The Top 10 Films of 2011
There's always something nostalgic about Christmas. Perhaps it's the dire need to keep with heralded tradition, or maybe it's the fact that a new year is peaking its head around the corner. Either way, I've decided to begin my Christmas 2011 by dwelling over the countless films I've encountered these past 12 months. The year in cinema started out slow, as it always does, but it inevitably picked up steam. Chugging along through the fall months and into December, many of the Oscar hopefuls are finally reaching the big screen. And although 2011 was a somewhat weak year for Hollywood, there's always something out there worth appreciating. So Merry Christmas everyone, and enjoy (or refute) my list of the 10 best films of 2011.

Before I can get the official countdown under way, here's a list of strong films that just missed out on my top ten. Honorable Mention:

The Guard, Win Win, Hugo, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Source Code, The Adjustment Bureau, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Cedar Rapids.