Rolling Stone's "10 Best Films of 2008"

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It was murder this year for filmmakers to get all mavericky. The economy squeezed our wallets and made us junkies for escapism. That yapping noise at the multiplex was more likely a Beverly Hills Chihuahua than audiences grappling with issues. But a few movies — some flying on a fat budget (The Dark Knight), some by the seat of their pants (Slumdog Millionaire) — raised hell and our dulled consciousness. Look, I loved Iron Man too, but my top-10 list takes it cue from our president-elect and honors audacity, not just of hope but of original thought and untamed ambition.

Peter Traver’s Top 10 Lists on Rolling Stone:

2000: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/68703

2001: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/68702

2002: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/68701

2003: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/68700

2004: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/68699

2005: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/30398

2006: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/21204

2007: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/47168

2008: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/61240