While Limelight Magazine previewed less films in 2017 than in previous years, almost everything we saw was top notch. In fact, out of the 48 films we saw theatrically this year, there were only two disappointments (Personal Shopper and 47 Meters Down). In reflecting back on the  cinematic highlights of 2017, these were our top 10 favorites. Rather than go into detail about each one, we’re only going to list them so you can discover these movies for yourself. (Disclaimer: This list is based on films I’ve seen as of Dec. 28, 2017. It could be adjusted in the future as I view other films from 2017 in early 2018).

1. Raw [screened @ Kendall Square Cinema, Cambridge, MA]

2. Mother! [screened @ Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline, MA]

3. The Blackcoast’s Daughter [screened @ East Providence 10, East Providence, RI]

4. The Killing Of A Sacred Deer [screened @ Providence Place Cinemas, Providence, RI]5. The Shape of Water [screened @ Avon Cinema, Providence, RI]

6. Wind River [screened @ Brenden Theatres, Modesto, CA]

7. Lady Bird  [screened @ Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline, MA]

8. Star Wars: The Last Jedi [screened @ AMC, Dartmouth, MA]

9. A Ghost Story [screened @ The Cable Car, Providence, RI]

10 – TIE. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.  [Regal Cinemas, Niagara Falls, NY] 

10 – TIE.  Colossal [screened @ Kendall Square Cinema, Cambridge, MA]