Collider has published its ranking of the ten best films of the 1990s, a decade its writer credits with redefining the Hollywood blockbuster by blending artistic, boundary-pushing cinema with box-office-dominating popcorn fare. The list highlights how the era broadened what genres could achieve, from animation aimed beyond children's audiences to horror moving into the mainstream, and selections were judged on artistic merit, broad acclaim, standout performances and lasting cultural influence.

Among the films discussed are Joel and Ethan Coen's "Fargo" (1996), placed tenth for its blend of dark comedy and crime drama built around desperate, incompetent criminals rather than a slick villain, which won two Academy Awards including Best Actress for Frances McDormand; and Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" (1994), featuring John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, ranked ninth. The provided text covers only the lower two entries of the ten-film countdown.