PJ Knapke’s Top Ten Films of 2019

As I have gained more and more experience as a cinema lover over the last few years, one thing that has become abundantly clear to me is that if you think it was a bad year for movies, you probably didn’t see enough of them. 2017 was the first year I really dove deep into the world of cinema, and each ensuing year since then has resulted in more movies watched and more brilliant hidden gems that I will treasure forever discovered. The 130+ 2019 releases I had the pleasure (most of the time) watching in the past year have provided a startling amount of highs, and as a result whittling down the list to just 10 was an excruciating process by all means, resulting in numerous honorable mentions that might’ve made the list in any other year. My full list of rankings can be found here.

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Piper Coyner’s Top Ten Films of 2019

2019 seemed to be an absolutely incredible year for film, both because it was one of the first years that I felt caught up with new releases and because this year’s films were, in fact, outstanding. For me, 2019 was the year of sophomore features from some of my favorite A24 directors, as well as much anticipated films from directors at the peak of their careers. Notable films that I have still yet to see include A Hidden Life, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and Honey Boy, all of which probably would have made it onto this list. Honorable mentions include The Souvenir, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, and Booksmart.

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