My Year in Film (2018)

Welcome to my fourth annual movie-of-the-year rankings! This was an interesting year for cinema, especially with monthly subscriptions like Moviepass that made going to the theater cheaper and caused national theater chains to follow suit like with AMC’s A-List. The big streaming services are continuing to up the ante in terms of original movies. I saw 118 movies that came out in 2018 and I ranked them from 118 to 1. Hope you enjoy and let me know your own personal favorites! I’ll post my Letterboxd account below if you’d like to follow my journey in 2019.

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Awful

118) Bird Box (1.5/10) – The structure of the movie (with past and present timelines) negates any tension or drama. If you’d like an example of the shoddy editing and lack of attention to detail involved, turn on Netflix, go to the 1:40:40 mark, and watch for about 20 seconds (pay attention to the children’s blindfolds).

117) Red Sparrow (2/10) – Jennifer Lawrence was just in this for the paycheck. Her Russian accent was lazy and haphazard and the film lacked any thrills or surprises.

116) Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2.5/10) – This lacked all of the charm and humor that made the first Fantastic Beasts a pleasant watch.

Really Bad

115) Bad Samaritan (3/10) – An intriguing premise completely squandered. David Tennant deserves better.

114) Sicario: Day of the Soldado (3.25/10) – An unnecessary sequel that went way overboard on violence to the point of absurdity. There are separate scenes of a sniper shooting and a suicide bomber within the first six minutes. Watch the original and leave it at that.

113) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (3.5/10) –The direction and cinematography are impressive at times, but the script is an absolute horror show.

Bad

112) Like Father (3.75/10) – While Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammar do yeoman’s work, it’s not enough to overcome the clichés and the formulaic plot.

111) Tag (4/10) – This movie features a great ensemble cast and a lackluster screenplay. While this is a charming true story, some things just aren’t as adaptable to the big screen.

110) Tomb Raider (4/10) – At this point I doubt there will ever be a solid Tomb Raider movie.

109) Uncle Drew (4/10) – This is a lousier version of White Men Can’t Jump that only appeals to a small demographic (NBA fans).

Below Average

108) Skyscraper (4.25/10) – The movie unfortunately takes itself too seriously. I was hoping for something that was so bad it’s good but it ended up being more in the generically bad category.

107) Blockers (4.5/10) – It’s a comedy without characters to root for and the laughs are few and far between. The parents spend the entire movie being untrustworthy, overbearing, and intrusive and they never have that aha moment.

106) Ocean’s 8 (4.5/10) – Another uninspiring reboot. While I am in full support of predominantly female casts and crews, can we please give groups of brilliantly talented woman something original to sink their teeth in? I’ll have more on this subject later.

105) Mary Poppins Returns (4.75/10) – For a film that is supposed to be joyful and fun, it looks dreary and the soundtrack is decidedly forgettable.

104) Mahanati (5/10) – I will admit a lot of the cameos went over my head. Trying to generate sympathy and audience approval for the lead simply by having bad things happen to him/her is lazy character building.

103) Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (5/10) - If you haven’t heard about this movie, it tries to give the viewer an interactive experience in which they can make choices for the protagonist and control the arc of the story. While I am not opposed to the concept, the options I chose led to an hour long movie. I chose to continue down different paths just to extend the experience and hopefully feel less disappointed by an alternate ending. After an hour and a half spent, I left totally unsatisfied.

Average

102) Operation Finale (5.25/10) – The story is intriguing, but the direction is so unimaginative that the performances and film are not elevated.

101) The Commuter (5.25/10) – Liam Neeson has many better action films on his resume.

100) Bohemian Rhapsody (5.5/10) – Controversy surrounds this film following its win at the Golden Globes. Despite mixed reviews and the director being removed from the project due to his despicable behavior, the film was also nominated for best picture at the Oscars. This is a perfect example of good versus entertaining movies. Queen’s music is fun and the movie is essentially guiding you towards a recreation of the bands finest live performance. The direction, editing, and script are all bad though.

99) Hold the Dark (5.75/10) – Jeremy Saulnier is one of my favorite directors (Blue Ruin, Green Room). Unfortunately, his newest Netflix feature lacks the quality screenplay to fully utilize his talents. It looks beautiful though.

98) Aquaman (5.75/10) – Visually it’s very impressive, but the leads lack chemistry, the action often feels pointless, and it’s at least a half hour too long.

97) The Ritual (6/10) – A gorgeous looking horror film that gets a lot of things right without sticking the landing. It features one of the best creature designs I’ve seen in the genre.

96) Cargo (6/10) – A Netflix zombie thriller that has good performances but the script has too many instances of characters making boneheaded decisions.

95) Christopher Robin (6.25/10) – The animation looks incredible, but the story lacks heart and it fails to give the original characters much to do. Brad Garrett and Jim Cummings do great work as the voices of Eeyore and Winnie the Pooh respectively.

94) Bumblebee (6.25/10) – This is by far the best Transformers movie. That is not a high bar.

93) Braven (6.25/10) – A very basic, vaguely entertaining action film.

Above Average

92) Pledge (6.5/10) – A group of awkward freshmen attend rush week and get universally rejected. Right before they are about to give up, they get one last hint of hope. But the hazing rituals at this welcoming fraternity appear to be a little bit more intense than usual.

91) Vice (6.5/10) – Adam McKay’s light hearted, film for dummies style does not translate as well to such a serious topic. Christian Bale does a tremendous job mimicking the mannerisms and facial tics of our former VP.

90) Solo: A Star Wars Story (6.75/10) – A decently fun, somewhat forgettable addition to the Star Wars universe. Disney can’t be pleased that this bombed at the box office or that the original excitement for the series reboot is waning.

89) Ready Player One (6.75/10) – While this is nowhere near the upper echelon of Spielberg films, it features visually spectacular action. This is the definition of a popcorn movie.

88) Instant Family (7/10) – While I didn’t find myself laughing all that often, I ended up caring about the message of adoption as well as the courage and patience it requires.

87) Beirut (7.1/10) – Jon Hamm (Mad Men) essentially plays the role of Don Draper except instead of being an advertising executive, he’s a hostage negotiator that is tasked with an assignment by the CIA.

86) What Keeps You Alive (7.1/10) – This movie had me on the edge of my seat for the first hour, but the last act was such a disappointment. Director Colin Minihan is a talent to keep an eye on.

85) Dark River (7.1/10) – This is a film about facing your childhood demons and dealing with the loss of someone that caused hardship. Ruth Wilson conveys so much emotion without the need for dialogue.

84) The Land of Steady Habits (7.2/10) – Nicole Holofcener (Enough Said) is one of the best living humanist filmmakers. She also wrote the script for “Can you ever forgive me?” this year, which is next up on my watch-list.

83) A Simple Favor (7.2/10) – A fun cat and mouse thriller even if there’s one too many twists. It offers solid performances from its leads, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick.

82) Adrift (7.2/10) – A survival drama that suffers from structure decisions that fail to add anything to the overall product. If you want an excellent, ocean based survival epic, check out “All is Lost” from 2013.

81) Halloween (7.3/10) – It suffers from a lackluster start, but it’s deserving of your attention by the final frame. There is a one-shot take of Michael Myers going on a horrifying killing spree during trick or treat that is absolutely scintillating.

80) Creed II (7.3/10) – This is more a sequel to Rocky 4 than it is to the first Creed film. All of the Drago family parts were fascinating, but they didn’t go far enough with it.

79) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (7.4/10) – A perfectly adequate film that is a bit too by-the-numbers.

78) Boy Erased (7.4/10) – Lucas Hedges has had one of the best starts to an acting career in recent memory. He was in Moonrise Kingdom, Grand Budapest Hotel, Manchester by the Sea, Lady Bird, and Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri all in a five year span. This is another solid addition to his list.

77) We the Animals (7.4/10) – An in depth look at how a child deals with the confusion of sexual orientation and how to express their feelings.

76) Bad Times at the El Royale (7.4/10) – This feels like a poor man’s Quentin Tarentino flick but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The cast is good and the script is well written even though they tried to string together a few too many threads.

75) Chappaquiddick (7.5/10) – The true story of Ted Kennedy driving drunk and being responsible for the death of a young woman who was in the passenger seat. It’s a detailed look at political maneuvering, cover-ups, and how one influential figure dealt with crisis.

74) Alpha (7.5/10) – A survival epic that takes place during the last Ice Age. A young man is separated from his father and tribe and is forced to fend for himself. He tames a wolf and the two of them battle the elements and try to make it home.

73) Ghost Stories (7.5/10) – A fun horror film that consists of three separate spooky stories. Turn the lights off and enjoy!

72) Beast (7.6/10) – A gorgeous looking film about a woman that becomes attracted to a man many people in their small town believe to be a killer. Does she believe he’s innocent, or is she attracted to the danger?

71) Cam (7.6/10) – Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in this Netflix thriller about a webcam model who suddenly loses access to her account and in-turn her livelihood.

70) Monsters and Men (7.7/10) – Three intersecting stories all revolving around race and how we deal with the pressures and expectations of our jobs and other responsibilities.

69) Borg vs McEnroe (7.7/10) – One of the best sports movies of the year. This chronicles the tennis rivalry between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe during the late 70’s and early 80’s. It does a commendable job of not only showing the battles on the court, but the differences in the two men outside the lines.

68) Love, Simon (7.7/10) – A movie about a high school student who gets blackmailed and later outed as gay and has to come to grips with not being able to come out on his own terms.

67) Alex Strangelove (7.7/10) – I love the coming of age genre, and this is another one about a teenage boy that is still confused over his sexuality.

66) Support the Girls (7.8/10) – Haley Lu Richardson (Columbus) is a rising star and excels in a supporting role as an over-exuberant employee of a “Hooters” like establishment.

65) RBG (7.8/10) – A CNN documentary about Ruth Bader-Ginsburg’s career and life. If you don’t like documentaries, “On the Basis of Sex” came out last month starring Felicity Jones.

64) Fahrenheit 11/9 (7.9/10) – Michael Moore is one of the more notable political filmmakers of the 21st century. His most recent work takes a closer look at what led to Donald Trump’s election and some of the most damaging decisions from the Barack Obama administration.

63) Sweet Virginia (7.9/10) – A tense thriller about a woman that hires a hit-man and, after he completes the assignment, she’s unable to pay. This leaves her in a precarious position.

62) Set it Up (7.9/10) – A lot of people claim Netflix doesn’t have a good movie selection. While it’s true they don’t necessarily have a stockpile of blockbusters to choose from, they do have some good indie and foreign selections, and they are getting better and better at releasing quality original movies if you look hard enough. This is an office romance with a twist.

61) Game Night (7.9/10) – One of the best comedies of the year. It’s fun, wild, and has a masterful display of deadpan humor from Jesse Plemons.

Good

60) A Quiet Place (8/10) – A promising directorial debut by John Krasinski. It succeeds in establishing real stakes and it’s a fun premise to build a lived-in world around. But why on earth would a couple choose to get pregnant when they exist in a world where any noise leads to imminent danger?

59) Unsane (8/10) – Steven Soderbergh makes this film look and feel like a stalker is watching you. It also delves into the horrifying reality that some completely sane people are intentionally held within mental institutions for the sole purpose of generating revenue.

58) A Private War (8/10) – Rosamund Pike absolutely nails the role of war reporter Marie Colvin. This is an in-depth look at how people documenting our wars can come out just as traumatized as the people fighting in them.

57) Mandy (8.1/10) – Nicolas Cage gives one of the best performances of the year in this stylized B-movie that feels like it’s straight out of the 70’s or 80’s. When it’s at its peak, it’s really fun, most notably a scene in which Cage fights another man in a chainsaw duel.

56) Ralph Breaks the Internet (8.1/10) – A sequel that didn’t feel super necessary but I’m still glad it happened. Sarah Silverman kills it as the voice of lead character Vanellope. It also offers some valuable messaging for children when it comes to the pros and cons of the internet.

55) Tully (8.1/10) – Charlize Theron is so courageous in terms of her ability and willingness to portray herself in negative lights (Monster). In this drama directed by Jason Reitman, she shows all the sides of being a mother including the aspects of the job that aren’t so glamorous. I didn’t particularly care for the final act.

54) Deadpool 2 (8.2/10) – I was worried that a sequel to a movie that succeeded in large part due to its differentiators (R rating and self deprecating humor), would not have the same impact and charm. I was totally wrong, I found myself laughing even more than I did with the original.

53) Black Panther (8.2/10) – While I am thrilled with its success, I personally didn’t find it as great as most. Especially given I ranked it as the 3rd best Marvel Movie of the year (see #52 & #40). The best parts involved the villains played by Michael B. Jordan and Andy Serkis, but they didn’t have nearly enough screen time.

52) Ant-Man and the Wasp (8.2/10) – In a year where the two other MCU films received all the praise, the second installment of the Ant-Man franchise is one of the most fun movies I watched all year.

51) Green Book (8.2/10) – Another movie like Bohemian Rhapsody that is generating a lot of backlash. This, unlike the aforementioned film, is actually a good movie. Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen are magnetic on screen. But the whole premise of a white man saving a black man is a tired formula and just another way for white people to sleep better at night. This is the film equivalent of “Can’t we all just get along?” Also, how many times is Hollywood going to make a movie based on real people and not consult the relatives of the black character to make sure they are doing him/her justice?

50) Hearts Beat Loud (8.2/10) – A feel good story of a father and daughter relationship and how music can form bonds and express truth.

49) Cold War (8.2/10) – A beautifully made, quasi romance between two deeply flawed individuals that can’t seem to find happiness no matter where they go or what they do.

48) Madeline’s Madeline (8.3/10) – An experimental film by an imaginative filmmaker. It asks the audience what’s real and what’s not and it asks some poignant questions. Where is the line in terms of using someone’s personal experiences to make art? At what point are you just exploiting someone’s real life struggles for your own benefit?

47) The Clovehitch Killer (8.3/10) – A tense family horror in which a son begins to suspect his dad is a killer. Unlike some other films on this list that avoided a linear structure, the use of it in this film is perfect and adds not only perspective, but additional mystery to the proceedings as well.

46) Isle of Dogs (8.3/10) – Wes Anderson is a master of setting, style and stop-motion animation. This is another good addition to his impressive filmography, even if it isn’t quite at the level of his top tier work.

45) Crazy Rich Asians (8.3/10) – While the humor may be hit or miss, the romance definitely works. This was a monster at the box office and it goes to show this white-washing that goes on in Hollywood is not only taking chances away from deserving people, but is also costing them money.

44) Apostle (8.4/10) – Gareth Evans, who directed the pulse pounding “Raid” films, delivers a slow burn, period piece horror film that is worth it for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the genre.

43) Love after Love (8.4/10) – A film about grief and how we all deal with loss in very different ways. Chris O’Dowd is incredibly convincing as an insufferable bastard.

42) The Wife (8.4/10) – Despite having a lot of similarities to previous films like Big Eyes, it succeeds due in large part to a committed performance from Glenn Close.

41) What They Had (8.4/10) – Robert Forster is brilliant as a husband dealing with his wife’s dementia. This family drama delves into issues of jealousy amongst children, loneliness and not wanting to let go. Did I mention Robert Forster is a genius at his craft?

40) Avengers: Infinity War (8.5/10) – Juggling 60 plus characters while maintaining narrative momentum and giving everyone their moment is by far the most ambitious task Marvel has undergone. The fact that the plot is coherent is a borderline miracle. Getting to see new characters interact is an absolute delight.

39) Overlord (8.5/10) – The zombie genre is pretty tired at this point but I was intrigued by the concept of a zombie outbreak in the confines of Germany during World War 2. It plays it pretty straight so it works as both a zombie flick and a war movie.

38) Shoplifters (8.5/10) – A sad yet also hopeful look at humanity. This Japanese drama features some shocking twists and manages to make a family of shoplifters relatable.

37) 89 (8.5/10) – Even if you aren’t a soccer fan, this is an entertaining true story about one of the more shocking underdog stories in sports history. It features intimate, behind-the-scenes insights from several members of the Arsenal team that defied the odds.

36) To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (8.5/10) – Netflix made a smart move by focusing on the market inefficiency that is the RomCom (See # 62 - Set it Up). Hollywood studios just aren’t making these types of movies anymore and I’m glad we have a streaming service that gives us different alternatives. This coming of age story is all about taking chances and coming out of your shell.

35) Mission Impossible: Fallout (8.5/10) – This franchise has figured out a pretty good formula for how to make an exhilarating genre flick. It’s fairly simple really; all that’s required is having enough of plot and character development to get you from one amazingly choreographed action sequence to the next.

Really Good

34) Leave No Trace (8.6/10) – This is subtle almost to a fault where the messaging doesn’t quite hit as hard as you’d like. But despite that, it’s a beautiful movie that features great work from its talented cast.

33) Thoroughbreds (8.6/10) – A film that’s gets its atmosphere, tone and mood exactly right. Throughout the duration of the 90 minute runtime, the score and cinematography aid a sense of dread and the performances are cold and distant (in a good way).

32) Lean on Pete (8.6/10) – A gut wrenching tale about a young boy that helps his single dad with money issues by taking a job at a local horse park.

31) The Old Man and the Gun (8.6/10) – A true story about a bank robber that just so happens to be described as charming and likeable by everyone he pilfers from. Robert Redford claims this is his final film, and boy did he leave on a high note. Everything that the legendary actor has in his toolset is on display here.

30) The Sisters Brothers (8.7/10) – One of the best westerns of the year. John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix have chemistry to spare as bounty hunting brothers that are at a crossroads. The setting takes place in Oregon during the gold rush and makes for some surprising plot developments.

29) American Animals (8.7/10) – A fascinating true story brought to life in a unique, engaging way. The director chose not to make this a documentary; he used both professional actors and the real people who were involved to tell the events.

28) The Hate U Give (8.7/10) – A sobering film that takes you through the hardships that the black community deals with on an everyday basis. The film urges: make your voice heard and don’t sit on the sidelines.

27) A Star is Born (8.8/10) – A really solid performance and directing job by Bradley Cooper. A scene early on in the film in which Lady Gaga’s character is walked through the concert venue onto the stage is one of the most intoxicating scene’s I saw all year.

26) Wildlife (8.8/10) – A character study that looks through the lens of a child as he witnesses the crumbling of his parent’s marriage.

25) First Man (8.8/10) – The score, created by Justin Hurwitz, really elevates the material to another level. At moments it is incredibly quiet, almost spooky, when the astronauts get their first glimpse at the moon, and at other times it’s loud and frantic, when they are launching into space.

24) Sorry to Bother You (8.9/10) – Given the current state of our political and social climate, it’s incredibly difficult to make satire because our reality already feels exaggerated. Director Boots Reilly was able to successfully pull it off by amping up the absurdity to the umpteenth degree. Looking forward to whatever he does next.

23) Widows (8.9/10) – Director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave) makes a gripping thriller with tension and lurid violence. It features solid performances across the board.

22) Ballad of Buster Scruggs (8.9/10) – This new Coen Brothers collaboration is a series of six vignettes, all westerns, and includes their typical dark humor. Best to worst in order: 1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 3.

21) Private Life (8.9/10) – A sobering look at fertility issues and the impact it has on couples struggling to conceive. Kathryn Hahn is phenomenal in one of Netflix’s best films of 2018.

20) BlacKKKlansman (9/10) – While this isn’t Spike Lee’s best film (Do the Right Thing), it’s about time the visionary artist is recognized by the academy. There is a lot to like with his newest feature, including the comedy and more importantly the political messaging. Topher Grace is unforgettable as David Duke.

19) Upgrade (9/10) – One of the best action movies in recent years. It offers a sci-fi element as well and the story offers a few interesting surprises. The fight sequences are well done from a filmmaking perspective. Logan Marshall-Green deserves accolades for his physical acting in a similar vein to Keanu Reeves with the John Wick series.

Great

18) Roma (9.1/10) – While the story itself isn’t the most compelling, there are a few standout scenes and the craft involved is out of this world. Alfonso Cuaron wrote the script, directed while also being the cinematographer. It’s an incredible feat from arguably the best living filmmaker.

17) Incredibles 2 (9.2/10) – Pixar had to hold off on a sequel for 14 years, due to director Brad Bird having other obligations, but boy was it worth the wait. This animated superhero adventure offers plenty of laughs, action and visual spectacle.

16) The Favourite (9.2/10) – The 3rd film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, is by far the most mainstream and accessible of his career. That’s not to say it doesn’t still contain his unique sense of humor and audacious nature. The performances from Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weiss are splendid.

15) Free Solo (9.2/10) – A documentary that lets you in on the action. Much like the directors previous work (Meru), this film lets you inside the process, preparation, and execution of tremendous athletic feats. Free soloing is a form of rock climbing in which the climber chooses to not wear safety equipment.

14) You Were Never Really Here (9.3/10) – A disturbing, yet captivating look at PTSD with a superb performance by Joaquin Phoenix. Lynn Ramsay (We Need to Talk about Kevin), doesn’t get enough recognition as one of the most talented directors in the business.

13) First Reformed (9.3/10) – Paul Schrader, who wrote Taxi Driver, writes and directs this movie starring Ethan Hawke. Hawke deserved to be an Oscar nominee for best actor. While I wasn’t overly satisfied with the ending, the screenplay is fantastic and the atmosphere grows darker and darker as the film progresses.

12) Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (9.3/10) – Given that we are living in the darkest timeline, it’s a much needed escape to spend 90 minutes with Mr. Rogers. While there isn’t anything profound being said here, it’s heartwarming and I left the theatre a bit more hopeful than when I walked in.

11) The Rider (9.4/10) – While the plot is almost identical to that of The Wrestler, this still packs a punch with great performances and stunning cinematography.

10) Three Identical Strangers (9.4/10) – A documentary that is not only a fascinating true story, but one that is at times hopeful and at other times rather dark. It tackles the debate of nature versus nurture.

9) Searching (9.5/10) – My favorite film of the year. The whole feature is viewed through screens. It sounds gimmicky I know, but it’s done tastefully here. The plot is full of twists and turns and it’s a good one to watch multiple times to catch details you may have missed. Another positive is this is the first mainstream Hollywood thriller with an Asian American as the lead actor (John Cho).

8) Blindspotting (9.5/10) – 2018 was a great year for films about racism in America and this movie tops the list. Our lead character (played by Daveed Diggs), who is days away from being released off parole, witnesses a white police officer kill an unarmed black man. The setting, Oakland, is a character in its own right and the soundtrack is excellent.

7) Hereditary (9.5/10) – The best horror film of the year. It is perhaps the tensest movie I’ve ever seen. There are several moments in which I audibly gasped. Toni Collette’s performance should not only have been nominated for an Oscar for best actress, she should have been the front runner to win.

6) If Beale Street Could Talk (9.6/10) – While this isn’t quite the masterpiece that was the Oscar-winning Moonlight, the third feature from Barry Jenkins is still a fantastic addition to his filmography. Nobody uses the camera quite like Jenkins, with shots of his performers staring directly into the camera.

Masterpieces

5) Minding the Gap (9.7/10) – In a year of great docs, this one tops the list. This coming of age story is about a group of friends who grew up dealing with various forms of domestic abuse and used skateboarding as a way of escape. I never thought watching teenagers skateboarding across town would provide such tranquility.

4) Annihilation (9.8/10) – Unlike Ocean’s 8, this all female cast was given plenty to work with. This is part horror, part hard Sci-Fi and the end result will leave you speechless. The final 20 minutes is without a doubt the most riveting, breath-taking sequence I’ve seen in a long time. This absolutely belongs amongst the greatest Sci-Fi films of all time.

3) Eighth Grade (10/10) – Not too many movies have focused on this age demographic despite the fact that it’s such a crucial moment in our lives. Making friends, navigating your social status, and finding your voice are just a few of the things that Bo Burnham touches on in his brilliant directorial debut. The soundtrack really adds to the experience and makes you feel every awkward encounter.

2) Paddington 2 (10/10) – This will charm your socks off. The emotional peak comes in the final shot of the film and will hit you like a ton of bricks. Director Paul King (who made the cult classic comedy, Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace) brings his visual flair, imagination, and unique sensibility to the beloved character.

1) Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (10/10) – This transcends the idea of how good a comic book movie can be. This isn’t just the greatest comic book movie ever made; it’s a great movie regardless of genre. It’s full of heart, wit, pulsating action, and gorgeous animation.

Watchlist:

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Collette

Beautiful Boy

McQueen

They Shall Not Grow Old

Studio 54

Juliet Naked

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

The Kindergarten Teacher

Suspiria

Summer of 84

They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead

Hostiles

The Other Side of the Wind

Disobedience

Tea with the Dames

Anna and the Apocalypse

At Eternity’s Gate

Mid 90’s

Burning