Turns out I loved 13 movies released in 2008, not ten. Not a bad year, making for one hell of an Oscar showdown. Cue the Ennio Morricone music.Three more for the list:
1) The Wrestler. I thought Brad Pitt had clinched best actor. But Mickey Rourke goes to places physically and emotionally that are even more special. And this flick will make you appreciate how well-off you are.
2) Hamlet 2. Seemed to me to be a funky premise, but I really loved it. The entire movie is smart and funny and a definite must-see.
3) Bottle Shock. Terrific true story about Napa emerging in the 70s as serious competition for French vineyards. And my friend Deborah has a role in it.
