The web is a marvelous tool for research and information gathering. It is also, now, a way to collect and compare. If you have a passion for music, say, or film, you no longer need to buy dozens of newspapers or magazines to see an overview of Top 10 lists.

One rather clever example of list comparison was undertaken by Gawker.com to compile a summary of the Best Films of the Decade. Hundreds of films were collated from dozens of sources, including industry magazines, international newspapers and lifestyle websites and magazines.

The results of the survey reveal some surprises, not least that the critics failed to agree. Other highlights:

• Pixar was the most successful studio
• Lord of the Rings impressed mightily
• Harry Potter failed to feature
• comedy failed to impress
• few films gained more than a half dozen mentions

The aggregated results list of the Top 30 Films of the Decade:

Lord of the Rings trilogy

appeared on 12 lists
There Will Be Blood

11 lists
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ::
Lord of the Rings trilogy

10 lists
No Country For Old Men

8 lists
Momento

7 lists
Brokeback Mountain :: The Dark Knight

6 lists
Almost Famous :: Catch Me If You Can :: Children of Men :: Pan’s Labyrinth :: Wall-E

5 lists
City of God :: The Departed :: Finding Nemo ::
The Incredibles

4 lists
Cache :: Gladiator :: Kill Bill :: The Lives of Others ::
Lost in Translation :: Royal Tennenbaums

3 lists
The 40 Year Old Virgin :: Amelie :: Anchorman ::
The Bourne series :: Mullholland Drive :: Sideways ::
Slumdog Millionaire :: The White Ribbon ::
You Can Count on Me

Myspace Music just announced their picks for top 30 music videos of 2009 and you’ll never guess who made the list?!! GIRLS!!!

I’m telling you, the whole world has gone Girls crazy!! This band has been kicking ass and taking names all year!! Ben Chappell and Aaron Brown’s music video for Girls hit “Lust for Life” came in at number 28, sandwiched between Black Eyed Peas and 50 Cent! Click the pic above to check out the video!

Ok so in all honesty, I think the music wasn’t as strong as it was say a few years ago. But none-the-less there were songs taht I just had to press replay on when I got on youtube, or forced to buy the album just to listen to that song.  Well..let’s get started….

30. “Drop it low” Ester Dean ft. Chris Brown- I was more obsessed with the beat than the song….

29. “I Invented Sex …Remix” Trey Songz ft. Usher and Keri Hilson- Eh Keri wasn’t the most helpful on the track, but Usher made up for it.

28. “Keep Forgetting (To forget about you)” Jojo- Hopefully this one will be on her long awaited album!

27. “Every Girl” Young Money Entertainment- I liked this song…that is until i saw it performed live at teh BET Awards…

26. “UGLY” Dawn Richard- Ok there was a dispute over who wrote this song…i didn’t care, it was hot!

25. ”I Can Transform Ya” Chris Borwn ft. Lil Wayne Swizz Beatz- Yeah the fact the he came out in the wake of his…moments…wasn’t sucha  good idea but still…this is a good song.

26. “He Ain’t Wit Me Now Tho” RichGirl- It wasn’t a “hit” persay but it was a fun song for me…

25. “Fireflies” Owl City- This song makes me bubbly for some reason…

24. “I Gets Crazy!” Nicki  Minaj ft. Lil Wayne- This song became many of my friends theme song…

23. “Russian Roulette” Rihanna- This song is disturbing, but it is good.

22. “Naturally” Selena Gomez & the Scene- …Don’t judge me…

21. “One Time” Justin Beiber- This was a catchy tune…and the boy can sing…

20. “Videophone…Remix” Beyonce ft. Lady Gaga- The first of entries for these ladies…

19. “Sex Therapy” Robin Thicke- Tank, once again, proves his worth

18. “Work” Ciara-She really went unnoticed this year…

17. “Ego” Beyonce- This song barely made it into the top 100 but lord knows everyone felt the song…video-not so much

16. “Angels” Diddy ft. Dirty Money Notorious B.I.G- Suprisingly a hit sng, not a ig one, but still. It was a good song.

15. “Diva” Beyonce-She is what she is…

14. “Paparazzi” Lady Gaga- She has three more entries up here; can you guess what and where?

13. “Pokerface” Lady Gaga-Well if you chose number 13 and Pokerface you were right!

12. “3″ Britney Spears- I was really in a vapid mood ok.

11. “Love Game” Lady Gaga- If you chose 11 and Love Game for Gaga,you were right once again!

10. “Party in the U.S.A!” Don’t Judge me, it’s a good song, admit it…And in light of the songs position I have to put the performance that put it on the map!

9. “Remember December” Demi Lovato- She has one more entry up here!

8. “Bad Romance” LadyGaga-If you said that Bad Romance would be number 8, you are truely inhuman!

7. “Here We go Again” Demi Lovato- She is the vocal beast of Disney!

6. “Use Somebody” Kings Of Leon- This was the anthem for many of my friends, including me.

5. “Single Ladies” Beyonce- This song annoyed the crap out of me…but it was still one of her finest

4. “When I look at you” Miley Cyrus- Many think P[arty in the U.S.A is Miley at her finest, I think this is her best

3. “Betcha Gonna Know” Mariah Carey- This whispery track isn’t Mariah of the 90’s, but it is a hell of a lot better than Mariah gone Obsessed, Touch My body…the list is continuous.

2. “Sweet Dreams” Beyonce- Now this…This should have gone number 1…instead Single Ladies did.

1. “Pretty Wings” Maxwell- Ok he came back, every balck female, and ladies of other ethnicities, fell to the ground wishing he was singing to them.

Ok Now I am missing songs up here so I am going to make another list, with songs I missed. Hopefully this one will be complete by new years. If you have suggestions don’t be an asshole. Just tell me!

Reposted on the front page for easy access.

30. LAKE – Let’s Build a Roof

This loveable indie pop group from Olympia has graced the Palouse twice in 2009 and we love them for it. Sweet cherry pie melodies. Diverse influences and always fun to listen to and play on KZUU. And the adorable front woman knows how to charm a crowd with confessions of not shaving.

–Chelan

29. BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME — The Great Misdirect

Another masterpiece full of epic songs brought to you by the geniuses behind Colors. While it can be argued that this is more coherent album that completes BTBAM’s transition to progressive metal, I still find this album lacking in some of the intensity that Colors had. This is not to say that this album doesn’t have intensity, just noticeably less than previous albums. The members are still show their amazing musicianship throughout the entire album.

–Kevin

28. TEGAN & SARA – Sainthood

Another solid album from these Canadian twins. Sweet indie rock that makes you feel as if you’re listening in on a conversation you really shouldn’t be. Better in my opinion musically than The Con. Lyrically though, Sainthood is pretty upsetting. Really catchy infectious drum beats with snappy vocals; it’ll be the best forty minutes spent of your life.

–Austin

27. THE BUILDERS AND THE BUTCHERS — Salvation Is a Deep Dark Well

There is not a lot of room for seriously off-beat music in the indie scene; there’s a line drawn somewhere and it keeps the riffraff out. But by some miracle, The Builders and the Butchers made it through the gates with their surprisingly dark, Chris Funk-produced, Salvation is a Deep Dark Well. They blend Americana with heavier rock influences, all tied together with modern-day murder ballads that hearken back to the true sense of the term (think Nick Cave more than The Decemberists; Appalachia more than Amanda Palmer). Lead singer Ryan Solee’s voice is one more checkmark in the weird column—strangely twangy, it’s one more thing you don’t hear every day in indie music, and that’s most definitely a good thing.

–Rachel

26. MATT & KIM — Grand

There’s a reason these two perform with shit-eating grins permanently plastered on their faces. Their music is pure joy, created from a space of adventure and exploration, brought to you through the lens of two kids who love the world and want to revel in its wonder. Opener “Daylight” rides the strength of its bounding, powerful piano line, reminding us how little effort is actually needed to enrich your life–approach every day with an open heart and mind and see what develops. It’s their best song–immediately catchy and uncompromisingly infectious.

–Evan

25. KURT VILE – God Is Saying This to You…

The lo-fi folkster’s Matador records debut Childish Prodigy was a solid update on Crazy Horse Americana, but it was God, his first LP released this year that captured the unique talent of this singer/songwriter. A wise blend of Americana, psych-folk, and ambient electronics, Vile records his bedroom finger-pickers beautifully. The soul of Young and Dylan embody the lyrics… if they were on acid.

–Curt

24. ST. VINCENT — Actor

Annie Clark is a pretty woman who makes pretty music. Actor is high class music and a huge step up from her already wonderful earlier album, Marry Me. St. Vincent cannot help but write refined lyrics and put out a beautifully polished album. When you finally decide to buy this album, get it on vinyl. Listen to the intensity of “Marrow” over and over and over again.

–Chelan

23. THE DODOS — Time to Die

Some might hate on the Dodos for abandoning the experimentation and rawness of Visiter and Beware of the Maniacs, but when you can produce polished pop gems like this, let the haters hate. Meric Long and Logan Kroeber have honed their sound to a refreshing degree. This album contains, without a doubt, the most beautiful moments in the bands history. The chorus of “Troll Nacht” is among the most transcendent of the year–who can argue with its picture perfect melody and forceful, clean guitar work? The Dodos utilize the percussive opportunities provided by an acoustic guitar, powerfully carrying every song forward on the strength of Long’s strumming.

–Evan

22. BARONESS — Blue Record

Very epic sounding songs with most tracking in at under two and a half minutes. Melodic guitar work draped over rumbling drums make me love this album more and more each time I listen. Lots of heavy distortion set alongside no-nonsense lyrics with a punk twinge. What more could you ask for? These guys get to the point with a Russian Circles vibe all their own.

–Austin

21. WOODS – Songs of Shame

The “lo-fi” tank is running on fumes, and Songs of Shame might be considered the last worthy artifact of an obsessed trend. Aside from founding the preeminent lo-fi/shitgaze label, Woodsist, Woods lead singer Jeremy Earl has likely spent a lot of time in the woods, with an acoustic guitar seeing how high his voice can reach. Rustic psych-folk that is simultaneously haunting and comforting, Songs of Shame is like your favorite worn t-shirt, tattered and stained, a bit old, but fits perfectly.

–Curt

20. CAMERA OBSCURA — My Maudlin Career

Traceyanne Campbell is someone you want to cuddle up next to and never let go. The beautiful front woman of Camera Obscura sings with such a precious lilt that I think she could turn even the most staunch metalhead with her disarmingly pure delivery. Perhaps it’s nothing more than the Scottish accent, but her voice is heartbreakingly tender. CO’s melodies are among the most delicious and satisfying you can find this side of Paul McCartney. A timeless indie pop jewel.

–Evan

19. FREDDIE GIBBS – midwestgangstaboxframecadillac

The rap industry and the economy have a lot in common of late. Mainly, they are both broke as a joke. Rap fans are still waiting on a slew of heavyweight albums to be released; BigBoi, Jay Electronica , Saigon, where art thou? Go ahead and add Freddie Gibbs to that list. Its tempting to write about Gibbs fascinating story (which you can read about here) but I’ll get to the music. What a breath of fresh air. It’s nice to hear a new voice that you can liken to 2pac, a storytelling ability in the vein of Scarface, and a spit-fire flow I’ll credit to… Pimp C and Bizzy Bone? It doesn’t matter, because Gibbs is damn near undeniable. Turn up “Box Frame Cadillac” and tell me otherwise.

–Curt

18. GALLOWS — Grey Britain

This album is British hardcore punk at its finest and is quite frankly the best I’ve ever heard. Laced with liberal doses of most everything you could look for in a Hardcore Punk album without getting clichéd. The guys from Gallows bring you straight up hardcore punk with the message that they’re fed up and disgusted with how things in England are going politically, economically, and socially. The most refreshing thing about this album is that, coming from England, it is entirely devoid of what much of American hardcore has become: white boy posturing and bro-core (The utter garbage that is Emmure’s Felony comes to mind). The band also mixes the merciless assault of thundering guitars and shouted vocals with acoustic guitars, piano, and clean vocals to create an album that really shows off the varied talents the musicians. These guys are welcoming the apocalypse with open arms and with plenty of gang vocals to invite the rest of us to join with them.

–Kevin

17. THE AVETT BROTHERS — I and Love and You

A departure of sorts from what the Avett Brothers were getting really good at, I and Love and You takes some getting used to, but once you have, it’s golden. “January Wedding” sounds the most like the brothers’ last few albums, with bare twang and simple, almost stand-alone vocals. Still, it’s not too out of place among more polished and layered tracks like “Ten Thousand Words” and “Laundry Room,” which, if nothing else, still holds true to their gleaming lyricism. So much of I and Love and You is upbeat and catchy, it’s hard to see where the guys that created Emotionalism and The Second Gleam have gone. But a few listens in, it’s clear they’re still here, a little more grown up but no less beautiful.

–Rachel

16. DAN DEACON — Bromst

The next time you hear someone saying that electronic music is just someone pushing play on a laptop, kindly direct them to Dan Deacon. His compositions are extremely intricate, relying on bouncing, buzzy layers of noise and happiness over nonsensical lyrics that somehow manage to resonate. Too noisy for some? Perhaps, but the patient and open-minded listener will be treated to a rewarding journey through this freaky Baltimorian’s twisted musical vision.

–Evan

15. DOOM – Born Like This

A natural writer, DOOM could probably write a verse off his dome at 4 a.m. and it’d still be better than 99% of rappers written material. So it’s no surprise that most of the music on Born Like This sounds like an impromptu display of his virtuosity on the mic. Daniel Dumile was fated to rap. On “Cellz” he samples a poem from Charles Bukowski’s film Born Into This and it seems, finally, the masked-villain has met his match.

–Curt

14. THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART — self-titled

80s aesthetics are alive and well in 2009, but in a surprisingly un-ironic way. The PoBPaH synthesize 80s shoegaze textures from influences like The Cure, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Cocteau Twins. Perhaps the best way to describe their lovable but not over-the-top indie pop is more comparisons. The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Ride. What I mean is that their sound isn’t new, but it’s refreshing in 2009 when everyone seems to just want to make indie folk records.

–Evan

13. GIRLS – Album

Either these cheeky Californians want to confuse everyone’s Google search or they want to use their band name/album title as an allusion to their simplicity. Girls use about four chords over the course of Album’s twelve tracks, a compliment if you consider “Lust For Life”, “God Damned”, “Ghost Mouth”, and “Hellhole Ratrace” four of the finest pop songs of the year (note: we do). Some critics may chalk up the buzz of Girls to singer/songwriter Christopher Owens horror story of a childhood which was covered in virtually every interview/review concerning Girls, but they would be wrong. The sincerity, pain, and overwhelming call for love is heard in Owens voice on every song, which by the way, Elvis Costello anyone?

–Curt

12. THE ANTLERS — Hospice

We all tried not to bawl our eyes out while listening to Hospice. Written off a personal account of a guy working at a children’s cancer ward, it is scary and intimate. Think Fleet Foxes, but instead of singing about trees and snow, this band takes heartbreak and despair and turns it into beautiful music. Listen to Hospice over a glass of red wine and hold back your tears. Hold someone’s hand. Maybe?

–Chelan

11. THE XX — XX

These trendy Brits are 20 years old? No way. This might the tightest collection of restrained and beautiful pop songs released all year. It tails off a bit on the album’s second half, but the first five tracks might be the best 1-2-3-4-5 sequence of 2009. The vocals tend towards an almost R&B influence, floating over killer basslines and melting into a sexy, sultry swirl. The album’s restraint is one of its strongest points, as it never gets overdone or too full of itself.

–Evan

10. WHY? — Eskimo Snow

This piece of work sits somewhere in between the lines of hip hop and folk-rock music. WHY? released a second album from a previous recording session this September. Eskimo Snow was recorded along with 2008’s Alopecia. Enlightened indie kids everywhere falls in love with Alopecia, and Eskimo Snow was an amazing gift during our WHY? dry spell. Yoni Wolf does a wonderful job of making all of our inner thoughts and obsessions seem completely natural. Wolf calls out and tells us, “It’s okay to be a freak, because I’m a freak and I’m a fucking genius.”

–Chelan

9. METRIC — Fantasies

If KZUU had to pick a top track from Metric’s most recent album, Fantasties, it would be impossible. We actually tried. Emily Haines+band continues to put out the best indie pop beats around and they always do it with such confidence. They know they are good and they take their talent and run with it. The fans, like me, just sit around and wait for the next thing to obsess over. Metric is always somewhat dark, but this one takes it further. The beauty of the album is not necessarily in the wonderfully catchy singles like “Help I’m Alive” or “Gold Guns Girls”, but in the more profound, touching tracks like “Collect Call” and “Blindness”. Metric’s dancey pop does a number on your feet. Sing-along music straight outta the mouth of the hottest front-chick around.

–Chelan

8. FEVER RAY — Fever Ray

Fever Ray is the beautiful and alarming solo project of The Knife’s leading lady, Karin Andersson. Although the project is creepy, weird and scary, it is somehow still gets you tapping your pencil and swaying side to side. This one was mind-opening, mind-bending, mind-altering! How does Andersson pull this kind of thing off? Who knows, but we all loved it like a fat kid loves cake.

–Chelan

7. JAPANDROIDS – Post-Nothing

This is what we call “all killer, no filler.” The Vancouver duo is completely unpretentious, singing about French-kissing some French girls, and thinking about “sunshine girls.” There is nothing here but rock and roll, covered in distortion and garage aesthetics while maintaining an in-the-moment attitude. Japandroids are not deep, but they are incredibly aware of what rocks, and everything that goes along with it. In 2009, when so many bands are self-consciously artistic, Japandroids strip it all away and go after what they want–sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. Really, isn’t that what life is all about?

–Evan

6. CONVERGE — Axe to Fall

Another blisteringly paced album from the masters of controlled chaos. The musicianship on this album is the best seen from these guys yet. The guitar riffs in this album will be stuck in your head long after the songs have ended, especially the lead riff in the song Dark Horse. Even when these guys slow down on songs like Worms Will Feed/Rats Will Feast you are still being pummeled with the shear heaviness of what Converge is dishing out. Converge also makes generous use of guest appearances on this album including the likes of Mookie Singerman of Genghis Tron, Steve Von Til of Neurosis and Seattle’s own John Pettibone(Undertow, Himsa). The bottom line is that this album is just as brutal as Jane Doe and one-ups Jane Doe in being an absolute showcase of the growth and maturity of Converge.

–Kevin

5. SUNSET RUBDOWN – Dragonslayer

I don’t want to suggest a Lennon-McCartney like split between Wolf Parade song-smiths Dan Boeckner (Handsome Furs) and Spencer Krug, but it comes as no surprise that the two have focused their talents on separate endeavors. Krug’s fourth LP with Sunset Rubdown was recorded live off the studio floor, impressive considering just how good this band is at their instruments. Krug has tightened the screws on his brand of epic, near classical art-rock but he continues to let his distressed yelp of a voice soar. Always juggling a handful of projects, Spencer Krug is quickly moving up the short-list of the best songwriters of his generation. Better hurry with those states Sufjan, I may have to change parties.

–Curt

4. GRIZZLY BEAR — Veckatimest

On the surface, Veckatimest is just another indie folk album. But like a good book, the fellas from Grizzly Bear present a solid listen that yields different nuances every time you press play. Listeners are put in a strange place—a world with heavy beats and some sort of ephemeral warmth. Lowdown, sexy drum and guitar work is mixed with electronic subtleties and topped with layered vocal harmonies that make you ache.

–Rachel

3. RAEKWON – Only Built For Cuban Linx… Pt. 2

Hey, anyone remember that one hip-hop group from the ’90s… Wu-Tang Clan was it? Yeah, they were good. Remember that solo album from original member Raekwon, the one where Rae and Ghostface embody fictional mafioso characters Lex Diamond and Tony Starks? Yeah, this is the sequel. The whole clan drops by including highlights from a revived Method Man and a hungry Inspectah Deck. Same shit, different decade. It’s rare in hip-hop, in all music really, when a sequel lives up to the original classic. Pt. 2 does just that throughout the 70-minute magnum-opus. “Ayo, the Wu is back”.

–Curt

2. ATLAS SOUND – Logos

Somehow, Bradford Cox has constructed a machine allowing him to enter into his own dreams, where he proceeded to write and record Logos. These songs morph and fade, grow and transform before our very ears like a soundtrack to a dream. To say that the album is nostalgic would be an understatement, but where Cox’s peers construct their childhoods through lesser sheets of noise, electronic blips, and reverb, Cox amps up his songwriting. Though they take time to unravel, Logos contains the young songwriters best music to date, and I love me some Deerhunter. The single, “Walkabout” with Panda Bear (AnCo) is perhaps the sweetest four minutes of sunshine recorded all year, a close second being “Shelia”.

–Curt

1. ANIMAL COLLECTIVE — Merriweather Post Pavilion

What did AnCo do in 2009? Not much, really, except change pop music. A DJ this semester told me, “I’ve never heard an album that sounded like that before.” It’s hard to dispute the pure creative genius of Noah Lennox, Dave Portner, and hell, even Brian Weitz and Josh Dibb. The sounds and textures on MPP are completely off-the-wall and “weird,” but the brilliance of the band lies in their ability to weave infectious hooks and picture-perfect melodies on top of everything, making it entirely listenable. The album makes perfect sense for 2009, representing the evolution of both pop and indie rock. The two are slowly becoming almost inextricable from one another. If this is what the future sounds like, then I’ll gladly put up with an oppressive dystopian society, secret thought police, and the empire striking back.

–Evan

Guess what???  I ain’t late for posting Thirty Thursday…well, yes you will be reading this inevitably on Friday, but just know that I was on time with the delivery of said parcel aka Top 30 Mix for 11.18.09.  UPS can’t even mess with the realness!!!  UUUUUHHHH!!!  So here’s this week’s episode and it freaking tiightsauce (like usual) there are alot of dope singles making noise right now so biggup to all those cats supplying me with new heaters every single day!!!  Pause for clapping to die down…OK, I couldn’t do what I do without you.  Baron Von Alias is my JAAAMMMM SON!!!!!

Mis sellest

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sest mina ei hoia Su sahka
kooskündmise vagude peal.

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saab äkitselt tarkusetulv
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Tean, Sina mu mõtete jälgi
käid ajamas lageda peal,
kus mina Su kajade järgi
taas virgun, end elule sean

ja avan ja avan end üha.
Nii Sina mu tegudest tead.
Mis sellest, et vaikimispüha
Sa jätkuvalt eneses pead.

18.11.2009

The top-30 movies from the swinging sixties. This was a tough one, but like always, I think I nailed it. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the top movies from 1960-1969!

1. Psycho (1960) Director: Alfred Hitchcock
2. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Director: Stanley Kubrick
3. Midnight Cowboy (1969) Director: John Schlesinger
4. Repulsion (1965) Director: Roman Polanski
5. Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Director: Arthur Penn
6. The Graduate (1967) Director: Mike Nichols
7. Dr. Strangelove (1964) Director: Stanley Kubrick
8. Cool Hand Luke (1967) Director: Stuart Rosenberg
9. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Director: Roman Polanski
10. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Director: George Roy Hill
11. Lolita (1962) Director: Stanley Kubrick
12. The Great Escape (1963) Director: John Sturges
13. The Hustler (1961) Director: Robert Rossen
14. The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) Director: Roman Polanski
15. The Umbrellas of Cherbourgh (1964) Director: Jacques Demy
16. The Sound of Music (1965) Director: Robert Wise
17. Goldfinger (1964) Director: Guy Hamilton
18. Planet of the Apes (1968) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
19. Breakfast at Tiffany´s (1961) Director: Blake Edwards
20. Man’s Favorite Sport? (1964) Director: Howard Hawks
21. My Fair Lady (1964) Director: George Cukor
22. The Birds (1963) Director: Alfred Hitchcock
23. Breathless (1960) Director: Jean-Luc Godard
24. The Dirty Dozen (1967) Director: Robert Aldrich
25. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Director: Sergio Leone
26. Bullit (1968) Director: Peter Yates
27. Easy Rider (1969) Director: Dennis Hopper
28. Spartacus (1960) Director: Stanley Kubrick
29. The Apartment (1960) Director: Billy Wilder
30. The Party (1968) Director: Blake Edwards

THE TRAILERS FOR THE TOP 3 BEST MOVIES OF 1960-1969

Here are the top-30 movies from the 70’s. This decade is the best one. I always said that the best movies were made in the 70’s. Take a look for yourself and hit that video store on the way home. Ladies and gentlemen, the best movies from 1970-1979…

1. The Godfather part II (1974) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
2. A Clockwork Orange (1971) Director: Stanley Kubrick
3. The Godfather (1972) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
4. Jaws (1975) Director: Steven Spielberg
5. Barry Lyndon (1975) Director: Stanley Kubrick
6. Annie Hall (1977) Director: Woody Allen
7. Chinatown (1974) Director: Roman Polanski
8. The Deer Hunter (1978) Director: Michael Cimino
9. The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
10. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
11. Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
12. Marathon Man (1976) Director: John Schlesinger
13. Manhattan (1979) Director: Woody Allen
14. National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978) Director: John Landis
15. Papillon (1973) Franklin J. Schaffner
16. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Director: Steven Spielberg
17. The Tenant (1976) Director: Roman Polanski
18. Deliverance (1972) Director: John Boorman
19. The French Connection (1971) Director: William Friedkin
20. Taxi Driver (1976) Director: Martin Scorsese
21. Love and Death (1975) Director: Woody Allen
22. Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sydney Lumet
23. Five Easy Pieces (1970) Director: Bob Rafelson
24. Serpico (1973) Director: Sydney Lumet
25. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Director: Robert Benton
26. All the President’s Men (1976) Director: Alan J. Pakula
27. The Last Detail (1973) Director: Hal Ashby
28. Midnight Express (1978) Director: Alan Parker
29. Three Days of the Condor (1975) Director: Sydney Pollack
30. Play It Again, Sam (1972) Director: Woody Allen

THE TRAILERS FOR THE TOP 3 BEST MOVIES OF 1970-1979

Here are the top-30 movies from 1980-1989. This list was harder, but I think I finally got it right. You can always count on my movie recommendations.

1. Amadeus (1984) Director: Milos Forman
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Director: Steven Spielberg
3. Raging Bull (1980) Director: Martin Scorsese
4. The Shining (1980) Director: Stanley Kubrick
5. Terms of Endearment (1983) Director: James L. Brooks
6. E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Director: Steven Spielberg
7. Cinema Paradiso (1988) Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
8. Salvador (1986) Director: Oliver Stone
9. Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
10. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Director: Harold Ramis
11. A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director: Charles Crichton
12. Die Hard (1988) Director: John McTiernan
13. Chariots of Fire (1981) Director: Hugh Hudson
14. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Director: Sergio Leone
15. Das Boot (1981) Director: Wolfgang Peterson
16. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Director: Rob Reiner
17. The Right Stuff (1983) Director: Philip Kaufman
18. Fitzcarraldo (1982) Director: Werner Herzog
19. Scarface (1983) Director: Brian De Palma
20. Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Director: Woody Allen
21. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Director: Steven Spielberg
22. Ghostbusters (1984) Director: Ivan Reitman
23. When Harry Met Sally (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
24. The Big Chill (1983) Director: Lawrence Kasdan
25. Back to the Future (1985) Director: Robert Zemeckis
26. Fatal Attraction (1987) Director: Adrian Lyne
27. Stand By Me (1986) Director: Rob Reiner
28. Field of Dreams (1989) Director: Phil Alden Robinson
29. Rain Man (1988) Director: Barry Levinson
30. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Director: Amy Heckerling

THE TRAILERS FOR THE TOP 3 BEST MOVIES OF 1980-1989

I went back to the 90’s and made up a list of the 30 best movies from 1990-1999. Enjoy. I will not take any shit for placing The Godfather part III so high up on the list. It is an excellent motion picture and it makes me cry every time I see it.

1. Schindler’s List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
2. Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
3. The Godfather part III (1990) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
4. In the Name of the Father (1993) Director: Jim Sheridan
5. Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director: Jonathan Demme
6. JFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
7. Casino (1995) Director: Martin Scorsese
8. Pulp Fiction (1994) Director: Quentin Tarantino
9. Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Director: Stanley Kubrick
10. The Big Lebowski (1998) Director: Joel Coen
11. Scent of a Woman (1992) Director: Martin Brest
12. Groundhog Day (1993) Director: Harold Ramis
13. As Good As It Gets (1997) Director: James L. Brooks
14. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Director: James Cameron
15. Shine (1996) Director: Scott Hicks
16. Shawshank Redemption (1994) Director: Frank Darabont
17. Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Director: Mike Figgis
18. A Few Good Men (1992) Director: Rob Reiner
19. The Remains of the Day (1993) Director: James Ivory
20. Dances with Wolves (1990) Director: Kevin Costner
21. The English Patient (1996) Director: Anthony Minghella
22. Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
23. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Director: Henry Selick
24. American Beauty (1999) Director: Sam Mendes
25. The Fugitive (1993) Director: Andrew Davis
26. Magnolia (1999) Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
27. Donnie Brasco (1997) Director: Mike Newell
28. Misery (1990) Director: Rob Reiner
29. Se7en (1995) Director: David Fincher
30. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) Director: Anthony Minghella

THE TRAILERS FOR THE TOP 3 BEST MOVIES OF 1990-1999

There has been a lot of lists running around the web about the best movies from 2000-2009. The sad fact of the matter is that none of the lists have been truly correct. I am a movie aficionado, so making this list will not only be a walk in the park for me, but it will also provide you with the movies that actually were the best from this period. It gives me great honor to present to you the top 30 best movies from 2000-2009…

1. Mar adentro (2004) Director: Alejandro Amenábar
2. Sideways (2004) Director: Alexander Payne
3. Match Point (2005) Director: Woody Allen
4. The Pianist (2002) Director: Roman Polanski
5. There Will Be Blood (2007) Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
6. Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain (2001) Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
7. American Psycho (2000) Director: Mary Harron
8. A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director: Ron Howard
9. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) Director: Peter Weir
10. Adaptation (2002) Director: Spike Jonze
11. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Director: Ang Lee
12. Donnie Darko (2001) Director: Richard Kelly
13. Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
14. Juno (2007) Director: Jason Reitman
15. Y Tu Mamá También (2001) Director: Alfonso Cuarón
16. Casino Royale (2006) Director: Martin Campbell
17. The Departed (2006) Director: Martin Scorsese
18. El laberinto del fauno (2006) Director: Guillermo del Toro
19. A History of Violence (2005) Director: David Cronenberg
20. Superbad (2007) Director: Greg Mottola
21. Babel (2006) Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
22. Dogville (2003) Director: Lars von Trier
23. In Good Company (2004) Director: Paul Weitz
24. Wedding Crashers (2005) Director: David Dobkin
25. Grizzly Man (2005) Director: Werner Herzog
26. The Aviator (2004) Director: Martin Scorsese
27. Old School (2003) Director: Todd Philips
28. The Dark Knight (2008) Director: Christopher Nolan
29. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Director: David Fincher
30. Up (2009) Director: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson

THE TRAILERS FOR THE TOP 3 BEST MOVIES OF 2000-2009

Tuli tuju

Tuli tuju tuuseldada, korda seada maja,
panipaika sokutada vanad järelkajad,
suurde musta kilekotti jultumusejuured,
idanema lillepotti silmapilgud suured.

Nõnda juba mitmeid tunde koristan ja kraamin,
hoiatava sisetunde igaks juhuks raamin.
Hoogsalt pühin prügi hulka kõik, mis silmis-jalus,
säästes ainsat kirjapulka – tema armu palus.

Tunded jätan puutumata, need on hellad-ergud,
jõuga pressin sodipatta võrgutamisvõrgud.
Kombed köidan vihkudesse päevaportsu viisi,
tehtust rõõm jääb pihkudesse, vilistan üht viisi.

Jalad viskan seina peale, kuulen, keegi klopib.
Mis seal ikka, avan heale omaenda sopid.

05.11.2009

Et kevad koidaks

Meel ärevil, Sind ootasin tol õhtul,
toeks hingele sai kühmus kivisild.
Tuul tunda lubas lehekirkaid lõhnu
ning vette sulpsas mõni murekild,

kui kannaga uut auku uuristasin.
Nii minutitest peagi tiksus tund.
Jõe vahutavaid vooge uudistasin,
neist otsisin üht paljukordset und.

Ma teadsin, et Sa ükskord ikka tuled,
ei eksita Sind käänulised teed.
Kõik hirmuiilid pihkudesse suled
ja kaela sõlmid tänutundekee.

Tund teinegi sai mõtteid kaedes otsa,
soe kodu kutsus meid ja väike ait.
Aeg katkematult saagis eluoksa,
kui lahkusin. Ning ümbrus oli vait.
.

Karm tali matnud lumme vana maja,
puu raagus võral leevikeste paar.
Käib külm neil kannul. Tean, on toitu vaja
ja armastust, et kevad koidaks taas.

02.11.2009

Alors je ne sais pas pourquoi les stars choisissent des costumes de bunny de playboy, ou des infirmières, et ne se déguisent jamais en monstre hideux, sans poitrine et sans string : je n’ai jamais rien compris au fête américaine…

le top 30 des célébrités les plus sexy dans leur costumes d’halloween.

ps : si quelqu’un a les noms de ces jeunes femmes je suis preneur…

Sind kutsun

Mõttes Sind keelitan kõndima sügisalleele.
Sulle ju meeldivad vahtrate lehised linad,
laotunud murule, äärised vajunud teele,
kukkunud kastaneid tonksavad saabaste ninad.

Kutsun Sind kuulama kodudest lahkuvaid linde,
rännakuparvedest püüda et ärevusnoote,
tiibade plaginad pea kohal, minekupinges.
Keegi ei jaga neil´ tagasitulekukvoote.

Vaikides seisame. Kõrgusse kiikavad nulud
endasse imavad iga me varjatud tunde.
Võpsiku taga on talu. Seal ketikoer ulub,
koonuga tühjusse joonistab vangistet tunge.

Vabadust ihkad ehk Sinagi, lausumaks sõnu,
milleta külmun ning kärbun kui kortsunud leht.
Lumede tulekut lunin, et mattuks see võlu,
kustuks, mis ainsana hinges veel ootel ja eht.

17.10.2009

Nüüd siis tean

Nüüd tean, miks ei mõistnud ma
ööbikuid lehekuu ärevais öödes,
kes lakkamatult laulsid
kevadeid suvedeks.

Tean, miks uduse tühermaa tagant
ärganud hommikud,
mida uniste kätega püüdsin,
ei vaadanud kordagi sisse
mu avatud aknast.

Ja meretuulest sasitud
sihvakad männid,
mida ikka veel imetlemas käin,
ei painutanud oma latvu
minu lootuste poole.

Nüüd mõistan, miks
seda arutult pöörlevat maailma,
mis üha uut ja uut hoogu sai
mu tuksuva südame jõust,
ei olegi päriselt olemas.

On vaid tormijälgedest korjatud
väikesed vaigused käbid
ja lõputu sügise lõhn,
mida jäängi eneses kandma.

02.10.2009

Nüüd siis tean

O Zap2It fez uma lista com os 30 momentos mais nonsense da TV norte-americana no mês de setembro.

De Seth MacFarlane em ‘FlashForward’ à Courteney Cox em ‘Cougar Town’ brincando com sua pele recém-arrancada na vida real. Confira a lista completa aqui.

Eluõhtul

Taat nurgas nosib kamašokolaadi.
Eks maias oli ta ka noorest peast.
Kui jahukotte vankri peale laadis,
üht suhkrutükki noolis pipra seast.

“Eit, mäletad veel toda kauget päeva,
mil suveõhtul tulitasid kõrvad
meid vaadates ja laine laksu lõi.
Paekaldapealsel istusin su kõrval,
peo pehmest pesast muulukaidki sõin.”

Eit noogutab: “Neid marju nüüdki näen ma”
ja krobelise käega korra rehmab.
“Laev sellel päeval leidis sadama.
Ning pärast tuli otsida veel lehma,
kes omatahtsi pani plagama.”

Jääb hetkeks vakka sukavardaklõbin.
Ei mõned asjad lähegi vist meelest,
neid meenutades silm lööb särama.
“Ae, taat, näe, päike kadus metsaveerest,
kas panid ikka kinni värava?”

“Oh, unustasin! Kõbin, kohe kõbin.”

24.09.2009

Kuhu panna

Kingin oma armastuse
ära tükikaupa.
Metsamüha loperguse
südamiku haukab.

Järgemööda viile lõikan -
kirg ja salasoovid.
Valge kase juurde põikan -
ole lahke, proovi!

Kõrge kuusk saab okkarüüle
halja truudusloori.
Pehkind känd on pesaks süüle -
lootusetu stoori.

Aasadele jäävad ääred,
lillelõhn ja lõbu,
rebenenud sukk ja sääred,
piht ning seljanõgu.

Kuhu panna tukid hõõgvad,
tuhk või tulelondid?
Kanda võiks neid loojang lõõgav,
öised hiietondid.

22.09.2009

I think the Polls are a joke, especially the AP poll. FSU just flew across the country, spanked BYU at home and FSU is sitting one spot ahead of them in the AP poll. They’re only 1 spot better? Getting beat at home by 26 and that team is only 1 spot ahead of you in that poll? Really? Michigan at 3-0 with a win over a good Notre Dame team doesn’t deserve to be ahead of a 2-1 BYU team that just got BLASTED AT HOME by someone that this particular poll had unranked in the previous week? Washington is 2-1. They don’t deserve to be ahead of BYU? BYU beat the #3 team earlier in the year (Oklahoma). Well, Washington, just beat the #3 team also, a team who they are now still trailing in that poll along with BYU. USC is 2-1. Washington is 2-1. Why is Washington ranked 24th while USC is at 12th? SIDE NOTE: MARK MY WORDS, USC HAS A FEW MORE LOSSES ON THE WAY. They are not as good this year as they have been and I think that is because of the assistant coach losses more than the player losses. Their QBs are also shaky (including Barkley) and in college football you can’t win consistently without a QB. END OF SIDE NOTE. Don’t think I’m picking on BYU, either. I think they have a good team, but FSU’s win over them was not an upset. Anyone who knows anything about college football would know that.

All that being said, here is my own poll. I base my OPINION (because this is just My Humble Opinion) on what the teams did last year, who they have coming back (including coaches), who they have coming in (including coaches), who they play, how well they play and where, injuries, record, how motivated that I think they are, etc. I’m betting my poll on a weekly basis will be much more accurate than the Coaches and Writers Poll… But IT IS my own opinion and it’s just as flawed as anyone else’s. Keep in mind I don’t think Florida will be at the top at the end of the year. But they were #1 at the end of last year and they have most everyone coming back (with Harvin being their biggest subtraction) so they still get to be #1 on my poll. Until they lose. So here is my own irrelevant poll without fanfare or art or pictures. I’m happier for posting it. I love college football.

The Crash! Landen Top 30 College Football Poll

#1 Florida (3-0, beat Tennessee @ Home)

#2 Texas (3-0, Beat Texas Tech @ Home)

#3 Alabama (3-0, Dominated Virginia Tech on a Neutral field)

#4 LSU (3-0, Beat Washington)

#5 Miami (2-0, Beat FSU on a dropped pass in the end zone, Beat Georgia Tech @ Home) 

#6 Oklahoma  (2-1, Shut 2 Nobodies out, lost when Sam Bradford was injured)

#7 Cincinatti (Beat Rutgers like a drum, Beat Oregon State, both on the road)

#8 Michigan  (3-0, Beat Notre Dame @ Home)

#9 Penn State (3-0, Have beaten NO ONE)

#10  Cal (3-0, Beat an average Minnesota team)

#11 Florida State (2-1, Beat BYU like a drum, lost to Miami on a dropped pass in the end zone).

#12 Boise State (3-0, Beat Oregon @ Home)

#13 North Carolina (3-0, Beat 2 Average Teams)

#14  TCU (2-0, The Game against Clemson will determine how good they are)

#15 Ole Miss (2-0, Have Beaten NO ONE)

#16 Washington (2-1, Beat USC, Played LSU pretty close @ home)

#17 USC (2-1, Beat Ohio State, Lost to Washington)

#18 Houston (2-0, Beat Oklahoma State)

#19 Oklahoma State (2-1, Beat Georgia @ Home)

#20 Georgia (2-1, Beat South Carolina, Beat Arkansas, Both on the road)

#21 Ohio State (2-1, Struggled with Navy, lost to USC… Typical Sweater Vest team)

#22 Virginia Tech (2-1, Beat Nebraska, Was Beat Down by Alabama on  a neutral field)

#23 Missouri (3-0, embarrassed Illinoise… That ‘e’ is for Ron.)

#24Nebraska (2-1, Should have beaten Va. Tech on the road)

#25 Georgia Tech (2-1, Lost to Miami on the road, Beat Clemson)

#26 Texas Tech (2-1, Lost a close one @ Texas)

#27 Notre Dame (3-0,Beat Michigan State)

#28 Arkansas (1-1, Lost a barnburner to Georgia)

#29 Auburn (3-0, Beat West Virginia)

#30 Iowa (3-0, Beat Arizona, but what does that mean really?)

#30 BYU(2-1, Beat Oklahoma without Sam Bradford)

 #30 Kansas (3-0, Beat NO ONE)

El grupo americano Global Language Monitor ha hecho públicos los resultados de una encuesta anual sobre las capitales de la moda. Durante cinco largos años, ha sido Nueva Cork la capital de la moda pero, este año, Milán ha conseguido arrebatar el título a la Gran Manzana.  Millie Lorenzo Payack, director general de Global Language Monitor, culpa a la crisis de este baile de posiciones.

En esta lista también se encuentran, si bien bastante alejadas de las cinco primeras posiciones, Barcelona (puesto 14), que ha dado un gran empujón de 11 posiciones y Madrid (21), que, muy a nuestro pesar, ha perdido 6 posiciones (¿No deberían cosas como esta hacernos pensar un poco sobre nuestras políticas de marketing exterior?)

A continuación os pegamos la lista completa con los puestos que han subido o bajado las ciudades respecto del año anterior y con los comentarios que ha hecho la agencia estadounidense:

 The Top Thirty Fashion Capitals, change from 2008 ranking, and commentary follow.

1. Milano (+3) – Not only overtakes New York but also Rome and Paris. Es cierto, son lideres, pero la ciudad cada dia reluce menos, esta muy muy atrasada.

2. New York (-1) – Knocked out of Top Spot by Milano after a five-year run.

3. Paris (0) – No 1. in our hearts but No. 3 in the media.

4. Rome (-2) — The Eternal City still reigns strong. Sobretodo habra sido por lo moderno de sus tiendas y  y el perfecto estado de sus calles, todo muy accesible y a la útima, verdad?

5. London (0) – London remains the laggard of the Fashion Elite.

6. Los Angeles (0) – Holding its own at No. 6.

7. Hong Kong (+4) – Leaps over Sydney and Tokyo to seize the lead in Asia/Pacific.

8. Sao Paulo (+25) – A remarkable rise, now dominating the Latin-American scene. no se yo si los 25 puestos de ascenso son tan merecidos.  Hedonismo, hedonismo…

9. Sydney (-2) – Solidly in the Top 10 while Melbourne sinks.

10. Las Vegas (-2) – Intense media spotlight ensures a top ranking.

11. Dubai(+1) – An unlimited budget continually exceeded.

12. Tokyo (-2) – Loses a bit of luster as it slips out of the Top 10.

13. Miami (+13) – Driven by its dominance in swimwear.

14. Barcelona (+11) – Takes the Iberian spotlight. Felicidades merecidas, por esta asombrosa escalada, ¿pero 11 puestos no son demasiados?

15. Shanghai (-2) — Now third in the China/Japan rivalry.

16. Mumbai (+6) – In neck-and-neck race for primacy on the Subcontinent.

17. New Delhi (+7) – Both Delhi and Mumbai break into Top 20. ¿Ha estado de verdad es te señor, paseando por las calles de Nueva Delhi, o se lo han contado?

18. Rio de Janeiro (+12) – Comes on strong but Sao Paulo is stronger.

19. Berlin (-10) – Hurt by weak showing in the ‘haute’ category.

20. Singapore (-6) – Fashion infrastructure strong, but hurt by the economy.

21. Madrid (-6) – Barcelona takes the Iberian crown. Increible, pero cierto, Madrid retrocede 6 puestos con respecto al año anterior, este señor debe hacer tiempo que no se pasea por la capital. Debemos plantearnos muchas cosas, otros con mucho menos …

22. Moscow (-6) – Remains strong as it drops out of the Top 20.

23. Santiago (-6) – Now third behind Sao Paulo and Rio in Latin America.

24. Buenos Aires (-4) – Strong in new interpretations of classic fashion.

25. Melbourne (-7) — Slips out of Top 20 as Sydney strives ahead.

26. Stockholm (-7) – Tops in Scandinavia with Copenhagen No. 2.

27. Bangkok (+7) – Breaks into the top tier of Asian Fashion.

28. Krakow (-1) – Hold an increasingly intriguing niche in Middle Europe.

29. Prague (-1) – Strengthening its position as a fashion capitol.

30. Mexico City (Not Listed) – First time on the list.

 FUENTE: http://www.languagemonitor.com/fashion

1. Naruto
2. Bleach
3. Full Metal Alchemist
4. Death Note
5. One Piece
6. Devil My Cry
7. Gantz
8. Cavaleiros Dos Zodiaco
   
9. Evangelion
10. Hellsing
11. Ghost Hunt
    
12. Claymore
13. Hajime No Ippo
14. Pokemon
15. Dragon Ball GT
16. Dragon Ball Z
    
17. Street Fighters
18. Honey & Clover
19. Shurato
20. Ynuiasha
21. Ragnarok
22. Rurouni Kenshin
23. Samurai X
24. Tsubasa
25. Trinity Blood
26. Toradora
27. Lovely Complex
28. Digimon
29. K-on
30. Yu-Gi-Oh
    

 Vastu kinnist ust

Ei mitmehäälseid õhkamisi kuule,
kui, saba keerdus, lippan tänaval.
Mu lihtsus lehvimas on allatuule
ning nähtu eest ei tulda tänama.

Ka pilgus puudub pimestusesära,
juus halliks läinud muremuhkus teel.
End aastatega olen andnud ära,
kuid jupijagu anda võiksin veel.

Sest tiibades mul piisavalt on indu
ja armastuses peitub ainus usk,
mis hoogu annab, alustamaks lendu,
et maanduda, jah, vastu kinnist ust.

29.08.2009