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Top Ten Films Of 2004!
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The Passion of the Christ [VHS]The Passion of the Christ [VHS]
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The most controversial film of the year is also the best. I'm prepared to get a lot of hate mail for this Mel Gibson religious epic, but, I'm ready to defend it. I was truly touched by this film.
Fahrenheit 9/11 (Dol) [VHS]Fahrenheit 9/11 (Dol) [VHS]
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The other controversial film of the year also touched me on a personal and emotional level but in a completely different way. Exposed the level of corruption going on in the Bush administration.
House of Flying Daggers [VHS]House of Flying Daggers [VHS]
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Zhang Yimou has created yet again, a poetic and romantic martial arts film. So many people talk about the fight scenes but it's the drama that makes the film work.
The Dreamers (NC-17 Edition) [VHS]The Dreamers (NC-17 Edition) [VHS]
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Here was another controversial film but on a smaller scale. Director Bernardo Bertolucci's love poem to cinema harks back to his early days when influenced by Godard. One of the best looking films.
Strayed [VHS]Strayed [VHS]
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Somehow this Andre Techine WW2 drama managed to miss an audience and critics. Emmanuelle Beart is as sexy as ever against the lush canvas created by Techine.
The Aviator [VHS]The Aviator [VHS]
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Martin Scorsese's ambitious and broad bio of Howard Hughes could have been a major disappointment but everything seems to jell together. I hate to admit it but DiCaprio is quite good.
Bad Education (Original Uncut NC-17 Edition)Bad Education (Original Uncut NC-17 Edition)
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All that's missing is Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck. Pedro Almodovar has made a classic noir film.
Closer [VHS]Closer [VHS]
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(TIE) Here is a movie about all the "secrets & lies" that come along with love. Four convincing performances make this Mike Nichols film work.
Kinsey [VHS]Kinsey [VHS]
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(TIE) "Ignorance is strenght" Orwell wrote and that what Bill Condon's bio-pic is all about. A film to richly compelling for the allowed space, check out my review.
Dogville [VHS]Dogville [VHS]
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Lars von Trier masterpiece is another film that failed to find an audience. Many unfairly called the film "anti-American". A film that stirs strong emotions. Kidman shines in tour-de-force performance
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring [VHS]Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring [VHS]
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Kim Ki-duk has made a spirital and heartfelt gem. It's full of hidden truths and symbolism. It stayed with me all year long