By Paul Thomas Anderson’s ensemble piece “Magnolia” has topped the list of a Rolling Stone feature this week which ranked the 99 Best Movies of 1999.
The film beat out The Wachowski’s “The Matrix” for second place in the poll which was assembled by the film staff of the outlet. Spike Jonze’s “Being John Malkovich,” Michael Mann’s “The Insider,” and Sofia Coppola’s “The Virgin Suicides” round out the top five.
The bottom half of the top ten is also filled with bangers including Claire Denis’ “Beau Travail,” Alexander Payne’s “Election,” David Lynch’s “The Straight Story,” David Fincher’s “Fight Club” and Wes Anderson’s “Rushmore”.
Most surprising though is who is either low or absent here. Both “The Insider” (#4) and M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” (#12) were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars but other nominees weren’t so well placed.
Winner “American Beauty” placed very low at #87, fellow nominees Lasse Hallstrom’s “The Cider House Rules” was not far off at #82, and Frank Darabont’s “The Green Mile” doesn’t make the list at all.
Some interesting inclusions too though with “Eyes Wide Shut” at #15, “South Park: Bigger, Longer Uncut” at #17, and “Toy Story 2” at #22 – all probably a little low. Meanwhile “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” at #37 is generous, especially coming ahead of “The Mummy” at #42.
Head on over to RollingStone.com to check out the full list.
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