A Baseline; Introduction to Tiers

As my interest in film has expanded, I've identified some favorites. I organize my favorites in a tier system:

Top Tier: Henrik

Secondary Tier: Adam

Third Tier: Leonard

Before I summon chaos, let me identify the criteria. 

Criteria! My choices reflect each object's personal meaning; they're knowingly subjective! The choices will likely change as time passes. I'll try to keep it updated!

I'll begin with actresses. 

Henrik

Naomi Watts - Birdman,

Mulholland Drive: I'm hard-pressed to find a character more lovable than Betty. When her vibrance transformed into the obsessive Diane Selwyn, I was transfixed.

Mia Wasikowska - The Double, Jane Eyre

Adéle Exarchopoulos - Blue Is the Warmest Colour

Saskia Rosendahl - Lore

Adam

Jessica Chastain - The Tree of Life

Nicole Kidman - Eyes Wide Shut

Carey Mulligan - Drive

Leonard

Jennifer Lawrence - Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle

Cate Blanchett - Babel

Rooney Mara - Side Effects, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,  Her,  The Social Network

Michelle Williams - Blue Valentine, Synecdoche New York

Tatiana Maslany - Orphan Black

Expect more descriptions to be added in the future.