'Gems' Followup

In a prior blog post, I listed a number of female actresses to watch over the next few years. Indeed, they are talented. And most of them came out, or will be coming out, with new movies towards the end of last and the first half of this year. For each, I have included their characters’ names and a brief description of each movie.Take a look for yourself, and then tell me what you think . I would love to get your feedback.

Jennifer Lawrence (Tiffany, Silver Linings Playbook)

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. (I haven't seen this movie yet, but I plan to in the near future.)

Amanda Seyfreid (Cosette, Les Miserables)

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. (I haven't seen this movie yet and I don't intend to-the misery of it would make ME miserable!)

Anne Hathaway (Fantine, Les Miserables)

Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.

Scarlett Johansson (Janet Leigh, Hitchcock)

In 1959, Alfred Hitchcock and his wife, Alma, are at the top of their creative game as filmmakers amid disquieting insinuations about it being time to retire. To recapture his youth's artistic daring, Alfred decides his next film will adapt the lurid horror novel, Psycho, over everyone's misgivings. Unfortunately, as Alfred self-finances and labors on this film, Alma finally loses patience with his roving eye and controlling habits with his actresses. When an ambitious friend lures her to collaborate on a work of their own, the resulting marital tension colors Alfred's work even as the novel's inspiration haunts his dreams.

Rebel Wilson (Robin Peck, Pain & Gain)

Based on the true story of Daniel Lugo,  a Miami bodybuilder who wanted to live the American dream. He wanted to have the money that other people had, so he enlisted the help of fellow bodybuilder,  Adrian Doorbal, and ex-convict, Paul Doyle. When their kidnapping and extortion scheme went terribly wrong, they attempted to salvage whatever they can. (I haven't seen this movie yet, but I plan to in the near future.)

Zoe Saldana (Uhura, Star Trek: Into Darkness)

With a personal score to settle, Captain Jim Kirk leads a manhunt aboard the starship, Enterprise, to a war-torn world in an effort to capture a one man weapon-of-mass-destruction. Our heroes are propelled into an epic game of chess, during which the bonds of loyalty and love will be tested.

Emma Stone (Grace Faraday, Gangster Squad)

Based on a true story. It's 1949, and Los Angeles is under the control organized crime. A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants work together in an effort to take down the Legendary West Coast Mafia King, Mickey Cohen. Things get complicated when one of the sergeants falls for the kingpin's daughter, Grace. (I haven't seen this movie yet, but I plan to in the near future.)

Halle Berry (Jordan Turner, The Call)

When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.

Liv Tyler (Madison, Robot & Frank)

Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team. (I haven't seen this movie yet, but I plan to in the near future.)