Artists of 2007

This is a follow-up to my year end cinema review. The last post is about movies, this time it's about the men and women in and behind the movies. So, here's my list, enjoy:

Casey Affleck


He proved us that he is a better actor than his more famous brother, Ben, by starring in 2 of the best films in 2007, The Assassination of Jesse James, and Gone Baby Gone. And he also starred alongside big names such as, Clooney, Pitt, Damon, Garcia, in Ocean's Thirteen. He rounded up 2007 with an Oscar nomination for his role in The Assassination of Jesse James. For this he deserves to be one of the artists of 2007.


Ellen Page


Page's career has rocketed so high last year, thanks to Jason Reitman's Juno. The movie did not only put Page's name on the list of rising stars, but also put her name into one to watch in the future. Her smart and witty portrayal of Juno is just perfect example on why she is named as one of the best this year.

Josh Brolin


Starred not in 1, but 3 great movies of the year, Josh Brolin has kicked started his career. American Gangster, Grindhouse, and No Country for Old Men are the evidence. Those 3 movies marks the comeback of a real American bad ass.

Judd Apatow


Apatow is comedy's next best thing. After the funny 40 year old Virgin last year, he followed up the movie with a pregnancy comedy, Knocked Up. He also produced another kick ass comedies such as Superbad, and Walk Hard. It's hard to see another man behind great comedies other than him. And next year he's going to prove that he is still the best in business.

Michael Cera


After the cancelled tv show, Arrested Development, Cera's career has unexpectedly rises. Superbad, in which he successfully made us laugh with his performance along with Jonah Hill and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, is his ticket to stardom. He also shows some range by playing Ellen Page's love interest in Juno. Cera is officially the next hero of geek community.

Javier Bardem


His role as the mentally deluded/cold blooded killer, Anton Chigurh is so haunting that i have to add him to the list. Chigurh is every person's nightmare. He's the one that haunts you in your dreams. And of course, for that role, he received numerous award nomination, including an Oscar nomination.