2015 is edging ever closer, so it's time for my Top 15 of the year. This list is subject to change, and most likely will.
Honorable Mentions: The Babadook, 22 Jump Street, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Noah, The LEGO Movie, X-Men: Days of Future Past, John Wick
#15 - Godzilla
#14 - Horns
A beautiful dark fantasy melded and twisted with caustic horror-comedy elements and a stellar Daniel Radcliffe performance.
#13 - Enemy
Cryptic yet entrancing, this tale of duality and unfaithfulness is unnerving thanks to a compelling performance by Jake Gyllenhaal.
#12 - Under The Skin
Weird, disturbing, and distinctly Lynchian, with a powerful message. It's also visually spellbinding and leaves you feeling emotionally numb.
#11 -Nightcrawler
Taxi Driver for the digital age, with a disquieting, ghoulish turn from Jake Gyllenhaal. Much like his character, I couldn't take my eyes off all the seedy goings-on.
#10 - Guardians of the Galaxy
One of Marvel's strangest, but also one of its best, highlighted by its diverse cast, irreverent attitude and killer fucking soundtrack.
#9 - The Guest
A not-so-subtle 80's homage to The Terminator and Prometheus anchored by Dan Stevens' standout performance and groovy soundtrack
#8 - Snowpiercer
Ambitious science fiction with a deep mythology and vitriolic class commentary, complimented by stunning set design and composition.
#7 - Dawn of the Planet of Apes
Potent, moving sci-fi with a captivating human-ape dichotomy, brought to life with some of the best special effects/mo-cap work I've ever witnessed.
#6 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Slam bang action meets 70's-style political thrills in one of Marvel's most mature and enthralling.
#5 - Blue Ruin
A riveting, stripped-down-to-the-bone revenge tale with imperfect human characters that had me unexpectedly mesmerized.
#4 - The Raid 2
#3 - Edge of Tomorrow
This is the year of original sci-fi. An intriguing, creative time-travel mechanism and a stellar cast make this one of the best sci-fi films in the last 10 years.
#2 - Birdman
A technical marvel that unfolds as one unbroken take, packed with some of the most impressive acting ensembles in quite some time.
#1 - Interstellar
A masterpiece in every regard. Realistic science melds with a mindbending dimension-jumping storyline and a top-notch ensemble cast. It's a more-than-capable spiritual successor to 2001 as many hoped. Nolan continues to impress, as this one gets better with every subsequent viewing.
