By J.J. Murphy, Professor of Film, Department of Communication Arts, UW Madison & Director, UW Cinematheque

1. Tangerine (Sean Baker)

2. Heaven Knows What (Josh and Benny Safdie)

3. Uncle Kent 2 (Todd Rohal)

4. Stinking Heaven (Nathan Silver)

5. Carol (Todd Haynes)

6. Bloomin’ Mud Shuffle (Frank V. Ross)

7. The End of the Tour (James Ponsoldt)

8. Mistress America (Noah Baumbach)

9. Tired Moonlight (Britni West)

10. Ned Rifle (Hal Hartley)