Coming Attractions II - Less Action

Coming Attractions II - Less Action -- A few days ago, I listed a number of films that got my attention for the fall and winter, and was taken aback at the predominance of action and sfx films in the list. I dug around a bit more and came up with a few that seem to promise some more cerebral satisfaction...

American Splendor - Some days in the life of a day in the life cartoonist, played by Paul Giamatti (who was stellar as "Pig Vomit" in Howard Stern's Private Parts, and looks perfect for this one).

Luther - Joseph Fiennes as the Reformation monk. Strange casting, but intriguing nonetheless.

Wonderland - Val Kilmer in Roshomon-like study of actual murders.

Garage Days - A band on the run by the director of one of my favorite science fiction films (Dark City).

In America - An immigrant Irish family dealing with loss and change.

The Cuckoo - A Finn soldier, a Russian soldier, and a Lapp widow at the end of WWII, non of which can speak the others' languages.