Looking Back on 2005 - Top 10 and More

As of Christmas day I have seen 79 films released in the U.S. during 2005. While there are still several films I plan on seeing from this year, I imagine my list of top favorites will not change. Keep in mind that these selections have no bearing on the upcoming Award's season - for that I'll make a seperate post.

The Top 10 Films of 2005

1. Jarhead
2. Brokeback Mountain
3. Sin City
4. A History of Violence
5. Murderball
6. Batman Begins
7. Crash
8. Brothers
9. The Aristocrats
10. Broken Flowers


Best Director: Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain)
Runner Up: Sam Mendes (Jarhead)

Best Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote)
Runner Up: Joaquin Phoenix (Walk the Line)

Best Actress: Charlize Theron (North Country)
Runner Up: Joan Allen (The Upside of Anger)

Best Screenplay: Paul Haggis (Crash) [Original]
Runner Up: Josh Olsen (A History of Violence) [Adapted]