For winter break I've curated a viewing list of nine films for Lee that she's never seen before. I'm probably a bad boyfriend for having been with her for as long as I have without showing her these films. Oops.

I may make some changes and I may add one more film just so it's a nice even ten. Keep in mind this wouldn't be the top ten films I'd choose if some festival were to ask me to curate a series of ten films. These are just ten that I own and Lee hasn't seen.

Anyway, here it is in alphabetical order:

• 2001: A Space Odyssey - This film is easily the single greatest film going experience I've ever had in a theater. Seeing it at the Cinerama in Seattle was an absolutely transcendent experience. Seeing Apocalypse Now there was almost as amazing.

• The 400 Blows - I actually haven't seen this film in a really long time... maybe I should rewatch it with her instead of having her watch it on her own... hmmm... I just may do that...
• Chinatown - Jack Nicholson is great and Robert Towne's script is simply one of the best ever. Roman Polanski's directing is solid and his cameo is quite memorable and always good for a laugh.
• Citizen Kane - What can one say about this film that hasn't already been said? Brilliant brilliant cinematography. YES, it's as good as everyone says.
• Dancer in the Dark - Aww Björk what's wrong... no... don't cry... no... please... stop... *sob*
• Five Easy Pieces - OMFG Mr. Nicholson I will hold the chicken between my knees for you any day. Uh. Brilliant acting and some really wonderful shots (my favorite being the pan around the room while he plays piano).
• Il Posto - One of the most honest films that I've seen. I don't really know what to say about it, I discovered it in my Italian Cinema class and fell in love immediately. B E A U T I F U L.
• McCabe & Mrs. Miller - Another beautiful film. I love beautiful films! Great cinematography and a wonderful disregard for traditional filmmaking.
• The Thin Red Line - Terrence Malick is the man and I'm so excited for his latest film. The cinematography in this film is tear jerkingly beautiful at times and everything else about the way it's put together is just as awe inspiring.