The (almost) definitive 2016 round-up: 23 movies that truly stood out this year

The Neon Demon

Nicolas Winding Refn’s provocative modern story explores the superficial LA Fashion world, and shows us something about ourselves we don’t like to see. We follow a young model, played by the electric Elle Fanning, who makes her mark, but naive as she is, does not quite see the dangers that come with it. The movie is exactly how it introduces itself, it’s neon light with a masterful soundtrack.