Paul's Top 25 Movies of the Decade

 Alright, so just up front, this is a top 25 movies of the decade list from someone who is so completely unqualified to make a top 25 list, it's almost laughable. I haven't seen nearly enough movies from this decade to call this a legitimate list, but in truth, I don't much care because this was thoroughly enjoyable to make. And if I see a movie from this decade that I haven't previously seen, and I feel it deserves to be put on this list, on the list it will go. But until then, this is my definitive top 25. These movies are, plain and simple, movies that I love, and I can only hope these directors, writers, and actors go on to make many more movies that I love. 

In the paragraph that I wrote about each film, which doesn't do any of these much justice, I didn't so much try to persuade anyone into liking the movie, or going to see it if they already haven't, but basically just praised everything that was great about the movie. If you ever wonder why I didn't write so much about one particular film vs. another, it's probably due to the fact that some don't need much explanation as to why I loved it, and I felt it was best to leave it to the movie to explain its own greatness to the viewer. It was tough to cut some movies from this list, and I contemplated making the list longer, but Evan suggested 25, and that seemed like a pretty solid number. 

Anyways, that's pretty much all I have to say about the list. If you don't completely agree with the it, you have a terrible taste in movies and should never have another opinion about a film ever. Seriously though, feel free to bash me all you want about any choices you don't agree with. You probably won't convince me that I'm wrong, but I'll appreciate your feedback and respect your opinion. Also, one last thing, I have included a "Just Missed List" after the top 25. As you might be inclined to think, those movies just missed the top 25. So without further delay, here are my top 25 movies of the decade. Enjoy.

Review: Antichrist (2009)

by Evan A. Salazar

For me to even attempt to describe or explain Lars von Trier's Antichrist would rob you of the experience of drowning fearfully in this nightmarish masterpiece. It'd also prove useless, as this movie defies explanation and convention. I mean, there certainly is a story, but it's implications and symbols are complex, and it's philosophy is daunting (but decipherable). I legitimately left the movie not able to formulate words.

I refuse to review this movie, so consider this a recommendation with a strong disclaimer. And by strong disclaimer, I mean strong. This film is not for the faint of heart. It is as shocking as you've heard, possibly more so. It's depraved, it's fascinating, it's as grotesque and as unafraid as a movie could possibly be. I left the theatre shaken and disturbed, and the more I think about it the more it unsettles me. The film at first seems very typically dynamic, but you soon realize after viewing it that it was constantly at crescendo, one that is dissonant and haunting. It's beautiful to look at and horrifying enough to cover your eyes at the same time.

This is an explicit and graphic film. Should that bar you from seeing it? I personally do not think so. This is an important film with merit. But I know for many it's graphic content will be the deciding factor, and for those that worry about such things, know that this movie does not shy away from being as gruesome and button-pushing as it possibly can be.

You have been warned.

NEW. PT ANDERSON. FILM.

I'm going to let this news speak for itself via the article over at /Film.

All you need to know is: New P.T. Anderson movie. Stars Philip Seymour Hoffman. About a man who creates a belief system that gets away from him and he starts to doubt. Starts filming in 2010.

HELL.

FUCKING.

YES.

Trailer: Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Micmacs A Tire-Larigot"

You might not know him by name, but you've probably seen his masterpiece Amelie. Jean Pierre-Jeunet is a wonderful director who incorporates lavish visuals with his wild stories, and this film, titled Micmacs La Tire-Larigot,  looks like no exception. While I have no idea what they're saying, I'm certainly excited nonetheless.