There was something for everyone this year and talent all
over the map. I’m way behind in my movie
going, but here are the highlights for me thus far (in no particular order):
THE SHAPE OF WATER
Guillermo del Toro’s gorgeous, beautifully cast love letter to old school movies: part creature feature, part romance, part thriller—adult, yet childlike…with a dollop of magic and even a dash of musical. It’s the first time I’ve cheered out loud in a movie in a long time.
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
Martin McDonagh’s writing and directing provide many fine moments in this odd, fascinating film where no one’s hat is all white or black…and his cast (including Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson) makes those moments powerful and memorable.
Martin McDonagh’s writing and directing provide many fine moments in this odd, fascinating film where no one’s hat is all white or black…and his cast (including Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson) makes those moments powerful and memorable.
I, TONYA
A crazy brew of mockumentary and biopic, Steven Rogers’s script is jaw-dropping creative and Craig Gillespie’s direction makes it shine. It doesn’t hurt that the acting is off the charts—with Margot Robbie and Allison Janney practically burning the screen down.
A crazy brew of mockumentary and biopic, Steven Rogers’s script is jaw-dropping creative and Craig Gillespie’s direction makes it shine. It doesn’t hurt that the acting is off the charts—with Margot Robbie and Allison Janney practically burning the screen down.
THE DISASTER ARTIST
James Franco pulls off a tour-de-force performance in this film about a modern day “worst movie ever made”. It’s hilarious and painful to see him and his fine cast members recreate the making of “The Room”—especially with Franco going nuts as Tommy Wiseau going nuts.
James Franco pulls off a tour-de-force performance in this film about a modern day “worst movie ever made”. It’s hilarious and painful to see him and his fine cast members recreate the making of “The Room”—especially with Franco going nuts as Tommy Wiseau going nuts.
GET OUT
Jordan Peele’s terrifically creepy tale is sort of a slick re-imagining of “The Stepford Wives” with racism replacing sexism. The script creates all manner of unsettling elements and Peele’s direction and his cast make the most of them.
Jordan Peele’s terrifically creepy tale is sort of a slick re-imagining of “The Stepford Wives” with racism replacing sexism. The script creates all manner of unsettling elements and Peele’s direction and his cast make the most of them.
OKJA
A splendorous movie about a not-so-splendorous future where corporate greed is still heartless as ever and one little girl’s quest to save her beloved “super pig” is both thrilling and inspiring. Bong Joon-ho’s film is full of wit and wonder and Tilda Swinton gives another knockout performance.
A splendorous movie about a not-so-splendorous future where corporate greed is still heartless as ever and one little girl’s quest to save her beloved “super pig” is both thrilling and inspiring. Bong Joon-ho’s film is full of wit and wonder and Tilda Swinton gives another knockout performance.
I know there are many more.
But even these few prove that movies are alive and well and making the
world just a little bit better.
What were your favorites of the year?
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