1. Boyhood
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
4. Life Itself
5. The Imitation Game
6. Birdman
7. Whiplash
8. Under The Skin
9. Foxcatcher
10. Big Eyes
I haven't seen Selma or American Sniper yet, so this may be revised. I also need to see Inherent Vice again. I think that may end up on the list after a second viewing.