![]() | An Unreasonable Man
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $17.74 This is an important documentary because it shows how fickle the American public is, and what sheeple are willing to believe. It also highlights, once again, how corrupt our government has become.
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![]() | Breach (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $1.25 The true story of Robert Hanssen, FBI agent turned informant for the Soviets. Ryan Phillippe and Chris Cooper are perfectly cast in this cat and mouse thriller.
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![]() | Zodiac (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $1.81 One might ask whether we needed another biography on the Zodiac killer, and that answer would be yes. David Fincher turns in a solid film with excellent performances from Downey, Jr., Ruffalo and Gyllenhaal. Three hours of pure detective bliss.
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![]() | 300 (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $2.48 Mindless entertainment. I liked "Sin City", and "300" is not as good, but the visuals and art direction are excellent. "Spartans! Prepare for glory!"
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![]() | Reign Over Me (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $14.49 / Used from: $2.43 Why this film you might be saying? Well, I thought Adam Sandler turned in one of the best dramatic performances of his career and no one noticed. Plus, Don Cheadle should have been nominated for an Oscar. Good story, great performances.
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![]() | Grindhouse Presents, Death Proof - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $3.41 No, I didn't add this just because I like Rodriguez and Tarantino. Both films are great entertainment and homages to the b-movies of the 70's. I prefer "Death Proof" over "Planet Terror". You can't beat Kurt Russell!
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![]() | Waitress (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $1.99 This unhappy little film was a breath of fresh air. Keri Russell was solid in her role as a woman unable to break away from her oppressive life. The pies were also great, and R.I.P. to director Adrienne Shelly who was senselessly murdered.
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![]() | Spider-Man 3 (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $1.49 I don't care what anyone says, "Spider Man 3" is easily the best of the three. Sandman, Venom and the black suit, what else could you ask for? The dark side of Spiderman is good. I collected the Amazing Spider Man comic book, and this film was good.
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![]() | The Trials of Darryl Hunt
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $12.58 A gripping play by play documentary of Daryl Hunt's quest for redemption in the midst of racism and socioeconomic prejudice. A unique film in that the filmmakers captured 10+ years of footage and followed the case throughout.
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![]() | Sicko (Special Edition)
Buy new: $6.49 / Used from: $5.87 Bash Michael Moore as a sensationalist if you must, but he perfectly captured all that's wrong with America's health care system. Now if he would just cover the pathetic mental health care system. Do Americans even care?
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![]() | A Mighty Heart
Buy new: $19.49 / Used from: $2.00 The film was good, not great. You know the ending from the beginning since it's based on the true story of the kidnapping of Daniel Pearl. However, Angelina Jolie deserved her Oscar nomination for this one.
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![]() | Live Free or Die Hard (Unrated Edition)
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $3.75 What? You think I'd overlook this mindless entertainment? It's better than 2 or Vengeance. In fact, despite being over the top, it was like visiting an old friend. May we have another Bruce?
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![]() | Ratatouille
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $5.79 Pixar is gold. Maybe not my favorite story, but the animation is top notch. Peter O'Toole steals the show as the food critic.
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![]() | Transformers
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $4.00 I hated the cartoon as a kid. I liked the movie. Not great, but definitely entertaining with great special effects from the king of mindless action/great special effects, Michael Bay.
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![]() | No End in Sight
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $9.25 The most important documentary of the year. You hoodwinked the American public good, Mr. Bush, but not me. Thanks for screwing our country for 8 years, and good riddance.
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![]() | Stardust (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $5.49 A surprisingly good fantasy/comedy with exceptionally funny performances from De Niro and Pfieffer, plus the perfectly cast Claire Danes. A fun, entertaining time.
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![]() | 3:10 to Yuma (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $19.98 / Used from: $2.96 Criminally overlooked by the Oscars. Crowe and Bale are excellent in this gritty re-make. Good story, great performances, and something to think about afterwards.
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![]() | In the Valley of Elah
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.17 A complex, thoughtful and metaphorical story about a father trying to solve the mystery of his military son's disappearance. Jones, Sarandon, Theron and Brolin are excellent. Another story with something to think about afterwards.
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![]() | Eastern Promises (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $3.29 Cronenberg is on a roll. Good, not great, but Viggo Mortenson's performance as a Russian mobster is excellent. And THAT scene! You know what I'm talking about! Oscar nod right there!
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![]() | Into the Wild
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.44 Penn did a great job with this story. Hirsch is one to watch--definitely on the rise. It's Holbrook, though, that's most moving. Who hasn't wanted to drop out of life, this rat-race?
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![]() | The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.36 Criminally overlooked by the Oscar. A great film. Engrossing, rich, beautifully shot, and Pitt is scary. Affleck is also great. Why this didn't get wide release...excellent film. I can't say enough about it.
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![]() | The Darjeeling Limited
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $6.73 Anderson is god. I like the way he spins psychological tales of family dysfunction. Perfectly cast Wilson, Brody, Schwartzman and Huston. Funny, touching, satisfying.
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![]() | Michael Clayton (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $5.25 This reminded me of those great 70's paranoia thrillers. Clooney is surprisingly good in this role. Swinton, Wilkinson and Pollack are also great. Another story to think about afterwards. I like the closing sequence--brilliant.
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![]() | Lars and the Real Girl
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $7.68 Ryan Gosling turns in a winning performance here as an emotionally damaged man who seeks companionship in an usual way. The supporting cast is great, and the story is eccentrically endearing.
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![]() | Gone Baby Gone
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.88 Perhaps Ben should stick to directing! Excellent film! Casey is great, along with Harris and Freeman. Amy Ryan is spot on. A great story with something to think about afterwards.
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![]() | No Country for Old Men
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $5.77 Coen brothers are gods. Long time fan. Bardem is up there with Hopkins for best killer. Brolin and Jones are great. The story is gritty, violent. One of the finest from the Coen brothers. Call it, friendo.
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![]() | War Dance
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $9.99 A great documentary about Ugandan children competing in tribal song and dance. The second most important documentary of the year. Engaging and deeply moving.
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![]() | Lions For Lambs (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $1.95 Firing on all cylinders this is a thought provoking look at our society, war and government. Cruise, Streep and Redford are excellent. The film is good, and be prepared to think and listen (what? listen?)
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![]() | Beowulf (Unrated Director's Cut)
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $2.98 Criminally overlooked by the Oscars. One of the best animated films of the year. I saw it in 3-D and it was amazing! Good story, good performances. Pure entertainment!
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![]() | Margot at the Wedding
Buy new: $20.49 / Used from: $2.88 Baumbach is challenging and a budding director. He knows how to write family dysfunction. Black, Leigh and most importanly, Kidman, turn in fine performances in this unhappy, thoughtful, unyielding film.
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![]() | The Mist
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.24 I read the story 20+ years ago, and it left it's indelible mark on my consciousness. The film, is good. Harrowing, thought provoking and dread-laden. Thomas Jane is great, but it's Marcia Gay Harden that was robbed of her Oscar nomination.
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![]() | The Savages
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.45 Another dysfunctional family picture. This is equally as depressing, but more cold. Detached. Distant. Captures the disengaged family perfectly. Hoffman should have been nominated. Linney is excellent as always.
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![]() | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $9.99 Schnabel is genius here. Amalric should have received an Oscar nod. Great, true story about a man who has a stroke and succumbs to locked in syndrome. Powerful film making.
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![]() | Juno (Single-Disc Edition)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $6.75 I didn't like Juno as much as everyone else. Ellen Page gives a one note performance. It's Garner and Bateman who shine. I didn't like the teen pregnancy theme. It's not funny. I think teens who get pregnant are dumb.
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![]() | Grace Is Gone
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $1.25 Cusack turns in one of the best dramatic performances of his career and no one noticed. Great film about grief and loss and how a family copes together. The performances between Cusack, O'Keefe and Bednarczyk are superb.
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![]() | The Kite Runner
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.15 Surprisingly good. Didn't read the book, but I enjoyed the film. Great performances by a mostly unknown cast (to me). True story, and a moving one at that.
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![]() | Charlie Wilson's War (Widescreen)
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $4.60 I find it hilarious that we sold weapons to the Taliban and financed their terrorist regime. Hoffman and Hanks are great. The story is one of a kind, and true. Unbelievable.
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![]() | Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $5.10 Never saw the Broadway play, but I liked the movie. Burton fan, and he did a great job. Depp fan, and he is surprisingly good. Dark, twisted and morbid. Delicious!
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![]() | There Will Be Blood
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $5.75 Lewis is excellent, no argument. Anderson is uneven, though. I'm a fan, but I'm still not sure about this one. Good story, and poor Paul Dano had no time to prepare for his role. Again, uneven, but good.
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![]() | Persepolis
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $6.99 A moving animated biography. The animation is excellent, and it's actually nice to see another type of animation other than digital images. The story is engrossing and thoughtful as well.
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