2019 Film Review: Weathering with You2/16/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Your Name was a phenomenon, but what if it included X-Men's Storm? That's Weathering with You. (Image Courtesy of: theguardian.com) Quick Take: Weathering with You feels more complete and compelling than Makoto Shinkai's most recognizable film Your Name while still being as beautifully animated. It is surprisingly insightful in its open romanticism.
Written by: Kevin Berge 2019 was a weird year where plenty went under the radar. Award season will bring up some movies people barely noticed at the time, and it reminds me that I actually did watch those movies. I saw so many movies in 2019. Some fell through the cracks in a major way. However, it is time to catch up on the many movies I saw but did not quite remain as memorable as expected. This time, I'll focus on the joyful animated adventure Abominable, the dramatic biopic Judy, and the historically inspired drama A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.  In the latest yeti story to come out in 2019 because yeti movies is apparently a genre. (Image Courtesy of: hollywoodreporter.com) 2019 Film Review: Little Women1/28/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  They have already made seven movies out of this book. One just came out last year. These remakes are getting out of control. (Image Courtesy of: medium.com) Quick Take: Little Women (2019) may be a familiar, often told tale, but Greta Gerwig has adapted the story in such a way that it feels wholly individual. It is powerful and moves through its parallel timelines naturally with a host of great performances.
2019 Film Review: Ford v Ferrari1/21/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  How James Mangold go from a gritty western to a dramatic retelling of the history of a race and get more praise for the second? The first was a comic book movie. (Image Courtesy of: indiewire.com) Quick Take: Ford v Ferrari should not be as good as it is, but the combination of Christian Bale, Matt Damon, and James Mangold is a winning combination. This is an emotional historical drama that shows the joys of racing and the hardships of managing creativity in a corporate world.
Written by: Kevin Berge 2019 was a rough year for the world. It was weird and filled with painful moments for many. It will hopefully be forgotten in the grand scheme of things. However, creators do not stop creating, and 2019 had so many impactful and powerful films to unveil to the world. It was a huge year for entertainment. From the thoughtful horror films to the bombastic franchise closers, 2019 gave everyone something to enjoy and plenty to think about for years to come. These movies that follow were the ones that hit me the hardest. They made me laugh, cry, and smile. There are certain films in this year that I know I will never forget. ***This list is based on the films I have seen, but there are plenty that I have not had the chance to see yet. Just some of the movies not included are: High Life, 1917, The Irishman, Uncut Gems, Marriage Story, Little Women, Dark Waters, The Art of Self Defense, Waves, Honey Boy, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Nightingale, The Peanut Butter Falcon, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Little Woods, The Report.***  Insert this into your ear and pull out all the terrible things that happened in 2019. (Image Courtesy of: imdb.com) |
