I regret to inform you that there is only one month remaining in 2011. It's been quite a year but we weep that it's nearly over. How can this be? In case you've recently rejoined us -- fair weather friend! -- here's a dozen must-read highlights from the month that just was.
• How Long Has it Been Since You've Seen Close Encounters? It holds up.
• "Consider"... Harry Potter live blogging an FYC ad.
• The Covers, The Dreamers and Me JA reminisces about childhood love for The Muppets.
• Do Movies About Movies Win Oscars? Bad news for Hugo, The Artist and My Week With Marilyn.
• Nicole Kidman's Perpetual Elephant Love Medley a new biopic for one of our favorites.
• Will "Monty" Consider Bridesmaids a feline Oscar pundit.
• Theodora Van Runkle (RIP) a costuming giant passes.
• Happy 50th Meg Ryan a look back at a supernova career
• Mirror Mirror vs. Snow White and the Hunstman a double whammy of fairy tales for our Yes No Maybe So series.
Most Discussed: Roles for Which Meryl Streep was Not Nominated Though her nomination record is insane such roles do exist and Q&A: Favorite Kubrick Films and Grace Kelly casting.
Most Popular: "Once More With Feeling" a 10th anniversary celebration of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's musical episode.
Coming in December: YEAR IN REVIEW MANIA in... 3...2...1