The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Ida Lupino:
Not just a great film, but it's always been one of my favorite B-Noir films. The Hitch-Hiker has some genuine frightening moments that mostly playout through the cast due to Lupino's direction.
Ratcatcher (1999) Lynne Ramsay:
A very uncomfortable film that follows a boy and his family in Glasgow throughout a trash strike in 1976. Filth permeates the film through physical trash piled up, and through the deplorable thing that happen to the characters.
Marie Antoinette (2006) Sofia Coppola:
Images that reminded me of Barry Lyndon. More lavish and beautiful than you can imagine, and it's not just style over substance. Dunst gives her greatest performance. One thing is for sure, Sofia Coppola is becoming a very important director.
Harlan County USA (1976) Barbara Kopple:
Hard-hitting look into the heart of America. Because this film takes place over a period of years years Barbra is able to show us exactly who these families are. It's the It's one of the best documentaries I have seen.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Valerie Faris:
It's more than just the little film that could. It's a beautiful story with pitch perfect characters and performances. Not a false note in the whole film.