But having noted those exceptions, I feel comfortable moving ahead for now with my list of the best movies of 2012 that I've seen thus far. Most will remain on the list, because they've more than ...

Best films of 2012. Those marked with an asterisk can be seen on Netflix either as DVD (D) or streaming (S). They are in no particular order of preference.

From great documentaries to sweet indies to big studio movies, 2012 was one of the biggest years ever. It will be remembered for the reinvention of musicals with Tom Hooper’s LES MISERABLES, the ...

In 2012, that shortlist ran an overwhelming fifty titles. Winnowing down to just ten final favorites was agonizing work, and a lot of great movies got excluded.

A few of the late-year entries, however, are notable, even excellent. (Some are on my list below.) 2012 has been a good year for Hollywood and off-Hollywood.

The Top Ten Films of 2012. Nothing makes you want to embrace the Vishnevetsky Method of pulling names from a hat more than trying to come up with a Top Ten list the old-fashioned way. The tough ...

Another impeccably researched low-budget effort, “Pitch Perfect,” made me laugh nonstop, as did two raunchy comedies, “Ted” and “21 Jump Street.” “Ted” was both a spoof of movies ...

Let no one say that cinema is dead, least of all American cinema. Excepting the blazing resurrection of a British secret agent and a fairy tale about a fiery princess, the winner’s circle at this year ...

2012, like most years, was lousy with great documentaries. You could fit ten movies in this slot without blinking an eye (but don’t, it would take a long time and the dryness might damage your ...

With hundreds upon hundreds of films getting theatrical releases this year, it's easy to see how many got lost in the shuffle. A fair share have garnered proper recognition, whether it be on year-end ...

Film in 2012 ran deep: selecting the best for this year was not easy in comparison to 2011, and the spread of possible nominations was a reminder that we've thankfully got increased access to the ...