![]() ![]() Telling the story of mob hitman Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, the long-gestating project is packed with an all-star cast of Robert De Niro as the titular character as well as Joe Pesci and Al Pacino in career-defining roles. But don’t let the laughs fool you into thinking Tarantino won’t indulge in his trademarked ultraviolence as he delivers what may be his most challenging and squirm-inducing finale.Īt 209 minutes, Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” is a true-crime epic. The esteemed writer-director’s tale of a fictional TV cowboy in the waning days of Hollywood’s golden age acts as both a time capsule for a bygone era and as an allegory for the state of filmmaking in modern times. Perfectly led by an all-star cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt (what a year he’s having!) and Margot Robbie, Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature turned out to be his most comedic and mature work. Be sure to take some ibuprofen before embarking on this strange ride. As expected, the dance numbers are fantastic and the inventive long-take cinematography never lets you go no matter how many times you want to look away. Unfortunately, someone spiked the punch with LSD and everyone is in for an agonizing trip. Set in a remote French school, the film follows a group of dancers as they celebrate after a successful show. ![]() The most unsettling and stressful movie released this year, Gaspar Noé’s “Climax” is a hypnotic nightmare. It’s deeply moving and altogether something different than what has come before, which is why it deserves a place on this list. Joining that list is James Gray and Brad Pitt as they take the road less traveled with the unique “Ad Astra.” Almost a one-man show by Pitt, the film tells his character’s deeply humanistic story within the cosmic scale of its setting. The 2010s have been a renaissance for space movies as several top directors and stars have lent their craft to tell stories beyond our planet. Fortunately, the one thing that stays constant throughout is the immense talent by all involved to make this wholly original and unforgettable film. ![]() Genre-defying to the highest degree, “Parasite” is never what you think it is as it twists back and forth between comedy, horror and drama within the blink of an eye. Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the film follows the escapades of the poverty-stricken Kim family as they infiltrate the household and lives of the wealthy Parks. South Korean director Bong Joon-ho returns home for his newest feature. And by the time the credits start rolling, you’ll have been on a journey with not just these characters, but also with yourself. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry or you’ll do both at the same time. Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson commandingly take the leads and deliver a film that has never been so pleasantly depressing and genuinely funny at the same time. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach, this Netflix divorce drama made for the biggest emotional punch of any film in 2019. Supporting players Julia Fox, LaKeith Stanfield and even basketball legend Kevin Garnett show off their talent as directors Josh and Benny Safdie take that screen presence and combine it with an intensely paced story to deliver one hell of a ride. Adding Thomas Newman’s score and two excellent lead performances on top of that gives this blockbuster an unrivaled sense of grandiosity.Īdam Sandler returns to form with his role as Howard Ratner in “Uncut Gems.” But it’s not just The Sandman himself who takes the spotlight in this anxiety-inducing tale of one man trying to gamble himself a fortune within the New York diamond district. Roger Deakins’ masterful cinematography never once falters as it fully immerses us into the action on a level not seen in war films before. In a move of pure boldness, director Sam Mendes decided to stage his World War I film, “1917,” as one continuous shot. So in an effort to give credit where credit is due, here is a list of my favorite films of 2019. ![]() From the biggest of blockbusters to the smallest of indies, several cinematic offerings were made that deserve attention and praise. But before we do that, let’s take some time to appreciate all the good that happened to us this last year, specifically within the movie theater. The only thing left to do now is to look ahead to fresh beginnings in the new year and decade. Well, the year has passed and we can finally let out a sigh of relief. ![]()
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