73 - Pan's Labyrinth

It was really refreshing to see a production of this level of quality done outside of the United States.

Brilliantly set in the backdrop of war and a distressed family, the fantasy of Ofelia's world blended really well.

Tapping into old ruins and myths gave the fantasy credibility and Ivana Baquero, the center of it all, came through and had a really outstanding expression of curiosity, wisdom, and courage.

72 - The Eyes of Laura Mars

I remember seeing this movie on afternoon TV a long time ago and was just amused at all the cameras Ms. Mars used......she used a Nikon, Hasselblad, Leica, and even a Polaroid Land Camera. Sadly, the movie really had the feel of an afternoon TV program and the story was weak.

71 - Kicking and Screaming

I really liked The Squid and the Whale and so I was curious to watch Noah Baumbach's other movies. Kicking and Screaming certainly had the same attention to dialogue. I honestly didn't realize the flashbacks until midway through the movie.

Can't miss an independent movie without Parker Posey (she must be in like one in every five!)

70 - The Stars of Star Wars

I have no idea why this landed on my queue :) ...."Honestly, its not mine!".....hahahahha I guess Star Wars still has such a grip on me.

That or I was a victim of a jedi mind trick!

;)

69 - Dr. Strangelove

Stanley Kubrick's insights come through really clear in his work...especially in Dr. Strangelove. It may have been done so many years ago, but the fears can easily be applied today. There appears to be no hope, we are doomed to destroy ourselves. All it takes is one mistake.

All the military procedures give me some memories of The Day After and War Games. How complex everything has become....mechanisms, politics, strategy.

With help somehow from above, I hope we are able to survive.