My picks for best films of the decade leading up to the Napa Valley Film Festival and the opening of the new Century Theater. This is the 1990s edition, limited to 20, some with notes.
JFK (Must be seen on the big screen to be appreciated. Brilliant cinematography, editing and sound in this political detective story.)
Short Cuts (Large ensemble cast star in a handful of Raymond Carver short stories set in Southern California and directed by Robert Altman.)
L.A. Confidential
The Big Lebowski (Dude.)
The Game
Secrets and Lies (Wonderful English film about race and class.)
Groundhog Day
The Insider (This true story is better than fiction.)
Schindler’s List
Miller’s Crossing (Cohen brothers modern take on the classic gangster film with hard boiled dialogue.)
The Usual Suspects
Goodfellas
The Remains Of The Day
As Good As It Gets
Out Of Sight (Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney have unbelievably fantastic chemistry in this witty tale of cops and bank robbers. )
Bulworth
Election
Magnolia
Eyes Wide Shut
King Of The Hill (Wonderful coming of age movie set in the depression.)
