My most Anticipated Films of Autumn and Winter 2013-14

Not going to include release dates, because differs, depending on where you are in the world





Enough Said (2013) (dir: Nicole Holofcener)

(I like her movies, especially 2001's Lovely & Amazing and 2010s Please Give)





Nebraska (2013) (dir: Alexander Payne)

(The trailer doesn't have me that excited, but you never know. Since Nebraska is a road movie, I hope that means it will be a sister film to Sideways and About Schmidt, both of which are in my top 100)





Gravity (2013) (dir: Alfonso Cuarón)

(A lot of positive buzz from film festivals. Looks like a film that is meant to be watched on the big screen.)





The Spectacular Now (2013) (dir: James Ponsoldt)

(The enthusiastic word of mouth in the blogosphere has me curious. Maybe this year's Perks of Being A Wallflower?)





Her (2013) (dir: Spike Jonze)

(Spike Jonze's work is so oddball and original. You just don't know what to expect.)





Ender's Game (2013) (dir: Gavin Hood)

(This year, I read the novel from the 80s, so interested to see how the story translates to film)





12 Years A Slave (2013) (dir: Steve McQueen)

(It seems Steve McQueen can do no wrong of late, Hunger (2008) and Shame (2012) are both brutal and uncomprimising. Perhaps Michael Fassbender will finally be recognized by the Academy, word is his role is similar to Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List)





Prisoners (2013) (dir: Denis Villeneuve)

(Villeneuve's last film Incendies (2010) was nominated for foreign language oscar, a brutal watch, not because story contains lots of violence, but disturbing emotionally. I had a strong reaction to Incendies, and I've only heard good things about his latest.)





Philomena (2013) (dir: Stephen Frears)

(I don't want to watch brutal movies every time I go to the cinema, so this probably is a bit lighter, with some humour and witty dialogue. The chemistry between Steve Coogan and Judi Dench looks good in the trailer)





The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) (dir: Peter Jackson)

(I saw the first Hobbit film in cinema last December, and will do the same again for part 2. Watching it on tv just doesn't work for me)





A Long Way Down (2014) (dir: Pascal Chaumeil)

(The latest adaptation of a novel by Nick Hornby. It could be hit or miss)





Fruitvale Station (2013) (dir: Ryan Coogler)

(Won a few awards at film festivals, and maybe a director to look out for in the future)





August: Osage County (2013) (dir: John Wells)

(Great emsemble cast, and Meryl Streep looks on top form judging from the trailer. Based on a play, from the writer of Killer Joe. I must say it looks a hell of a lot different to Friedkin's film.)





Enemy (2013) (dir: Denis Villeneuve)

(The story is about a man who seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a movie. Jake Gyllenhaal teams up with director Denis Villeneuve, they also worked together on 2013's Prisoners.)





Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) (Abdellatif Kechiche)

(Winner of the Palme d'Or at this years Cannes Film Festival. Hopefully the film lives up to the hype. So far most of the talk has been about the actresses complaining about working conditions on the set. Here's hoping none of them had a 'Christian Bale meltdown' during the production.)





The Past (2013) (dir: Asghar Farhadi)

(From the director of A Separation (2011), which impressed me, and won the foreign language oscar)





Noah (2014) (dir: Darren Aronofsky)

(I don't recall ever seeing a bad movie from Aronofsky. Not sure if this is a blockbuster. Anticipating the trailer)





Nymphomaniac (2013) (dir: Lars von Trier)

(Lars von Trier's films and press conferences are controversial, yet he continues to have an impact. His style is not for everyone, and tends to divide audiences. There are those who claim he shocks just for the sake of shocking, and that his storytelling manipulates the audience. I'm one of those who thinks there is substance to be found in his films)





Labor Day (2013) (dir: Jason Reitman)

(As with Aronofsky, Jason Reitman is another who directs good movies almost every single time...)




Other new films I want to see:
Compliance (2012)
Liberal Arts (2012)
John Dies at the End (2012)
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)
Beyond the Hills (2012)
The Comedy (2012) (dir: Rick Alverson)
Bullhead (2011)
Mer eller mindre mann (2012)
The Grandmaster (2013)
The East (2013)
The Worlds End (2013)
The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)
Like Someone in Love (2012)
Disconnect (2012)
The Kings of Summer (2013)
The Bling Ring (2013)
Blue Jasmine (2013)
Prince Avalanche (2013)
Upstream Color (2013)
Thursday Through Sunday (2012)
Frances Ha (2012)
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
The Counselor (2013)
Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Serena (2013)
Night Moves (2013)
Under The Skin (2013)
Snowpiercer (2013)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013)


Documentaries:
West of Memphis (2012)
The Invisible War (2012)
The Queen of Versailles (2012)
Central Park Five (2012)
The Act of Killing (2012)
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
Desert Runners (2013)
Mistaken for Strangers (2013)
Jodorowsky’s Dune (2013)
Blackfish (2013)
Liv & Ingmar (2012)
Michael H - Profession: Director (2013)


For my complete watchlist, including those films without a release date go here

Readers, thoughts on the above selections? Did I miss anything? Which are your most anticipated films of 2013-14?