2011: my favorite cinematic experiences (ranked)

Criteria: US releases only – no documentaries (that’s a separate list)

Unreleased in the United States as of 12/21/2011: among the others, Paolo Sorrentino’s “This Must Be The Place”, Joachim Trier’s “Oslo, August 31”, Todd Solondz’ “Dark Horse”, William Friedkin’s “KIller Joe”, Yorgos Lanthimo’s “Alps”.