So to serve as a slight alternative to some of the (very similar) lists popping up on the internet, I've decided to throw my own into the mix.
I'm sure many of you reading this are already familiar with this blog, but for those of you that may be new to PINNLAND EMPIRE - the movies listed below definitely represent my taste for the most part.
***I've written reviews on most of the titles listed below with a few exceptions (Tabloid, A Separation, Boxing Gym, The Ghost Writer & Before Midnight), so click on the image of each film to read their individual write-ups***
So in no real order (although broken up in to various categories) here they are...
THE TOP TIER:
Post Tenebras Lux
Holy Motors

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Alps

Once Upon A Time In Anatolia

Entertainment

Mad Max: Fury Road

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Alps

Tabloid
Toy Story
Another Year

Entertainment

Mad Max: Fury Road
The Tree Of Life
Margaret
MISUNDERSTOOD/UNDERAPPRECIATED OR: MOVIES I FEEL I HAVE A LOT OF EXPLAINING (OR APOLOGIZING) TO DO FOR INCLUDING ON THIS LIST:
The Comedy

Black Venus

Outside Satan
The Comedy

Black Venus

Outside Satan
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Upstream Color
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MOVIES I FEEL I HAVE MINOR EXPLAINING (OR APOLOGIZING) TO DO FOR INCLUDING ON THIS LIST:
God Bless America
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13 Assassins
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VERY CONFLICTED/PROBABLY DON'T DESERVE TO BE ON THIS LIST BUT I'LL INCLUDE THEM ON ANYWAY:
Carlos
Moonlight
EH, WHY NOT?...
The Killing Of A Sacred Deer
The Hunt For The Wilderpeople
We Are The Best
The Deep Blue Sea
A Separation
The Great Beauty
John Wick
The Wind Rises
VERY UNDECIDED BUT DESERVE TO BE MENTIONED:
Before Midnight![]() |
A Touch Of Sin
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Stories We Tell
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12 Years A Slave
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