Witch?

Authors: Michael
Location: Oklahoma

"Witch?”

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by John Logan
Music by James Newton Howard
Costume Design- Sandy Powell
Art Direction- Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo

Principal Cast:

Meryl Streep- Martha Corey
Alan Alda -Giles Corey
James Spader- Samuel Parris
Abigail Breslin- Betty Parris
Dakota Fanning- Abigail Williams

Tagline: "October 2007 be afraid of being convicted"

Synopsis: In 1692 in the city of Salem , Massachusetts there was a series of witch trials in which “witches” were tried, convicted, and then hung. Martha Corey (Streep) was the 12th tried and to the city of Salem the most shocking of the accusations. She was an upright member of society and a frequent member of the Puritan church. Martha was married to a farmer (Alda) and they were happy with their living situation. When the town preacher, Samuel Parris (Spader), daughter (Breslin) fell victim to a sickness he started accusing member of the community of witchcraft. Parris sent out Betty’s cousin (Fanning) to spy on certain people and report information back to him. Martha soon was accused and plead not guilty to the charge of witchcraft. Amazingly she still was found guilty and hung on Sept. 22. Quickly following her husband was tried as a warlock and was killed by pressing.

What the press would say:

Martin Scorsese has directed another movie that will be remembered for a long time. Meryl Streep gives another heartfelt performance that is sure to make you tear up and clear Oscar contender. She fills the screen with emotion when she is on or even off the stand and you just want to ball looking at her as an outcast. Alan Alda gives a surprising performance that might get him a much deserved Oscar nod. In a role he wouldn’t normally play Alda gives a wonderful performance and is one of the films best parts. James Spader pulls evil off well has the preacher who accuses citizens as witches and warlocks. Abigail Breslin hot off her great performance in Little Miss Sunshine gives another great performance as Betty Parris, the preacher’s daughter. But I won’t forget Dakota Fanning who gives an equally great performance as the child who spies on the “witches and warlocks”. An Oscar contender to look out for and this could be the Martin Scorsese that is overwhelmed with Oscars including his much deserved Oscar for Best Director. Amazing!

For Your Consideration:

Best Picture
Director- Scorsese
Actress- Streep
Actor- Alda
Costume Design
Art Direction- Ferretti and Schiavo
Best Original Score- Howard