Alex First names his best movies of 2024
Top of the list is Zone of Interest.
1 The Zone of Interest – a deeply distressing watch, at the root of which is pure evil … and denial.
2 Anatomy of a Fall – a stunning, naturalistic crime drama concerning the trial of a German-born writer and the events leading up to it.
3 Civil War – the brutality of war is laid bare as the United States of America is in bloody conflict.
4 Anora – a Russian/American escort meets the young, irresponsible son of a Russian oligarch.
5 Strange Darling – a stylish psychological horror thriller about a serial killer with a kink who operated in the USA between 2018 and 2020.
6 The Teacher’s Lounge – a diligent young teacher is caught up in a seemingly never-ending downward spiral of bad practices at a school.
7 Fallen Leaves – Finnish writer and director Aki Kaurismäki brings us the surprising story of two lost souls.
8 Suddenly – a tension filled thriller involving a couple marooned on a remote Antarctic island.
9 Ghostlight – a deeply affecting tale about loss and love, which is harrowing, sensitive and comedic.
10 Radical – full of joy and heartache comes a remarkable story of fortitude in the face of overwhelming odds.
