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25.) Midnight Family
Director: Luke Lorentzen
It& #39;s a documentary about a family who runs a privately-run ambulance, showing their struggle in making ends meet. It also exposes the neglect and corruption of the Mexican government; they only have 45 ambulances for 9 million people
Director: Luke Lorentzen
It& #39;s a documentary about a family who runs a privately-run ambulance, showing their struggle in making ends meet. It also exposes the neglect and corruption of the Mexican government; they only have 45 ambulances for 9 million people
24.) The Art of Self-Defense
Director: Riley Stearns
It& #39;s a fascinating deconstruction of hyper-masculinity, often incorporating dry humor that works most of the time. Jesse Eisenberg& #39;s performance here is very spot-on, as he transforms from being timid to convincingly dominant.
Director: Riley Stearns
It& #39;s a fascinating deconstruction of hyper-masculinity, often incorporating dry humor that works most of the time. Jesse Eisenberg& #39;s performance here is very spot-on, as he transforms from being timid to convincingly dominant.
23.) And Then We Danced
Director: Levan Akin
It& #39;s a Swedish-Georgian drama with dancing as its focal point. It& #39;s part family drama portraying everyday struggle, and it& #39;s also part romance between two male dancers, interweaving into a tale of embracing one& #39;s femininity.
Director: Levan Akin
It& #39;s a Swedish-Georgian drama with dancing as its focal point. It& #39;s part family drama portraying everyday struggle, and it& #39;s also part romance between two male dancers, interweaving into a tale of embracing one& #39;s femininity.
22.) The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Director: Joe Talbot
The film follows the story of a person reclaiming his childhood home, and it& #39;s quite the bittersweet journey. It& #39;s packed with powerful performances, intimately beautiful cinematography, and a melancholic soundtrack.
Director: Joe Talbot
The film follows the story of a person reclaiming his childhood home, and it& #39;s quite the bittersweet journey. It& #39;s packed with powerful performances, intimately beautiful cinematography, and a melancholic soundtrack.
21.) Marriage Story
Director: Noah Baumbach
It& #39;s a well-executed account of a marriage fallout that doesn& #39;t feel one-sided. The tension is there regularly, and it& #39;s filled with emotional moments. Both Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson delivered career-defining performances.
Director: Noah Baumbach
It& #39;s a well-executed account of a marriage fallout that doesn& #39;t feel one-sided. The tension is there regularly, and it& #39;s filled with emotional moments. Both Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson delivered career-defining performances.
20.) The Lighthouse
Director: Robert Eggers
It& #39;s a weird film but in a good way. It follows two individuals in their descent into madness, in the bleakest and most nightmarish way possible. The ending is arguably the most horrifying and memorable thing I& #39;ve seen in recent memory
Director: Robert Eggers
It& #39;s a weird film but in a good way. It follows two individuals in their descent into madness, in the bleakest and most nightmarish way possible. The ending is arguably the most horrifying and memorable thing I& #39;ve seen in recent memory
19.) The Irishman
Director: Martin Scorsese
It& #39;s over three hours long, but trust me, it& #39;s worth the watch. It& #39;s not Scorsese& #39;s best film or even his best mafia-themed film, but it& #39;s nice to see that he still can put out a good project so late into his career.
Director: Martin Scorsese
It& #39;s over three hours long, but trust me, it& #39;s worth the watch. It& #39;s not Scorsese& #39;s best film or even his best mafia-themed film, but it& #39;s nice to see that he still can put out a good project so late into his career.
18.) Booksmart
Director: Olivia Wilde
If there& #39;s a moral lesson to this story, it would be the cliched "Don& #39;t judge the book by its cover," but it presented it refreshingly. It& #39;s a coming-of-age tale that& #39;s humorous and heartwarming, plus it has an impressive playlist soundtrack
Director: Olivia Wilde
If there& #39;s a moral lesson to this story, it would be the cliched "Don& #39;t judge the book by its cover," but it presented it refreshingly. It& #39;s a coming-of-age tale that& #39;s humorous and heartwarming, plus it has an impressive playlist soundtrack
17.) Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Director: Celine Sciamma
An intimate romance between two women that& #39;s fleeting yet emotionally potent. It& #39;s a masterful work of art that& #39;s sensual yet melancholic, beautiful yet bittersweet. It& #39;s disappointing that it didn& #39;t get Oscar-nominated.
Director: Celine Sciamma
An intimate romance between two women that& #39;s fleeting yet emotionally potent. It& #39;s a masterful work of art that& #39;s sensual yet melancholic, beautiful yet bittersweet. It& #39;s disappointing that it didn& #39;t get Oscar-nominated.
16.) The Farewell
Director: Lulu Wang
This family drama hits different not only because it& #39;s about a Chinese family, but it effectively portrays their cultural and generational divide. It also deals with the issue of impending death, which is heart-wrenching to think about.
Director: Lulu Wang
This family drama hits different not only because it& #39;s about a Chinese family, but it effectively portrays their cultural and generational divide. It also deals with the issue of impending death, which is heart-wrenching to think about.
15.) Pain and Glory
Director: Pedro Almodovar
It& #39;s an incredibly sentimental and nostalgic piece of a fictional memoir of a director, detailing his career and relationship with various people, presented in an impressive back-and-forth montage of both the past and present.
Director: Pedro Almodovar
It& #39;s an incredibly sentimental and nostalgic piece of a fictional memoir of a director, detailing his career and relationship with various people, presented in an impressive back-and-forth montage of both the past and present.
14.) Ad Astra
Director: James Gray
This movie effectively channels depression to the infinite void we know as outer space. It& #39;s a cosmological journey that leads to an immensely fulfilling catharsis. Brad Pitt& #39;s performance here is one of his career& #39;s best.
Director: James Gray
This movie effectively channels depression to the infinite void we know as outer space. It& #39;s a cosmological journey that leads to an immensely fulfilling catharsis. Brad Pitt& #39;s performance here is one of his career& #39;s best.
13.) Klaus
Director: Sergio Pablos
This animated film caught me off-guard with how surprisingly good it is. I expected a generic family-friendly watch, but I ended up with a feel-good experience that& #39;s a much-needed optimism pill once in a while. It& #39;s just genuinely fun.
Director: Sergio Pablos
This animated film caught me off-guard with how surprisingly good it is. I expected a generic family-friendly watch, but I ended up with a feel-good experience that& #39;s a much-needed optimism pill once in a while. It& #39;s just genuinely fun.
12.) Hail Satan?
Director: Penny Lane
This documentary is a major vibe check to America& #39;s practice of religious freedom. It& #39;s just fun to see conservatives lose their shit without really understanding the Satanism movement. It& #39;s insightful, funny, and also surprisingly wholesome
Director: Penny Lane
This documentary is a major vibe check to America& #39;s practice of religious freedom. It& #39;s just fun to see conservatives lose their shit without really understanding the Satanism movement. It& #39;s insightful, funny, and also surprisingly wholesome
11.) One Child Nation
Director: Nanfu Wang, Zhang Jia-Ling
This documentary looks into China& #39;s one-child policy and how it negatively impacted its population. From forced sterilization to human trafficking, this is an incredibly eye-opening watch.
Director: Nanfu Wang, Zhang Jia-Ling
This documentary looks into China& #39;s one-child policy and how it negatively impacted its population. From forced sterilization to human trafficking, this is an incredibly eye-opening watch.
10.) Us
Director: Jordan Peele
Some may prefer Get Out over Us, but I& #39;m the opposite. I find this film more fascinating, albeit it& #39;s not that scary for a horror flick. It has a lot of things going on that made me think, especially the conclusion which occupied my mind for days.
Director: Jordan Peele
Some may prefer Get Out over Us, but I& #39;m the opposite. I find this film more fascinating, albeit it& #39;s not that scary for a horror flick. It has a lot of things going on that made me think, especially the conclusion which occupied my mind for days.
9.) Knives Out
Director: Rian Johnson
It& #39;s an enjoyable family drama framed as a comedic mystery thriller. Its approach to aesthetics and storytelling reminds me of a lot of Wes Anderson films, but it has enough unique quirks going for it that can stand apart from its influences
Director: Rian Johnson
It& #39;s an enjoyable family drama framed as a comedic mystery thriller. Its approach to aesthetics and storytelling reminds me of a lot of Wes Anderson films, but it has enough unique quirks going for it that can stand apart from its influences
8.) For Sama
Director: Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
It& #39;s a personal documentary of Waad al-Kateab, as she details the conflict that& #39;s happening in Aleppo, Syria. It& #39;s a horrifying account of the war, but also a love letter to her daughter Sama, who became their symbol of hope.
Director: Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
It& #39;s a personal documentary of Waad al-Kateab, as she details the conflict that& #39;s happening in Aleppo, Syria. It& #39;s a horrifying account of the war, but also a love letter to her daughter Sama, who became their symbol of hope.
7.) Jojo Rabbit
Director: Taika Waititi
It& #39;s framed as a satirical comedy, but I find it a really endearing watch. I enjoy its absurd moments but gravitate more toward its more serious moments. It& #39;s just a weird feel-good film packed with emotionally compelling moments.
Director: Taika Waititi
It& #39;s framed as a satirical comedy, but I find it a really endearing watch. I enjoy its absurd moments but gravitate more toward its more serious moments. It& #39;s just a weird feel-good film packed with emotionally compelling moments.
6.) A Hidden Life
Director: Terrence Malick
It& #39;s a story set during World War 2 about a man who refused to fight for the Nazis and the struggle that came along with it. It& #39;s 3 hours long but time feels irrelevant when you watch it thanks to its dream-like cinematography
Director: Terrence Malick
It& #39;s a story set during World War 2 about a man who refused to fight for the Nazis and the struggle that came along with it. It& #39;s 3 hours long but time feels irrelevant when you watch it thanks to its dream-like cinematography
5.) Long Day& #39;s Journey Into Night
Director: Bi Gan
This is a Chinese arthouse film about a man searching for the woman he loved in the past and has never been able to forget. Its non-linear plot will boggle your mind, but it& #39;s nevertheless a dreamy, melancholic experience.
Director: Bi Gan
This is a Chinese arthouse film about a man searching for the woman he loved in the past and has never been able to forget. Its non-linear plot will boggle your mind, but it& #39;s nevertheless a dreamy, melancholic experience.
4.) Parasite
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Seriously, if you haven& #39;t managed to watch this yet despite the countless online discussions it sparked, do yourself a favor and watch it. It& #39;s still a damn great, enjoyable watch despite being hailed by the normies as their go-to "woke" film.
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Seriously, if you haven& #39;t managed to watch this yet despite the countless online discussions it sparked, do yourself a favor and watch it. It& #39;s still a damn great, enjoyable watch despite being hailed by the normies as their go-to "woke" film.
3.) Midsommar
Director: Ari Aster
There& #39;s just something about this film that I find profound. It& #39;s generally accepted that this is a metaphorical tale of grief and romantic fallout, but I find it more of a tale of finding a new family that accepts you, even though it& #39;s a cult.
Director: Ari Aster
There& #39;s just something about this film that I find profound. It& #39;s generally accepted that this is a metaphorical tale of grief and romantic fallout, but I find it more of a tale of finding a new family that accepts you, even though it& #39;s a cult.
2.) Little Women
Director: Greta Gerwig
I may not have watched the previous iterations, but I& #39;m satisfied with this modern take on the beloved tale. Watching this is like sitting down in front of a fireplace. It& #39;s incredibly warm, and there& #39;s beauty to be found in it. (1/2)
Director: Greta Gerwig
I may not have watched the previous iterations, but I& #39;m satisfied with this modern take on the beloved tale. Watching this is like sitting down in front of a fireplace. It& #39;s incredibly warm, and there& #39;s beauty to be found in it. (1/2)
You& #39;ll find yourself looking back at your own memories, both happy and sad. It will compel you to reflect on those thoughts.
It is a period drama that empowers women through its characters. It will make you laugh and cry and leave a big smile on your face once it& #39;s over. (2/2)
It is a period drama that empowers women through its characters. It will make you laugh and cry and leave a big smile on your face once it& #39;s over. (2/2)
1.) I Lost My Body
Director: Jeremy Clapin
Surprisingly again, my film of the year is an animated film, but I have my reasons.
I never thought that a story about a severed hand would emotionally affect me so deeply. Its bleak and melancholic tale of loss devastated me. (1/3)
Director: Jeremy Clapin
Surprisingly again, my film of the year is an animated film, but I have my reasons.
I never thought that a story about a severed hand would emotionally affect me so deeply. Its bleak and melancholic tale of loss devastated me. (1/3)
But more than that, it& #39;s also about coming to terms with that loss and moving on the future, in which the film effectively built that up to its powerfully cathartic finale. There& #39;s profoundness found in it, and I had trouble sorting out my thoughts after watching it. (2/3)
As someone who is quite experienced with watching animation, I know how far the medium can go with its storytelling. This film easily stands out among the rest of its peers as something worth remembering years from now.
To conclude, I Lost My Body is my favorite 2019 film. (3/3)
To conclude, I Lost My Body is my favorite 2019 film. (3/3)
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