Four Year Anniversary

List creator: AKrizman Created on: October 9, 2006 - 10:55 PM PDT Description: Is it October 10th already? It's been a year since my last anniversary list. Thanks GreenCine for all the great movies I've seen this year, especially these 10.

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The Name of the Rose (1986)
Mysterious murders at an abbey have the monks assuming the prophecies of Revelations are coming to pass. A skeptical monk meddles Scooby-Doo-style and discovers a more rational explanation. This title would fit snugly on this list of atheist movies.
Citizen Ruth (1996)
Well-executed satire masks it's true agenda. Citizen Ruth lampoons Pro-Life and Pro-Choice equally because it's really about the self-interested faux-compassion of the political tactic of posterchilding. Makes a great double feature with Thank You For Smoking.
Get Shorty (1995)
A clever self-referential movie-about-a-movie that's more playful than Altman's similar film. A shameless pleasure for movie buffs who liked Scream or Brick.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
I'd heard the buzz about the exceptional performances in this film, but I still thought I knew what to expect. After all, haven't Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher just been basically reprising these roles for most of their careers since? I did not expect these natural, nuanced performances that wafted authenticity and not a whiff of ham.
Scarlet Street (1945)
A twisted rollercoaster narrative with all the requisite Fritz Lang themes: Vindication rarely comes from retribution; guilt dishes out harsher punishment the any judicial system; and well-meaning folks have a capacity for violence given the proper circumstances.
A Man Escaped (Criterion) (1956)
It doesn't matter when or where it's set (WWII France), or why the man's imprisoned (he's a resistance fighter). This spare escape story is trimmed to its essence, and works as an allegory for any number of human conditions, as well as a purely thrilling suspense film.
Things to Come (1936)			Not Rated
An alternating cynical/hopeful view of the future from a 30's Britain that was simultaneously enjoying the technological advances of the time while nervously anticipating potential war. This classic sci-fi movie with its innovative set and costume design and special effects is a true time capsule.
Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)
I only rented this out of academic curiosity. I just wanted to see what history's first feature length animated film looked like. I expected something gimmicky and unsophisticated. Instead, I found a polished, elaborate, gorgeous work of art.
The Harder They Fall (1956)			Not Rated
A provocative sports movie and ethical drama that's only gotten more relevent after 50 years.
Murderball (2005)
As far as sports documentaries go, this is no Hoop Dreams. It focuses almost exclusively on the athletes personal lives and shows very little footage of the actual sport. But, it's a fantastic sports movie with dramatic twists and compelling characters that couldn't have been scripted better.