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12. The Witch -- Out of the many horror films I watched this year, The Witch was one of the newer ones that really stuck with me. Robert Egger's period piece set in the 17th century New England ably captures the struggles of a Puritan family, while showing how fear and prejudice are a continual problem in human communities. 11. Cutter's Way -- Jeff Bridges, in the role of Richard Bone, seems to be working on his template for the character that will later become the Dude in The Big Lebowski . He finds amazing onscreen chemistry with John Heard's Alex Cutter in this charming, little thriller that sends Cutter and Bones on the trail of a mystery. Ivan Passer's film is not flashy, but it carries a lot of depth through weighty performances and characterization. 10. Mona Lisa -- Neil Jordan's Mona Lisa is not just another character-driven crime film because the story and acting elevate it to another level. The performances by Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson are ste...

36. One False Move (1992), Carl Franklin, I.R.S. 37. House of Games (1987), David Mamet, Orion 38. Mona Lisa (1986), Neil Jordan, Island 39. Eight Men Out (1988), John Sayles, Orion 40. Shadows (1959), John Cassavetes, British Lion 41. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990), Pedro Almodovar 42. The African Queen (1951), John Huston, United Artists 43. Made (2001), Jon Favreau, Artisan 44. The Samaritan (2012), David Weaver, H20 45. Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014), Robert Rodriguez/Frank Miller, Weinstein 46. The Third Man (1949), Carol Reed, London