100 movies 1990-2014 (100-91)

100. Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993) d: Francois Girard
      One way to approach telling the story of an enigmatic musician: try every approach. This film blends documentary, avant garde, music video, and recreation to create a unique experience about a unique individual.

99. In Her Shoes (2005) d: Curtis Hanson
     Hanson's a truly underrated director, an even his formula films such as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle are watchable. I think this is his best, a story of the bond of two sisters. As the lesser educated of the two who bonds with her newly found grandmother, Cameron Diaz gives the best performance of her career.

98. No Country For Old Men (2007) d: Joel and Ethan Coen
     Everyone talks about the villain, but let me state that if Tommy Lee Jones' performance as the worn out officer pursuing him, the film would not be near as effective.

97. Smoke (1995) d: Wayne Wang
     The beauty of this film's in the details provided by writer Paul Auster. Little details, like the pictures taken at the same time every day and how the shop owner obtained the camera in the first place, contains the richness of life in a way most faster paced movies miss.

96. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) d: Ang Lee
     The first time I saw this, the audience burst into applause at the end of the first fight scene. I never heard that happen before or since.

95. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009) d: Niels Arden Oplev
     While I loved the remake, I think the original is better. It is a little tighter and has an ending that makes more sense.

94. Reservoir Dogs (1992) d: Quentin Tarentino
     It's not the violence, it is the dialogue that makes it so memorable.

93. Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) d: Ang Lee
     The dynamics of a father trying to understand three daughters, and each of the daughters trying to negotiate romantic relationships. My favorite joke is a subtle one: the father is a master chef who makes massive feasts, yet his youngest daughter works at a Wendy's.

92. Selma (2014) d: Ava DuVernay
     It serves both as a fine look at the greatness of Martin Luther King and shows how many people were responsible for the successes of the Civil Rights Movement.

91. Monsters Inc. (2001) d: Pete Docter
     This has one of my favorite closing shots ever. Kitty!