7. The Lobster (Drama) Familiar faces: Colin Farrel, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly. In the near future, single people are sent to a hotel where in 45 days they either find a spouse, or get turned into an animal of their choice. A commentary on our ‘be in a romantic partnership or you aren’t worth as much’ society, The Lobster is a bleak, dark, and comedic look into how we truly view relationships through an abstract lense.

6. Don’t Breathe (Horror/Thriller) “Just because he’s blind doesn’t mean he’s a saint, bro.” -Money. When career criminals Rocky, Alex, and Money get an opportunity to make a quick buck they take it, even if that means robbing a blind man blind. But money isn’t the only thing hidden in his old house. The cast’s performance’s breathe life into this movie, and although the films big twist is a little exploitative, this is still is a shockingly well composed story, supported by well thought out action sequences, and amazing acting.

5. 10 Cloverfield Lane (Thriller/Horror) Familiar faces: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman. A sister film to 2008’s Cloverfield, we follow as Michelle is abducted after a car accident and held in a bunker underneath a world that is completely toxic, according to the man holding her captive. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is the shining star of this movie, and she is truly captivating in this slow burning, claustrophobic thriller, and John Goodman’s less subtle, yet equally impressive performance compliments the well written dialogue.

4. Swiss Army Man (Comedy/Drama) Familiar faces: Daniel Radcliffe. “The first fart makes you laugh, and the last fart makes you cry.” – Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Now bare with me, because this movie is absolutely ridiculous, in the best way possible. A seemingly shallow comedy with immense emotional depth, Swiss Army Man is the story of the stranded Hank, and his discovery of Manny, a corpse with an amazing skill set. The two set off on a voyage to discover love and make it back home.

3. Green Room (Horror/Thriller) Familiar faces: Anton Yelchin, Patrick Stewart, Alia Shawkat. When broke punk band The Ain’t Rights accidentally land a gig at a white supremacist neo-nazi club, they witness something that will change, or end, their lives. Green Room is genuinely scary. The horror in it is that it could really happen, and not in an vaguely similar way, the exact events that take place could easily happen in some dark corner of America. The violence is realistic and shocking, but not overused. The cinematography is stunning, and Patrick Stewart gives one of his best performances as the leader of the neo-nazis.

2. La La Land (Musical) Familiar faces: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, John Legend. “Here’s to the fools who dream”- Sebastian. In four seasons, La La Land tells the story of actress Mia, and jazz pianist Sebastian, a blossoming couple both determined to live out their dreams in LA. Simultaneously being dreamy and modern, La La Land overflows with the beautiful nostalgia that resonates from those old classic movies. While being new and original, it’s still an homage to one of the most iconic eras in cinematic history.

1. Moonlight (Drama) Familiar faces: Janelle Monáe. Moonlight follows Chiron through his childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, while he grapples with drug culture, bullying, and his sexuality. This film is magical, and hands down the best movie of the year. I could go on for hours, so just read our prior review of Moonlight.