Where the Wild Things Are: 2009

Jonze creates a darker tale that explores the deeper, sadder parts of childhood that so many of us forget or refuse to remember.

Ponyo: 2008

“Ponyo” is a gorgeous film with some of the most beautiful animation in recent cinema, and it is a fantastical highlight in the prestigious history of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.

Inglourious Basterds: 2009

Novel in conceit, “Inglourious Basterds” is a masterfully crafted film that is incredibly dramatic with its fantastic writing, amazing acting cast and ingenious directing.

Zombieland: 2009

The film is horrifically entertaining, splattered intestines decorating the screen like christmas lights in December.