I have already made a list of the 30 BEST INDIES OF 2015, but I also wanted to put together a list of my favourite Summer Films, Hindi Films and ‘Good Films’ (Dramas/Comedies). Please note that this is a list of MY 35 Favourite Films of 2015 and if there are films missing from here, trust me, they’ve been left out on purpose (for eg. I didn’t feel too much for Piku or Spectre, etc). Anyway, here are my lists below: THE 15 BEST HINDI FILMS TALVAR: Because Irrfan Khan and Neeraj Kabi and Gajraj Rao and Konkana Sen Sharma and Vishal Bharadwaj and Meghna Gulzar. DUM LAGAKE HAISHA: Because this could well be India’s first indie romcom by a big studio. MASAAN: Because it made me want to write: On Masaan. BABY: Because Neeraj Pandey is to thrillers what Raju Hirani is to feel good cinema. Here’s my piece on it: On Baby. DETECTIVE BYOMKESH BAKSHY!: Because Dibakar Banerjee is a star and this film got the short end of the stick. My piece on it: On Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! TAMASHA: Because Imtiaz Ali has the power to make you feel feelings that no other Indian director does. DIL DHADAKNE DO: Because Anil Kapoor!! TANU WEDS MANU RETURNS: Because two Kangana Ranaut is even better than one Kangana Ranaut. BOMBAY VELVET: Because it was a GOOD film and my thoughts on it are well documented: On Bombay Velvet. NH10: Because we haven’t managed to pull off a road thriller so well ever before and hats off to Anushka Sharma for debuting as a producer with this. TITLI: Because this was the most hard-hitting Indian film I’ve seen in ages. COURT: Because it captured class divide and ‘India’ of the towns and of the shanties like very few could have. PYAAR KA PUNCHNAMA: Because let’s admit it, even with its misogyny, it was freaking hilarious. ANGRY INDIAN GODESSES: Because in spite of the filmy ending, this is a Dil Chahta Hai for women. BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN: Because Salman Khan did a good film and I still can’t believe it. READ: SURPRISED US – THE UNEXPECTED HITS OF 2015 THE 10 BEST SUMMER FILMS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION: Because what a perfect, perfect screenplay and what a perfect, perfect Tom Cruise. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD: Because this was not really a Mad Max film and we know it – it was a Furiosa film and that’s why we love it. JURASSIC WORLD: Because this was a throwback to the good ol’ family blockbusters of the ‘90s and Chris Pratt is the ‘hero’ we’ve been waiting for. THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.: Because Guy Ritchie makes action films like no one makes action films and Guy Ritchie is my Tarantino. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: Because it was a great trip back in time but as an independent film it could have been so much more. SPY: Because who knew Jason Statham could be SO FREAKING FUNNY! AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON: Because it was Joss Whedon’s last superhero film (as we know it) but otherwise it could have been so much more. FURIOUS 7: Because they showed ALL THEIR ACTION PIECES in trailers and there was nothing left to watch in the film. PITCH PERFECT: Because Anna Kendrick is acc-awesome. THE INTERVIEW: Because it was hilarious and I don’t know why critics found it vile and unfunny – the James Franco-Kim Jong Un friendship scenes were ROFL! READ: ANURAG KASHYAP’S TOP 10,15 FILMS OF 2015 THE 10 BEST DRAMAS/COMEDIES BIRDMAN: Because OH MY GOD, what a film. STEVE JOBS: Because the greatest writer of the 21st century, Aaron Sorkin, wrote a film about the greatest mind of the 21st century, Steve Jobs, and it was perfect. WHIPLASH: Because this movie *is* my tempo. CREED: Because THIS is how you do a reboot, and hell, Ryan Coogler, you are a master of the art of screenwriting and storytelling – what a perfect film this was. THE INTERN: Because who knew a Robert DeNiro-Anne Hathaway film could be the feel good film of the year and charm the socks off you? TRAINWRECK: Because Amy Schumer’s hilarious big screen writing-acting debut has redefined the raunchy female comedy. THE MARTIAN: Because this was Ridley Scott’s happiest film ever and if getting back Matt Damon is such a fun time, he should get in these situations more! INSIDE OUT: Because no Hollywood film gave you as many feel as this one. SICARIO: Because Dennis Villeneuve can do no wrong and looks like even Emily Blunt can’t. TOMORROWLAND: Because it was an original film that had the right intentions even if it failed a bit in putting them across. – Nikhil Taneja This blog was first published HERE. Which movies are you most excited about? Leave your favourites in the comments on the blog. Follow Nikhil Taneja on FB, Twitter: @tanejamainhoon ALSO READ: THE UNMISSABLE FILMS OF 2016 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this POV/BLOG are the personal opinions of the author. 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