- Silver Linings Playbook. (2012) This movie has, as they say, “all the feels.” Bradley Cooper and J-Law as damaged individuals who muddle through. Script by David O. Russell who also directed.
- The Descendants. (2011) George Clooney at his best. Shailene Woodley’s debut. Alexander Payne directed and co-wrote.
- The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) A zany Wes Anderson classic. If the Marx Brothers were still making movies they might’ve made one like this. Features Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton among a stellar cast.
- Skyfall. (2012) The best Bond movie since Goldfinger. Javier Bardem is a great villain and Judi Dench as M delivers an emotional performance. Director is Sam Mendes.
- Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. (2019) The best pacing of any recent Quentin Tarantino film with tons of entertaining scenes. Leo and Brad are given memorable characters and they make the most of the opportunity.
- Ex Machina. (2015) Thoughtful sci-fi. The old “robot who looks and acts human” bit. But beautifully written and acted. Oscar Isaac as a tech guru, Alicia Vikander as the robot. With Domhnall Gleason.
- Snowpiercer. (2013) Aboard a train in a dystopian future, this movie is full of surprises around every bend. From Korean director Bong Joon-ho.
- Inside Llewyn Davis. (2013) The Coen brothers tale of an early 60’s hard luck folk singer. Oscar Isaac in the lead.
- Argo. (2012) Mostly true story of effort to remove diplomats from Iran during the hostage crisis. Ben Affleck directed and starred.
- Drive. (2011) Ryan Gosling is a moody guy who drives getaway cars and stunt cars. Great supporting work from Albert Brooks, Bryan Cranston, Carey Mulligan and Christina Hendricks.
- Deadpool. (2016) Way more entertaining than the films and characters it makes fun of. Best opening credits ever! Ryan Reynolds makes it work.
- Get Out. (2017) Jordan Peele’s debut as a writer and director. Weirdness, screams and a message, too.
- Incredibles 2. (2018) Pixar’s best characters in a great story with cool mid-century modern settings.
- Birdman. (2014) Creative, mind-blowing film. Michael Keaton should’ve won the Oscar.
- The Revenant. (2015) Leonardo Di Caprio in a stunning performance. This film’s cinematography is among the best ever.
- Steve Jobs. (2015) Not a biopic but a slice of his life. Michael Fassbender as the Apple leader. Script by Aaron Sorkin. Directed by Danny Boyle
- The Big Sick. (2017) Kumail Nanjiani delivers the funniest line of the decade when he replies to Ray Romano’s question about 9/11. Film is funny and touching.
- Bladerunner 2049. (2017) The long-awaited sequel to the 1982 classic. Amazing images and a story with many layers to unfold.
- Whiplash. (2014) J.K. Simmons is an unforgiving, abusive music teacher. Miles Teller is good, too. Director Damien Chazelle’s breakout.
- The Social Network. (2010) The story of the beginning of Facebook, released before the platform became the behemoth it is today. Great script from Aaron Sorkin with strong acting throughout.
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