If any one artist truly defined this movie year for me, it's Hugh Jackman. He once again kicked ass as Wolverine in the third X-flick, proved to be perfectly charming in Woody Allen's Scoop, held his own against Christian Bale in "The Prestige" and, last but not least, starred in the film that tops my...

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Unofficial 11th pick (added 01/15/07): Pan's Labyrinth
Had I been able to see it in 2006, Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece would have placed right next to "The Fountain". Alas, it's technically a 2007 release in Montreal. Never mind, the important thing is that you'll soon be able to experience it as well - you won't regret it.


BEST DOCUMENTARY
The Devil and Daniel Johnston


BEST ACTOR
Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

BEST ENSEMBLE
United 93

BEST MUSIC
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny


GUILTY PLEASURE
The Marine














BEST ALBUMS

1. Pierre Lapointe - La forêt des mal-aimés
2. pony up! - Make Love to the Judges With Your Eyes
3. The Dears - Gang of Losers
4. Sunset Rubdown - Shut Up I Am Dreaming
5. Xavier Caféïne - Gisèle





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