Oh Modern American Cinema...

Being a cinephile, specifically an American one, makes me naturally interested in my country's modern cinematic output. Even if my interest lies in other countries' films, I'll always have a place in my heart for my homeland's because I'm proud to be an American....
...Here is a list of films that were released in 2000 or later that I think are some fine pieces of work from the motherland.
Death Proof

Donnie Darko

Fay Grim

Femme Fatale

INLAND EMPIRE

Little Children

Marie Antionette

Miami Vice

Minority Report

Mulholland Dr.

The New World

Punch-Drunk Love

The Royal Tenenbaums