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Top 67 Films of the Decade (2010s)

October 17, 2019 By Joel Mayward 2 Comments

In 2015, I published a Top 10 of the 2010s So Far. While my top 2 films haven't changed—they're my two all-time favorite films—the past decade has given us a smorgasbord of cinematic treasures. This list began as a top 10, then expanded to a top 20, then a top 25, then a top … [Read more...] about Top 67 Films of the Decade (2010s)

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Top 25 Films of 2018

December 30, 2018 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

I confess, I love end-of-year movie lists. It's an opportunity to see others' tastes, personalities, and experiences in a succinct form, as well as an opportunity for me to highlight the true, the good, and the beautiful I've found in cinema from the previous 365 days. I'm not a … [Read more...] about Top 25 Films of 2018

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Top 18 Movie Scenes of 2018

December 20, 2018 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

While I will post my top films of 2018 on the last day of the year, here are 18 of my favorite scenes from cinema in 2018, listed in alphabetical order by title. I've included film clips when available, so there may be spoilers: A Star Is Born - Ally's first moment on stage … [Read more...] about Top 18 Movie Scenes of 2018

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Top 6 Films From the First Half of 2018

June 22, 2018 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

The year 2018 will be my first full year living in Scotland, and I have recognized that film culture and releases differ here. Films like Lady Bird and Phantom Thread are technically 2018 releases in the UK, and both would certainly top my list (Lady Bird might have been my #1 … [Read more...] about Top 6 Films From the First Half of 2018

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Top 20 Films of 2017

December 31, 2017 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

For many, 2017 was a stressful and anxious year due to the person presently in the Oval Office and all the political divisions and frustrations this has both caused and brought into the light. I share those anxieties and frustrations, although I won't allow myself to be consumed … [Read more...] about Top 20 Films of 2017

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