What's left to see?

UPDATED: March 28 now that DVD is the only option for all of these.

I've been making a lot of headway the past few weeks, seeing some of the 2007 films that almost got away. So I thought I'd take a minute to detail what's left on my to-see list.

In order of must-see-ness:

There Will Be Blood - Paul Thomas Anderson is probably the most exciting young talent in movies today — he's stretching the boundaries of cinema in breathtaking ways. Word is this is another masterwork, but even if it falls short of Boogie Nights or Magnolia I'm certain it will be fascinating.

Juno - I hope it lives up to the hype, but even if it doesn't I'll be happy to spend a couple hours with this cast.

Charlie Wilson's War - Seems to have a great combination of laughs and brains, and a mischievous performance by Tom Hanks.

1. Michael Clayton

2. Sweeney Todd

3. Walk Hard - Incredibly silly, I'm sure, but it's a genre ripe for parody and I trust these guys to do it right.

4. Lars & the Real Girl

5. The Diving Bell & The Butterfly - I feel like I have to see this more than I want to see it, but the raves have me intrigued.

6. 3:10 to Yuma

7. Persepolis - See above.

8. The Great Debaters - Might be corny as hell, but the subject matter is great and I like the Denzel.

The Savages - This should probably be higher on the list, but the trailer doesn't do a whole lot for me. The idea of Linney and Hoffman putting on an acting clinic does, though.

9. I Am Legend - Probably not going to see this in the theater, but I still kind of want to.

The Bucket List - Good reviews could push this up the list. As it is, I'm very wary of Rob Reiner's output the past 10-15 years and the ads make it look pretty corny.

Into the Wild - Mostly excellent reviews but I can't shake my Sean Penn-as-director fatigue.

10. The Kite Runner - Seems way too grim, but probably worth seeing. I might feel differently if I'd read the novel.




Eastern Promises

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
My Kid Could Paint That
King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Margot at the Wedding
Paris, je t'aime
11. Control
12. Waitress
13. The Ten
In the Vallery of Elah
14. Fred Claus
15 The Hunting Party
16. Rescue Dawn
17. Interview
18. A Mighty Heart