From the cosmic grandeur of "The Tree of Life" and "Melancholia," to the everyday existential crises of "Take Shelter" and "Martha Marcy May Marlene," 2011 was a fascinating year in film. To help make it even more fascinating, old acquaintances Michael Phillips, Scott Tobias and Josh Larsen drop by to help ring in the new year with a countdown of the Top 10 Films of 2011.

Filmspotting #380
00-31:43 - Top 10 of 2011: #10-8
Music: Howard Shore, "The Thief" ("Hugo")
Ludovic Bource, "Happy Ending" ("The Artist")
32:39-1:02:51 - Top 10 of 2011: #7-6
Music: Chemical Brothers, "Hanna's Theme" ("Hanna")
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, "What If We Could" ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo")

MUSIC

- Film scores curated by Sam Smith

NOTES / LINKS

- Michael Phillips

- Scott Tobias

- Josh Larsen

- Top 10 Films of 2011 (#10-6)

SPONSORS / PARTNERS

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