Best Original Screenplay

"Juno" (by Diablo Cody)
Ex-exotic dancer Diablo Cody has written a comical masterpiece for all ages. What could be more original and funny than this? "Juno" tells us the story of a young high school student named Juno who gets pregnant and puts up her baby to adoption. During the 9 months of her pregnancy, she is taken on a roller coaster ride with adoptive parents who are so problematic, confusion about her love life and family oh and..."looking like a planet". The screenplay is just brilliant and heartwarming. It's a masterwork.

Last years winner: "Little Miss Sunshine"

Best Adapted Screenplay

"Into the Wild" (by Sean Penn)
Adapted from the book by Jon Krakauer, "Into the Wild" tells the story of Christopher Mckanilis (adapting the name Alexander Supertramp) who had everything in life, only to end up abandoning it to live in the wild. This is his story to Alaska, as he meets people, discovers himself and understands others. "Into the Wild" reads brilliance onto the screen as it did on paper. Sean Penn's adaptation is perfect, with sweet dialogue and story that does not bore.

Last years winner: "The Departed"

Best Original Score

"Atonement"
This is just really, really lovely. Once again, the score in Joe Wright's film is absolutely a hit and is amazing and smart. Not only is it haunting, but the unique way of using a typewriter as an instrument is delectable and unforgettable. The music hits the right notes in the right time. Great to listen to. Probably, the best part of the film too.

Last years winner: "The Painted Veil"

Best Cinematography

"Across the Universe"
I just have to say that the cinematography in this movie is utterly, utterly overlooked and underrated. I mean "its gorgeous", in Sadie's words. The bright stage lights of "Oh Darling and Helter Skelter" to the dimness of "Hey, Jude", "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Happiness is a Warm Gun", "Across" is purely charming to look at and watch in the same time. Very lovely indeed. Spectacular!

Last years winner: "The Prestige"

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

"Across the Universe"
True - it does bring us back to the groovy 60s but its much more then that! From the dark Liverpool walls to the brick wallks of Princeton to the upbeat colorful New York City to The bombings of Viet Nam to a druggy's circus to stages and musical performances to subways stations and rallies to Suburban New Jersey to circulating hospitals to bleeding strawberries and underwater sex, the art direction of "Across the Universe" goes beyond normal...LITERALLY!!!

Last years winner: "Dreamgirls"

Best Costume Design

"Hairspray"
The amazing 60s is what is it: tight suits, poodle skirts, dancing muffins, beads and glitter, glamour and fur, sweaters and chucks...you name it, its all here. The costumes in "Hairspray" takes us back to a time which doesn't want to be anything but beautiful. The grand sowing and many colors are great and eye-candy. Who can forget such iconic clothes worn by John Travolta (The pink and red dresses), Nikki Blonsky (the cockroach dress and big hair!), Zac Efron (the tight blue, grey and black suits) and Queen Michelle Pfieffer (her wardrobe was phenomnal!)!!!

Last years winner: "Dreamgirls"

Best Makeup

"La Vie en Rose"
Transforming someone so, so, so, so BEAUTIFUL, into someone well, uh...not so beautiful is really hard. And that's what "La Vie en Rose" did for Marion Cotillard. It's not just the fact that they turned her completely like the french singer, but the fact that they transformed her face from her life in her early 20s till she dies from sickness at her late 40s is absolutely amazing. And absolutely believable too.

Last yers winner: "Pan's Labyrinth"

Best Sound Mixing

"Transformers"
Once more we are taken into the world of robots, explosions and transforming sounds. Here, the sounds are tricky...mixing together explosions, voices, bullets, fights, conversations and panicking people, "Transformers" introduces us into sound quality so fine, we feel that these events are actually happened right beside us.

Last years winner: "Letters from Iwo Jima"

Best Film Editing

"There Will Be Blood"
How can anyone forget such a masterwork when it comes to cinematography, music AND...FILM EDITING. The editing in "Blood" is spectacular. Enhancing the story little by little till we reach a phenomenal moment when oil springs from the ground and everyone is going crazy. The film editing is beyond perfect, making everything not only beautiful, but exciting too!

Last years winner: "The Departed"

Best Visual Effects

"Transformers"
Though it was a good year for visual effects, it wasn't hard to decide the winner when the action flick "Transformers" came along. The movie was funny, action-packed and the effects were the best anyone had seen. Mighty robots fighting each other, guns blasting off, car chases and off course: transforming and EXPLOSIONS! It was a feast for the eyes!

Last years winner: "Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest"

Best Original Song

"Enchanted" - "That's How You Know"
The Alan Menken /Stephen Swartz tune was hummed by everyone after leaving the theater. The choice of Amy Adams is perfect. The colors and sounds and people of New York City bring the song to life. "That's How You Know" isn't only one of the most sung movie songs of the year, it's the best one too.

Last years winner: "Dreamgirls" - "Listen"

Best Animated Feature

"Ratatouille"
Is is too obvious to be true? Well everyone can surely say that it was really, really the best animated feature of the year. Pixar has been doing a good job lately. The story of Remy the Rat, who goes to Paris to be chef is a little unconventional. But the movie is fun, hip, colorful and includes a brilliant monologue by Peter O'Toole at the end. Bravo! Let's not forget the fact that the animation is gorgeous...

Last years winner: "Cars"

4th Annual Chino Choice Awards nominees

This was quite a sad year for me since I missed out 3 major movies: "Away from Her", "Once" and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly". And since its getting quite late, I guess I have to post my awarding now. How annoying I didn't get to watch those 3. But I will surely update when I do. For now, here are the nominees for the 4th Annual Chino Choice Awards, the winners will be announced tomorrow:

*****

Best Motion Picture of the Year
"Across the Universe"
"Atonement"
"Hairspray"
"Into the Wild"
"Juno"

Best Actor in a Leading Role
"Across the Universe" - Jim Sturegess
"Gone Baby Gone" - Casey Affleck
"Into the Wild" - Emile Hirsch
"Lars and the Real Girl" - Ryan Gosling
"There Will Be Blood" - Daniel Day-Lewis

Best Actress in a Leading Role
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age" - Cate Blanchett
"Enchanted" - Amy Adams
"Juno" - Ellen Page
"La Vie en Rose" - Marion Cotillard
"Sweeney Todd" - Helena Bonham Carter

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
"Across the Universe" - Joe Anderson
"The Assassination of Jesse James" - Casey Affleck
"Hairspray" - John Travolta
"Into the Wid" - Hal Holbrook
"No Country for Old Men" - Javier Bardem

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
"Atonement" - Saorise Ronan
"Gone Baby Gone" - Amy Ryan
"Hairspray" - Michelle Pfieffer
"Juno" - Jennifer Garner
"Michael Clayton" - Tilda Swinton

Best Director
"Across the Universe" - Julie Taymor
"Atonement" - Joe Wright
"Into the Wild" - Sean Penn
"Sweeney Todd" - Tim Burton
"There Will Be Blood" - Paul Thomas Anderson

Best Ensemble Cast
"Atonement"
"Before the Devil Knows You're Dead"
"Hairspray"
"Into the Wild"
"Juno"

Best Original Screenplay
"Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" - Kelly Masterson
"Eastern Promises" - Steven Knight
"Juno" - Diable Cody
"Lars and the Real Girl" - Nancy Oliver
"Superbad" - Seth Rogan & Evan Goldberg

Best Adapted Screenplay
"Atonement" - Christopher Hampton
"The Assassination of Jesse James" - Andrew Dominik
"Gone Baby Gone" - Ben Affleck & Aaron Stockard
"Into the Wild" - Sean Penn
"There Will Be Blood" - Paul Thomas Anderson

Best Original Score
"Atonement"
"Enchanted"
"Into the Wild"
"Micheal Clayton"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Cinematography
"Across the Universe"
"The Assassination of Jesse James"
"Atonement"
"Into the Wild"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration
"Across the Universe"
"Atonement"
"Hairspray"
"Sweeney Todd"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Costume Design
"Across the Universe"
"Atonement"
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"
"Hairspray"
"La Vie en Rose"

Best Makeup
"Hairspray"
"La Vie en Rose"
"Norbit"
"300"
"Sweeney Todd"

Best Sound Editing
"Hairspray"
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
"No Country for Old Men"
"300"
"Transformers"

Best Sound Mixing
"Across the Universe"
"Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End"
"Stardust"
"300"
"Transformers"

Best Film Editing
"American Gangster"
"Eastern Promises"
"I'm Not There"
"Into the Wild"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Visual Effects
"Across the Universe"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
"Spider-man 3"
"300"
"Transformers"

Best Original Song
"Enchanted" - "That's How You Know"
"Enchanted" - "So Close"
"Hairspray" - "Come So Far (But We've Got So Far to Go)"
"Hairspray" - "Ladies Choice"
"Music and Lurics" - "Way Back Into Love"

Best Animated Feature
"Bee Movie"
"Ratatouille"
"The Simpsons Movie"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUDREY HEPBURN!!!

When you think of the name Audrey Hepburn you think of one of the most beautiful faces that ever graced the silver screen. Along with a face that matched angels, was a talent like no other. A talent that went beyond other actresses of the time. This was Audrey Hepburn, my 2nd favorite actress of all time! Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn! Though she did pass away at 1993, Hepburn's films are immortal and she has created some of the best screen performances of all time. This is five of my favorites.

1. As Holly Gollightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) - Audrey Hepburn's most iconic performance is really her best. No doubt about it. Not winning the 1961 Oscar is beyond me. She deserved it! Hepburn plays a vivacious, social climbing, outgoing and interesting free-spirit in director Blake Edwards adaptation of Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Hepburn blew the screen away with scenes that broke the heart and a romance that will live forever. Her performance in the film went beyond the screen, after the movie, she became an fashion icon as well...

2. As Eliza Doolittle in "MY FAIR LADY" (1964) - When you put an Oscar winner into a role that's was really, really, really meant to be hers, beyond all the scandal of Hollywood...screen magic will surely be made at the end. Oh yeah...and a snub for an Oscar nomination and maybe even a win. Though I don't have a problem with Julie Andrews Oscar win for that year...she was not even in good comparison to Audrey Hepburn. Playing a poor English flower girl (who talks like white trash) transformed into a "duchess" with beautifully conducted vocabulary in George Cukor's musical co-staring Rex Harrison, Audrey Hepburn was "loverly".

3. As Princess Ann in "Roman Holiday" (1953) - Her Oscar win. Delectable, beautiful, subtle, lovely and charming, Hepburn's Princess Ann goes beyond other princesses. Showing human form and heart when she escapes her high life to join the poor and see how her country is in the eyes of the locals, Princess Ann discovers that she's meant to be in the seat of power and live loveless and a loner. With such performance with so much fun and heart, Hepburn gives a performance that is truly deserving.

4. As Sabrina Fairchild in "Sabrina" (1954) - "Sabrina!" the 1954 romantic comedy with a twist. Playing a poor girl who catches the eyes of two rich brothers, Sabrina is sweet and an amazing cinematic experience. Co-starring Humphrey Bogart and William Holden, and directed by the fantastic Billy Wilder, this crew brings out the best in Audrey Hepburn.

5. As Jo Stockton in "Funny Face" (1957) - Hepburn shows off her musical talents in "Funny Face" as librarian Jo turned model by Fred Astaire. As I watch this movie, I realized that this movie shows off what Audrey Hepburn can do best: dance, act and MODEL! Her dancing is soft and graceful, her acting in fun and zestful and her modeling...DAYM! She's too beautiful to be true!

Top 20 of All Time

1. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)
Director: Victor Fleming
Cast: Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havillard, Leslie Howard

2. THE GODFATHER (1972)
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall

3. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952)
Director: Gene Kelly & Stanley Donan
Cast: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen

4. THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
Director: Victor Fleming
Cast: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Margaret Hamilton

5. ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (2007)
Director: Julie Taymor
Cast: Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs

6. ROMEO AND JULIET (1968)
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Cast: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Micheal York, Pat Heywood

7. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)
Director: Billy Wilder
Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Joe Brown

8. REAR WINDOW (1954)
Director: Alfred Hitchock
Cast: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, Raymond Berr

9. THE GRADUATE (1967)
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Kathrine Hepburn, William Daniels

10. KRAMER VS. KRAMER (1979)
Director: Robert Benton
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry, Jane Alexander

11. TOOTSIE (1982)
Director: Sidney Pollack
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Bill Murray, Teri Garr

12. THE DEPARTED (2006)
Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg

13. THE GODFATHER, PART II (1974)
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Cast: Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton

14. MOULIN ROUGE! (2001)
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, John Leguzamo

15. TITANIC (1997)
Director: James Cameron
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

16. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers

17. THE EXORCIST (1973)
Director: William Friedkin
Cast: Ellen Burnstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow

18. PRIDE AND PREJUDIC E (2005)
Director: Joe Wright
Cast: Keira Knightly, Mathew Mcacfadyan, Donald Sutherland, Rosemary Pike

19. FORREST GUMP (1994)
Director: Robert Zemickis
Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Sinise, Sally Field

20. Ordinary People (1980)
Director: Robert Redford
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton, Judd Hirsch

Movie Review: Meet the Spartans (2008, Jason Friedberg & Aaron Seltzer)

* *

Cast: Sean Maguire, Carmen Electra, Ken Davitian, Kevin Sorbo, Diedrich Bader, Method Man, Jared Dauplaise, Travis Van Winkle, Nicole Parker
Screenplay: Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer
84 minutes / Color

At least it was a stupid movie and they knew it would be stupid. Get me? That’s what I enjoyed about “Meet the Spartans”. Yes, it is a bad, bad movie but when you put it together and realize that it’s a full-length spoof of recent, overrated blockbuster “300”, you’ll entertained. But as a critique, it was not near a great a movie.

Just like last year’s “300”, “Meet the Spartans” is a full length spoof; it brings us on the adventure of the might Spartans (now much less then they were in the original) with their leader Leonidas (Sean Maguire) against the evil Persian Empire.

As they fight for their land Sparta, the Spartans encounter the weirdest enemies while working there way up to beat the unbearable human-god (now completely over-weight): Xerxes (Ken Davitian).

At home, Leonidas’ wife, the porn star-sexy Queen Margo (Carmen Electra) is using all her power to persuade the cities council to send more troops to help her husband and his warriors.

At the end, Leonidas and his men are beaten by Xerxes and his super powers, not to mention his ultimate spy Paris Hilton (Nicole Parker). But in a chance to redeem Sparta and his King Leonidas, wounded Dilio (Jared Dauplaise) gathers more men and beats Xerxes’ army.

In the end “Meet the Spartans” does not compare to such teens spoofs such as the first 2 “Scary Movies”, “Mafia” (1998) and “Not Another Teen Movie” (2001), but goes beyond the terrible mess known as last years “Epic Movie” (2007).

I do however; have to give a few actors some kudos for impersonations. The biggest one would have to be leading man Sean Maguire whose Gerald Butler impersonations and stylings weren’t only a close resemblance but were kind of entertaining.

I can’t lie if I say the movie didn’t entertain me. It actually did, but I also have to be honest and say that some things were just outright stupid. Many jokes were unbearably corny and the impersonations of the real-life celebrities were idiotic. A smile on my face was very rare, but I must admit I did – once in a while.

At the end, “Meet the Spartans” was far from mediocre, but it wasn’t that bad. Definitely not as bad the disgusting “Vantage Point”, to tell the honest to God truth, it’s quite near getting 3 stars from me. Unfortunately, it really doesn’t reach.

I think spoof movies are getting old and I watch them just for the hell of it. Not for bashing believe me; if you read this review carefully you can see that I expected the stupidity from the very beginning. I just hope that one day, “spoof films” will redeem itself and releases something actually worth while. “Not Another Teen Movie” is still my favorite movie of the genre. I do hope something involving spoofing Oscar movies will come out soon; now that would be interesting…

Movie Review: Vantage Point (2008, Pete Travis)

* *

Cast: Dennis Quaid, Mathew Fox, Forest Whitaker, Bruce McGill, Edgar Ramirez, Said Taghmaoui, Ayelet Zurer, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt
Screenplay: Barry Levy
90 minutes / Color

Peter Travis’ political thriller “Vantage Point” was probably the longest 90 minutes of my movie watching life from the part 4 years. Even “Gone with the Wind” rolled faster by. It was not intriguing, boring and not worthy my money. The bad acting and annoying screenplay were the biggest components which lead to “Vantage Point’s” downfall, especially from Oscar winner Forest Whitaker.

The story is simple (being that it repeats itself a billion times), it takes us on an adventure of 8 different people on the day of the assassination of a United States President in Spain. Some of the memorable characters include the New Caster’s Boss (Sigourney Weaver), the President’s ultimate body guard (Dennis Quaid), a American tourist (Forest Whitaker) and off course: our bad guys.

We are taken on the journey numerous times in different eyes. Though it DOES get old, we are put through finding out that the killed president was actually just a body double and the body guard would end up saving the real President from an attempted kidnap, because the killer’s knew they killed a body double. Get it?

I’m sorry, that’s my summary. I found the movie irrelevant and just terrible. I’m kind enough to give it a 2 star rating and I’m just lazy to actually summarize is perfectly. What I don’t understand that why so many good actors didn’t do well in this project.

Let me not forget to mention how predictable the whole feature was. It was so predictable that they turned a great concept into crap. It was extremely flawed, most especially the screenplay. The dialogue was horrible and it affected the acting of many greats.

Let me start with Dennis Quaid, he really needs to start making better movies. I don’t remember him for anything that good and I’m not surprised with his performance here, but I expected better.

Who I was completely annoyed with and surprise with was recent Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, who is fresh from his 2006 winning for “The Last King of Scotland”. He was phenomenal in that movie and that this is on his resume, he can very well know that he might be touched with the “Oscar Curse” (if there really is one). I hope not, he is very good actor.

To conclude all, I just have to say the movie was lame. I love political thrillers, I love difficult ones, but this one, as simple as it was, it was a big misfire – just like the terrorists attempt. I pray for these actors and this director who wasted their time on a bad movie, even though they had so much potential…a wasted budget.

This makes me more excited for Australia (2008)

The movie looks very, very promising. I have faith in Nicole Kidman and Baz Luhrmann after their masterpiece "Moulin Rouge!". But can they do it with Jackman instead of McGregor? I hope they can. But look at that pic: great looking cinematography, costumes and Kidman looks great too. I'm excited!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBRA STREISAND!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABS! And yes, I might have missed her birthday for a day, but don't hurt me - I was buisy. Anyways, even though I did miss it, it still needs to be celebrated, since she is one of the very few last living legends of film. Babs first came on the Hollywood radar with her Oscar winning turn as Fanny Brice in 1968's "Funny Girl", but even though she did win for that movie, I believe she did better in another one. Presenting, My Top 5 Favorite Barbra Streisand performances:

1. As Dolly Levi in "HELLO DOLLY" (1969) - My favorite Babs performance is that of matchmaker, Dolly Levi. Barbra was astonishing and the role fit her perfectly. Streisand made the lavish musical, even more lavish with great vocals and 100% character transformation. Her "loud-mouth" performances full of pride and no-insecurities made Dolly Levi more fun to watch. She delivered a performance superb for a big, glorious musical comedy. She was zestful, exuberant, funny and her vocals are: WOW!!! Not giving Streisand an Oscar nomination for this movie is a damn crime and utter shame...

2. As Fanny Brice in "FUNNY GIRL" (1968) - When she first appears on screen you see a mellow woman and you don't know why. A few minutes later, you see a girl - "who isn't pretty". A few more minutes into it, you see a powerhouse - opening her mouth and making full magic with the song "I'm the Greatest Star". A few hours later, you are blown away with an amazing acting force, combined with brilliantly performed numbers such as "I Rather Be Blue" and "Second Hand Rose" (comic brilliance), "People" (sentimental and lovely) and "Don't Rain on My Parade" (Daymmm). When the final moment comes on screen ("My Man"), everyone knows why Barbra Streisand gave us one of the best female performances in history.

3. As Katie Morosky in "THE WAY WE WERE" (1973) - In an Oscar nominated turn, Streisand's performance in "The Way Were" is the only non-musical performance on the list. Her pairing with leading man Robert Redford is great and they have a lot of chemistry. This movie proves that Barbra can do anything and not sing to be good in a movie. The storyline is perfect - without her, the movie would be half as great...

4. As Esther Hoffman in "A STAR IS BORN" (1976) - Yes, her performance doesn't match Judy Garland's performance in the 1954 version, but if someone would have to be in the remake, they choose the pefect actress for the rock version. The songs and performances are great and hard-knock, while the acting is all-round splendid. Once more, her "love-interest" pairing with Kris Kristopherson was a perfect match.

5. As Daisy Gamble in "ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER" (1970) - Actually, the only good thing about the movie. If she wasn't here, it wouldn't have worked. But with her personality, acting, and voice, the movie was saved from doom and the bashing of ME. Streisand's screentime is golden and irrestistable, making it a performance to remember. The rest of the movie = zughsss.

My New and Improved Top 100!

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01. Gone with the Wind (1939, Victor Fleming)
02. The Godfather (1972, Francis Ford Coppola)
03. Singin’ in the Rain (1952, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donan)
04. The Wizard of Oz (1939, Victor Fleming)
05. Romeo and Juliet (1968, Franco Zeffirelli)
06. Across the Universe (2007, Julie Taymor)
07. Some Like it Hot (1959, Billy Wilder) s
08. Rear Window (1954, Alfred Hitchcock)
09. The Graduate (1967, Mike Nichols)
10. Kramer vs. Kramer (1977, Robert Benton)
11. Tootsie (1982, Sidney Pollack)
12. The Departed (2006, Martin Scorsese)
13. The Godfather, Part II (1974, Francis Ford Coppola)
14. Moulin Rouge! (2001, Baz Luhrmann)
15. Titanic (1997, James Cameron)
16. It’s A Wonderful Life (1946, Frank Capra)
17. The Exorcist (1973, William Friedkin)
18. Pride and Prejudice (2005, Joe Wright)
19. Forrest Gump (1994, Robert Zemickis)
20. Ordinary People (1980, Robert Redford)
21. Giant (1956, George Stevens)
22. The Apartment (1960, Billy Wilder)
23. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, Robert Mulligan)
24. The Sound of Music (1965, Robert Wise)
25. Back to the Future (1985, Robert Zemickis)
26. The Sting (1973, George Roy Hill)
27. Gigi (1958, Vincent Minnelli)
28. Midnight Cowboy (1969, John Schlesinger)
29. Cold Mountain (2003, Anthony Minghella)
30. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958, Richard Brooks)
31. My Fair Lady (1964, George Cuckor)
32. Cabaret (1972, Bob Fosse)
33. Platoon (1986, Oliver Stone)
34. The Silence of the Lambs (1991, Jonathan Demme)
35. West Side Story (1961, Robert Wise & Jerome Robbins)
36. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961, Blake Edwards)
37. Rain Man (1988, Barry Levinson)
38. Goodfellas (1990, Martin Scorsese)
39. Shakespeare in Love (1998, John Madden)
40. Amadeus (1984, Milos Forman)
41. The Princess Bride (1987, Rob Reiner)
42. South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999, Trey Parker)
43. An American in Paris (1951, Vincent Minnelli)
44. Jaws (1975, Steven Spielberg)
45. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951, Elia Kazan)
46. Grease (1978, Randall Klieser)
47. Catch Me if You Can (2002, Steven Spielberg)
48. Misery (1990, Rob Reiner)
49. Taxi Driver (1976, Martin Scorsese)
50. Easter Parade (1948, Charles Walters)
51. The Little Mermaid (1989, Ron Clements & John Musker)
52. American Beauty (1999, Sam Mendez)
53. Hello, Dolly! (1969, Gene Kelly)
54. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953, Howard Hawks)
55. Requiem for a Dream (2000, Daren Aronofsky)
56. Terms of Endearment (1983, James L. Brooks)
57. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975, Milos Forman)
58. Interview with a Vampire (1994, Neil Jordan)
59. Chicago (2002, Rob Marshall)
60. Into the Wild (2007, Sean Penn)
61. Toy Story (1995, John Lasseter)
62. Pal Joey (1957, George Sidney)
63. All That Jazz (1979, Bob Fosse)
64. The Aviator (2004, Martin Scorsese)
65. Walk the Line (2005, James Mangold)
66. Schindler’s List (1993, Steven Spielberg)
67. Fight Club (1999, David Fincher)
68. Juno (2007, Jason Rietman)
69. To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Taymor (1995, Beeban Kidron)
70. The Great Gatsby (1974, Jack Clayton)
71. Roman Holiday (1953, William Wyler)
72. An Affair to Remember (1957, Leo McCarey)
73. Swing Time (1936, George Stevens)
74. It Happened One Night (1934, Frank Capra)
75. Funny Girl (1968, William Wyler)
76. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957, David Lean)
77. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004, Michel Gondry)
78. Annie Hall (1977, Woody Allen)
79. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, Jim Sharman)
80. As Good As it Gets (1997, James L. Brooks)
81. Sense and Sensibility (1995, Ang Lee) s
82. Jerry Maguire (1996, Cameron Crowe)
83. A Star is Born (1954, George Cuckor)
84. Death Becomes Her (1992, Robert Zemickis)
85. The Sixth Sense (1999, M. Night Shyamalan)
86. The Band Wagon (1953, Vincent Minnelli)
87. The Way We Were (1973, Sidney Pollack)
88. The Shinning (1980, Stanley Kubrick)
89. Elizabeth (1998, Shekhar Kapur)
90. A Beautiful Mind (2001, Rob Howard)
91. Sin City (2005, Robert Rodriquez)
92. Calamity Jane (1953, David Butler)
93. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946, William Wyler)
94. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944, Vincent Minnelli)
95. Dreamgirls (2006, Bill Condon)
96. Top Hat (1935, Mark Sandrich)
97. The Cider House Rules (1999, Lasse Hallstrom)
98. Finding Neverland (2004, Marc Forster)
99. The Last King of Scotland (2006, Kevin McDonald)
100. In the Bedroom (2001, Todd Field)