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Youll want to make time to catch those before the Oscars air in March 2025.
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(See:Zendaya forChallengers,Anya Taylor-Joy forFuriosa, andeveryone inDune.)
So without further ado, these are the movies that filled our worm-shaped popcorn buckets in 2024.
Would it still have the same magic conjured nightly at the Gershwin Theatre?
Would it live up to the inescapable marketing andmeme-worthypress tour?
Ariana Yaptangco, senior beauty editor
In theaters
Dune: Part 2
Weve got wormsign!
What more can you ask for?
I have always loved the original, but this was even better.
Plus, I personally loved themuch-debated ending.
Nearly every scene in this film could be read as innuendo, making for a thrilling will-they-or-wont-they watch.
But, like,realNYC.
The grit, the glamourwere even in the outer boroughs!
But you dont have to live here to enjoy the movie.
Mikey Madison as the titular character was incredible and really held her own throughout.
She took us on a journey of romance and female rage.
The inevitable ending had my entire theater holding their breath.
I felt the full range of emotions: disgust, amusement, sorrow, shock, more disgust.
I was particularly impressed with Demi Moores commitment to this nightmarish roleand the cinematography.
Im going to be talking about it for years.
In this case, reality is a sixth-floor Bushwick walk-up shared with some eccentric strangers.
Alejandro, played by Torres, is an aspiring toy designer running out of time on his work visa.
Its an exploration of creativity, kindness, and what it means to find ones purpose and person.
Its laugh-out-loud-funny and cry-out-loud-emotional.
Remember: There is still time.
Its a refreshing take on dystopia that feels fresh, timely, and totally binge-worthy.
If youre looking for something thats both fun and meaningful,Ugliesdefinitely delivers.
Its somehow a mix of a few genres without being schlocky or derivative.
All while being really funny!
Beyond that, I believe this is acoming-of-age storythat will resonate for anyone.
But Mia Goths performance as Maxxxine stands completely on its own.
Campy horror set in cult-ridden hills of 1970s Los Angeles has never looked so good.
There are no easy outs here.
(Light viewing this is not!)
And it doesnt hurt that shes absolutely serving with the songs and the tour looks.
Lets get Skye on a Brat remix!
And actual gay people playing gay people?
We love to see it.
Its a quiet, cozy film about family dynamics that is frustratingly relatable to anyone with siblings.
What ensues is a madcap adventure that is worth every moment of your viewing time.
AM
Babygirl
Many reviews ofBabygirlclaim that the film is about power dynamics.
While some may disagree, I think this new entry into theMad Maxcanon was well worth the wait.
AS
Hot Frosty
IsHot Frostythe best movie of the year?
No, certainly not.
But it was the most fun to watch, and thats why it deserves a spot on this list.
you’ve got the option to guess what happens from there.
Its sweet and funny, and I genuinely didnt see the ending coming.
Make no mistake, this is not the sort of animated feature to take your kids to.
Why would they even have to continue the story?
What could they possibly bring to the table with Riley coming into her teenage years?
Turns out, I was entirely wrong.
The complexity of this films depth is explored through the addition of new emotions one acquires as one ages.
It takes the idea of self-discovery and identity to another level!
Im glad I did: Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strongs performances in this are well worth the time.
The movie is set in Tuscany and has symbolism all over the place that doesnt feel heavy handed.
A must-watch for the cinephiles out there.
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