I Feel Dirty and....I Like It

Ok, so, I love the director David Fincher. He has a great body of work, including Se7en, Fight Club, Panic Room, Zodiac, Benjamin Button, and The Social Network.

What is it exactly that draws me to his work? Mainly the grim themes he tackles, the darker tones and palettes of his films, his love of long shots, and the unique angles he manages to create.

I had the pleasure of seeing him/delivering his mail when I worked at Anonymous Content and it was one of the coolest experiences of my life. I didn't get to speak to him, but being able to even see him and be in the same building/room as him has stuck with me until today.

He probably is my favorite director today.

But, I digress. There was a Swedish film that came out in 2005 called "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" - based on the book that had the same name. I finally got around to seeing it this year and it blew me away. It's dark, smart, gritty, sexy, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's one of those movies that keeps you involved the entire time. Rare these days.

Anywho - like Hollywood always does, the rights to the remake were bought by Sony the past year and production soon began.

Who is behind the wheel? Helming the project? Mr. Fincher of course. After seeing the original, I could not be happier with who is directing the remake - it is the perfect film for Fincher - fitting right into his spectrum. I honestly think he can make a better film the original.

The trailer for it just came out and I'd like to share it with you. Not because it is an amazing movie, made by an amazing director, but because it is an awesome trailer. Yes, we all know I work at a trailer editing company, but I have really grown to appreciate trailers for what they are and what they do.

In particular, this one breaks the mold - it's unique...to be quiet honest, it has an extremely bizarre style. But, I think thats why I like it so much. That and any trailer set to Zeppelin's 'Immigrant Song' is ok in my book. I'll give you that it is a little vague, actually, very vague. The story revolves around a journalist (Craig) who is hired by a wealthy family to track down their missing daughter. Chaos ensues from there.

So sit back and give it a spin. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do (although I do believe a lot of people will be turned off by this trailer).

And for you mom - even if it doesn't look like your kind of movie, at least Daniel Craig is in it - to raise your "eye candy" quota.