The 2006 film year has gone by so fast and so furiously that we've already drifted to the last day of June (unless you're reading from Tokyo and it's already July 1). Many films that debuted early on in the year have the unique distinction of being on DVD already - which was unheard-of when I was a kid! - although I attest to having seen more movies theatrically this year so far than any other year, all-inclusive. It feels like I've seen a full year's worth of films already, and the year ahead promises many more that I plan on going to.

For now, though, let's slow down and reflect on the first half of 2006. I have a tentative Top Ten that no doubt will look vastly different come 2007, followed by a list of everything else I've seen this year parcelled into one of two categories: Honourable Mentions and Common Trash. Each film comes accompanied with a rating out of 10 points.

My list of Blind Spots is much too huge, especially considering that some films that have played elsewhere in the world have yet to find their way to Atlantic Canada. So, if a favourite film of yours is missing, post a comment below and hopefully it'll make an appearance on my year-end list in January.