The Top Ten Films Of 2012



There were no clear cut masterpieces last year, but 2012 had a great slate of films on a diverse range of topics. (more) Previous lists: 2010, 2011

 


Will PT Anderson ever make a better film than Magnolia? Even he doesn’t think so.



 


Six degrees of Bob Dylan and the best biopic of all time.

 
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Linklater’s realism was best when it was animated and mostly about dreams.

Recommended Viewing: In Theaters: A Simple Favor A Star is Born Bad Times At The El Royale Burning First Man (essential) New On Video/Streaming: Crazy Rich Asians (essential) First Reformed Incredibles 2 Mission Impossible: Fallout Will You Be My Neighbor?

The Auteur Power Rankings


Buoyed by Blue Jasmine, his best film since Manhattan, Woody Allen returns to the Top 10, in our newly revisited index of the world’s greatest directors. (more)