Before the movie studios begin their marketing campaigns when the Oscar nominations are announced tomorrow, I wanted to put out my top ten films for the year. There is no secret formula or pouring over statistics and sales figures involved with my decisions. The basis used is how the movie affected me. Was I moved by the story, did it take me away to a different reality, did the entire experience linger with me afterwards are just some of my criteria. I know ultimately it comes down to one’s personal tastes and with the variety my fellow movie bloggers have shown, we all have different opinions on our movie choices/ratings. There is no right or wrong pick; the selections made come from our love of the movies.  So before I start evaluating the academy’s Oscar nominations, here is my list. I do hope you get the opportunity to experience at least a couple of these amazing films.

1.    Zero Dark Thirty

2.    Argo

3.    Life of Pi

4.    The Other Son

5.    Samsara

6.    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

7.    Silver Linings Playbook

8.    Beasts of the Southern Wild

9.    Lincoln

10.  Django Unchained