Awesome Drama

(NSFW: Language) A critically-acclaimed “geeksploitation” film, Zero Charisma is about a hardcore tabletop RPG fanatic who brings an unlikely new member to his small group, only to be usurped by that newbie.

Mr. Nobody is a science fiction drama that tells the tale of the last human mortal, a 118-year old man named Nemo Nobody. When asked to share his story, Nemo claims to have experienced events from different versions of his life.

(NSFW: Language) The Manzoni family demonstrates the versatility of profanity in the red band trailer for Luc Besson’s The Family. The family that swears together, is probably a mob clan under a witness protection program.

George Clooney stars and directs in this drama based on The Monuments Men, an Allied group tasked with recovering works of art from the Nazi during World War II. Also stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and John Goodman.

We’re not sure why Netflix says Derek is its original series – it’s not even exclusive to them – but either way Ricky Gervais’ show about a simple-minded but good natured caregiver will soon be released outside the UK.

“I’ll take the red one.”  Like many of us, Walter escapes from his mundane life by daydreaming. Until one day, when he’s forced to go on an actual adventure. Ben Stiller directs and stars in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Looking to round out your Castaway and Life of Pi triple feature? Robert Redford finds himself in a world of trouble when his sailboat hits a shipping container and he must survive alone at sea. Where’s Wilson when you need him?

Mark Wahlberg stars in the true story of four Navy SEALs on an ill-fated covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative who are ambushed by enemy forces in Afghanistan in Peter Berg’s Lone Survivor. (Thanks everyone!)

This Oscar bait from David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, Three Kings) stars Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Louis C.K. in 70s period piece about two con artists.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on the memoir of revolutionary and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela – played by Idris Elba. He fought apartheid and was imprisoned for 27 years before becoming President.

(NSFW) Amanda Seyfried plays Linda Boreman aka Linda Lovelace, the star of the pioneering adult film Deep Throat. Despite the movie’s success, she didn’t profit from her fame and was gravely abused by her first husband.

Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest has received mixed reviews from critics for its reportedly extreme violence and preference of style over substance. At the very least, we got some new music out of it: the track is 2020 by Suuns.

Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest follows the trails of a singer/songwriter during the 1960s folk music scene in New York. Stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake and Garret Hedlund. Red band trailer here.

A coming-of-age story about a popular teenager who meets a meek schoolmate and teaches her his way of life. Adapted from Tim Tharp’s novel, The Spectacular Now was well-received at the 2013 Sundance Festival.

On all accounts, Philip’s life is in limbo – until he comes home one night to find his world turned upside down, which dispatches him on a journey of self-discovery in Jesse Coane’s Table for One.

Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio in a movie based on the life of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who earned millions through illegal means. He was consumed by his power and vices and was eventually convicted.

The next chapter of Frank Miller’s epic saga takes the bloody action to the sea as the Greek general Themistokles pits himself against Xerxes and Artemisia in Noam Murro’s 300: Rise of an Empire. Coming in 2014.

Liam Hemsworth stars as an entry-level employee at a powerful corporation who must spy on his boss’s old mentor to score some job security in Robert Luketic’s Paranoia.

The notorious Manzoni family is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, and fitting in soon comes slowly as old habits die hard in Luc Besson’s (The Fifth Element, Léon the Professional) The Family.

A movie about a young outlaw couple. The woman shoots a cop but the man takes the blame. Upon his release from prison, he looks forward to seeing her again, but their tale remains as dark as when it was derailed.

Set for FOX’s Fall 2013 lineup, it stars Karl Urban as a troubled cop who is forced to work with the department’s mandatory new “synthetic” officers. From J.H. Wyman (Fringe) and J.J. Abrams (What is he not involved in?)

Based on a true story, Tom Hanks is the skipper of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in 200 years by Somali pirates in 2009, in Paul Greengrass’ Captain Phillips.

(NSFW) Pressured by his mother to avenge his brother’s death, the world’s handsomest gangster asks the world’s cruelest cop for a fight. Nicolas Winding Refn continues to weave twisted fairy tales with Only God Forgives.

(Violence) Ryan Gosling and Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn reunite for another tightly wound, colorful film – this one about a Bangkok police lieutenant and a gangster who go up against each other in a Thai-boxing match.

A man is on a mission to avenge the death of his father, but along the way he falls in love with the daughter of the household he thinks killed his father. A film Variety is calling “A Gaelic Godfather.” Sounds like Shakespeare to us.

(Gore) A look at Danny Boyle’s new film about an art auctioneer mixed up with criminals searching for a painting reminds us just how brutal the director can be, despite his colorful cinematography.