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Bong Joon Ho's PARASITE: The Film of the Year (So Far)
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Movies of 2019

It’s time for our team to give you their personal top tens of 2019, along with some gushing about their absolute favorite.

THE WAVE: A Mixed Trip
THE WAVE: A Mixed Trip

Featuring a solid turn from Justin Long, The Wave is a delightfully different drug comedy.

LET IT SNOW: A Christmas Movie That's All About The Feels
LET IT SNOW: A Christmas Movie That’s All About The Feels

Let It Snow isn’t an overly ambitious film, but that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable.

WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing
WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing

Like the pulse of life, in Waves, there are times to laugh, to cry, to mourn, to smile and to hope. And the biggest weapon we wield is the capacity to forgive and persevere.

GET GONE: I Wish I Had
GET GONE: I Wish I Had

If you see this streaming the next time you are surfing, Get Gone. There are other things to explore.

IP MAN 4 THE FINALE: A Lackluster End To A Once Great Franchise
IP MAN 4 THE FINALE: A Lackluster End To A Once Great Franchise

Sadly, it’s hard to call this final chapter of the Ip Man saga a successful piece of filmmaking.

TROOP ZERO: A Love Letter To The Misfits
TROOP ZERO: A Love Letter To The Misfits

Troop Zero is a feel-good film in every sense of the word and it is the hope of this critic that people find and cherish this film.

JOHN MULANEY AND THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH: A Kid's Show For The Rest Of Us
JOHN MULANEY AND THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH: A Kid’s Show For The Rest Of Us

John Mulaney and crew have deftly crafted a funny look at being a kid, silly enough to be likable while endearing itself to our nostalgia for childish things.

MOB TOWN: A Film That Doesn't Live Up To Its Title Or Premise
MOB TOWN: Doesn’t Live Up To Its Title Or Premise

Though featuring actors and events you’ve seen before, Mob Town should have been left on the shelves.

BROTHERHOOD: Family and Society in Crisis
BROTHERHOOD: Family & Society In Crisis

A powerful and thoughtful short film, Brotherhood tackles complex themes of family and conflict with a muted elegance.

I LOST MY BODY: An Animated Reflection Of Life Affirmation
I LOST MY BODY: An Animated Reflection Of Life Affirmation

I Lost My Body leaves plenty to be interpreted and discovered by its viewers, making it one of the most thought provoking animated films of the 2010s.

CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve
CODE 8: Where Superpowers In Cinema Take A Left Curve

Code 8 is exhilarating, gruesome, and touching, and its unique premise may very well be appreciated across genres.

TIFF 19: Beautiful Traitors in Assayas' WASP NETWORK
WASP NETWORK: Assayas’ Spy Thriller Bites Off More Than It Can Chew

Wasp Network’s bites off far more than it can chew, there’s no denying this all-star cast makes up for what is lost in plot.

SEBERG: Not the Story She Deserved

For all of its admirable intentions, the film’s flimsy storytelling does a disservice to Seberg’s legacy.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN F. DONOVAN: A Rare Case Of Bad Press Tainting A Not-So-Bad Movie

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is far from perfect, but still manages to be a fascinating attempt at exploring sexual identity, isolation and the consequences of fame.