And the music kicks ass.ĭunkirk: Also a Best Picture Contender. Yorgos is a master.īaby Driver: In a world of popcorn remakes, Edgar Wright gifted us with this supremely fun original concept action heist film. The Killing of a Sacred Deer: One of the most unsettling films I've ever seen. Truly blessed we live in a time where Denis has the ability to make this masterpiece. A taught thriller with a truly incredible third act.īlade Runner 2049: This movie still has me thinking. Wind River: Taylor Sheridan continues to impress. Hoping this becomes the first comedy to get a Best Picture nod.Ī Ghost Story - A truly beautiful, haunting piece on the meaning of life, love, time, I could go on.

The Big Sick: One of the best rom com's in the past ten years and possibly ever. Should garner at least three acting Oscar nominations as well. In no particular order (save for the first):Ĭall Me By Your Name: I realize it hasn't released in theaters, but it premiered at Sundance so I'm counting this one. I expect one or both of those will end up on my top five by the end of the year. Still looking forward to The Florida Project and The Last Jedi. Really enjoying the work of Taylor Sheridan and I can’t wait to see what he does in the future. Reminded me a lot of Hell or High Water which I also loved. Actually film wise though, I felt it owed a lot to Mad Max Fury Road which is why it’s not higher on this list.ĥ - Wind River - this film was a well done, atmospheric mystery in a beautiful setting. It was absolutely one of the best theater experiences I’ve ever had. Saw it in IMAX which definitely improved it. It’s such a close second to A Ghost Story for me.ģ - Baby Driver - this was such a fun summer movie and such a refreshing and original breath of air from the superhero filled summer movie fare.Ĥ - Dunkirk - loved this movie. I loved this movie.Ģ - Blade Runner 2049 - so rare that a sequel can be so good that it actually strengthens the original like 2049. How such a small, weird, almost experimental movie could pack such a massive punch. 1 - A Ghost Story - was not expecting how emotionally impacting this would be.

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