Monthly Archives: January 2020

2019 movie roundup

*updated*

Sharing a movie with someone is my love language. The positive loving childhood memories I have are almost always revolving around going to the movies with my mom. 2019 felt like a really great year for movies. Here is where they stand in my brain.

Loved

  • Last Black Man in San Francisco
  • Wild Nights With Emily
  • The Beach Bum
  • Booksmart
  • Dolemite is my Name
  • Pain & Glory
  • Fleabag- National Theatre Live

Strong Like

  • Honey Boy
  • High Life
  • Marriage Story
  • Little Women (coming in strong because of the revised ending)

Fine

  • Climax
  • Parasite
  • Amazing Grace
  • Lighthouse
  • Knives Out
  • Souvenir

Surprisingly Enjoyable

  • Alita: Battle Angel
  • Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Feel Nothing for

  • Hustlers
  • Midsommar
  • Charlie’s Angels

Wanted to Love but didn’t

  • Us
  • Glass
  • Uncut Gems

Dislike/Not for Me

  • Avengers: Endgame
  • The Dead Don’t Die
  • Detective Pikachu (props to this movie for a twist ending that I didn’t see coming but should have, ya got me gal)
  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (but I do think Leo gave one of the best performances of the year)
  • Joker
  • Cats

Movies I wanted to see but didn’t

  • In Fabric
  • A Hidden Life
  • Queen & Slim