What better way to kick off a new blog than with a best of list? 2019 was one of the best years for film in the last decade. I saw nearly 200 films from last year and I feel like I still have quite a few gems left to mine. However, we are into February of the new year with the Oscars right around the corner, so I figure it’s time to unveil my favorites from 2019. I’m going to divide this into two parts: part one will be my top 10 male and female acting performances from 2019 and part two will be an in depth look at my top 25 films. What was my favorite film from last year? Who do I think should win best actor and actress? Find out below.
When I watch a film that has a profound emotional impact on me or that sticks with me for days at a time and prompts me to reflect on my own life experiences in a deep and meaningful way, there comes with it a certain feeling of euphoria as the credits roll. Perhaps you know the feeling: a flood of endorphins that culminate in proverbial “goosebumps” as you realize that the film you were just watching has changed something integral about you. In a sense, your molecules and atoms have been reorganized in a new and distinct pattern and you are better off for it, permanently rewired by a masterful piece of cinema.