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Franchise-crazy Hollywood is at it again. Many of this year’s most-anticipated films are either new entries in popular franchises ( The Dark Knight Rises , The Bourne Legacy , Skyfall ) or the first film of what could or will be a series ( The Hunger Games , The Avengers ). 2012 Comedy Movie Preview 2012 Romantic Comedy Movie Preview

I didn’t make it to the movie theater as much as I usually do this year, but not for lack of interest in 2011’s cinematic offerings. I’m especially looking forward to seeing Drive at some point soon.

Cable network TNT began airing “24 Hours of A Christmas Story” every year on Christmas Eve in 1997, which means many of us have now seen that classic film about, oh, 75 times now. That said, guess what we’ll be watching at least once on Christmas Eve this year

Everyone is pretty sure ‘The King’s Speech’ will win for everything. Which means that we have an excellent chance of being disappointed and bemoaning the Academy’s choices. (Again, one of the best things about the Oscars.) How to Host an Oscar Party The Top 10 Most Memorable Best Pictures

I will watch anything even remotely associated with Ricky Gervais, so I’m looking forward to Cemetery Junction .

I’m almost afraid to say this, because it might jinx her, but I’m rooting for Kathryn Bigelow.

At least it sounds like the director was coming from the right place. “We wrote it from the point of view of trying to make a movie that feels like what it’s like to be nine years old, so we didn’t really over think it,” explained Jonze. “We sort of wrote our first couple drafts very intuitively, tried to sort of write it from the stream of conscious place that kids make stuff from.

At least it sounds like the director was coming from the right place.

The difference between summer movies and fall films is seriousness. Once the weather turns cold, studios start releasing their Oscar bait. Better for your brain; not so good for popcorn consumption.