Wrapping Up 2015: Top 5 Favorite Movies of the Year

This was a great year for movies. Not as good as 2014, but definitely a great year. We got some great independent films, some awesome blockbusters and a fantastic year financially at the box office. So as we conclude 2015, I'll still be seeing and reviewing 2015 films until the night of the Academy Awards. I want to make sure I see all the nominees before the big night. With that said, I still haven't seen many of the heavy hitters this year. I haven't been able to see films like The Revenant, The Hateful Eight, The Big Short, Carol, The Danish Girl, Brooklyn or Trumbo yet, so really this list is complete. But as of today, December 31st, here are my top 5 favorite films of the year, with a few honorable mentions.
Honorable Mentions
Straight Outta Compton
I had been looking forward to this film for a while. N.W.A. is one of the most influential groups in rap history, and the story behind them is fascinating. I also didn't know a whole lot about the story before watching …
Honorable Mentions
Straight Outta Compton
I had been looking forward to this film for a while. N.W.A. is one of the most influential groups in rap history, and the story behind them is fascinating. I also didn't know a whole lot about the story before watching …