It’s official, the 2015 Oscar nominations have been announced and while there are some incredibly amazing movies in this years nominees I thought I would share some highlights of the best movies not nominated for an Academy Award. The movies below may not be award winning but they certainly stand out portraying strong stories and performances. So if you haven’t marked these off your 2014 must see movies, it’s well worth your time to check them out!

10. Best Animated Film For Future Heros: “The Lego Movie” 

9. Best Film to Inspire a New Band: “Frank”

8. Best Film to Motivate You To Buy a Food Truck: “Chef”

7. Best Film for Environmental Activists: “Night Moves”

6. Best Film to Exact Revenge: “Cold In July”

5. Best Film to for Music Purists: “Begin Again”

4. Best Film for Former Convicts: “Blood Ties”

3. Best Sci-Fi Film to Incite Paranoia: “The Signal”

2. Best Film for Road Trips: “Locke”

1. Best Film for Photo Journalists: “Point and Shoot”