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The Top Five Movies of 2024

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The Top Five Movies of 2024

The Big Picture

2024/12/06
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

2024/12/06
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Sean is joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman to discuss the ascendance of ‘Wicked’ in the awards race and the release of a handful of movies, including ‘Queer,’ ‘Kneecap,’ and ‘The Order’ (1:00). Then, the three each share their top five movies of 2024, a ...

Highlights

Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Adam Nayman gather to dissect the film landscape of 2024. They delve into the awards buzz surrounding 'Wicked', explore a variety of recent releases, and share their top picks for the year. Through lively discussions on cinema's diverse offerings, from blockbusters to arthouse films, they offer insights into the evolving world of film criticism and appreciation.
09:56
'Wicked' is highlighted as the best-directed film of the year.
17:23
Guadagnino's film attempts to complicate queer sexuality.
26:14
Nicholas Holt is set to play Lex Luthor in Superman.
36:32
Growing interest in older films may diminish appeal of new movies
45:14
'Nickel Boys' is praised for its ingenious adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel.
48:30
Hamaguchi's influence from Kiyoshi Kurosawa evident in Wicked.
58:36
Sean Baker's films compared to 'Uncut Gems', focusing on themes of desire and time.
1:09:34
'Nickel Boys' praised for reaching abstract poetry in its final 20 minutes.
1:14:41
A contemporary film with a stunning bedroom sequence keeps the audience guessing about the character's actions.
1:23:07
'Queer' is powerful and could undergo cult reclamation
1:34:04
'Anatomy' praised for its soundtrack and complex interpretations.

Chapters

How 'Wicked' Dominates the Awards Season
00:00
Exploring Queer Themes and Cinematic Consciousness
14:59
Nicholas Holt: Rising Star in 'The Order'
23:09
The Changing Landscape of Movie Releases in 2024
28:47
Top Five Films That Defined 2024
42:26
Diverse Directors and Their Impactful Movies
47:52
Sean Baker's Unique Approach to Storytelling
56:09
Ranking the Best Movies of the Year
1:01:04
Deep Insights into Directors and Their Craft
1:12:14
Documentaries and Cult Films Worth Watching
1:20:27
Personal Favorites and Final Recommendations
1:28:21

Transcript

Rob Harvilla: Look, it's not that confusing. I'm Rob Harvilla, host of the podcast 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, except we did 120 songs. And now we're back with the 2000s. I refuse to say aughts. 2000 to 2009, The Strokes, Rihanna, J-Lo, Kanye, sure. And...