TYF’s Best Films of 2016

Jon Winkler’s Top 10 Films of 2016

Like most years, the best movies of 2016 were the ones that didn’t have toy deals, product tie-ins, or “Extended Editions.” In fact, I’d go so far to say that 2016 may be one of the worst years for blockbuster studio movies (Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Ghostbusters, X-Men: Apocalypse, Warcraft) Fortunately, that means the rest of the world of movies was filled with interesting ideas, compelling characters, and unique filmmaking. We went everywhere from ancient Japan to 1970s Los Angeles, followed bankrupt cowboys and the First Lady, and faced a demonic goat and the equally scary dream of trying to make it as an actress. 2016 may have been a bit of a wash, but that made my top 10 picks all the more precious. In the words of the patron saint Wade W. Wilson, “Let’s count ‘em down.”

10. Hunt for the Wilderpeople 

9. The Edge of Seventeen

8. Una

7. Manchester by the Sea

6. Jackie

5. La La Land

4. Kubo and the Two Strings

3. Hell or High Water

2. The Nice Guys

1. The Witch