Lists, 4/21.

"[Sigourney] Weaver's range as an actress has always impressed me enormously, and I think it's at least the equal of her Map of the World co-star Julianne Moore's; Weaver couldn't pull off the tiny emotional calibrations of a Safe, perhaps, but nor could I imagine Moore summoning the sheer fortitude, the regal poise, or the haughty, acidic outrage to do Weaver-like justice to any of the underlisted." Five films follow, featuring Tim R's favorite performances.

The Guardian has nominated 50 literary adaptations as the best ever. Voting will be going on next month, though what sort, exactly, remains unclear. But the discussion is already underway.

The site doesn't seem accessible at the moment, but when it is, Rogerebert.com editor Jim Emerson has posted a list of the "101 Movies You Must See Before You Die." For now, Film Experience has a peek.

Noel Murray writes up a list at the AV Club: "Your Tax Dollars at Work in 10 Classic Movies."

And via Movie City News, Garry Maddox lists the seven deadly sins of cinema etiquette in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Posted by dwhudson at April 21, 2006 2:56 PM