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Top 5 Alternatives to The Last King of Scotland
Instead of panning Kevin Macdonald's The Last King of Scotland, we try a little constructive criticism: a list of five movies we recommend seeing instead.

Top 10 Jurgen Fauth's Favorite Films of 2006
A list of film critic Jürgen Fauth's top ten films of the year 2006.

Top 5 Most Talented Newcomers in Film 2006
Maybe you haven't heard these names yet, but take note: the future stars of cinema are making their presences known. Newcomers Ivana Baquero, Abbie Cornish, Paul Dano, Shareeka Epps, and Zoe Weisenbaum all gave unforgettable performances this year.

Top 5 Best Actresses: 2006
Helen Mirren takes the top position on my Top 5 Best Actresses of 2006 list. Top performances by actresses in 2006 include Shareeka Epps, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, and Meryl Streep.

Top 5 Best Supporting Actors: 2006
Channing Tatum tops my Top 5 Best Supporting Actors list for performances in movies released in 2006. Top performances by supporting actors include Daniel Craig, Jack Nicholson, Kazunari Ninomiya, and Michael Sheen.

Top 5 Best Supporting Actresses: 2006
Brittany Murphy is number one on my Top 5 Best Supporting Actresses list for performances in movies released in 2006. Top performances by supporting actresses include Jennifer Hudson, Marcia Gay Harden, Catherine O'Hara, and Adriana Barraza.

Top 10 Worst Movies of 2006
My picks for the 10 worst movies of 2006 includes such stinkers as The Wicker Man, Date Movie, Hoot, Apocalypto, Annapolis, and Eragon.

Top 8 Worst Movies of 2006
Worst Movies of 2006: Some filmmakers want to make you suffer and call it art. If there's no agony in your own hum drum life, turn to the silver screen and experience pain beyond your wildest belief. Leave the theater with a raging headache and anger against your fellow man. Highlights of the worst in foreign and independent film include Mel Gibson's Apocalypo, Alejandro González Iñárritu's Babel and the Dardenne Brother's L'Enfant.

Top 10 Documentaries of 2006
Top documentaries of 2006 as selected by Erik Moe, your About guide to documentary film.

Top 5 Best Actors: 2006
Leonardo DiCaprio earns top acting honors on my Top 5 Best Actors of 2006 list. Top performances by actors in 2006 include Ryan Gosling, Sacha Baron Cohen, Forest Whitaker and Aaron Eckhart.

Top 10 Best Movies: 2006
Thank You for Smoking, Letters from Iwo Jima, The Queen, and United 93 are on my Top 10 of the best movies released in 2006. The best movies of 2006 include The Departed, Casino Royale, and Dead Girl.

Top 5 Actors Who Knocked Us Out in Multiple Movies - 2005 Body of Work Honors
The best of 2005 from actors who took on interesting roles in more than two films. Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, and Jake Gyllenhaal are included on the list of actors with the most impressive body of work in 2005.

Top 10 Worst Movies: 2005
My 10 worst movies of 2005 list includes such gems as A Sound of Thunder, House of D, and Ashlee Simpson's Undiscovered.

Top 10 Best Movies: 2005
Brokeback Mountain tops my list of the best movies released in 2005. The best pictures of 2005 include King Kong, Good Night, and Good Luck, Upside of Anger, and Capote.

Top 5 Best Actresses: 2005
Joan Allen earns Best Actress of 2005 honors on my list, followed by Reese Witherspoon and Felicity Huffman. Top 5 Best Actresses of 2005 include Joan Allen from The Upside of Anger and Reese Witherspoon from Walk the Line.

Top 5 Best Actors: 2005
Heath Ledger earns top acting honors on my Top 5 Best Actors of 2005 list. Top performances by actors in 2005 include Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cillian Murphy, Ralph Fiennes, and Terrence Howard.

Top 5 Best Supporting Actors: 2005
Jake Gyllenhaal's performance in Brokeback Mountain earns him the top spot on my Top 5 Best Supporting Actors list of 2005. Top supporting performances by actors in 2005 include Mickey Rourke, Kevin Zegers, Jared Leto, and Val Kilmer.

Top 5 Best Supporting Actresses: 2005
Amy Adams in Junebug made the top of my list of Best Supporting Actresses of 2005. Top supporting performances by actresses in 2005 include Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Isla Fisher, and Thandie Newton.

Top 10 Movie Quotes
This is a top 10 list of movie quotes. Some of these quotes will impress you; others will leave you thinking. Whatever the case may be, these quotes are sure to catch your fancy. On this site, you will also find links to some of the best quotations resources - lists, articles, glossary, quizzes, and more.

Top 10 Oscar Winning Action Movies - Major Awards They Actually Deserved
If an action movie ever does get nominated for a major Oscar, it’s usually a safe one, either a generic historical epic like “Gladiator” or a message movie like “Unforgiven.” Here are a few full on action/adventure movies that did win significant Oscars. I’m not talking technical, because that’s sort of the crutch where they feel okay giving us awards for sound and special effects, as long as they don’t have to acknowledge creativity in story and performance.

Top 10 Home Theater-In-A-Box - Top Picks
You want to get into all the Home Theater fun, but don't have the space or the money? The home theater-in-a-box may be just the right solution. Also makes a great gift for any occasion.

Top 10 Action Movies That Should Have Won Oscars
I’ll admit, I rarely agree with the Oscar nominations. To me, Oscars should not automatically go to so-called “important” movies because those movies don’t really leave such an impact with me. Sometimes they do, like “American Beauty” or “Silence of the Lambs.” But to me the pure joy of movies is rarely represented by the Oscars. Here are 10 movies that I would have given Oscars, were I to have any clout with the Academy Awards.

Top 10 Documentaries Never Nominated for an Oscar
Top ten documentaries that were never nominated for an Academy Award.

Top 10 Memorable Best Picture Oscar Winners
A friend of mine once suggested a movie's greatness can be measured by how much you think about it after seeing it, along with the way it lingers in your memory over time. I'm not sure if I agree with this, but it's an intriguing idea. The movies here aren't necessarily my favorites of the Best Picture Academy Award winners, but they are all films I've found memorable for various reasons. I've organized this list in reverse chronological order by year of theatrical release.

Top 10 Party 'Musts'
Keep these 10 fashion items on hand and you'll be ready for any special occasion -- from winter formals to holiday parties. All it takes are a few dressy basics to mix and match your way to glamorous party success!

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