BEST MOVIES OF 2024
2024 was a somewhat strange year for film. I personally have never given as many 7/10 grades in a given year, in my life. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but I do perceive 2024 as a "high floor" year as opposed to a "high ceiling" year. There was a deep bench of very strong work and just a handful of truly transfixing movies. Fortunately I am not ranking my 25 best films of the year, but only my 10. I believe these ten (15 if you consider my honorably mentions) stand up well against any year's pantheon. From new genre champions to breakthrough directorial masterpieces, to the freshest takes on well-worn themes, we were treated to an overall fantastic slate of celluloid this year. What stands out about this particular list is how modern these films all feel. We may quietly be sitting on the precipice of a new movement in film over the last couple of years, and this year pushed that boundary to even more exciting places. I think these 10 really showcase that ...