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managed to finish the list, so I’m gonna post it now. these are my top 100 favourite films of 2018, based on UK release dates which are a total bitch. I really like all of these movies and I actually had to cut more than expected
because of bullshit, Support the Girls isn’t on this list, and if it actually came out in the UK this year, it’d be really high up. I didn’t put Springsteen on Broadway or Adam Sandler 100% Fresh on the list because I didn’t want Greg to yell at me about what constitutes a film
100. 1985 dir. Yen Tan
imperfect and rough around the edges and at points, has situations and moments that feel a little contrived, but none of that takes away from the devastating effect this leaves you with. a monument to all the people we lost and still lose to AIDS
imperfect and rough around the edges and at points, has situations and moments that feel a little contrived, but none of that takes away from the devastating effect this leaves you with. a monument to all the people we lost and still lose to AIDS
99. Death Wish dir. Eli Roth
understandably yet unfairly maligned, a film that explores the root of American gun culture more than people gave it credit for, and the strange sentimentalist edge to the brutality makes it feel classically American in all the wrong ways. Roth has it
understandably yet unfairly maligned, a film that explores the root of American gun culture more than people gave it credit for, and the strange sentimentalist edge to the brutality makes it feel classically American in all the wrong ways. Roth has it
98. Zama dir Lucrecia Martel
didn’t click with me initially but grew on me a lot over the last 10 months, would probably be higher if I’d managed to rewatch it. anyway, both absurdly funny and torturous to experience, showing the systematic rot that colonialism inflicts
didn’t click with me initially but grew on me a lot over the last 10 months, would probably be higher if I’d managed to rewatch it. anyway, both absurdly funny and torturous to experience, showing the systematic rot that colonialism inflicts
97. The Strange Ones dir. Christopher Radcliff & Lauren Wolkstein
one of the hardest watches I’ve had all year, understands the fracture of memory because of trauma better than most films can, where you can’t trust your own thoughts and experiences. Pettyfer’s petrifying
one of the hardest watches I’ve had all year, understands the fracture of memory because of trauma better than most films can, where you can’t trust your own thoughts and experiences. Pettyfer’s petrifying
96. Papillon dir. Michael Noer
I am very gay for Rami Malek and Charlie Hunnam and also grimy masculine prison films appeal to my soul. plus one of those rare 140 minute movies that don’t fucking drag, so another thumbs up
I am very gay for Rami Malek and Charlie Hunnam and also grimy masculine prison films appeal to my soul. plus one of those rare 140 minute movies that don’t fucking drag, so another thumbs up
95. Beirut dir. Brad Anderson
I am very gay for sweaty alcoholic dirtbag Jon Hamm. movies about people making deals in tense environments with twists and turns along the way appeal to my inner dad. plus I am very horny, this is my list I can do what I want
I am very gay for sweaty alcoholic dirtbag Jon Hamm. movies about people making deals in tense environments with twists and turns along the way appeal to my inner dad. plus I am very horny, this is my list I can do what I want
94. Wildlife dir. Paul Dano
another movie that grew on me. it brought back a lot of bad experiences from my parents’ divorce while watching so I couldn’t fully appreciate it but in hindsight, there’s something really profound about its restraint and ennui
another movie that grew on me. it brought back a lot of bad experiences from my parents’ divorce while watching so I couldn’t fully appreciate it but in hindsight, there’s something really profound about its restraint and ennui
93. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Chapter 1 dir. Takashi Miike
literally do not have a single clue about anything that happened in this entire 2 hour movie, Takashi what are you doing, also please give me the sequel. this movie’s a blast, who cares what’s happening when it’s this fun!
literally do not have a single clue about anything that happened in this entire 2 hour movie, Takashi what are you doing, also please give me the sequel. this movie’s a blast, who cares what’s happening when it’s this fun!
92. Cam dir. Daniel Goldhaber
nice to see a horror movie that isn’t a dickhead to sex workers! and one that’s actually good as well! didn’t adore this as much as some people but I found it enthralling, thought provoking and genuinely tense! plus Brewer’s a movie star
nice to see a horror movie that isn’t a dickhead to sex workers! and one that’s actually good as well! didn’t adore this as much as some people but I found it enthralling, thought provoking and genuinely tense! plus Brewer’s a movie star
91. Mamma Mia Here We Go Again dir. Ol Parker
would have been about 20 places higher if it focused less on the ugly young men, and more on Pierce fucking Brosnan and old man Andy Garcia being sexy and melancholic. but still a total blast and extremely well edited
would have been about 20 places higher if it focused less on the ugly young men, and more on Pierce fucking Brosnan and old man Andy Garcia being sexy and melancholic. but still a total blast and extremely well edited
90. Mile 22 dir. Peter Berg
I do genuinely have an argument to why this is one of the most crucial American movies of the century, but also who cares when the twist is based around a reference to a Marky Mark SNL parody, the editing’s this frantic and Ronda Rousey gets exploded
I do genuinely have an argument to why this is one of the most crucial American movies of the century, but also who cares when the twist is based around a reference to a Marky Mark SNL parody, the editing’s this frantic and Ronda Rousey gets exploded
89. A Simple Favour dir. Paul Feig
plot threads are underdeveloped, not convinced that Feig knows what cameras are and it’s the filmmaking equivalent of an airport thriller. but you can’t expect me to watch trashy melodrama with this many hot people and twists and not love it
plot threads are underdeveloped, not convinced that Feig knows what cameras are and it’s the filmmaking equivalent of an airport thriller. but you can’t expect me to watch trashy melodrama with this many hot people and twists and not love it
88. Game Night dir. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
it’s just really funny. almost runs out of steam but picks it back up at the end, and has so many golden comedic moments that it’s impossible to not love. Rachel McAdams should still win Best Actress in February
it’s just really funny. almost runs out of steam but picks it back up at the end, and has so many golden comedic moments that it’s impossible to not love. Rachel McAdams should still win Best Actress in February
87. Beast dir. Michael Pierce
not sure how well the metaphor works and there’s too many almost endings but nothing, no movie this year induced the feeling of paranoia more. both leads are fucking incredible and this just made me want to hug my teddy, definitely worth a watch
not sure how well the metaphor works and there’s too many almost endings but nothing, no movie this year induced the feeling of paranoia more. both leads are fucking incredible and this just made me want to hug my teddy, definitely worth a watch
86. The Endless dir. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead
when everything clicks, I lost my fucking mind
when everything clicks, I lost my fucking mind
85. Pyewacket dir. Adam MacDonald
grief is unbearable, some people just can’t handle it, I’m afraid I’ll be one of them. this did not help that anxiety and is one of the most emotionally profound horror films of the year. aren’t any easy answers in this one
grief is unbearable, some people just can’t handle it, I’m afraid I’ll be one of them. this did not help that anxiety and is one of the most emotionally profound horror films of the year. aren’t any easy answers in this one
84. Widows dir. Steve McQueen
thrilling moment to moment but thinking about this movie in detail, doesn’t really do it many favours. but still, hard to think of many recent Hollywood movies this exhilarating. also Michelle Rodriguez just steals it for me, incredible performance
thrilling moment to moment but thinking about this movie in detail, doesn’t really do it many favours. but still, hard to think of many recent Hollywood movies this exhilarating. also Michelle Rodriguez just steals it for me, incredible performance
83. The Meg dir. Jon Turteltaub
god bless the Stath. the most fun I had at a movie theatre all goddamn year, pop trash at its most energetic, stupidest and endearing. plus the emotional arc and romance actually works! this movie rips. also Stath’s ass in that diving suit😘
god bless the Stath. the most fun I had at a movie theatre all goddamn year, pop trash at its most energetic, stupidest and endearing. plus the emotional arc and romance actually works! this movie rips. also Stath’s ass in that diving suit😘
82. Action Point dir. Tim Kirkby
elegy to the wonders of Johnny Knoxville, the man who can’t take the bumps he used to, but still puts himself through the pain for our entertainment. we never deserved him, but he’s here, doing his finest work as an actor to date. life can be good
elegy to the wonders of Johnny Knoxville, the man who can’t take the bumps he used to, but still puts himself through the pain for our entertainment. we never deserved him, but he’s here, doing his finest work as an actor to date. life can be good
81. Ideal Home dir. Andrew Fleming
Paul Rudd being the hottest he’s ever been, Coogan giving every ounce of his charisma, mixed with a genuinely sweet emotional core and dozens of hysterical jokes equals me wanting to never leave this movie’s world. what we all needed this year
Paul Rudd being the hottest he’s ever been, Coogan giving every ounce of his charisma, mixed with a genuinely sweet emotional core and dozens of hysterical jokes equals me wanting to never leave this movie’s world. what we all needed this year
80. Annihilation dir. Alex Garland
Have an intensely complicated relationship with this movie and still have a lot of negative feelings towards aspects of it. but what works, hits me on a deep level and I had to put it on here. the ending left me speechless
Have an intensely complicated relationship with this movie and still have a lot of negative feelings towards aspects of it. but what works, hits me on a deep level and I had to put it on here. the ending left me speechless
79. The Shape of Water dir. Guillermo Del Toro
cut one subplot entirely (you all know the one) and we’d be perfect, but even in its messy final form, it’s just really sincere and romantic, and it made me glad to be breathing and also nowhere near that time period
cut one subplot entirely (you all know the one) and we’d be perfect, but even in its messy final form, it’s just really sincere and romantic, and it made me glad to be breathing and also nowhere near that time period
78. My Golden Days dir. Arnaud Desplechin
this came out in 2018 here! worldwide distribution is totally fucked! but this is incredible and one of the best youth romances/reflections on regret in the last few years. totally idiosyncratic as well which is always nice
this came out in 2018 here! worldwide distribution is totally fucked! but this is incredible and one of the best youth romances/reflections on regret in the last few years. totally idiosyncratic as well which is always nice
77. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs dir. Joel and Ethan Coen
generally think a lot of this is minor Coens but Meal Ticket and The Mortal Remains really hit me on an existential level, I still can’t get them out of my head. killer moments throughout as well, Nelson’s songs stand out
generally think a lot of this is minor Coens but Meal Ticket and The Mortal Remains really hit me on an existential level, I still can’t get them out of my head. killer moments throughout as well, Nelson’s songs stand out
76. Sicario Day of the Soldado dir. Stefano Sollima
without question, the most nihilistic mainstream American film of the year. usually nihilism distances me from a work, but here it adds to the odd melancholy that lingers throughout the landscapes. all of this chaos is pointless
without question, the most nihilistic mainstream American film of the year. usually nihilism distances me from a work, but here it adds to the odd melancholy that lingers throughout the landscapes. all of this chaos is pointless
75. Destination Wedding dir. Victor Levin
alright I cheated on this one, it didn’t come out here this year but I watched it in America where it did come out in 2018, so it’s on here. some awful moments stop this from being higher but it’s Keanu and Winona guys, classic already
alright I cheated on this one, it didn’t come out here this year but I watched it in America where it did come out in 2018, so it’s on here. some awful moments stop this from being higher but it’s Keanu and Winona guys, classic already
74. Searching dir. Aneesh Chaganty
exhilarating bullshit. give me a dozen of these a year and I’ll be happy. super well made and genuinely engrossing, and Cho’s giving it everything he’s got. just a Good Time
exhilarating bullshit. give me a dozen of these a year and I’ll be happy. super well made and genuinely engrossing, and Cho’s giving it everything he’s got. just a Good Time
73. The Parting Glass dir. Stephen Moyer
like 200 people have seen this movie, was at the second ever screening of it, most of you won’t have heard of it. to me, it’s one of the most tragic and intimate portrayals of the reaction to suicide in recent memory, it hit me really hard
like 200 people have seen this movie, was at the second ever screening of it, most of you won’t have heard of it. to me, it’s one of the most tragic and intimate portrayals of the reaction to suicide in recent memory, it hit me really hard
72. Love Simon dir. Greg Berlanti
I hate his goddamn friends and think the handling of that whole situation was very Straight Person Screenwriting, but goddamn it I love teen movies and seeing a gay one made me really fucking happy
I hate his goddamn friends and think the handling of that whole situation was very Straight Person Screenwriting, but goddamn it I love teen movies and seeing a gay one made me really fucking happy
71. Blockers dir. Kay Cannon
John Cena chugs beer up his asshole. it took a significant amount of willpower for me to not put this at number 1. Mann’s became one of the great comedic actresses over the last few years and this is just really beautiful and consistently funny
John Cena chugs beer up his asshole. it took a significant amount of willpower for me to not put this at number 1. Mann’s became one of the great comedic actresses over the last few years and this is just really beautiful and consistently funny
70. Let the Sunshine In dir. Claire Denis
the main source in my dissertation on how 99% of French men in movies are The Worst in every way. really beautiful in a super lowkey way, almost feels like it’s over before it’s even started. relaxing in a way most movies aren’t
the main source in my dissertation on how 99% of French men in movies are The Worst in every way. really beautiful in a super lowkey way, almost feels like it’s over before it’s even started. relaxing in a way most movies aren’t
69. Piercing dir. Nicolas Pesce
had an hour long discussion with Greg and a random American after this about its exploration of violence/of movies that explore the nature of on screen violence are necessary. clicked with me in a way I still don’t know how to explain
had an hour long discussion with Greg and a random American after this about its exploration of violence/of movies that explore the nature of on screen violence are necessary. clicked with me in a way I still don’t know how to explain
68. The Third Murder dir. Hirokazu Koreeda
a movie about the implicit faith that audiences have in the filmmaker that the images they’re given are truthful, that they are allowed to be more knowledgeable than the characters, only to realise that you’ve been deceived. I LOVE IT
a movie about the implicit faith that audiences have in the filmmaker that the images they’re given are truthful, that they are allowed to be more knowledgeable than the characters, only to realise that you’ve been deceived. I LOVE IT
67. LA 92 dir. Daniel Lindsay
still don’t know how to talk about this one. makes me want to vomit and scream about how things like this are still necessary, that they ever needed to be. important in a way that words can’t describe
still don’t know how to talk about this one. makes me want to vomit and scream about how things like this are still necessary, that they ever needed to be. important in a way that words can’t describe
66. Lucky dir. John Carroll Lynch
good old Harry, leaving on the perfect sendoff, cinema’s oddest eccentricity and one of its all time greatest actors got to go out the way he deserved, a figure of love and hope, a good man who can put a smile in the world. lovely
good old Harry, leaving on the perfect sendoff, cinema’s oddest eccentricity and one of its all time greatest actors got to go out the way he deserved, a figure of love and hope, a good man who can put a smile in the world. lovely
65. Mute dir. Duncan Jones
think this vividly depicts the cruel horrors of dystopia, in the form of misogynistic, homophobic, ableist torture to showcase a world where horrible men rule and yet still has hope left for a better world, one where suffering isn’t mandatory. I like it
think this vividly depicts the cruel horrors of dystopia, in the form of misogynistic, homophobic, ableist torture to showcase a world where horrible men rule and yet still has hope left for a better world, one where suffering isn’t mandatory. I like it
64. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before dir. Susan Johnson
look it’s just the best, you try watching this and not losing your goddamn mind at the ending. there’s a reason it became a phenomenon for a month on this hellsite, it’s genuinely tremendous and she deserves all the roles
look it’s just the best, you try watching this and not losing your goddamn mind at the ending. there’s a reason it became a phenomenon for a month on this hellsite, it’s genuinely tremendous and she deserves all the roles
63. Unicorn Store dir. Brie Larson
when will this come out properly, come on, it’s been so long. this is just absurdly cute and a movie that will brighten your week and I like things like that! she’s got the stuff behind the camera
when will this come out properly, come on, it’s been so long. this is just absurdly cute and a movie that will brighten your week and I like things like that! she’s got the stuff behind the camera
62. Set it Up dir. Claire Scanlon
I just really like romantic comedies okay, plus Deutch and Powell are the dream team, absurdly hot and hysterical and have impeccable chemistry. the script coulda been better but they take it to extreme levels, just the cutest
I just really like romantic comedies okay, plus Deutch and Powell are the dream team, absurdly hot and hysterical and have impeccable chemistry. the script coulda been better but they take it to extreme levels, just the cutest
61. Unfriended Dark Web dir. Stephen Susco
2nd scariest movie of the year. a 90 minute exercise in sustained psychological terror, this horrified me. not quite to the level of the original overall but in terms of pure tension, this is an all timer. main dude, really talented!
2nd scariest movie of the year. a 90 minute exercise in sustained psychological terror, this horrified me. not quite to the level of the original overall but in terms of pure tension, this is an all timer. main dude, really talented!
60. Brad’s Status dir. Mike White
I think this movie doesn’t get the credit it deserves, it’s a reveal of the privileges that Brad has and how despite the fact that his life is amazing, the way his culture is makes him feel overwhelmed with inadequacy. and I related to that
I think this movie doesn’t get the credit it deserves, it’s a reveal of the privileges that Brad has and how despite the fact that his life is amazing, the way his culture is makes him feel overwhelmed with inadequacy. and I related to that
59. Please Stand By dir. Ben Lewin
look it’s saccharine and very much a Sundance style dramedy, but this was my biggest surprise of the year. a movie about an autistic character where they are a defined human being, not just reduced to their ticks, still makes me so emotional
look it’s saccharine and very much a Sundance style dramedy, but this was my biggest surprise of the year. a movie about an autistic character where they are a defined human being, not just reduced to their ticks, still makes me so emotional
58. How to Talk to Girls at Parties dir. John Cameron Mitchell
the kind of movie that makes you want to dance and scream and smile the night away, the movie that makes you feel all the high points of being young, the euphoria of music and romance and unlimited possibilities
the kind of movie that makes you want to dance and scream and smile the night away, the movie that makes you feel all the high points of being young, the euphoria of music and romance and unlimited possibilities
57. Upgrade dir. Leigh Whannell
a movie about ableism, about how corporations want to take disabled people’s bodies away from them, whether by death or total control over their limbs. a true tragedy with one of the performances of the year
a movie about ableism, about how corporations want to take disabled people’s bodies away from them, whether by death or total control over their limbs. a true tragedy with one of the performances of the year
56. The House That Jack Built dir. Lars Von Trier (I fucked up, reposting it)
cinematary.com/writing/2018/1…
promoting this article I wrote about its complexities again. it keeps growing on me every day, for better and for worse. almost a death statement in film form
cinematary.com/writing/2018/1…
promoting this article I wrote about its complexities again. it keeps growing on me every day, for better and for worse. almost a death statement in film form
55. Dirty Computer dir. Andrew Donoho & Chuck Lightning
an emotion picture alright. sensational cinema, the kind of coalition between images and audio that I dreamed off closing my eyes to to the album. Janelle is something divine amongst mortals and I’m deeply thankful for this
an emotion picture alright. sensational cinema, the kind of coalition between images and audio that I dreamed off closing my eyes to to the album. Janelle is something divine amongst mortals and I’m deeply thankful for this
54. Maze Runner The Death Cure dir. Wes Ball
nice to have a blockbuster movie made in Hollywood in 2018 with actual set pieces, stakes, character development, pacing, suspense, world building and emotion. third act of this is cataclysmic perfection, feels apocalyptic
nice to have a blockbuster movie made in Hollywood in 2018 with actual set pieces, stakes, character development, pacing, suspense, world building and emotion. third act of this is cataclysmic perfection, feels apocalyptic
53. Fake Tattoos dir. Pascal Plante
I have no idea how or when this’ll be released properly and I wish it was accessible instantly to everyone because it’s a beautiful depiction of the process of falling in love, in spite of everything. two of the best performances of the year
I have no idea how or when this’ll be released properly and I wish it was accessible instantly to everyone because it’s a beautiful depiction of the process of falling in love, in spite of everything. two of the best performances of the year
52. Lady Bird dir. Greta Gerwig
somehow, this came out in 2018 here! god this year has been fucking endless. anyway, astonishing movie that would be higher if it wasn’t for extremely personal reasons that make me never want to see it again, but yes Greta keep making movies
somehow, this came out in 2018 here! god this year has been fucking endless. anyway, astonishing movie that would be higher if it wasn’t for extremely personal reasons that make me never want to see it again, but yes Greta keep making movies
51. Gemini dir. Aaron Katz
more of a moodpiece than anything, doesn’t really function as a noir, more as a movie to watch when you need to lose yourself in beautiful images and music, and is the most sublime one of those in a long time, hits every one of my aesthetic interests
more of a moodpiece than anything, doesn’t really function as a noir, more as a movie to watch when you need to lose yourself in beautiful images and music, and is the most sublime one of those in a long time, hits every one of my aesthetic interests
50. Aquaman dir. James Wan
MY MAN
has octopus drumming, Dolph Lundgren and trident fights, on top of so much more utterly wacky nonsense, made by a genuine craftsman who gets the best out of every actor he’s working with. this is the Fucking Best, all hail king Momoa
MY MAN
has octopus drumming, Dolph Lundgren and trident fights, on top of so much more utterly wacky nonsense, made by a genuine craftsman who gets the best out of every actor he’s working with. this is the Fucking Best, all hail king Momoa
49. We the Animals dir. Jeremiah Zager
this just melted me into a puddle of tears. understands that childhood is largely a series of fragments, chaotic memories driven by feelings and sensations, cluttered with pointless moments and initial feelings of bliss and love
this just melted me into a puddle of tears. understands that childhood is largely a series of fragments, chaotic memories driven by feelings and sensations, cluttered with pointless moments and initial feelings of bliss and love
48. Black Mother dir. Khalik Allah
gives me faith in the future of cinema. Allah’s one of the best upcoming filmmakers alive and with every work, is cementing himself as a voice that needs to be heard and experienced. he’s gonna do astonishing things, this is already one
gives me faith in the future of cinema. Allah’s one of the best upcoming filmmakers alive and with every work, is cementing himself as a voice that needs to be heard and experienced. he’s gonna do astonishing things, this is already one
47. Weightless dir. Jaron Albertin
another movie that no one seems to have seen, which sucks because it’s one of the best American independent films of the decade. has arguably the performance of the year and has genuine vision on top of immense compassion. plus Johnny Knoxville!
another movie that no one seems to have seen, which sucks because it’s one of the best American independent films of the decade. has arguably the performance of the year and has genuine vision on top of immense compassion. plus Johnny Knoxville!
46. Ex Libris The New York Public Library dir. Frederick Wiseman
it’s 4 hours of a library and my only complaint is that it wasn’t longer. shows so much about contemporary New York, about the significance of the library racially, the importance of art etc etc, it’s monumental
it’s 4 hours of a library and my only complaint is that it wasn’t longer. shows so much about contemporary New York, about the significance of the library racially, the importance of art etc etc, it’s monumental
45. The Commuter dir. Jaume Collet-Serra
again, how did this come out in 2018, what the fuck is this year. anyway, God Neeson plays an ultraviolent Poirot figure, smashing bastards with guitars and fighting against Corporate America with the power of handsomeness. good movie imo
again, how did this come out in 2018, what the fuck is this year. anyway, God Neeson plays an ultraviolent Poirot figure, smashing bastards with guitars and fighting against Corporate America with the power of handsomeness. good movie imo
44. The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter dir. Jody Hill
aware that I like this movie more than basically anyone else and I stand by it. it’s one of the best and kindest movies about fatherhood I’ve seen in a long time and just made me really grateful for my dad. Brolin the man
aware that I like this movie more than basically anyone else and I stand by it. it’s one of the best and kindest movies about fatherhood I’ve seen in a long time and just made me really grateful for my dad. Brolin the man
43. Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far On Foot dir. Gus Van Sant
not without its issues but there are few movies I cried at more this year than this. Hill and Black in particular, express vulnerabilities that they’ve never hit on screen before. I think about this a lot
not without its issues but there are few movies I cried at more this year than this. Hill and Black in particular, express vulnerabilities that they’ve never hit on screen before. I think about this a lot
42. The Strangers Prey at Night dir. Johannes Roberts
just a viscerally effective slasher movie with incredible cinematography, performances and a genuine sense of terror. and the best jump scare I’ve ever experienced in a cinema. I just adore this movie so goddamn much
just a viscerally effective slasher movie with incredible cinematography, performances and a genuine sense of terror. and the best jump scare I’ve ever experienced in a cinema. I just adore this movie so goddamn much
41. The Equaliser 2 dir. Antoine Fuqua
it takes a while to get into the weird shit it’s doing, but when it clicks, it reveals itself as one of the most cerebral and profound modern action films. a movie about the decay of process and about desperately trying to get your soul back
it takes a while to get into the weird shit it’s doing, but when it clicks, it reveals itself as one of the most cerebral and profound modern action films. a movie about the decay of process and about desperately trying to get your soul back
40. Every Day dir. Michael Sucsy
love is just staggering. nothing quite like it, something that transcends time and in this case, even the physical self. about the ache of love with a time limit and about having to let go, and it is so goddamn beautiful
love is just staggering. nothing quite like it, something that transcends time and in this case, even the physical self. about the ache of love with a time limit and about having to let go, and it is so goddamn beautiful
39. The Other Side of the Wind dir. Orson Welles
the fact that this exists and is this good is miraculous, I didn’t think we’d ever be able to experience it but it’s here. can’t wait to see it a hundred times. god everyone’s gonna be pissed when you see what I put above it though
the fact that this exists and is this good is miraculous, I didn’t think we’d ever be able to experience it but it’s here. can’t wait to see it a hundred times. god everyone’s gonna be pissed when you see what I put above it though
38. Midnight Sun dir. Scott Speer
told you. one of the most reviled movies of the year is actually one of the best and made me cry more than all but two things this year. everyone’s great but Rob Riggle gives honest to god one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in a film
told you. one of the most reviled movies of the year is actually one of the best and made me cry more than all but two things this year. everyone’s great but Rob Riggle gives honest to god one of the best performances I’ve ever seen in a film
37. Mission Impossible Fallout dir. Christopher McQuarrie
seeing this in IMAX gave me a pure adrenaline rush for an entire night, an unforgettable experience. the film itself is a beautiful testament to the physicality of Tom Cruise, more of a cinematic Death Wish than Eli Roth’s
seeing this in IMAX gave me a pure adrenaline rush for an entire night, an unforgettable experience. the film itself is a beautiful testament to the physicality of Tom Cruise, more of a cinematic Death Wish than Eli Roth’s
36. Candy Jar dir. Ben Shelton
sweetest goddamn movie ever made
sweetest goddamn movie ever made
35. The 15:17 to Paris dir. Clint Eastwood
spoken way too many words about this movie’s idiosyncrasies already so all I’ll say is that it’s nuts that at nearly 90 years old, Clint just said fuck it and decided to make the oddest studio film in years. good for him
spoken way too many words about this movie’s idiosyncrasies already so all I’ll say is that it’s nuts that at nearly 90 years old, Clint just said fuck it and decided to make the oddest studio film in years. good for him
34. The Light of the Moon dir. Jessica M Thompson
not a fun movie! in fact one of the most realistic portrayals of trauma I’ve ever seen in my life, and a movie about rape that doesn’t exploit the victim, that actually empathises with them. Beatriz is an unbelievable performer
not a fun movie! in fact one of the most realistic portrayals of trauma I’ve ever seen in my life, and a movie about rape that doesn’t exploit the victim, that actually empathises with them. Beatriz is an unbelievable performer
33. Fifty Shades Freed dir. James Foley
can’t believe the pitch for this movie was “what if we just resolve every conflict like 5 minutes after it’s introduced so we can get to the fucking” and it Works
can’t believe the pitch for this movie was “what if we just resolve every conflict like 5 minutes after it’s introduced so we can get to the fucking” and it Works
32. Den of Thieves dir. Christian Gudegast
I’d like to remind you all that I was caping for this movie since release date and that I was right. the best goddamn heist movie of the year and Gerry Butler as Big fucking Nick is the role he was born to play
I’d like to remind you all that I was caping for this movie since release date and that I was right. the best goddamn heist movie of the year and Gerry Butler as Big fucking Nick is the role he was born to play
31. Lean on Pete dir. Andrew Haigh
this was my number 1 earlier in the year and honestly still could be but seeing it in the middle of an emotional breakdown, on one of the worst days of my life, has made it impossible to think about without becoming upset. so it’s this low
this was my number 1 earlier in the year and honestly still could be but seeing it in the middle of an emotional breakdown, on one of the worst days of my life, has made it impossible to think about without becoming upset. so it’s this low
30. Coco dir. Lee Unkrich
god it’s felt like eight years since I’ve seen this movie and it’s only been months. anyway, all problems become irrelevant when Remember Me starts playing and I fall completely apart
god it’s felt like eight years since I’ve seen this movie and it’s only been months. anyway, all problems become irrelevant when Remember Me starts playing and I fall completely apart
29. Shoplifters dir. Hirokazu Koreeda
the structure of this film is genius, the way your knowledge and perceptions shift so drastically and subtly is masterful and makes the climax even more soul shattering. Koreeda’s one of the best working
the structure of this film is genius, the way your knowledge and perceptions shift so drastically and subtly is masterful and makes the climax even more soul shattering. Koreeda’s one of the best working
28. Diving dir. Melanie Laurent
has the best opening 10 minutes of any movie this year. it’s like staring into the face of depression and grief and surviving, but the feeling of loss and agony still lingers with you. Laurent is an all time great in the making
has the best opening 10 minutes of any movie this year. it’s like staring into the face of depression and grief and surviving, but the feeling of loss and agony still lingers with you. Laurent is an all time great in the making
27. Creed II dir. Steven Caple Jr
made me want to be a dad and also workout all day, every day. a devastating hopeful mesmerising work that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor perfectly
made me want to be a dad and also workout all day, every day. a devastating hopeful mesmerising work that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor perfectly
26. Ryuichi Sakamoto Coda dir. Stephen Nomura Schible
a portrait of my favourite composer creating the work of his career and talking about his life, this was designed for me to cry to and feel inspired by. long live the maestro
a portrait of my favourite composer creating the work of his career and talking about his life, this was designed for me to cry to and feel inspired by. long live the maestro
25. Pass Over dir. Spike Lee
the gunshots are so fucking loud. eventually, by the end, the music becomes louder. most underrated work of the year
the gunshots are so fucking loud. eventually, by the end, the music becomes louder. most underrated work of the year
24. The Rider dir. Chloe Zhao
oh wow it’s me crying for 2 hours straight, lovely, thanks Chloe for reducing me to a shivering weeping wreck of a man
oh wow it’s me crying for 2 hours straight, lovely, thanks Chloe for reducing me to a shivering weeping wreck of a man
23. Gook dir. Justin Chon
just watch it, I don’t know what I can say. it’s staggering and a masterpiece and made me feel so much joy before everything fell apart and crushed me in a way that hurts whenever I think about it
just watch it, I don’t know what I can say. it’s staggering and a masterpiece and made me feel so much joy before everything fell apart and crushed me in a way that hurts whenever I think about it
22. Private Life dir. Tamara Jenkins
so many people with this premise would have ruined it, Jenkins made the film of her career. the way it builds and continuously makes you expect disappointment and then eventually helps you find solace in hope is mesmerising. Hahn is a Queen
so many people with this premise would have ruined it, Jenkins made the film of her career. the way it builds and continuously makes you expect disappointment and then eventually helps you find solace in hope is mesmerising. Hahn is a Queen
21. Mosaic dir. Steven Soderbergh
the best app of 2018. I don’t know what this counts as so I’m calling it a movie because it’s sure as shit more cinematic than most things released this year. Soderbergh’s arguably never been better than he is right now and this is proof of that
the best app of 2018. I don’t know what this counts as so I’m calling it a movie because it’s sure as shit more cinematic than most things released this year. Soderbergh’s arguably never been better than he is right now and this is proof of that
20. BPM dir. Robin Campillo
this movie made me feel pride to be queer. it broke my heart and made me angry but the predominant feeling I had leaving that theatre was pride in who I was.
this movie made me feel pride to be queer. it broke my heart and made me angry but the predominant feeling I had leaving that theatre was pride in who I was.
19. Blindspotting dir. Carlos Lopez Estrada
one of those movies that’s initial faults become strengths in hindsight, and what already worked hits even harder, this is vital heartbreaking cinema, and the emergence of three incredible voices in modern film. it’s the shit
one of those movies that’s initial faults become strengths in hindsight, and what already worked hits even harder, this is vital heartbreaking cinema, and the emergence of three incredible voices in modern film. it’s the shit
18. The Land of Steady Habits dir. Nicole Holofcener
the main character of this is every fear of how my life is going to pan out wrapped into one being. this movie was watched in a depressive episode and actively hurt to watch, yet left me feeling like I could be alive
the main character of this is every fear of how my life is going to pan out wrapped into one being. this movie was watched in a depressive episode and actively hurt to watch, yet left me feeling like I could be alive
17. 6 Balloons dir. Marja-Lewis Ryan
this is the saddest movie I’ve ever seen. hit me in uncomfortably raw places and parts of it are still hard to even think about. I think it’s honest and compassionate in a way most movies about addiction aren’t and the ending actually hurt me
this is the saddest movie I’ve ever seen. hit me in uncomfortably raw places and parts of it are still hard to even think about. I think it’s honest and compassionate in a way most movies about addiction aren’t and the ending actually hurt me
16. Alex Strangelove dir. Craig Johnson
people fucking hate this but it destroyed me, the way it portrays the chaos of the closet and the heartbreak on both sides of a relationship when attraction is no longer compatible, really hit me. Madeline Weinstein’s an incredible talent
people fucking hate this but it destroyed me, the way it portrays the chaos of the closet and the heartbreak on both sides of a relationship when attraction is no longer compatible, really hit me. Madeline Weinstein’s an incredible talent
15. Spider Man Into the Spider Verse dir. a bunch of great dudes
god I fucking love this movie, made me cry my heart out, does so much with the mythos of the character and progresses American animation further and made me feel like a kid watching Spider Man again, adore it
god I fucking love this movie, made me cry my heart out, does so much with the mythos of the character and progresses American animation further and made me feel like a kid watching Spider Man again, adore it
14. Leave No Trace dir. Debra Granik
growing apart is one of the saddest feelings there is. quiet and intimate, there’s no forcefulness on Granik’s part, it’s so controlled and perfectly done that the emotions just overwhelm by the climax
growing apart is one of the saddest feelings there is. quiet and intimate, there’s no forcefulness on Granik’s part, it’s so controlled and perfectly done that the emotions just overwhelm by the climax
13. BlacKkKlansman dir. Spike Lee
never buy into the argument that this is pro cop propaganda, to me it’s so obvious that it’s about the incarnate failures of the system because of the institutional racism at its heart. Spike has never lost it, and is still one of the best ever
never buy into the argument that this is pro cop propaganda, to me it’s so obvious that it’s about the incarnate failures of the system because of the institutional racism at its heart. Spike has never lost it, and is still one of the best ever
12. Last Flag Flying dir. Richard Linklater
three men sitting in silence, with so much loss and pain between them, just allowing each other to be in their presence, making sure that none of them are ever that alone again. one of the best films Linklater’s ever made
three men sitting in silence, with so much loss and pain between them, just allowing each other to be in their presence, making sure that none of them are ever that alone again. one of the best films Linklater’s ever made
11. Columbus dir. Kogonada
reminiscent of Leave No Trace in how controlled and intimate it is and how it allows every emotion to just rise to the surface by the end, a movie about connection in the face of existential turmoil. relaxing in spite of everything, truly stunning
reminiscent of Leave No Trace in how controlled and intimate it is and how it allows every emotion to just rise to the surface by the end, a movie about connection in the face of existential turmoil. relaxing in spite of everything, truly stunning
10. Phantom Thread dir. Paul Thomas Anderson
look guys, this movie just fucks, it’s that simple
look guys, this movie just fucks, it’s that simple
9. Christopher Robin dir. Marc Forster
I would die for Winnie the Pooh. I love my beautiful idiot bear friend and all his misadventures, this movie just makes the world easier
I would die for Winnie the Pooh. I love my beautiful idiot bear friend and all his misadventures, this movie just makes the world easier
8. First Reformed dir. Paul Schrader
Paul innovating the genre of existential crisis movies by making Ethan Hawke really horny in the middle of all the suffering. still can’t speak thinking of the ending. Also my dad is possibly giving the performance of his career
Paul innovating the genre of existential crisis movies by making Ethan Hawke really horny in the middle of all the suffering. still can’t speak thinking of the ending. Also my dad is possibly giving the performance of his career
7. Unsane dir. Steven Soderbergh
the horrors of the American medical industry. mentally ill people are brutalised, even people deemed sane are forced into these institutions, made to face their worst nightmares. the cinematography is the best of the year, scariest film of 2018
the horrors of the American medical industry. mentally ill people are brutalised, even people deemed sane are forced into these institutions, made to face their worst nightmares. the cinematography is the best of the year, scariest film of 2018
6. The Tale dir. Jennifer Fox
hurts to think about. made me contemplate a lot about my own trauma, brought a lot of emotions out of me, inspired me to share some of the worst experiences of my life. still feel overwhelmed by its existence. Laura Dern is my favourite actress
hurts to think about. made me contemplate a lot about my own trauma, brought a lot of emotions out of me, inspired me to share some of the worst experiences of my life. still feel overwhelmed by its existence. Laura Dern is my favourite actress
5. The Miseducation of Cameron Post dir. Desiree Akhavan
was expecting to love this when I walked in but left feeling different than I did before. it’s quiet, rarely blunt about the psychological damage conversion camps inflict and that makes it even harder to stomach
was expecting to love this when I walked in but left feeling different than I did before. it’s quiet, rarely blunt about the psychological damage conversion camps inflict and that makes it even harder to stomach
4. An Elephant Sitting Still dir. Bo Hu
wrongly declared as nihilistic because of its filmmaker’s suicide, but this is one of the most hopeful and staggering movies ever made, where after hours of tragedy, people come together and find beauty in life, even just for a little while
wrongly declared as nihilistic because of its filmmaker’s suicide, but this is one of the most hopeful and staggering movies ever made, where after hours of tragedy, people come together and find beauty in life, even just for a little while
3. Roman J Israel Esq dir. Dan Gilroy
GOD DENZEL. KING ROMAN
(for real, he nails what it’s like to be an autistic person and made me feel seen, it’s lovely to have your favourite actor play someone like you with respect and general accuracy, this is really special for me)
GOD DENZEL. KING ROMAN
(for real, he nails what it’s like to be an autistic person and made me feel seen, it’s lovely to have your favourite actor play someone like you with respect and general accuracy, this is really special for me)
2. First Man dir. Damien Chazelle
perfect movie. one of the greatest portrayals of trauma I’ve ever seen, had me sobbing uncontrollably from moment one. performance of Gosling’s career. a movie about a man so broken he goes to the moon to try and find a way to heal
perfect movie. one of the greatest portrayals of trauma I’ve ever seen, had me sobbing uncontrollably from moment one. performance of Gosling’s career. a movie about a man so broken he goes to the moon to try and find a way to heal
1. A Star is Born dir. Bradley Cooper
sorry! it’s the best film of the year to me! it makes me feel alive and captures what love feels like to me, how beautiful music and editing can be. it understands addiction and loss and it makes me sob so much. reminds me why I love movies
sorry! it’s the best film of the year to me! it makes me feel alive and captures what love feels like to me, how beautiful music and editing can be. it understands addiction and loss and it makes me sob so much. reminds me why I love movies
so that was 2018, a year where I saw much less than I have since 2014 because of two long term relationships, a huge life change, flying across an ocean and a bunch of other shit. but the good stuff I saw was worth all the crap and I’m glad I made it through
thank you to everyone who didn’t unfollow or mute me over the course of this thread, this distraction was really what I needed. I promise there will be more spacing out for the other lists. I love you all
