I'm back but only for a few days off this weekend to the Critics Choice Awards in LA.

Wanted to put up some films and thoughts for the best of and get your feedback on the worst of...

My top 10 in no particular order for best of the year

1. "Atonement": beautiful film by Director Joe Wright starring Kiera Knightly and James McAvoy stand out performance by the little sister

heavy drama, .

2."Juno/ Super Bad/ Knocked Up" if you liked any one of these you'll like them all however if R rated humor is not your thing pass on these

Super Bad and Knocked Up are 2 more in the Judd Apatow 40 year old Virgin vein of comedy, great one liners, shocking humor

and not anything your mom would think is funny.

"Juno" is written by a first time screen writer who will be nominated for original screenplay (bank on it) and stars the unbelievable Ellen Page who you may recognize from

"Hard Candy", if you missed this sleeper rent it. She is a huge talent and gives Juno its snap crackle and pop.

Great performances by Jennifer Garner and Jk Rollins and Allison Janney are terrific in their supporting roles.

3."The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" emotionally exhausting true story of the editor of French vogue who dictates his autobiography by blinking his eye

it will stay with you long after the credits roll.

4. "Waitress" I loved this sweet film, saw it early in the year and it really charmed me. The back story of writer/ director/actor, Adrienne Shelly makes the film that much more worthy of your movie dollar. and who cannot appreciate a spontaneous poem?

5."Into the Wild" again I am a sucker for a true story. Sean Penns beautiful telling of a young mans journey of self discovery.

Not sure why this film didn't get more accolades. Regardless of whether or not you understand why he's doing it you have to respect his passion and commitment

to the ride itself. Look for Oscar noms for Hal Holbrook supporting, Penn for directing, Catherine Keener for S. Actress and possibly Emile Hirsch for best actor.

6. "Enchanted" The film for every girl whoever wanted to be a princess. Amy Adams is Enchanting, and incredibly believable and as the naive princess banished to Times Square. No other actress working today could have pulled this off. Patrick Dempsey is always dreamy and has been my prince charming since "Can't Buy me Love". Entertaining and fun. I really enjoyed this movie.

7."No Country for Old Men" The Coen Bros are back to the "Blood Simple" days when details are everything and dialogue is limited.

Tommy Lee Jones was born to be the sherrif and Javier Bardeem wins for scariest bad guy with bowl haircut ever on film.

loads of discussion and theory on line about this film. A lock for best picture nomination and director.

What a year for Josh Brolin.

8. "The Visitor" I saw this at the Toronto Film Fest (it will be a while before it gets to the Market Street.)

From the guy who brought us "The Station Agent" this is another sweet character study that will win you over.

Nothing big or flashy just a nice little film.

9. "The Namesake" and since my list I have seen "The Kite Runner" Both films are stories of family and journeys home.

Both films are emotional, and worth seeing.

10. "God Grew Tired of Us" about the lost boys of sudan. The best documentary I saw this year.