Literate Cinephiles

Most Anticipated Films of 2016


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Kyle, Michael, and Jeff countdown their individual top 5 most anticipated films of 2016.  Also - Kyle picks a TV show, everyone argues about Jeremy Renner, and the guys each make a pitch for something you should read & watch.

 

  • Excuse Michael's terrible Irish and Boston accents... please...
  • Correction: the bird in "Up" (Kevin) does not die #spoiler
  • In case you want a more thorough list of movies to get excited about, Indiewire made a list of 100
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    • Jeff's Recommendations:
      • Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson - start w/ Mistborn: the Final Empire
      • Madam Secretary - CBS
      • Kyle's Recommendations:
        • The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
        • The River Wild
          • stars David Strathairn, who portrays CIA agent Noah Vosen in the Renner Bourne (Bourne Legacy) and a Damon Bourne (Bourne Ultimatum) - only because we brought all of that stuff up...
          • Note: No actor/actress has won more than 4 Oscars. Meryl Streep has won 3 (Iron Lady - 2012, Sophie's Choice - 1983, Kramer vs. Kramer - 1980). The only person to win 4 was Katherine Hepburn.
          • Michael's Recommendations:
            • Superman: American Alien by Max Landis
              • Correction: the series will be 7 issues, not 8
              • Crazy Ex-Girlfiend - The CW
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                • Jeff Rosenbaugh: @jeffrsnbgh
                • Michael Perkins: @perkins_michael
                • Kyle Smith: @kylejsmithers
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                    Literate CinephilesBy Jeff Rosenbaugh, Michael Perkins, & Kyle Smith