Year-end
lists sometimes seem self-defeating. Taste and opinions change over time. What
I liked this year might fall out of favor a year later. I can already tell from
lists I’ve made in the past. For example, in 2010, I said that “127 Hours” was
better than “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” However, I would re-watch “Scott
Pilgrim” over “127 Hours” any day. Part of making a good end of the year list
is to try and predict what will also be good five years down the road while also living in the spectacular now (SORRY I HAD TO).
Making
this list drives me crazy, but it is also one of my favorite posts to write. Thinking back helps to put
the entire year into perspective. For instance, I found that some of the best films of 2013 had much in
common. 2013 in film meant economic woes, nostalgia gone wrong, and exploration
of what it means to be a success. Along the way, there were some great laughs,
songs, and explosions.
Here is my list of the top 10 films of 2013:
