Recommended films for 2004-2005

From 2004: now on DVD

Girl with a Pearl Earring - artistic, intellectual and erotic. Some say not satisfying in that sense, but that's a matter of opinion. It is very worth watching if only as an authentic period piece at the very least. (I was reminded of this since it was on a movie channel recently). Love the music too! (On DVD and the movie channels and your local rental store!)

The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - a moving rendition of the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. (Now on DVD)(Oscar Contender as well?)

Late 2004 and 2005: Oscar Contenders:

The Aviator - another authentic and ultimately satisfying representation of one of the wealthiest and most eccentric, yet darkly heroic men of our time. Leonard Dicaprio does an excellent job to boot at portraying this icon of modern times.

Finding Neverland - touching, moving and poignant. Johhny Depp and Kate Winslet exhibit 'stellar' performances. Another authentic representation of the period.

On a lighter note: from 2004

In the cartoon realm: The Incredibles, - pardon the pun, but it is nothing less than incredible in its graphics and humor as well.

A must-see for a light romantic comedy with 'Hollywood Hope'for a romantic relationship, hey - if it makes you feel good, it can't hurt.

The Wedding Date - it has the England/America formula ala almost every Hugh Grant movie, but it's not, it does its own thing. Debra Messing was great, and so was Dermot Mulroney. That's all I want to say for now.

Here's the description from moviefone.com:

Debra Messing plays Kat, a never-married New Yorker facing a dilemma: her ex-fiancé will be the best man at her younger sister's wedding! In a desperate attempt to face the ordeal with dignity, Kat hires Nick (Dermot Mulroney), a charming and handsome professional male escort, to pose as her new boyfriend and escort her to the wedding. But what starts out as a pretend relationship begins to turn into something entirely unexpected: a second chance at love.