What I watched today might be my favorite movie of the year, and it was a trailer!  Before I get ahead of myself though, I need to wait until I see Moon (starring Sam Rockwell) this Wednesday night at one of only TWO theaters in all of Ontario showing it.

District 9, starring…. no one really, looks phenomenal and has a very inventive plot.  The trailer does a great job of explaining what to expect, getting you excited, while still keeping a lot secret.

The movie is directed by first-time director Neill Blomkamp who has based it on his own short film, Alive in Joburg.  Amazingly, it’s out very soon, August 14th to be exact.  Since it’s not a sequel or ribald comedy, I’m sure no one will see it, so I urge everyone to go!

Appearing completely out of the blue (at least to me!) is the first feature film from Duncan Jones, who surprisingly, is David Bowie’s first son. Moon, starring Sam Rockwell, does reek of 2001-style undertones, however with Rockwell’s screen presence, it seems more human. Don’t get me wrong, 2001 is one of my favorite films of all time, but you really have to let yourself go to really enjoy it.

Look for Moon to hit theaters on June 12th, 2009.