The 00s Draft: Second Round, Group 1

FEMME FATALE (2002) d. Brian De Palma

BEFORE SUNSET (2004) d. Linklater

"You are the enduring memory of the human race. The most lasting proof of their genius. We only want for your happiness, David. You have so little of that."

2. A.I. (2001) d. Steven Spielberg

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

IN RIGHT AT THE DEADLINE ON SNAP

(sorry it took so long)

"Damn, we're in a tight spot!"

2. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) - Joel and Ethan Coen

Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)

Matrix Reloaded (2003)  - Wachowski Bros.

The Road (2009) - dir. John Hillcoat

2. Drag Me To Hell (2009) - dir. Sam Raimi

"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations, the new needs friends. Last night, I experienced something new, an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions about fine cooking is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau's famous motto: Anyone can cook. But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere."

Ratatouille (2007) - Brad Bird

Damn you whiteboy jones!!! My 2 picks are both comedies, but this one was much different than Anchorman, and featured a career-redefining performance by James Franco. "It's like god's vagina!!"

2. Pineapple Express

I ♥ Huckabees (2004) - dir. David O. Russell

A History of Violence (2005) - dir. David Cronenberg

I'm Not There - dir. Todd Haynes - 2007

Sorry.

Hotel Rwanda (2004)