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My favorite sci-fi films of the decade — <b>ranked and reviewed</b>. <blockquote>Science fiction is the only genre that lets us rehearse the future.</blockquote> A mix of blockbusters and hidden gems: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/">Inception</a> — a masterclass in <em>layered storytelling</em></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/">Interstellar</a> — emotionally devastating and <b>visually stunning</b></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1856101/">Blade Runner 2049</a> — slow, <em>meditative</em>, and perfect</li> </ul> Ordered by how often I think about them: <ol> <li>Arrival</li> <li>Ex Machina</li> <li>Annihilation</li> </ol>

White-knuckle from frame one. Do not check your phone.

Awards-season titans that actually earned the gold.

A definitive ranked journey through the most essential records ever made — across every genre and era.

The cornerstone records of hip-hop — from golden-age classics to modern masterpieces you must hear.

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The albums that defined indie and alternative rock — guitar music at its most inspired.

The essential electronic, synth, and dance records every music lover should experience at least once.

The records that shaped an entire decade — the defining sounds of the 2010s.

From Motown legends to neo-soul and contemporary R&B — the most soulful records ever recorded.

Every serious rock listener's required reading — the foundational albums of classic and alternative rock.

Albums best experienced alone, in the dark, with good headphones. No skips allowed.

Near-universal critical consensus — albums that transcend genre and stand as singular artistic achievements.

If I could only keep 50 albums forever — ranked, agonized over, and completely non-negotiable.

Every Academy Award Best Picture winner from 2000 to 2024.