In the last few months, a number of excellent movies have debuted on American screens all across the state of Virginia, from the suburbs of Washington DC like Falls Church and McLean, to the suburbs of Norfolk like Portsmouth and Chesapeake to the small hill towns in the west outside of Blacksburg and Roanoke. They have made audiences laugh, and they have made audiences cry. Many of them have been nominated for Academy Awards. What they all have in common is that they are some of the best movies of late 2010 and early 2011. But you cannot simply pay to see all of them in theaters. First of all, who has that kind of time? You would have to go see two movies a week to get to them all while they are still in theaters near you. Plus, going to the movies is expensive! A ticket these days can cost more than $10 for one person. And that does not even include popcorn or drinks or other snacks, nor does it include parking or gas, etc. By the end of a standard movie outing, you can be $20 in the hole, per person!
So what is the solution, then, if you are a movie buff who wants to see them all? For most people, it is patience. Simply wait until the movies come out on satellite TV! If you have a newer television, you can even watch them in high definition! And the best thing about satellite TV is that you will not even have to wait that long. Often, you get movies with satellite TV significantly before you ever would with Netflix or on DVD. So here are some of the best films that you should wait for. They will be out soon, and you can enjoy them in the comfort of your home in high definition, without the cost!
1. Black Swan
Based on the ballet Swan Lake, this Darren Arronofsky film has had fans and critics talking since it debuted a short while ago. Featuring Natalie Portman as a Nina, top-level ballerina who gets cast as the lead in her company's production of the classic ballet, the movie portrays Nina's psychological meltdown as she tries to learn and perform the role. The film in many ways is a brutally realistic one: showcasing the competition between dancers and the physical hell that they have to put their bodies through is fascinating for viewers. But it also goes crazy right along with Portman's character.
2. The King's Speech
Featuring Colin Firth as King George VI of England, the King's Speech is based on the true story of the British monarch's inability to deliver addresses because of a debilitating stutter. If you are interested in British Royal history, this is the movie for you.
3. Blue Valentine
If you ever are looking for an excuse to get out of marriage, check out this drama in which Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling star. The actors play a married couple whose union is in the process of crumbling.
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