7am The best movies of 2024
Dec 26, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Kate Jinx, a film curator and director of Golden Age Cinema, dives into her top film picks of 2024. She explores Italian folklore through 'La Camera', where an Englishman uncovers graves among Etruscan heritage. Kate highlights the emotional depth in 'Janet Planet', showcasing the nuanced relationship between a single mother and her daughter. She also contrasts comedic narratives with meditative storytelling in contemporary cinema, making compelling case for its rich diversity.
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2024 in Film
- 2024 had major blockbusters like Gladiator 2, Wicked, and Beetlejuice 2.
- Many hidden gems appeared in the art house and film festival circuit.
La Chimera
- La Chimera, set in the Italian countryside in the early 80s, follows an ex-convict grave robber.
- Using a dowsing rod and with the help of the Tromboroli, he searches for Etruscan jewels.
Janet Planet
- Janet Planet follows a single mom and acupuncturist raising her daughter in the Massachusetts woods.
- The film portrays the mother's relationships and her daughter's reactions with empathy.