2009's Hero of the Year

This one was definitely a no-brainer. The Most Amazing Hero in a movie in 2009 was...Tallahassee (played by Woody Harrelson) in Zombieland. Thank you Mr. Harrelson!

Stellar Acting

My favorite performances of the decade.....OK, some of these are silly, BUT I couldn't help myself. Note: these are in no particular order.

Eric Bana | Funny People (2009)

Cate Blanchett | I'm Not There (2007)

Bryce Dallas Howard | The Village (2004)

Frances McDormand | Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)

Brad Pitt | Burn After Reading (2008)

Adrien Brody | The Pianist (2002)

George Clooney | O, Brother, Where Art Thou (2000)

Michael Douglas | King of California (2007)

Alan Rickman | Harry Potter ... (any and all of them!)

Johnny Depp | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

The Decade's Best 'Under-the-Radar Films' (2000-2009)

Hello again! Here is the list of my 10 favorite films that weren't huge hits in the theatre. I love these movies, and I hope you enjoy them, too!

1. King of California | 2007

2. Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo) | 2008

3. Lady in the Water | 2006

4. Snow Cake | 2006

5. About a Boy | 2002

6. I've Loved You So Long | 2008

7. Hero (Ying xiong) | 2002

8. Goodnight, and Good luck | 2005

9. (500) Days of Summer | 2009

10. Orange County | 2002