A Film Snob's Favorites of 2019

February 01, 2020 00:04:47
A Film Snob's Favorites of 2019
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A Film Snob's Favorites of 2019

Feb 01 2020 | 00:04:47

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Show Notes

Chris Dashiell talks about his favorites among the films he saw in 2019. Thinking back on 2019, preparing to put together a list of my favorite films from last year, I was struck more than ever by how my movie experiences were determined by the realities of film distribution. Reading other critics’ end of year pieces, I noticed many films on their lists that never played in my city, many that have not yet been released on DVD or streaming platforms, or perhaps never will be. The amount of money behind a film helps determine whether or not you have…

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