Our Best, Worst and Wonkiest of 2019 Films
Episode 144
With December all but gone and neither of them having seen CATS, Noah and Chance reflect on the year in film with a series of semi-original accolades. What was their favorite 2019 performance with no awards potential? What movie will be talked about differently in 2029? In the end, we give our Top 10 lists and bid the 2019 movies a fond farewell. Happy new year!
Noah’s Top 10 Films of 2019
10. The Art of Self-Defense
8. Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
7. Ready or Not
6. Queen & Slim
5. Midsommar
4. Marriage Story
3. The Last Black Man in San Francisco
2. Hustlers
1. Parasite
Chance’s Top 10 Films of 2019
10. Booksmart
9. High Life
7. Transit
6. Marriage Story
5. Us
4. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (*seen after episode recording)
3. Uncut Gems
2. Once Upon A Time … In Hollywood
1. Parasite
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Be Reel was a movie reviewing & reappraising podcast hosted by Chance Solem-Pfeifer and Noah Ballard.
We cherished our 8-year run, talking to filmmakers like Gus Van Sant, insulting each other’s taste, and laughing to high heaven.
Chance’s new movie podcast, The Kick, continues to explore curated sub-genres and movie geekery. Noah is a frequent and beloved guest.