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The Important Cinema Club
#411 - The Best Films of 2024
Jan 8, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into the cinematic landscape of 2024! The hosts discuss their top film picks while reflecting on the biases in creating annual lists. From the absurdity of 'pee pee poo poo man' to the heartfelt themes of 'Black Dog,' they explore evolving storytelling in contemporary cinema. The unique film 'Open Doom Crescendo' highlights experimental techniques and the challenges faced by indie filmmakers. Nostalgia meets disappointment in a review of the new Wallace and Gromit film, promising an engaging ride through the quirks of filmmaking!
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- The speakers critique the trend of annual top 10 movie lists, citing their bias toward recent releases and mainstream cinema over lasting quality.
- A noticeable preference for classic films has emerged post-pandemic, as the transition to digital platforms has diminished excitement for new releases.
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Annual Top 10 Lists and Biases
The discussion highlights the common phenomenon of cinephiles rushing to compile their annual top 10 movie lists at the end of the year. The speakers express their discontent with this practice, asserting that these lists are often influenced by recent viewings rather than objective quality. They argue that such lists tend to favor mainstream films pushed by larger studios, especially those released in the final weeks of December. Instead, the speakers prefer reflecting on cinema over a longer period, suggesting that a decade later, the films that resonate most strongly become apparent.
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