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In a year that saw some of the worst films ever, 2012 also brought us some of the most memorable. But how do you reduce a list from 65 to just 10 - you add five more ! Yes, SJF brought you an amazing 65 reviews in 2012 - how do I still have eyes after seeing that many? In short, there were so many good films that a top 10 just felt too small. I know that some of you might not agree with what you're about to see, but that's the great thing about 'best-of' lists: they should generate discussion and thoughtful consideration, while ultimately encouraging you to either catch a hidden gem for the first time, or to relive the moment when one became a favorite. We've been building this list all year, with some films receiving a last-minute bump or demotion based on their release date or a recent revisiting. To be clear, we include films that probably won't even be nominated for an Oscar, either because of their subject matter or their poor performance at thea...

Argonaut Pictures Welcome To The Rileys Movie Review By: Windy City Gal / @rosenfie *Spoiler Alert* Welcome to the Rileys , directed by Jake Scott (HBO Voyeur Project) and starring James Gandolfini (The Taking of Pelham 123, The Sopranos), Melissa Le o (Everybody’s Fine) and Kristen Stewart (The Runaways, The Twilight Saga) is the story of a couple (Gandolfini and Leo) who’s marriage is all but over due to the tragic death of their teenage daughter, but find comfort and redemption with a teenage runaway (Stewart). Tired of his depressing life and agoraphobic wife, “ Doug Riley ” (Gandolfini) decides to stay in New Orleans after a convention when he meets a 16-year old runaway stripper/prostitute, “ Mallory ” (Stewart). Mallory, who is mature beyond her years in some ways and still a child in others, isn’t willing to admit the comfort she desires from a real family. After seeing the warm heart of Doug, Mallory allows him to live with her (for $100 per week) in her run-down...

A Few Edgy Kristen Stewart Images Want to thank the good people over at Samuel Goldwyn Films and Destination Films,for sending us these new poster and images from the upcoming film  WELCOME TO THE RILEYS . The film stars Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini , and Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo . The film hits theaters in New York, Los Angeles, and Boston on Friday, October 29, 2010. To watch the trailer and see more images after the Jump.. James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo star as a married couple whose relationship has deteriorated due to a family tragedy years earlier. In what is widely considered her most dramatic and mature role yet, Kristen Stewart plays Mallory, a teenage runaway who transforms the couple's relationship after their lives intersect. WELCOME TO THE RILEYS is helmed by acclaimed film and music video director Jake Scott (including videos for R.E.M., Radiohead, U2, Oasis, The Strokes and many more). SYNOPSIS: WELCOME TO THE RILEYS is a powerfu...