The Best Films Of 2020 So Far
Written By Alex Greenbaum
"Beanpole"
"Beanpole" is a peculiar, yet startling foreign-language drama about the unspoken horrors of PTSD. Complex, gorgeous, and historically significant, director and writer Kantemir Balagov's future is incredibly bright.
"Bad Education"
Hugh Jackman's brilliant and convincing performance ranks among one of his best. This eye-opening true story about the education system exposes the real hard-hitting truth, and "Bad Education" never backs down.
"Premature"
"Premature" is a Harlem based drama depicting the highs and the lows of two individuals falling in love. The sex, music, conversations, and wide range of emotional beliefs are executed with a masterful eye.
"Les Misérables"
Ladi Ly's sparkling directorial debut is a fiercely confident, and objectively relevant dramatic thriller. "Les Misérables" is an utterly devastating and unflinching look upon the criminal underbelly in Paris, France.
"Never Rarely Sometimes Always"
No doubt hard to watch, "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" benefits from a subject matter (abortion) that needs to be told. With a small budget and a personal touch, there aren't many films that have stuck with me all year as this one has.
"First Cow"
Kelly Reichardt is no doubt one of the best filmmakers working in the industry today, and "First Cow" continues this tradition. Beautifully filmed, and exquisitely told, "First Cow" might not be the best film on this list, but its heartwarming personality is hard to brush aside.
"Portrait Of A Lady On Fire"
"Portrait Of A Lady On Fire" is a ravishing and quite enthralling film about two women falling madly in love. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better film this year, with some mesmerizing cinematography to boot.
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