3. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Directed by Quentin Tarantino

That last scene is one of the best scenes in cinema history. Just that scene is worth the full price of admission. I absolutely loved this movie, but I’m gonna admit it, it’s not for everyone. If you expect a coherent plot, or an ongoing tension in a moviez then you will be disappointed. But if you’re into laid back movies in which characters just sit around and talk, then this movie is perfect for you. It’s a masterclass in dialogue, Pitt and DiCaprio are just phenomenal. The cinematography and set design is just mind-blowing. And I think it goes without saying that Quentin Tarantino does an amazing job directing and writing. Check this movie out, I absolutely freaking loved it!!!

2. Parasite – Directed by Bong Joon Ho

I had to just sit and contemplate the masterpiece that I had just watched after finishing this movie. To say it was an amazing, groundbreaking, fantastic movie would be throwing adjectives at something indescribable. Holy hell, this is one of the best movies I’ve ever watched. No. Not watched. EXPERIENCED! This movie is an experience. I feel like we’re gonna talk about this one for a long time. I didn’t even notice that this movie is in Korean because it’s just so captivating and engrossing. What this movie accomplishes in just more than 2 hours is phenomenal. I’ve only seen it once, but it feels like it’s already one of my favourite movies ever. I don’t wanna say anything about the plot, because I didn’t know anything about the plot going in. Best of the year? Definitely. Best of the decade? Most probably. I don’t care what you’re doing, go and watch Parasite as soon as possible. Holy hell, my mind is blown.

1. Marriage Story – Directed by Noah Baumbach

This is one of the most honest and genuinely emotional movies I’ve ever seen. The way the film handles the topic of divorce is simply compelling. It doesn’t take sides, it doesn’t show these constant fights or any of that nonsense. Instead it delves into the human moments, where people aren’t screaming or throwing things but it still delivers the emotional impact. Adam Driver is one of the best actors of this generation, and I’m sorry Joaquin but I think Kylo Ren is going to get best actor beause holy hell was he phenomenal in this movie. Scarlett Johansson is also brilliant. And there is one scene where they do have a full screaming match and that’s probably my favourite scene in cinema this year (Endgame included). What a spectacularly written, directed and acted movie. One of my favourites of the year, if not my favourite. 2019 is the year of cinema. It’s on Netflix, go watch it.

We’ll see who the award goes to, but this has been my list. If you somehow got through all of this and liked what you saw it would mean a lot if you liked, commented and shared my blog with your friends! Thanks for reading, Arny Out!