The year is halfway over and, at this point, it’s always about the time I reveal my top picks for movies so far this year. I don’t usually like to do pieces like this, as I feel quite a bit of these movies won’t make the cut when it comes down to the end of the year (considering there are a slew of movies still left to be released). As a whole, this year has been really lacking in the amount of content being given to us, but I’ve managed (somehow) to compile my top eight films of the year so far. Take a look below - and see if your favorites made the list.

8. "Me Before You"

The biggest surprise so far this year is, without a doubt, “Me Before You” a charming blend of romance mixed with drama. Not since “The Fault In Our Stars” had I been so invested in a story that is equipped with so much passion. Emilia Clarke shines as Louisa Clark who is the caretaker of the paraplegic Will Traynor (Sam Claflin) on his road to find meaning in life. The plot is by no means original, and the film follows a very cliche pattern, but sometimes the performances and the soul of a movie are just enough to get the job done.

7. "The Jungle Book"

Disney seems to be firing on all cylinders these past few months. After successfully re-launching “Star Wars”, this last December, they dipped back into their vault and pulled out another gem. “Iron Man” director Jon Favreau has crafted one of the most visually stunning works of art (and 3D) of the last decade with his live action update of "The Jungle Book." Not since "Avatar" has 3D landscapes looked so vivid and gorgeous. Also the fact that this film was done with digital CGI, and shot on a sound-stage in Los Angeles, makes it all the more impressive. Yet, after watching the final product, you would never notice. That's how real this world looks.

6. "Eye In The Sky"

Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul and Alan Rickmen in his final on-screen role seemed almost too good to be true. Thankfully, it wasn’t. Mirren commands the screen as a war general tasked with a moral dilemma about whether or not she should fire a drone missile on a known terrorist hideout. Only problem is, a small village girl (probably five years old) is in the cross-hairs with a strong probability of being hurt. Paul also comes down to reality playing the missile launcher with a conscious, and Rickman’s final speech will punch you in the gut. Gavin Hood directs this stunning, intense, drama that demands to be seen.

5. "Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made"

We all know “Indiana Jones” - but we don’t have quite the same ambition a group of boys did some 30 years ago. In “Raiders!” we are shown behind the scenes of how a group of teenage friends from the 1980s wanted to make a shot-for-shot remake of “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” - and now, in 2016, how they set out to get the final scene to make their movie complete. Through the documentary, we see the crew almost burn down their mother's house , spend huge portions of money, and forgo summer vacations to do the impossible. The journey is inspiring and will take you back to the time when being a kid was the greatest thing in the world.

4. "Hush"

I will be honest, I didn’t know much about this movie when It came out. “Hush” directed by horror veteran Mike Flanagan showed up on my Netflix feed just like any movie would, but, my goodness, was this film something else completely. Subversive, thrilling, and most importantly, scary. “Hush” is a gem, powered by the ruthless performance of John Gallagher Jr playing a seemingly motiveless madman as he stalks Kate Siegel’s hearing impaired Maddie. The film pulls many punches and plays with your fears almost to the point where every scene was amplified to new heights. Maybe the horror genre is not dead after all.

3. "Green Room"

Speaking of horror, here is another one we can add to the list. Patrick Stewart playing a skinhead neo-Nazi tasked with executing a group of band-mates (among them, the late Anton Yelchin in a terrific role) who just witnessed a murder inside his club. Stewart comes armed to the teeth with ravenous dogs, masked killers with chainsaws, and lots of guns. The band has to fight their way out to survive, in one of the more grueling, and eerily chilling set pieces of the year.

2. "The Lobster"

Shifting gears a bit, to one of the more bizarre stories of the year in “The Lobster.” A terrific little indie, the puts forth the idea that if you don’t get married within 48 days at a nearby hotel you will be surgically transformed into an animal. Colin Ferrell plays a lowlife sent to this hotel to find his soulmate, but quickly finds out it’s not what it seems. The film is a dark comedy that slowly builds into a romantic one. “The Lobster” is not for everyone, but if you can buy into the premise, then, well, it’s worth every second.

1. "Everybody Wants Some!"

Finally, on my list (and the best movie of 2016 so far) is Richard Linklater's’ semi-sequel to “Dazed and Confused” called “Everybody Wants Some!!” a film that really has no plot points, but is a sweet coming of age story about some wise-cracking, beer drinking, and woman chasing, college baseball players on a weekend before starting their classes. The plot really isn’t important anyway, it’s really about these dudes just coming together, finding themselves, and letting the good times roll. If you dive deeper into the premise, then, yes, you will be disappointed. But. Linklater is a master of modern hangout films and he knows how to capture the teen spirit just right. And with the scene stealing performance by Glen Powell, this movie is a surefire, laugh out loud, hilarious raunchy ride that secretly has a message about life in general. Many people missed this movie when it was in theaters (as it was very limited) but now that it’s available on video, I highly suggest you seek it out.