The Best in Film from 2010...Part Two

Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo (The Fighter)- With a cavalcade of terrific actors found in The Fighter, Melissa Leo nearly rises above them all as she plays an emotionally unstable mother who doubles as a boxing manager to her son. The problem with Leo's character is that she simultaneously bolsters and derails her son's boxing career. Despite the character's fallacies, Leo is able to emanate a sense of tough love without transforming her character into an unsympathetic person. It's a true sign of someone who has perfected their craft.

The Best in Film from 2010...Part One

After much deliberation, I have finally decided to cut my viewing of 2010 films short and assemble my Top Ten list for the year. There are plenty of films that I wish I could see, but alas there isn't enough time for me to capture the vast amount of films that have invaded the multiplexes. With that being said, I feel comfortable in saying that I've seen enough films to craft what I deem to be a respectable list. My list and selections for the Best of 2010 are not only based on how well a film was crafted, but also the emotional impact it had on me. So, this is my attempt at blending my subjective opinion with an objective eye. Without further ado, part one: