100 Best Movies of the 21st Century

Shared this list a few weeks ago on Substack:

“Between streaming services and superhero blockbusters, the way we watch and think about movies has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. But through that period of upheaval, which films have truly stood the test of time?

To find out, we embarked on an ambitious new project, polling more than 500 filmmakers, stars and influential film fans to vote for the 10 best movies (however they chose to define that) released since Jan. 1, 2000.”

Since nobody asked me, after no careful consideration, my ballot:

10. The Royal Tenenbaums

9. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

8. Boyhood

7. The Social Network

6. Moonlight

5. Yi Yi

4. Parasite

3. The Zone of Interest

2. There Will Be Blood

  1. Mulholland Drive

A few of my personal favorites: Almost Famous, Before Sunrise, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World, Step Brothers.