Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) An emotional feast for the heart.

Singin' in the Rain (1952) An ageless story that works on every level.

The Passion of the Christ (2004) A masterpiece of narrative relevancy packed with three-dimensional scenes and unforgettable characters.

Chicago (2002) A tightly-written musical with a heart of stone.

Seabiscuit (2003) This stylish, fact-based story never makes it across the finish line.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) A clean, fun adventure that's cursed by an unworthy theme.