Critical Decision

The Golden Globe nominations were not the only big awards news of the past week...

On Sunday December 10th and Monday December 11th, critics in Los Angeles and New York City announced their picks for the top films of 2006. Daily Variety has all of the winners:

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association is up first...

"Letters From Iwo Jima," Clint Eastwood's account of the fierce World War II battle from the Japanese point of view, was chosen best picture of 2006 by the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. after spirited voting that saw awards spread among an unusual number and variety of contenders.

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Meanwhile, the New York Film Critics chose to honor a film that depicts more recent events in history:

The New York Film Critics Circle has named "United 93" its best picture for 2006, marking the second kudos win for the movie in as many days. On Sunday, the L.A. Film Critics Circle named pic's helmer Paul Greengrass its best director

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I finally saw United 93 on DVD and I must say--it was quite an emotional experience. The movie is gut wrenching and may be difficult for some to watch...But I think it's a film that should ultimately be seen by everyone...It's one of the best films of the year that I have seen and deserves as much attention as it can get.

The American Film Institute named their top films of the year as well...

'Borat,' 'Dreamgirls,' 'Little Miss Sunshine' named as best

Little Miss Sunshine hits DVD on Tuesday December 19th

...Despite the fact that Nose tackle Tank Johnson has made news off the field--the Chicago Bears say they are ready to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers later this afternoon...