You're gonna be bothered by how cool I am.

January
1. Once (2007) [New] - v.g.
2. The Wedding Planner (2001) [N] - lame to the max
3. No End in Sight (2007) [N] - wow to the max
4. Persuasion (ITV, 2007) [N] - disappointing
5. La Grande Illusion (1937) [N] - omg wow; no wonder it's so legendary
6. There Will Be Blood (2007) [N] - amazing; Day-Lewis is a force to be reckoned with
7. Cloverfield (2008) [N] - quite good, and quite scary
8. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) [N] - wowzers
9. Northanger Abbey (2007, ITV) [N] - loved it, despite its flaws
10. The Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948) [N] - great, but not a big re-watch movie
11. The Lion in Winter (1968) [Re-watch] - you are as clever and wonderful as I remembered
12. Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) [N] - strangely profound (emphasis on strange)
13. Michael Clayton (2007) [N] - good, but not as good as I was expecting, with all the hype
14. Legends of the Fall (1994) [R] - had forgotten what an engaging & beautiful movie this is
15. No Country For Old Men (2007) [R] - practically perfect ... like Mary Poppins, only not
16. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) [R] - still so awesome, but still feels so taboo

February
17. The Savages (2007) [N] - good writing and acting, but fairly forgettable
18. Persepolis (2007) [N] - <33333 Marjane Satrapi!
19. Network (1976) [R] - still a marvel of screenwriting
20. The Killing (1956) [N] - ...if it weren't for that meddling dog!
21. The Company (2003) [N] - my feet hurt just thinking about it
22. The Hills Have Eyes (1977) [N] - *loves and fears Michael Berryman*
23. Gremlins (1984) [N] - Yes, that's right. I'd never seen this before.
24. La Vie en Rose (2007) [N] - well-deserved Oscar for Marion Cotillard
25. Atonement (2007) [R] - omg, Dunkirk
26. I Met the Walrus (short, 2007) [N]
27. Madame Tutli-Putli (short, 2007) [N] - didn't really get this one
28. Even Pigeons Go to Heaven (short, 2007) [N]
29. Peter & the Wolf (short, 2006) [N] - hilarious Oscar-winning short
30. Away From Her (2007) [N] - wow, what a moving love story
31. Gone Baby Gone (2007) [N] - depressing as heck, but amazing
32. The Manitou (1978) [N] - CRAZY! Show this to people you want never to speak to you again!

March
33. Stardust (2007) [R] - could this be more perfect?
34. Tom & Viv (1994) [N] - Miranda Richardson ROX more than I already knew
35. Death Proof (2007) [R] - *wants a 1970 Dodge Challenger with a white paint job*
36. Splendor in the Grass (1961) [R] - Juanitaaaa, Jua-ha-ha-niiiitaaaaa!
37. Funny Games U.S. (2007) [N] - never lend eggs to anyone, not ever
38. Horton Hears a Who (2008) [N] - "In my world, everyone eats rainbows and poops butterflies."
39. MST3K: Space Mutiny (1988) [R] - Three cheers for Big McLargehuge!
40. MST3K: I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957) [R] - Ralph Feinnes IS Li'l Abner!
41. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) [R] - still can't figure out what actually kills Sirius in the movie version
42. My Boy Jack (2007) [N] - wow, so sad
43. The Bank Job (2008) [N] - much better than I was expecting
44. 4 Months, 3 Weeks, & 2 Days (2007) [N] - GAAAAAAAAH! I mean, it's awesome, but GAAAAH!
45. No Country for Old Men (2007) [R] - Still awesome, friend-o.

April
46. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) [N] - Weird and wonderful.
47. Diner (1982) [R] - "Are you gonna finish that sandwich?"
48. Solaris (1972) [N] - Hmmmmm...
49. Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) [R] - 80s!Mickey Rourke was hot, forrealz.
50. The Pink Panther (1963) [N] - AS;DJKFHASD;KJFHAS;DKFJH
51. The Way We Were (1973) [R] - Can't help loving it. :)
52. Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008) [N] - fascinating, but flawed
53. Can't Buy Me Love (1987) [R] - this is Patrick Dempsey as a romantic lead; I will accept no other.
54. The Philadelphia Story (1940) [R] - yep, still the greatest romcom ever
55. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) [N] - verrry funny; Russell Brand ROX!
56. Smart People (2008) [N] - a little too "indie-quirky" for it's own good, but enjoyable
57. Manhattan (1979) [N] - beautiful, and kind of sad
58. The Libertine (2004) [N] - not good at all, really, but it has Capt. Jack, Cutler Beckett, Norrington, AND a monkey!
59. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) [R] - great, except for Rooney's landlord character :)
60. Rosemary's Baby (1968) [R] - damn, the last scene in this is so creepy!
61. A Mighty Heart (2006) - good, but somewhat hard to follow

May
62. Iron Man (2008) [N] - AWESOMESAUCE, ON THE ROCKS!
63. 27 Dresses (2008) [N] - Fun idea, but ultimately disappointing.
64. Speed Racer (2008) [N] - Way better than I was expecting!
65. Citizen Kane (1941) [R] - Still the greatest.
66. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) [N] - Filling, tasty, but not what I hoped for.
67. Iron Man (2008) [R] - yep, still the bomb
68. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) [N] - INDY/MARION 4EVA!
69. Son of Rambow (2007) [N] - Very awesome and surprisingly sweet.
70. The Corn Is Green (1945) [R] - Read the play recently and the movie is quite faithful.
71. Taxi Driver (1976) [R] - Language of Love, Travis? Really?!
72. Wayne's World (1992) [R] - Oh, Mike Meyers, why didn't you stay this awesome?
73. Valley of the Dolls (1967) [N] - *rolls eyes*
74. The Fisher King (1991) [R] - Gilliam at his best.
75. Thelma and Louise (1991) [R] - This movie is why Brad Pitt is a star.
76. Sex and the City (2008) [N] - Very fun, with lots of eye candy.

June
77. Network (1976) [R] - Should SO have a re-release, because it's still timely after 32 years.
78. Can't Stop the Music (1980) [N] - SO awesomely bad!
79. Sweet Smell of Success (1957) [N] - So well-written but SO depressing.
80. Kung Fu Panda (2008) [N] - SKIDOOSH!
81. King Kong (1933) [R] - *can't imagine what it was like for 1933 audiences to watch this*
82. Wanted (2008) [N] - fun, but forgettable
83. Hobson's Choice (1954) [N] - A rare movie where all the right things happen.
84. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) [N] - Yes, that's right. Hadn't ever seen it entirely before now.
85. MST3K: Riding With Death (1976) [R] - "Extreme mellowness advised."
86. The Warriors [N] - "War-riors ... come out to play-ee-ayyyy!"
87. MST3K: Overdrawn at the Memory Bank (1983) [R] - "All I can eat! The joke's on them!"
88. The Turning Point (1977) [N] - A much better "ballet movie" than Center Stage. And Baryshnikov ... mmmmmm.
89. Alice, Sweet Alice (1976) [N] - verreh creepy
90. WALL-E (2008) [N] - Absolute magic.

July
91. MST3K: Space Mutiny (1988) [R] - "If the first 10 minutes are any indication, this movie's gonna blow!"
92. The Goodbye Girl (1977) [N] - Great, but kind of harsh on the age (33) I'm about to become.
93. Good News (1947) [R] - still so cute
94. Juno (2007) [R] - Wizard!
95. WALL-E (2008) [R] - "Eve-ah!" is the new "Stella!"
96. MST3K: The Thing That Couldn't Die (1958) [R] - "Well, there's that ALL-NITE historical society."
97. The Dark Knight (2008) [N] - incredible, particularly Mr. Ledger
98. Mamma Mia (2008) [N] - SO FUN, CHIQUITITA!
99. Transsiberian (2008) [N] - good thriller with slightly absurd ending
100. American Teen (2008) [N] - pretty good
101. MST3K: Devil Doll (1964) [R] - I love Vorelli and Hugo and their ham issues!
102. Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) [R] - brilliant, as always
103. Before Sunrise (1994) [R] - researching :)
104. Mamma Mia (2008) [R] - APHRODIIITEEE!
105. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (2001) [R] - beautiful
106. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) [R] - precioussssss

August
107. The Car (1977) [N] - surprisingly good
108. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) [R] - *melts, as always*
109. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003) [R] - thank goodness not all tears are an evil
110. Pineapple Express (2008) [N] - possibly my favorite movie so far this year
111. Shut Up and Sing (2006) [N] - I have a new admiration for the Dixie Chicks.
112. Pineapple Express (2008) [R] - Yes, again.
113. Juno (2007) [R] - "Blyeargh! I'm a Kraken from the sea!"
114. Cigarette Burns (2005) [R] - this is still so good
115. The Candidate (1972) [N] - Great, fitting satire for a big election year.
116. Death Proof (2007) [R] - I want to be Zoe Bell!
117. Tropic Thunder (2008) [N] - OMG Tom Cruise is unexpectedly awesome!
118. Tropic Thunder (2008) [R] - Had to see it again to catch the jokes I missed the first time.
119. Shakespeare Behind Bars (2005) [R] - still so powerful
120. The Lion in Winter (1968) [R] - "What shall we hang - the holly or each other?"
121. Vicky Christina Barcelona (2008) [N] - Loved the 'Vicky' arc, but not the 'commitment is so bourgeoise' theme
122. Much Ado About Nothing (1993) [R] - Harold Bloom is a moron; this movie is awesome. :)
123. Tropic Thunder (2008) [R] - I get excited about mah foods, man.
124. Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) [N] - You're either a Gene Kelly person or a Fred Astaire person. I'm a Gene gal.
125. Romeo & Juliet (1968) [R] - What is a youth?
126. House Bunny (2008) [N] - Not great, but Anna Faris makes up for it.
127. Pineapple Express (2008) [R] - Thug life!
128. Knocked Up (2007) [R] - "I Googled murder!"
129. Mamma Mia Sing-Along Edition (2008) [R, sort of :)] - So glad they did this, because this movie was MADE to be sung along with.

September
130. Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) [N] - "the original, not that Angelina Jolie bullshit."
131. Planet Terror (2007) [R] - It's go-go, not cry-cry.
132. Equus (1977) [R] - Getting ready for the Broadway premiere.
133. A Clockwork Orange (1971) [R] - also preparation for Equus
134. Everybody Wants to Be Italian (2008) [N] - pretty good
135. Stardust (2007) [R] - Oh, Charlie Cox, how I love thee.
136. Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) [R] - Oh, Jack Sparrow, how I love thee. :P
137. Burn After Reading (2008) [N] - Brad Pitt > Everyone
138. Towelhead (2008) [N] - deeply disturbing, on several levels, and not in a good way
139. The Women (2008) [N] - Pretty bad. I prefer the 1957 version with June Allyson (called The Opposite Sex).
140. The Duchess (2008) [N] - Interesting, impressive, and not what I was expecting.
141. Appaloosa (2008) [N] - Old-school western with a bit of a twist.
142. When Harry Met Sally (1989) [R] - Why aren't there more romcoms like this anymore?
143. Lakeview Terrace (2008) [N] - Much better than I was expecting.
144. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) [R] - still giggling when Lupin gives Harry chocolate (thanks, Kirk!)
145. Eagle Eye (2008) [N] - great, basic thriller, if you can buy the ludicrous premise

October
146. The Contender (2000) [R] - I'd forgotten what a bastard Gary Oldman is in this.
147. Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) [N] - Cute, but I liked the book better.
148. Religulous (2008) [N] - Eye-opening, but probably not in the way Bill Maher intended.
149. A Face in the Crowd (1957) [R] - Evil!Andy Griffith! And my pick for Kazan's best film.
150. The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) [N] - I love. this. movie.
151. Strait-Jacket (1964) [N] - Joan Crawford, axe murderer. Nuff said.
152. The Man (1972) [N] - really, really good
153. Truman (1995) [N] - Good, despite the Mr. Holland's Opus ending. :P
154. A Man for All Seasons (1966) [R] - one of the great pieces of dramatic writing ever
155. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) [R] - Oh, Jimmy Stewart, you are love.
156. Dave (1993) [R] - "Hail to the chief, he's the one we all say 'hail' to..."
157. Nixon (1995) [R] - *refrains from saying what current politician Hopkins' Nixon reminds me of*
158. JFK (1991) [N] - FINALLY! Was 16 when this came out and considered too young to see it.
159. All the President's Men (1976) [R] - Great thriller, great acting, and great screenplay by Goldman.
160. W. (2008) [N] - excellent performances by Brolin and Wright
161. Good Night and Good Luck (2005) [R] - beautiful
162. Dick (1999) [N] - hilarious
163. Let the Right One In (2008) [N] - Extraordinary. Like 100 times better than Twilight.

November
164. Recount (2008) [N] - infuriating, but good
165. Repo: The Genetic Opera (2008) [N] - CRACKTASTIC!
166. Role Models (2008) [N] - *hearts Paul Rudd*
167. Changeling (2008) [N] - very good
168. We Are Wizards (2008) [N] - Oh, Brad Neely.
169. Night Warning (1983) [R] - One of my favorite BNAT memories, still.
170. May (2002) [R] - perfect
171. Knocked Up (2007) [R] - the chair scene is gold
172. Bolt (2008) [N] - fully awesome
173. Twilight (2008) [N] - *rolls eyes right out of head*
174. Vertigo (1958) [R] - Not my favorite Hitchcock, but I feel the need to see it every now and then.
175. Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) [R] - classic Karloff
176. Lonely Are the Brave (1962) [R] - It's a crime this wasn't a hit.
177. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) [N] - wonderfully wonderful
178. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008) [N] - a little too much (EW dubbed it "Honey, I Gassed the Kid"), though I love Vera Farmiga's performance
179. The Professionals (1966) [R] - Lee Marvin's "self-made man" line is still made of win.
180. Australia (2008) [N] - lovely, but not great

December
181. Frost/Nixon (2008) [N] - pretty great
182. The Last American Virgin (1982) [N] - bad, but kind of in a good way
183. Milk (2008) [N] - breathtaking and powerful, possibly the best of 2008
184. Miss Sadie Thompson (1953) [R] - a good film, and gorgeous, but the guy who plays Sadie's fella is Teh Annoying
185. Rachel Getting Married (2008) [N] - great performances all around
186. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) [R] - I can't watch these movies (or the HP movies) without seeing people's LJ icons all over the place. :D
187. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) [R] - "Don't tell the elf."
188. Iron Man (2008) [R] - "Gimme a vodka, I'm starving."
189. Viva Villa (1934) [N] - "SHADDUP!"
190. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) [N] - *sniff*
191. Sahara (1943) [N] - Bogey's favorite, and I can see why.
192. Valkyrie (2008) [N] - Better than I'd heard; not as great as I hoped.
193. Metropolis, (1927, with 1984 score) [R/N - first time I'd seen this version] - Rock on, Bonnie Tyler!
194. My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) [N] - SO AWESOME!
195. I Love You, Man (2009) [N] - Kind of tepid movie, but often screamingly funny.
196. White Dog (1982) [N] - very good
197. Che: Part One (2009) [N] - Interesting, but an ill-timed viewing.
198. Che: Part Two (2009) [N] - Heck yeah, I'm counting this as two.
199. Tropic Thunder (2008, w/cast commentary) [R] - Robert Downey, Jr. does almost whole commentary as Osiris.
200. Tropic Thunder (2008) [R] - This time, with the family.
201. Diner (1982) [R] - Sinatra or Mathis?
202. Bolt (2008) [R] - Rhino RULES!
203. The Out-of-Towners (1968) [R]
204. A Christmas Carol (1984, the George C. Scott one) [R] - The "ignorance and want" scene wins everything ever.
205. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) [R] - Never fails to bring the tears.
206. Will You Merry Me (2008) [N] - Standard Lifetime holiday fare. Why do we watch so much crap at Christmas? :P
207. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) [R] - an imperfect viewing riddled with reminders of my being sick
208. The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) [R] - still one of my all-time favorites
209. Errr, Tropic Thunder (2008) [R] - hey, I love it, leave me alone :P
210. The Wrestler (2008) [N] - Mickey Rourke wins Best Actor. Period. Just, wow.