MY TOP FILM OF 2024-

A Complete Unknown- James Mangold directs an Amazing Timothee Chalamet leads a fantastic cast in recreating the rise of Bob Dylan during the 1960's.

Emilia Perez- Totally original and surprising musical crime drama from Mexico.

Dune Part Two- Spectacular Sci-Fi.  A sequel that build beautifully upon the first film.

Nosferatu- While not scary in the classic sense, it is a work of "horror" art.

The Promised Land- Terrific Danish period film starring Mads Milkensen.

Anora- An electric, star turn by Mikey Madison as a Brooklyn Stripper who gets involved with the son of wealthy Russian Oligarchs. 

Longlegs- The creepiest, most disturbing and unnerving serial killer film in a long time.

Wicked Little Letters- A 1920's period English black comedy with a wonderful cast.

Inside Out 2- Wonderful animation, intelligent and very entertaining.

Wicked Part One- Very entertaining film version of the Broadway show. Works on all levels.

HONORABLE MENTION-

Origin- an incredible and important film based on the book "Caste".

September 5- Intense recreation of the ABC Sports team covering the Israeli massacre at the 1972 Olympics.

Blitz- Incredible survival drama in war torn London during the Blitz. Elliot Heffernan is amazing.

A Real Pain- Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culken play to their strengths in this comedy/drama.

Oddity-an original horror movie that actually scares you. Very well done.

Knox Goes Away-  A terrific performance by Michael Keaton, who also directs, as a criminal dealing with rapidly developing dementia.

BOTTOM FILMS OF 2024-

Less said the better of all of these-

MaXXine

Wolfs

Trap

Drive Away Dolls

Challengers

Joker: Folie a Deux

I.S.S.

Fly Me To The Moon

Borderlands

The Instigators