The Film Crusade

Here are what I consider to be the year’s 10 best. Each film on this list has a special place. I can guarantee that anyone who reads this will inevitably be offended by the inclusion, absence, or curious ranking of various films. But the purpose of this list is not about second-guessing or apologizing. It’s about defending.

Mark your calendars because Freddy Krueger is back. In 2010, a new version of the Wes Craven-inspired A Nightmare on Elm Street is scheduled to hit theaters.

What makes Watchmen so challenging is that it is not easy-watching. While most comic-book flicks these days are purely geared towards escapism, Watchmen compels viewers to consider humanity in its lowest form and think about the human capacity for evil.