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SpelingError 09-12-22 11:24 AM

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After doing several decade countdowns which covered every decade in cinema (except the 2020s, of course, but we still have several more years to go before we start that one), we will now be doing the Movie Forums' Top 100 of the 2010s. So sit back, get your popcorn ready, and start assembling your ballots!

COUNTDOWN RULES
  • Submit your ranked list of twenty five titles from best to worst using our nifty ballot tool (see below).
  • Films will be awarded points as follows: 25 points for 1st place, 24 points for 2nd place, 23 for 3rd place and so on, with one point being given to your 25th placed film.
  • If you submit less than 25 films, then points will be redistributed accordingly. For example, if you submit 10 films, your top film will receive 10 points, then 9 points for your 2nd placed film, 8 for your 3rd placed film, and so on, with one point being given to your 10th placed film. Your ballot needs to include at least 10 films for it to be accepted.
  • If you're new to this forum, please wait until you've been a member here for one month before submitting a ballot. Certain cases will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
  • Films that are part of a series or trilogy (Star Wars: Episodes VII to IX, John Wick, etc.) must be submitted as separate films.
  • In order for a film to be eligible for this list, its release year needs to be listed as between 2010-2019 on IMDb.
  • Do NOT reveal your ballot! Anyone who reveals their submitted list before the countdown has ended will be disqualified.
  • The deadline to submit your ballot is December 12, 2022. That gives you three months to prepare your ballot and watch/rewatch as many films from the 2010s you're able to. Three months may seem like a lot of time, but believe me; it'll fly by much faster than you think, so try not to wait till the last second to submit your ballot.



In order to submit your ballot, use the ballot submission link posted below:

https://www.movieforums.com/ballot.php

HOW TO USE IT
  • Type the name of the movie you want to include and select it from the drop-down list.
  • If the movie doesn't appear, you can click the link on the upper right corner ("movie you want not showing up") and copy and paste the movie's IMDb or TMDb URL.
  • Be sure to double check the names and dates of the films on your ballot before submitting it. This is to avoid any mistakes which may pop up. Remember that there can be several films with the same title (this is especially true with foreign films).
  • As stated up above, there should be a minimum of ten entries per ballot.
  • You will receive a copy of your list via PM after you submit it.
  • All ballots are final, so make sure everything is set before submitting.

In case you encounter any issues with the ballot submission tool, let either Yoda or I know and we'll help you out.



Aside from the release dates of all films being required to be listed as 2010-2019 on IMDb, here are a few more eligibility rules:
  • There are bound to be some edge cases (limited releases, foreign releases, etc.) which can be brought forward in the thread and discussed accordingly.
  • Television series and mini-series are NOT eligible.
  • Other eligibility questions can be politely discussed in this thread. Ultimately though, the curator's decision is final.

NOTE: Since there's no recommendation thread for this countdown, feel free to post recommendations in this thread. I'll be doing that as well, in fact.

So, with all that being said, start watching/rewatching films from the 2010s, assemble your ballots, be sure to respect the opinions and tastes of others in this thread, and may the best 2010s film win!

Ballots:

1) Tugg
2) Holden Pike
3) John W Constantine
4) Steve Freeling
5) ueno_station54
6) MovieBuffering
7) Nope1172
8) MovieFan1988
9) LAMb EELYAK
10) Guaporense
11) Torgo
12) Ash TheStrangeOne
13) mrblond
14) Kaplan
15) Allaby
16) pahaK
17) Hey Fredrick
18) Deschain
19) Thursday Next
20) Cobpyth
21) Wigram
22) Fabulous
23) The Rodent
24) seanc
25) ahwell
26) Citizen Rules
27) John Dumbear
28) Mr. Sunshine
29) donniedarko
30) mark f
31) Daniel M
32) Harry Lime
33) ScarletLion
34) dadgumblah
35) MovieMeditation
36) Miss Vicky
37) rauldc14
38) matt72582
49) culliford
40) Thief
41) Siddon
42) xSookieStackhouse
43) Burning
44) GulfportDoc
45) mattiasflgrtll6
46) urkillinmesmalls
47) Supercraig
48) kgaard
49) CharlesAoup
50) MovieMad16
51) mojofilter
52) Slentert
53) John McClane
54) WorldFilmGeek
55) beelzebubble
56) PHOENIX74
57) iluv2viddyfilms
58) Chypmunk
59) Kaiju39
60) John-Connor
61) crumbsroom
62) Frightened Inmate No. 2
63) cricket
64) Captain Spaulding
65) Wyldesyde19
66) KeyserCorleone
67) Takoma11
68) thracian dawg
69) honeykid
70) CosmicRunaway
71) aronisred
72) WHITBISSELL!
73) Mr Minio
74) edarsenal
75) Little Ash
76) gbgoodies
77) gandalf26
78) Iroquois
79) SpelingError
80) WrinkledMind
81) I_Wear_Pants
82) Sedai
83) Diehl40
84) sawduck
85) Okay
86) ChunkyMonkey
87) Loner
88) jiraffejustin
89) Austruck
90) Yoda
91) ApexPredator
92) CaptainT
93) Wooley
94) TheUsualSuspect
95) WBadger
96) Followthrough
97) sarah f
98) this_is_the_girl

SpelingError 09-12-22 11:24 AM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
And here we go...

insert The Dark Knight meme here

Yoda 09-12-22 11:40 AM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
And we're off!

Thanks Speling. :up:

Citizen Rules 09-12-22 11:40 AM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Glad to see this thread up and running, I know you'll make an awesome host!...time to start watching some 2010s movies!!!

SpelingError 09-12-22 11:47 AM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
I wonder who will be first to submit their ballot.

SpelingError 09-12-22 11:47 AM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Also, since I have access to the results as they come in, I'll try to submit my ballot fairly early.

Chypmunk 09-12-22 11:48 AM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Thanks for hosting this Speling, I'm sure you'll do an absolutley spifing job! :)

Yoda 09-12-22 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2331923)
Also, since I have access to the results as they come in, I'll try to submit my ballot fairly early.
My line for the last couple was that getting to have slightly more influence over marginal results is the thank-you that myself and the list Host/Curator get for doing the work. :laugh: So feel free to wait and vote a tiny bit more strategically if you like.

SpelingError 09-12-22 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2331928)
My line for the last couple was that getting to have slightly more influence over marginal results is the thank-you that myself and the list Host/Curator get for doing the work. :laugh: So feel free to wait and vote a tiny bit more strategically if you like.
Hm, I suppose that works as well.

The test ballot I submitted will likely be similar to my final ballot though.

Miss Vicky 09-12-22 12:20 PM

Ah yes, the 2010s. The only countdown where it's entirely possible for my ballot to contain a Paul Thomas Anderson movie, a Wes Anderson movie, and/or a Woody Allen movie. :D

MovieMeditation 09-12-22 12:34 PM

Hell yes! Finally we are rolling!

And with a flawless fella at the helm who will indeed do well though he is sporting an unlucky username, which he will hopefully not live up to when compiling the final list. :p

Jk, I’m sure this will be great and I can’t wait to compile what will probably be my most difficult list yet… Being born in the mid 90s and thereby having most of my childhood watchings in the 00s and most of my growing cinephile watchings in the 2010s, it’s most certainly going to be a tough list to put together for me.

Just off the top of my head I have several picks I want on my list so I’m very excited for how it’s all going to turn out - both for me and the final list.

Hopefully I’ll have time for some rewatches as well as some new watches. :up:

Mr Minio 09-12-22 12:41 PM

Finally, a countdown thread where I can put Slow Torture Puke Chamber as my one-pointer.

https://i.imgur.com/8wX8Lmx.png

Yoda 09-12-22 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Minio (Post 2331942)
Finally, a countdown thread where I can put Slow Torture Puke Chamber as my one-pointer.

https://i.imgur.com/8wX8Lmx.png
My big brain move is putting it 25th on my ballot, too, to deny you the satisfaction.

Mr Minio 09-12-22 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2331945)
My big brain move is putting it 25th on my ballot, too, to deny you the satisfaction.
Obviously, I won't put that film as my 25th. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said it out loud. So, the thought that wanting to outsmart me, you'd end up claiming Slow Torture Puke Chamber as your one-pointer is hilarious! Sorry, but you can't beat my genius. :cool:

Yoda 09-12-22 12:57 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
24th then, covered either way!

(We will for the purposes of this play-fight forget, for now, that I can see the ballots as they come in.)

Mr Minio 09-12-22 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2331949)
(We will for the purposes of this play-fight forget, for now, that I can see the ballots as they come in.)
Hey, that's cheating! But sending my ballot at the last minute should do the trick. I have lots of sick titles up my sleeve. :cool:

donniedarko 09-12-22 01:06 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
let's goooooo

Yoda 09-12-22 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Minio (Post 2331950)
Hey, that's cheating!
It 100% is. I highly recommend it to anyone with the means.

SpelingError 09-12-22 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 2331956)
It 100% is. I highly recommend it to anyone with the means.
take notes

SpelingError 09-12-22 02:56 PM

Here are Sight & Sounds' respective lists from 2010-2019 in case anyone's curious:

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/sight-sound-...est-films-2010

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/sight-sound-...est-films-2011

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion...est-films-2012

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion...est-films-2013

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/best-films-2014

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/best-films-2015

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/best-films-2016

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/features/best-films-2017/

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/best-films-2018

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/best-films-2019

Little Ash 09-12-22 03:58 PM

From those BFI lists, I guess it should be stated that Twin Peaks: The Return isn't eligible for this.
I'd have to double-check, but OJ: Made in America... wasn't that also part of a TV series or am I conflating that with another athlete-based documentary from the last decade (there were a few that got a lot of praise that I never watched).

mark f 09-12-22 04:19 PM

O.J.: Made in America will be way up high on my list.

John Dumbear 09-12-22 04:24 PM

The deadline to submit your ballot is: December 12, 2022.





Damn, I better get started!

Holden Pike 09-12-22 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Little Ash (Post 2332039)
From those BFI lists, I guess it should be stated that Twin Peaks: The Return isn't eligible for this.
"Twin Peaks: The Return" is still a television series.

Little Ash 09-12-22 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Holden Pike (Post 2332055)
"Twin Peaks: The Return" is still a television series.

The thread organizer/host posted links to a respectable film magazine that included it in its best films of the year list. I felt like it needed to be overtly stated. I personally don't consider it for any "best films of the x" list because to me it's a TV series, but if the ground rules are set that it meets the requirements (on the, it's an 18 hour long movie, broken into hour long segments, argument, which not an insignificant number of people do), then I'd put it back into play and have to adjust my list accordingly.

SpelingError 09-12-22 05:34 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Yeah, probably should've stated that Twin Peaks: The Return and any other mini series which may be on those lists aren't eligible for this list. Still though, a great deal of international films can be found in those links, so if you're looking for recommendations, those lists are great places to start.

Allaby 09-12-22 05:37 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Here are a couple other lists of best of the 2010s for anyone else looking for recommendations:

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movi...-2010s-910770/

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/...s-of-the-2010s

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com...-of-the-2010s/

SpelingError 09-12-22 05:42 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Also, Holden Pike is the first user to submit a ballot!

Miss Vicky 09-12-22 05:53 PM

I probably won't be submitting until close to the deadline. I have a handful of movies I haven't seen that I want to watch and a list of 82 possibles - most of which need to be rewatched before I can give them fair consideration.

Thief 09-12-22 05:56 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Nice! So great to see Speling hosting. I know you'll do a great job.

Thief 09-12-22 05:56 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Can we use this thread for recommendations, or will another thread be created?

Miss Vicky 09-12-22 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332079)
Can we use this thread for recommendations, or will another thread be created?
Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2331906)
NOTE: Since there's no recommendation thread for this countdown, feel free to post recommendations in this thread. I'll be doing that as well, in fact.
;)

Thief 09-12-22 06:02 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Oops, my mind had drifted by that point :D The weird thing is that I actually read all the rest, even though I actually know all the rules. I swear, LOL

donniedarko 09-12-22 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky (Post 2332077)
I probably won't be submitting until close to the deadline. I have a handful of movies I haven't seen that I want to watch and a list of 82 possibles - most of which need to be rewatched before I can give them fair consideration.
I’m taking my time on this one as well

But I have too many new films to watch to focus on repeat viewings

Allaby 09-12-22 06:08 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Some of my recommendations:

Tomboy (2011)
The Wise Kids (2011)
Beyond the Hills (2012)
It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)
Córki dancingu (2015)
Mustang (2015)
Cigarettes et chocolat chaud (2016)
Black Cop (2017)
Thunder Road (2018)
Justine (2019)

SpelingError 09-12-22 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Allaby (Post 2332084)
Tomboy (2011)
Thunder Road (2018)
I've only seen those two since they were nominated in two separate HoFs.

It's a Beautiful Day is the one I'm most interested in seeing. I'll definitely watch it before I submit my ballot.

Thief 09-12-22 06:23 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Some "left field" recommendations that might or not make my ballot. I'll spread them by years and post all of them as the weeks go by, so let's start with 2010...

Beyond the Black Rainbow - Weird and icky, probably "not for everyone", as much as I hate that term, but it sticks with you. From the director of Mandy.

The Man from Nowhere - Takoma will probably throw this as well, and it was also featured on a HoF. Great action film a-la John Wick.

Sarah's Key - Powerful French drama starring Kristin Scott Thomas as a journalist trying to find the truth about a Jewish family from World War II.

King of Devil's Island - European drama about a rebellious teenager at a juvenile facility in 1915. Reminded me a bit of Cool Hand Luke, but it's still well done and well acted. Especially by Stellan Skarsgard as the director of the facility.

Four Lions - This one got one of my lower spots on the recent Comedy Countdown. Starring Riz Ahmed, among several others, it tackles the subject of terrorism, Islam, etc. with intelligent and thought-provoking humor.

SpelingError 09-12-22 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332088)
The Man from Nowhere - Takoma will probably throw this as well, and it was also featured on a HoF. Great action film a-la John Wick.
That one was pretty good. Great action, in particular.

Little Ash 09-12-22 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by mark f (Post 2332045)
O.J.: Made in America will be way up high on my list.
Ah, checking wiki, I'm now seeing how its qualifications are kind of jumbled in my head on this one (released both as a 7hr+ documentary film and then as a mini-series on TV). I guess not having seen any of the 30-for-30, only heard people praise them, left it unclear in my head if they would be considered films or a limited series.

SpelingError 09-12-22 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Little Ash (Post 2332095)
Ah, checking wiki, I'm now seeing how its qualifications are kind of jumbled in my head on this one (released both as a 7hr+ documentary film and then as a mini-series on TV). I guess not having seen any of the 30-for-30, only heard people praise them, left it unclear in my head if they would be considered films or a limited series.
Since it was released in both formats and since the film format of the documentary was released in the 2010s, I'd say it's eligible for this list.

Miss Vicky 09-12-22 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332088)
The Man from Nowhere - Takoma will probably throw this as well, and it was also featured on a HoF. Great action film a-la John Wick..
I'll third the recommendation for this one. Really enjoyable movie.

I'll post some additional recs of my own when I get off work.

Little Ash 09-12-22 07:00 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
I guess I'll mention my top comedy ballot entries from the 2010's (plus the one I just completely blanked on when thinking about my ballot):
  • [1] It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)
    [5] World of Tomorrow (2015)
    [8] Sorry to Bother You (2018)
    [10] The Death of Stalin (2017)
Forgot Greenberg (2010)

I'm in my vague pre-Halloween viewing and October's going to be my pure Halloween viewing, so I suspect I'll take my time on this.
I've been meaning to watch the following and they could conceivably be considered for a list I'd put together, so I'd like to get them in before submitting:
  • Columbus
  • Tower
  • Son of Saul
  • Songs my Brothers Taught Me

From all of those BFI lists, I'd strongly recommend the following pair of movies if you haven't seen them:
The Act of Killing
The Look of Silence

I'd like to revisit Moonlight, Anomalisa, and The Lobster.

I tried putting together an off the cuff, top-x list of the decade a year or two back, but some movies I've seen since then that I now need to consider if I'd shuffle them into a top 25 for the decade:
First Cow
Asako I&II
Phoenix
Ain't Them Body Saints
The Rider

Other than that, we got some notable PTA movies, a few Coen brothers movies (one of which I particularly love, but don't consider it a comedy), and a decade that saw a rise of art-house horror movies and A24 (both genre and non-genre films). Plus Kelly Reichardt had Meek's Cutoff in the beginning of the decade and Debra Granik's Leave No Trace close to the end of it.
And I'm sure A Ghost Story will be very touching for some and utterly lame for others.
If someone were to ask me to describe some of my highlights for the decade, it'd probably be that.

Little Ash 09-12-22 07:17 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Oh, I forgot the "very good movies, that probably won't be on my ballot, unless I do a serious 'last minute reconsideration', but did happen that decade, and wouldn't be a shame other people voted for them," group:
  • Amour (2012)
  • Certified Copy (2010)
  • A Separation (2011)
  • Like Someone in Love (2012)
  • The Assassin (2015)

John-Connor 09-12-22 07:17 PM

Some recommendations:



The Great Beauty 2013 ‘La grande bellezza’ Paolo Sorrentino
Uncut Gems 2019 Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
The Hunt 2012 ‘Jagten’ Thomas Vinterberg




The Man from Nowhere 2010 Lee Jeong-beom
(Glad to see the love for this one has grown around here, I'll fourth this recommendation. It's probably a lock for me.)
Mud 2012 Jeff Nichols
The Raid 2 2014 ‘Berandal’ Gareth Evans

SpelingError 09-12-22 07:22 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
I posted this in gbgoodies' thread, but figured I'd repost it here:

https://www.listchallenges.com/top-2...s-of-the-2010s

This will likely change quite a bit for me though once I reassemble my ballot.

Allaby 09-12-22 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332117)
I posted this in gbgoodies' thread, but figured I'd repost it here:

https://www.listchallenges.com/top-2...s-of-the-2010s

This will likely change quite a bit for me though once I reassemble my ballot.
Good list. I've seen 22 of those. The ones I haven't seen are Cameraperson, Burning, and Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Takoma11 09-12-22 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332088)
The Man from Nowhere - Takoma will probably throw this as well, and it was also featured on a HoF. Great action film a-la John Wick.

Four Lions - This one got one of my lower spots on the recent Comedy Countdown. Starring Riz Ahmed, among several others, it tackles the subject of terrorism, Islam, etc. with intelligent and thought-provoking humor.
Yes, big fan of both of these!

Okay, so there are quite a few big name films from the decade I haven't seen. I do not intend to watch all of them, but if you had to pick 3-5 from the following list as essential, what would they be? Films with a * are already of interest to me. Films with a ^ are not of interest--convince me.

HELP ME!  

Allaby 09-12-22 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)
Yes, big fan of both of these!

Okay, so there are quite a few big name films from the decade I haven't seen. I do not intend to watch all of them, but if you had to pick 3-5 from the following list as essential, what would they be? Films with a * are already of interest to me. Films with a ^ are not of interest--convince me.

HELP ME!  
There's a lot of great films on that list! If I had to pick five, I would pick:

Mother! Mother! is delightfully demented, brilliantly twisted and blazingly original. Lawrence and Bardem are both excellent and Michelle Pfieffer and Ed Harris give strong supporting performances. Love it or hate it, this is one Mother! you won't soon forget.

Wolf of Wall Street- Brilliantly directed by a legendary filmmaker with a fantastic performance from Leo DiCaprio, this is a wildly entertaining film. A must see.

Uncut Gems- Sandler gives an excellent performance in this intense and satisfying gem.

Tree of Life- An absolute masterpice and a beautiful, ambitious, profound experience. One of the greatest films of all time.

Shame- An exceptionally well made film with fantastic performances. Intelligent, powerful, and satisfying.

SpelingError 09-12-22 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)
HELP ME!  
These would be my top recommendations.

Takoma11 09-12-22 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Allaby (Post 2332127)
Wolf of Wall Street- Brilliantly directed by a legendary filmmaker with a fantastic performance from Leo DiCaprio, this is a wildly entertaining film. A must see.
I know it's mostly how a film is about it, not what it's about, yadda, yadda, yadda. But, ugh, white collar criminals . . .

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332129)
These would be my top recommendations.
Boo, I say. Boo!

John-Connor 09-12-22 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)

HELP ME!  
Interstellar
The Gentlemen
Hacksaw Ridge*
The Martian
The Social Network
Uncut Gems
Nightcrawler
Sicario
The Hateful Eight
Flight
12 Years a Slave
Incendies*
Bone Tomahawk
Place Beyond the Pines
127 Hours
Foxcatcher
Brooklyn
Sully
Straight Outta Compton
Captain Phillips
If Beale Street Could Talk
The Descendants
Tree of Life
A Separation*
Fences
Inside Llewyn Davis
Free Solo*

I think all of these ^ are worth a watch! Deadline is December, good luck.. :D

edit; underlined 6 fav/best ones..

SpelingError 09-12-22 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332130)
Boo, I say. Boo!
Wait, what did I do?

John Dumbear 09-12-22 08:27 PM

Wolf of Wall Street^
Three Billboards
Nightcrawler
Zero Dark Thirty^

The Lobster*
Birdman*
The Fault in Our Stars
Death of Stalin
Straight Outta Compton

Captain Phillips
The Descendants
Free Solo*

These are worthy.

donniedarko 09-12-22 08:27 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
This list will be a travesty if The Florida Project doesn't make it

Originally Posted by donniedarko (Post 1908991)

https://media.gq.com/photos/59dd3e17...da-project.jpg
The Florida Project
Sean Baker's The Florida Project is an innovative film, brilliantly bringing the audience into the lives of the poor American. This ain't a blue collar film, or one of the working class, this film portrays the no collar. A minor, but aesthetically familiar, subgroup of American culture. However the film is effectively portrayed through a lens that's the any person has seen life through, regardless of class, the innocent perspective of a young child. There's no overbearing message the film tries to push on the audience, but there's a key lesson to take away on simplifying people. Moonee's mom, Halley, really fits the look of an irresponsible impoverished single mother who whores herself out. And she is, she's hotheaded, self-centered entitled, petty,a poor role model, and edges negligent. On the other hand she's social, appreciative, a hustler, and she cares about those close to her. She's no supermom but it's clear that she loves her daughter. Baker doesn't care about the poor decisions Halley undoubtedly made to get in this position, or the unfair outstanding circumstances in her life. The film looks at none of this, it's truly just a glimpse in the life of Halley and her daughter through a hot Florida summer.

Brilliantly the film puts as much focus, and same style, on the significant moments and the daily events surrounding the summer. A house burning down and 3 kids getting ice cream gets the same attention, and focus on detail. It's shot- well like, life itself. No unnecessary dramatization. Similarly Baker didn't follow a trend that's common in realism works like this one. The film covers many dark topics and their consequences, but none of these are glamorized with graphic on screen sex, or abuse, or violence. It's all in the implications, and the subtle human emotion surrounding these events.

I reckon most audience members relate most to Bobby, brilliantly portrayed by WIlliam Dafoe, since most audience members are Bobby. A caring observer with only so much power. Baker doesn't ask you to judge, or critique, or understand the characters. Just like Bobby this film drags you in to the lives of these characters as an observer, who will smile, laugh, and maybe cry with them. And just when you feel like you've known these people your whole life, poof their gone, their story will continue out of your sight (Just like with Bobby).

A uniquely human piece, that accomplishes so much while doing so little.




mark f 09-12-22 08:31 PM

Nightcrawler will be high on mine too.

Yoda 09-12-22 08:34 PM

I loved Nightcrawler and I've been meaning to rewatch it. Perfect opportunity here.

Allaby 09-12-22 08:36 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Nightcrawler and The Florida Project are both great and deserve to make the list, although they likely won't make my ballot.

cricket 09-12-22 08:39 PM


Takoma11 09-12-22 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332134)
Wait, what did I do?
LOL, I didn't see that you'd pared down the list. I thought you'd just reposted all like 50 or whatever movies. My bad!

Takoma11 09-12-22 08:58 PM

Thanks, ya'll. Putting all replies into a Google Doc. (And keeping track of other recs as well).

cricket 09-12-22 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332130)
I know it's mostly how a film is about it, not what it's about, yadda, yadda, yadda. But, ugh, white collar criminals . . .
Right?!?! Kidnappers, murderers, and rapists are so much more fun!

cricket 09-12-22 09:04 PM


Little Ash 09-12-22 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)
Yes, big fan of both of these!

Okay, so there are quite a few big name films from the decade I haven't seen. I do not intend to watch all of them, but if you had to pick 3-5 from the following list as essential, what would they be? Films with a * are already of interest to me. Films with a ^ are not of interest--convince me.

HELP ME!  


My Picks  

cricket 09-12-22 09:17 PM

For those looking for something a little nastier


MovieFan1988 09-12-22 09:21 PM

Recommendations for some 2010 Movies
https://i.postimg.cc/Z5MpyRz7/Easy-A.jpg
One of my favorite High School movies, if you fan of those high school movies check this one out.

https://i.postimg.cc/P5gNj8jj/MV5-BM...M2-Mj-I-V1.jpg
This movie is like groundhog day but it's a horror movie with a teenage girl having to relive the same day and must track down the killer that keeps killing her over and over again.

https://i.postimg.cc/tCPFVy4p/MV5-BY...DM0-NTU-V1.jpg
I love seeing female leads in these kind of movies. The movie is about a female seeking justice on the gang that killed her daughter and husband. Also with Jennifer Gardner in it, she makes it enjoyable to watch.

https://i.postimg.cc/SxMCC4Qm/Ted.jpg
I'm surprised this didn't make the comedy countdown list, imo one of the funniest movies of 2010.

Takoma11 09-12-22 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Little Ash (Post 2332165)
Not on your list, but if you haven't seen The Fits, that's a movie that I thought was decent, definitely interesting, does seem like a movie that would hit some subjects that seem to interest you.
I have seen it and quite enjoyed it. Thanks for your thoughts!

Thief 09-12-22 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332117)
I posted this in gbgoodies' thread, but figured I'd repost it here:

https://www.listchallenges.com/top-2...s-of-the-2010s

This will likely change quite a bit for me though once I reassemble my ballot.
Nice list. I've seen all but three (Florida Project, Burning, Shame)

SpelingError 09-12-22 09:32 PM

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MovieGal recommended this to me via DMs recently, so I'm gong to check it out tonight:


Thief 09-12-22 09:44 PM

@Takoma11

You have a lot of good stuff in there, so trying hard not to go above 5. I think these would be my picks...

Melancholia - As I browsed the list, this is the first one that I really thought "lock" as soon as I read it. Powerful film, and I think you will at least appreciate what it's trying to do, even if it's not, umm, enjoyable.

The Big Sick - On my Top 5 of romcoms. It's fun, it's emotional, it's well acted.

Green Room - Maybe the "less complex" of this bunch, but certainly one that sticks with you. I know you're a fan of Blue Ruin, but don't come to this one expecting the same level of pathos. This is more visceral and horror-adjacent, but well done at that.

Compliance - One that I will probably bring up in my "left field" recommendations. It's one of the most uncomfortable film-watching experiences I've had, made only worst by the realization that it all happened in real life. Ann Dowd is excellent in it.

I'm gonna cheat in the last one, but Nightcrawler, Blue Jasmine, and Inside Llewyn Davis are all a showcase of their respective leading stars (Gyllenhaal, Blanchett, and Isaac). Blanchett's is on my Top 5 of Oscar-winning performances, while I consider it a travesty that Gyllenhaal wasn't nominated by this. Knowing you, I think the first two would be the ones that appeal more to you, but I could be wrong.

Mind you, there's a lot more great stuff in that list, so I was just trying to Venn the ones I liked more with the ones I think you would appreciate more.

One more cheat, but even though Before Midnight is probably the "weakest" of the Before Trilogy, it's by a very minuscule margin and I think it's a fitting closure to the story.

Thief 09-12-22 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332172)
MovieGal recommended this to me via DMs recently, so I'm gong to check it out tonight:

Great film.

Citizen Rules 09-12-22 09:45 PM

My recommendations...You MoFos are so well watched I'm sure you've already heard of these. But if you haven't seen them consider watching them:

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Another Earth (2011)
Big Eyes (2014)
Bridge of Spies (2015)
Brooklyn (2015)
Captain Phillips (2013)

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Fences (2016)
Leave No Trace (2018)
Meek's Cutoff (2010)
Molly's Game (2017)
Never Let Me Go (2010)

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Night Moves (2013)
Passengers (2016)
Predestination (2014)
Ruby Sparks (2012)
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)

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Spotlight (2015)
Stan & Ollie (2018)
The Age of Adaline (2015)
The Dressmaker (2015)
The Flowers Of War (2011)

https://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/w94_a...lmufoxenaI.jpghttps://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/w94_a...RZLo0j7PFj.jpghttps://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/w94_a...ZbmuPEBIc4.jpg
The Founder (2016)
The King's Speech (2010)
The Two Faces of January (2014)

Takoma11 09-12-22 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332172)
MovieGal recommended this to me via DMs recently, so I'm gong to check it out tonight:

Phoenix is probably a lock for my top 10. It's so good.

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332175)
Green Room - Maybe the "less complex" of this bunch, but certainly one that sticks with you. I know you're a fan of Blue Ruin, but don't come to this one expecting the same level of pathos. This is more visceral and horror-adjacent,
I've actually "watched" Green Room before, but seeing Yelchin in danger just, like, kind of did me in and I ended up sort of zoning out of the movie. I couldn't even tell you much about what happened after the first 30 minutes. I don't know why I kept it on when it was clear it was not a good night to watch it. I'd like to give it another go before the countdown.

cricket 09-12-22 10:21 PM

I just cut my must vote for list down to 67. F**k me

Miss Vicky 09-12-22 10:49 PM

Some of these may be repeats from other people's suggestions, but here are a few big favorites that might be a bit lesser known:

https://www.angelfire.com/music6/wal...ebreakdown.gif
The Broken Circle Breakdown

https://www.angelfire.com/music6/wal...Log/ernest.gif
Ernest & Celestine

https://www.angelfire.com/music6/wal...llusionist.gif
The Illusionist

https://www.angelfire.com/music6/wal...romnowhere.gif
The Man From Nowhere

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walt...kinilivein.gif
The Skin I Live In

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You Were Never Really Here

Oddly for me, all of the above are foreign language films except for You Were Never Really Here.

Some other favorites that might be more familiar:

Call Me By Your Name
Despicable Me
Dallas Buyers Club
Django Unchained
Gone Girl
The Help
Her
How to Train Your Dragon
Inherent Vice
Inside Out
Irrational Man
Isle of Dogs
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Revenant
Shutter Island
The Town
Toy Story 3
The Wolf of Wall Street
Wreck-It Ralph
Your Name.
Zootopia


Gotta bunch of others on my shortlist, but I need to rewatch them so I haven't included them here.

crumbsroom 09-12-22 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)

[collapse="HELP ME!"]
Call Me By Your Name
Suspiria*
Melancholia
Three Billboards
The Lobster
Magic Mike
Death of Stalin
Inside Llewyn Davis

I didn't bother suggesting Wall Street because I can't imagine you liking it. But it is fantastic and possibly the best movie on the list.

Takoma11 09-12-22 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by crumbsroom (Post 2332193)
I didn't bother suggesting Wall Street because I can't imagine you liking it. But it is fantastic and possibly the best movie on the list.
I'm sure it's great. I think it would make me incredibly unhappy to watch.

SpelingError 09-12-22 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332172)
MovieGal recommended this to me via DMs recently, so I'm gong to check it out tonight:

It was very good, btw. Not sure it will make my ballot, but I may consider it.

Miss Vicky 09-13-22 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)
Wolf of Wall Street^
I don't know your taste that well and I see that you're biased against it. You probably won't like it, given your bias, but I find it to be the most entertaining of the movies I've seen from your list. DiCaprio really shines and proves that he's really funny and can do physical comedy well. It's pretty much a lock for my ballot, but it's a long movie and going into it with your mindset isn't going to work.

Call Me By Your Name
This is a really sweet and romantic movie, but it did take some time to grow on me.

The Great Gatsby
I enjoy this one a lot, though me being a DiCaprio fan probably has a lot to do with it. Just keep in mind that this is very much a Baz Luhrmann movie and try not to let yourself be put off by his soundtrack choices.

The Hateful Eight
If you like Tarantino, watch it. If you don't like him, skip it. Also I just realized that I missed this and now my "shortlist" has 83 films on it.

The Help^
I have a pretty strong aversion to movies with lots of estrogen, but this is a big contender for my ballot. I didn't expect to like it at all, but I've watched it several times and I am fully engaged every time. The performances are very strong and it's great mix of scenes that are in turn funny, tragic, and enraging. Looking at its IMDb page, I'm really surprised to see that it's almost 2.5 hours long because it doesn't feel like it to me.

A Separation*
This is on my rewatch list. I saw it several years ago and not since so my memory of it is not great, but I remember it being really compelling and I really appreciated the way that it didn't vilify any of its characters.

Tugg 09-13-22 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332072)
Also, Holden Pike is the first user to submit a ballot!
Are you going to list users who submitted ballots? Because I have submitted mine already too.

Little Ash 09-13-22 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Tugg (Post 2332214)
Are you going to list users who submitted ballots? Because I have submitted mine already too.

When I looked an hour ago, I saw your name on there.

SpelingError 09-13-22 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky (Post 2332211)
I enjoy this one a lot, though me being a DiCaprio fan probably has a lot to do with it. Just keep in mind that this is very much a Baz Luhrmann movie and try not to let yourself be put off by his soundtrack choices.
I've only watched a few of Luhrmann's films, but from what I've seen, his style is generally too excessive and flashy to the point it shuts me down. Heck, I almost gave up on Moulin Rouge! as the editing and music in that opening music scene wore me down more than most films I've ever seen have. I haven't seen The Great Gatsby in ages, but I remember it being easier to watch.

SpelingError 09-13-22 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Tugg (Post 2332214)
Are you going to list users who submitted ballots? Because I have submitted mine already too.
Yep, it's on the bottom of the first post.

pahaK 09-13-22 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by Allaby (Post 2332084)
Some of my recommendations:

Justine (2019)
With enthusiasm I googled this but, alas, it wasn't a new De Sade adaptation.

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)

HELP ME!
Maybe these six would be my top recommendations from your list (I'm pretty sure at least two of these will make my list).

Interstellar
Sinister
Death of Stalin
Let Me In
The Nightingale
Brimstone

gbgoodies 09-13-22 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)
Yes, big fan of both of these!

Okay, so there are quite a few big name films from the decade I haven't seen. I do not intend to watch all of them, but if you had to pick 3-5 from the following list as essential, what would they be? Films with a * are already of interest to me. Films with a ^ are not of interest--convince me.

HELP ME!  

(Keep in mind that I haven't seen a lot of the movies on your list.)

These are my five favorite movies from your list:
Age of Adaline
The Greatest Showman
Crazy Rich Asians
The Descendants
A Star is Born


These are the five most essential movies from your list:
Nightcrawler
Manchester by the Sea
Bridge of Spies
Birdman
The Social Network

WrinkledMind 09-13-22 02:24 AM

Speaking of recommendations. Even if they don't make your lists, here's to few movies that I hope people give a look.


https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...bVcbQ&usqp=CAU

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...P3M1w&usqp=CAU

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...UEWzA&usqp=CAU


And since RRR is currently quite popular, the filmmaker's earlier big hits.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...Tj6Mw&usqp=CAU

pahaK 09-13-22 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by WrinkledMind (Post 2332236)
Speaking of recommendations. Even if they don't make your lists, here's to few movies that I hope people give a look.


https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...bVcbQ&usqp=CAU
This was a really good and dark thriller. Definitely worth a watch.

Little Ash 09-13-22 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by SpelingError (Post 2332206)
It was very good, btw. Not sure it will make my ballot, but I may consider it.

Have you seen the follow up, Transit?
For some reason I saw them in the reverse order, and seeing some questions posed explicitly in Transit made the implicit questions raised in Phoenix feel stronger when I finally got around to it.

Hey Fredrick 09-13-22 09:53 AM

For the action/thriller crowd:


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John-Connor 09-13-22 10:26 AM

https://i.gifer.com/32wz.gif

Okay, that's it, I'm watching Kill List tonight!

SpelingError 09-13-22 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Little Ash (Post 2332287)
Have you seen the follow up, Transit?
For some reason I saw them in the reverse order, and seeing some questions posed explicitly in Transit made the implicit questions raised in Phoenix feel stronger when I finally got around to it.
No, I haven't. I may get to it as well.

SpelingError 09-13-22 10:53 AM

Here are the Palme D'Or nominations of 2010-2019, in case anyone's curious.

Palme D'Or 2010

Palme D'Or 2011

Palme D'Or 2012

Palme D'Or 2013

Palme D'Or 2014

Palme D'Or 2015

Palme D'Or 2016

Palme D'Or 2017

Palme D'Or 2018

Palme D'Or 2019

Thief 09-13-22 12:42 PM

To continue with my "left field" recommendations; films that might or not make my ballot in the end, but that I'd like to put a spotligh ton. It's time for 2011...

Margin Call - Tight script, solid performances, very "energetic" for what is essentially a "talky" film.

Another Earth - Interesting scifi drama from Brit Marling. Well acted and thought-provoking, even if the science in it doesn't make sense. Solid pairing with Melancholia, also from this year.

Sound of My Voice - Speaking of Brit Marling, here's another interesting film of her about a couple that tries to infiltrate a mysterious cult led by Marling. It might not be perfect, but it's the kind of film that sticks with you.

Attack the Block - Pretty cool scifi action/thriller about savage aliens attacking the "block" in UK, as a gang of teens tries to take them on.

Killer Joe - Starts as a conventional dark humored drama about a couple of dumb rednecks putting a hit on a family member, but ends up with a weirdly bizarre climax that makes the journey worthy. McCounaghey is great here.

cricket 09-13-22 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332339)
To continue with my "left field" recommendations; films that might or not make my ballot in the end, but that I'd like to put a spotligh ton. It's time for 2011...


Killer Joe - Starts as a conventional dark humored drama about a couple of dumb rednecks putting a hit on a family member, but ends up with a weirdly bizarre climax that makes the journey worthy. McCounaghey is great here.
Heard that was the best movie of the decade, I'll definitely be checking it out!

SpelingError 09-13-22 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332339)
Attack the Block - Pretty cool scifi action/thriller about savage aliens attacking the "block" in UK, as a gang of teens tries to take them on.
It won't make my ballot, but it's a fun film.

donniedarko 09-13-22 02:22 PM

Don't forget about Zvyagintsev, for this list

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donniedarko 09-13-22 02:24 PM

Re: Movie Forums Top 100 of the 2010s - Preliminary Thread
 
Don't forget about Ari Aster

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SpelingError 09-13-22 02:47 PM

The middle film is one of @StuSmallz's favorites, so I imagine it'll be at the top of his ballot.

WrinkledMind 09-13-22 03:22 PM

Speaking of good creepy movies, don't forget
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...EfLDA&usqp=CAU

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...YwW0w&usqp=CAU

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...le-vQ&usqp=CAU

to add to Midsommar and Hereditary.

mrblond 09-13-22 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Takoma11 (Post 2332122)
HELP ME!  

I've seen about half of this long list. Out of them, sorry to say, there are not many worth paying attention. Actually, I think there are four of all these movies that I think deserve being in top 100 of the 2010's.

Allaby 09-13-22 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Thief (Post 2332339)
To continue with my "left field" recommendations; films that might or not make my ballot in the end, but that I'd like to put a spotligh ton. It's time for 2011...

Another Earth - Interesting scifi drama from Brit Marling. Well acted and thought-provoking, even if the science in it doesn't make sense. Solid pairing with Melancholia, also from this year.

Sound of My Voice - Speaking of Brit Marling, here's another interesting film of her about a couple that tries to infiltrate a mysterious cult led by Marling. It might not be perfect, but it's the kind of film that sticks with you.

.
Another Earth is really good. I watched Sound of My Voice today and really liked it. Very interesting story and Brit Marling is wonderful in both films.


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