Please note that due to collections movie numbers in this list are not reflected in the official Criterion spine number. However, all films added to this list are added to the list in the same order as the spine number.
Hit after hit. Still swingin'. You, I'm gonna pay you in lost time. Don't blame me if it's nothing substantial, but for this watchlist is so bad it doesn't fear god. That's the watchlist way!
Source:
Years 1931-2018 come from:
The New York Times: Book of Movies
the essential 1,000 films to see
2019 ed
Years after 2018 come from NYT website.
work in progress
There are discrepancies between the website and the book, particular for years after 2003. Please leave a comment for any errors you find.
Movies on the list still not checked out
Rotten Tomatoes - Best of year
Movies I need to see
the list is in reverse order...
the number 1 movie is at last
basing on a rating from BBC Culture: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160819-the-21st-centurys-100-greatest-films
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20191125-the-100-greatest-films-directed-by-women-poll
https://www.indiewire.com/feature/female-directors-best-movies-directed-by-women-1202045399/
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-movies-directed-by-women-of-the-21st-century/
Not for those with heart conditions. You might get dirty looks if you mention these films. Welcome aboard fellow traveller. Remember it's only a movie...
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20191125-the-100-greatest-films-directed-by-women-poll
There are 101 entries because Olympia (1938) is in two parts.
Criterion Collection
by Adam McGreadyVIP 2