Au Revoir, 2007

...or, 2007: A Year in Review

well gang, 2007 is officially over and there's apparently no bringing it back (unless that one thing they're working on is successful). I've said it before and I'll say it again: 2007 was actually a pretty decent year for cinema (in my opinion - I'm sure the Franciscos of this world would say otherwise). As I went to compile my yearly top ten list I actually had a difficult time narrowing down the list. Usually I have to really struggle to come up with ten films in a given year that I actually liked, but 2007 was a bit different (and there are still some films I haven't even seen yet, which means my list may change).

anyway, movie night played host to some great ones too. My favorites would have to be these fine films:

Viridiana - (7/22) I'll be the first to say that Bunuel can be a little 'substance over style' sometimes (see: Diary of a Chambermaid), which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but Viridiana struck a perfect blend of beautiful filmmaking and poignant irreverence.

La Strada - (4/8) Giulietta Masina gives one of my all-time favorite performances in Fellini's neo-realist/surrealist masterpiece.

Happy Together - (3/18) Another sad and beautiful film from Wong Kar-Wai about a tenuous relationship.

Let's hear your favorites!

here are my top ten releases of the year (which, as I said, may change as I catch up on all the films I missed in theaters). I'd love to hear everyone else's top films too.

1. There Will Be Blood
2. 2 Days in Paris
3. The Darjeeling Limited
4. This Is England
5. The King of Kong
6. Atonement
7. Lars and the Real Girl
8. Ratatouille
9. The Boss of it All
10. Helvetica