling. - "In America": Samantha Morton is illuminary. - "Lost in Translation": Sofia Coppola strikes again. Bill Murray is said to be pretty good in this one; the left-wing-'cause-we-have-to-be Village Voice even named his performance the best of the year. (Not that I always agree with those geeks) - "Elephant": 'Cause Gus Van Sant is good. - "Something's Gotta Give": Well, it's Diane Keaton in all her glory. - "Good bye, Lenin!": Many have recommended this and I suppose a small film about small people can occupy big space. - "In This World": Perhaps not Michael Winterbottom's best, but bet it's still worth watching. Same goes for "24 Hour Party People." - "Swimming Pool": Charlotte Rampling directed by François Ozon. Hmm. - "Monster": Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci. As Lovers. - "Love Actually": This one's easily on the list, isn't it? Possible Post-viewing Honorable Mention: Scarlett Johansson. Said to be outstanding as the girl with a pearl earring and radiant in "Lost in Translation," I guess this girl's one to watch. OK, I'm a geek. Photo taken from a scene in "Love Actually"