Favorite/Best Movies of the 2010 Decade

And here we go.  These write-ups will be more brief.

This film feels even more relevant now, what with the whole recent Martin Scorsese v. Marvel drama.  Birdman is notable for its one-take format, but that's not the only thing this film has going for it.  It has meaningful allegories, fascinating and flawed characters brought to life through riveting performances, and a pitch perfect blend of drama and dark comedy.  It's a movie I never get tired of.  Now...is it at all possible to go back in time and give Michael Keaton the Oscar instead of Eddie Redmayne?

What do you get when you combine the impeccable dialogue of Aaron Sorkin with the amazing direction of David Fincher? A film as great as The Social Network, that's what. This movie truly holds up. So many scenes just put a smile on my face.  The pacing, the rhythym of each scene, the performances, dialogue, direction...it all comes together beautifully into one awesome experience.

Written on my last Letterboxd entry for this film on January 6, 2019: When it comes time to list The Best of the Decade near the end of this year, Inception has a legit shot at topping my list.

Indeed it did.

What's there to say about Inception that hasn't already been said? The film is a masterpiece, not just in terms of genre, but as a film in general and it never loses a step every time I watch it. The detail Christopher Nolan brings to this world is intricate and gives the film a strong mythology but also a sense that this world is very lived-in. The film also does a tremendous job of balancing its mythology, sense of spectacle/action and its more intimate/human component where the character of Dom is concerned. For all the grandiose aspects and ideas on display, Inception always remains driven by Dom's personal mission: getting back home to his family. And the film sells that as well and as hard as its sci-fi elements. Plus, who can forget that awesome Hans Zimmer score?

Inception is that rare blockbuster with weight, and no other movie from this past decade had the same impact on me.

Christopher Nolan began last decade with one sci-fi masterpiece, and now he looks poised to do it all over again.

A great premise with execution to match.  Lots of cool details here, lots of tense scenes, an oddly quiet theater experience.  Loved it.

This one has grown on me more and more.  A nice mystery build up, and a good twist moment when you realize what is happening.  You know what? This is going in my collection.  I just ordered from amazon.

I was not expecting It Follows to grab me as much as it did.  On first glance it seems like one of those horror movies only teenagers would like, but when I watched it I realized there was a lot of craft behind it.  I also think the idea of the creature constantly and slowly stalking you is very creepy.