Best movies 2010-2020

Alright, buckle up, buttercups, 'cause we're diving headfirst into the cinematic sewage pond of the 2010s and dredging up the goddamn diamonds. Forget Rotten Tomatoes, forget your Aunt Mildred's opinion (unless she's a hardened film critic who also happens to own a chainsaw), this is the definitive (read: my) list of the best movies from 2010 to 2020. No bullshit, just straight fire. Movies That Didn't Make Me Want To Claw My Eyes Out (2010-2020 Edition) Just like I meticulously curate my phone apps (and meticulously ignore most of them after downloading), I've meticulously watched *a lot* of movies in the past decade. Some were so bad they made me question my entire existence. These, thankfully, weren't among them. * Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): Okay, look. If you didn't like this, you're probably a sentient potato. This isn't a movie, it's a goddamn opera performed with V8 engines and explosions. The action? Relentless. Charlize Theron? A goddamn queen. The world-building? Insane in the membrane. If you need me, I'll be polishing my Immortan Joe cosplay. * Parasite (2019): Because sometimes the best way to make a statement is with social commentary wrapped in a darkly comedic thriller. This isn't some preachy, "eat the rich" diatribe. It's a damn-near perfect piece of filmmaking that sticks with you like a particularly persistent bout of athlete's foot. Plus, Bong Joon-ho is a god. Period. * Whiplash (2014): Speaking of gods, Damien Chazelle single-handedly made jazz drumming cool again (for like, five minutes). This movie is pure, unadulterated tension. J.K. Simmons is terrifying and magnificent, and Miles Teller finally proves he can act. If you don't feel your pulse quicken during the final drum solo, you're dead inside. Seek help. * Arrival (2016): Amy Adams. Fucking. Killed. It. Seriously, this movie proves you can make a mind-bending sci-fi epic that's actually about *feelings*. I know, right? Groundbreaking. If you're looking for giant robots punching each other, move along. This is for the intellectuals who also enjoy a good cry. * Get Out (2017): Jordan Peele did what Hollywood has been failing to do for decades: made a truly terrifying horror movie with a scathing social message. It's smart, it's funny, it's genuinely unsettling, and it launched a thousand think pieces. Respect. * Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018): Because sometimes, you just need a superhero movie that feels genuinely *fresh*. The animation is groundbreaking, the characters are hilarious, and the story is surprisingly emotional. Plus, Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir? Perfection. * The Social Network (2010): Is it a biopic? A character study? A cautionary tale? Who gives a shit, just enjoy the snappy dialogue, the Trent Reznor score, and the sheer, unadulterated smugness of Jesse Eisenberg. Facebook is evil. This movie is gold. Honorable Mentions (Because I'm Feeling Generous): * Moonlight (2016): Beautiful and heartbreaking. * Hereditary (2018): Holy mother of God, that movie. * The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): Wes Anderson at his most Wes Anderson-y. And that, my friends, is that. Go forth and watch these movies. Or don't. I don't give a damn. But if you do watch them and disagree with my list, you're wrong. Plain and simple. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch Fury Road for the tenth time. WITNESS!