On the 5th day of Blogity: Movie Monday

Alright, Fuck it. You will get 12 Days of Blogity friends, and I'll do my best to stick to everyday. If I skip a day or 2, the universe will not implode on itself. It's Movie Monday, and this is my top 10 list of films I saw for the first time in 2007:

1. Paris, Je T'aime - My new all-time favorite, second only to Chocolat. French movies, or movies in French settings, je t'aime. Parfois j'envoie messages des textes en français après que j'observe ceci!




2. Donnie Darko - Please don't doubt my commitment to Sparkle Motion, or watching this movie over and over again.






3. 300 - Dear Fashion Gods, Please incite the return of metal arm cuffs and capes as a major trend in casual wear. Amen.

4. What the Bleep Do We Know? - Having read my fair share of books on quantum physics, I'll say I'm skeptical about some of the new age mumbo-jumbo in this...as convincing as Ramtha and pretty water crystals may be. However, I can't complain too much, since particle-wave duality electron experiments have made it into quasi-mainstream cinema. All around, entertaining and thought provoking.

5. Fargo - I let this movie fall through the cracks 10 years ago, and was excited to catch it for free on our digital cable doohicky. Watched it 4 times before it expired....Doontcha Knoow!?! (sorry, couldn't help myself.)




6. Two for the Road - Just when I had lost all hope of ever seeing Albert Finney in a swimsuit....in France. Old movies rarely keep my interest, but this one's smart & sassy.





7. Pan's Labyrinth - Was lucky enough to catch this at the Tivoli when it came out, thanks to Mai's rave review! It's hilarious when you rent foreign films at Blockbuster. They have to make sure you know it has subtitles, because most people change their mind and put it back. Shame on you.



8. The Fountain - Is Hugh Jackman hotter as a Conquistador, a doctor, or an astronaut? Hmm. I love that the amazing outer space scenery for this was created in a petri dish!





9. Marie Antoinette - There is so much to love about this film, except Kirsten Dunst, and the ending...come on Sofia Coppola...you had everything else perfect!





10. Sicko - In Soviet England, hospital pay you. I don't care if you hate Micheal Moore. I dare you to watch this, if you're strong willed enough to resist communist propaganda! :P






Hmm, feelin' maybe book list tomorrow? I still have tales of international intrigue, but you're going to have to wait a few days for that ;)