2011 In Film: Aliens, Apes and Drivers

The end of another year is nearly upon which can only mean one thing - the [blogging] world goes list crazy, and being someone who is a bit list-centric, it is time for my offering. Here are my movies of 2011.

5. Paul



Standout moment: The phone call offering specialist advice to the creator of another famous movie alien.

4. Senna



Standout moment: Behind the scenes insight into the drivers' briefings.

3. Super 8



Standout moment: The train crash.

2. Drive



Standout moment: The motel shooting.

1. Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes



Standout moment: "NO!".

Although, it was just pipped by the Apes, Drive did offer a soundtrack which will not be beaten this year. From the opening to closing credits, the soundtrack was able to stylise and give the movie a feel that was very reminiscent of To Live And Die In LA .

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A Christmas Tale

It's been a while but I'm back. There are a couple of things I hope to post over the Winter so there should be a slight burst of activity.

Christmas is approaching and I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but for me, there are two things that indicate this:

• The Coke advert on the television


• The Christmas issue of the Radio Times

The first condition was met a few weeks ago, and on Saturday, the Radio Times will be purchased.

So with the Christmas mood starting to kick in, I thought it was time to watch a Christmas movie. The first one of the season was Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. Set in Lapland, it is based on folklore and fairytale of the area and not the Coca-Cola image of Santa Claus that we are all used to. Missing kids, mauled reindeer and satanic elves are the order of the day for this Festive flick with a difference.

With that watched, and the inevitable Best Of... list appearing in the Radio Times, in true Film 2011 style, I thought I'd post my Top 5 Christmas Movies.

5) The Muppet Christmas Carol



4) It's a Wonderful Life



3) Scrooged



2) Gremlins



1) Die Hard

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