Ten Best Films of 2009

The year 2009 has come to an end, and I admit I got to enjoy a bunch of superb films, even though the movie year wasn't necessarily as powerful in terms of quality as some other recent years.

That said, these are my favorite flicks of 2009. Please note I picked these movies from all those I've seen this year. I really tried to watch as many as possible, but I admit I did miss a few in the end.

To keep a long story short, enjoy these picks and feel free to comment on them or post your own top 10. Thanks for stopping by, and here's to a new year filled with awesome cinematic experiences.

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Movie Review: “The September Issue”

Seen on: September 30, 2009

The players: Director: R.J. Cutler, Cast: Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Andre Leon Talley, Sienna Miller, Patrick Demarchelier

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: This documentary takes a closer look at what goes down at Vogue in New York and how Anna Wintour puts together the magazine's popular September issue.

Our thoughts: I’m someone who couldn’t care less about the world of fashion, but I’ll tell you this: I absolutely adored R.J. Cutler’s documentary “The September Issue,” which offers cinemagoers a detailed look into the world of Vogue magazine. It’s a truly fascinating film, and not one minute of it is boring or unoriginal.

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