Honorable Mentions

A complicated masterpiece. If "Fargo" was an outright masterpiece, "No Country" is a complicated one. A film that challenges and defies expectations. A film that doesn't ask to be liked, but one that is deliberate in its intentions. The Coens take on something new here in adapting a novel instead of writing it themselves. What results is a confluence of the original author's meditations on evil and death, and the Coens' always brilliant filmmaking. Excellent performances throughout, perfect cinematography, and great writing and direction. This is a film that demands repeated viewings, asking you to take in its powerful and unique narrative.

Totally involving thriller that combines monster movie with intimate-level character study. Very scary and will stay with you after the lights come up! Yes, the hand-held cinematography can get to you, but close your eyes occassionally and you should be fine! Stay around during the end credits for composer Michael Giacchino's very entertaining overture.

Tough, exciting 007 installment! Daniel Craig, to me, is the second best Bond ever. He definitely understands the character and gets it 100%! "Casino Royale" brings Bond back to Ian Fleming's basics, showing him as a cold assassin trying to retain his soul amidst the chaos of his profession. Martin Campbell needs to direct every 007 movie! He did a perfect job with "GoldenEye" and does great again here. David Arnold is the perfect successor to John Barry as film composer. Can't wait for the next one!

Great documentary about the perils of too much success too fast in the film business. Writer/Director Troy Duffy gets his big break, but loses it completely when his paranoia and mistrust in all around him end up ruining any chance he ever had of making it. One of the best docs on the film business.

One of the best films on racial tension in the South. Great performances throughout, excellent cinematography, and a great film score! The murder mystery falls short, but it is great otherwise!