Well, we’ve reached the end of 2009. In fact, I’m writing this introduction on the first day of 2010 while lounging in deep contemplation, attempting to compile a list of my favorite movies of the year. The task of building a list is generally a daunting task. It requires you to sort through every movie you’ve seen from that year and find ten movies that mean something to you. Then, after narrowing down an already massive list so drastically, you’re faced with ranking them. Subsequently, after you’ve polished your thoughts you’re inevitably faced with the harshest of criticisms which call you out for not including this movie or over-praising that movie. All of these details are made even more harrowing once you realize how fantastic 2009 was in the grand scope of cinema.
So why do we put ourselves through this hell?
Because we fucking love movies.
Enough babbling. Here’s each of my lists chronicling the year 2009 in film:
Note- I haven’t seen the following 2009 releases:
- The White Ribbon
- The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
- Crazy Heart
- 35 Shots of Rum
- Import/Export
- Julia
- The Girlfriend Experience
