I can't stand the rain

over at FilmCritic.com, a few folks ahave put their heads together to come up with the 50 Greatest Movie Endings of All Time. The list isn't too bad; there are some perennial favourites (Dr. Strangelove, Chinatown, Casablanca)and some WTFs (Real Genius, Before Sunrise and Being There). I couldn't help but feel like they missed one of the greatest endings of all-time: Monty Python's Life of Brian. Not only is the all-cross rendition of "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" the perfect note to end this bitter-sweet exploration of religion and faith, it has ellipsed the film itself. "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" has become an anthem for second rate sports teams and even the British Navy. It's the perfect loser song.