Kieslowski’s third feature, it was actually released in 1987 (which would make it his fourth film) because it was delayed because of political censorship. 99.99% of the time I use the release date, but this

Penelope Spheeris’ first (available) feature film. She made a film with Richard Pryor in the late 1960’s that was destroyed I believe or doesn’t exist anymore, she is best known for making the documentary The

Kieslowski’s second feature- a superior character study- a parable of a simple man’s obsession Kieslowski really had about a 20 year career- his first feature was 1976- and passed away at far too young an

Another in a string of strong atmospheric Val Lewton 1940’s “horror” films that aren’t really horror films Tight 70 minutes, a sequel to 1942’s Cat People. Kent Smith is as stiff as he was on

Kelly Reichardt’s seventh feature moves confidently and quietly—she clearly knows exactly what film she wants to make and it shows—and it is patient, understated The film opens in contemporary times with Alia Shawkat with her

The feature debut for the great Krzysztof Kieslowski at age 35. He had made a ton of documentaries prior and this is certainly made with that background in mind- realism It is a study of

It is a disappointment coming off of Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter from Egoyan (and gets lost a bit in 1999’s incredible year)-- but certainly much stronger than the average film made by anyone else

It’s a film that may combine the best work of both David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin Hard to top Travers: “The Social Network lights up a dim movie sky with flares of startling brilliance. Director