However, the mostessentialmovies of 2008 aren’t necessarily thebest.
Then again,despite its shortcomings,Slumdog Millionairehas a lot to offer.
His best and most popular film is arguably the 4-hour-longLove Exposure, one of thegrossest movies of the 2000s.
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Its exploration of sexuality and deviancy is rich and engaging, perfectly balancing melodrama and humor.
It may just be the best of 2008.
Of this movement’s exponents,Agnes Vardashines as one of the most important.
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Indeed, among female filmmakers, she was the undeniable queen.
It wasn’t her final film, but it definitely has that poignant feeling.
For all of these reasons and more,WALLEis one ofthe most essential animated moviesever made.
One hears 1972, and one immediately thinks ofThe Godfather.
Mention 1941 in a movie context, and people will bring upCitizen Kanewithout hesitation.
Likewise, there’sno conversation about the movies of 2008 that’s complete without mentioning Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight.
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