Afterglow--wonderful, touching marriage/family film with Julie Christie
Citizen Ruth--Alexander Payne's best film--scathing, hilarious satire of the right to life/choice conflict, starring the great Laura Dern in her best role
The Opposite of Sex--Christina Ricci is a revelation in this very unorthodox relationship film. It's very funny, too.
Off the Map--charming film about a very unusual family, and how its members transform the life of a man who stumbles into their isolated environment--beautiful scenery--and Joan Allen!
Fearless--one of my very favorite films, a beautiful piece about a man and a woman who survive a plane crash, and how the event changes their lives. Outstanding performances by Jeff Bridges and Rosie Perez
Volver--Almodovar's hymn to his beloved La Mancha--about women and death and life--and, well, it's my favorite Almodovar film, and it's wonderful. Outstanding performance by Penelope Cruz.
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