Theme of the Week: The 2000's and On

This is shaping up to be a week where I explore films released in the 2000's and onward (2000 - 2013 that is). This was always a sort of a plan in my mind but I intend to stick with it (and hopefully by officially stating it, it will force me to actually toe the line). I've been so intent upon schooling myself on some film history that I neglected the film present (Which is very, very rich despite what you may have heard).

The manner in which I choose the films I watch is a mercurial process (I tend to have a couple films in mind but it's not a dead to rights thing. There are lots of films I was sure I was going to watch on a given day/week and still have yet to get around to) so I can't outright say what I'll be watching (or if they will remain in this previously mentioned era). But I'm open to suggestions (Spirited Away was chosen at someone's recommendation) and might consider making more "themed weeks" in the future.

A running tally of films so far:

Spirited Away (2001) 

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter ... And Spring (2003)

Pacific Rim (2013) - Currently in theaters

25th Hour (2002) 

Despicable Me 2 (2013) - I previously reviewed the film but revisited writing about it after a second viewing.

A Bug's Life (1998) - I bend the rules a bit in order to try to change your opinion on this second, consistently misjudged effort by Pixar.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012) -  Because it's only fair that at least one documentary get thrown into the mix.

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) 

The Shield's Seventh Season (2008) - The 2000's were a great time for television as well as exemplified by the great final season of this fantastic antihero police drama.

Life of Pi (2012) 

Final Thoughts on This Week's Films