Best 5 films: Mid-Season 2024
Best 5 Films: Midseason 2024
Here I am, standing at the year’s halfway point thinking about the amazing films I have seen. When it comes to 2024, it has been a winding road of familiar properties and exploration of character. From tidings in the snow to the over-the-top nature of historical retellings, each film has provided a feeling of awe and escape. Within that emotional roller coaster, enjoyment has been centralized on one very specific thing … the worth of characters.
With the focus of characters, it has been a joy putting this latest best of: midseason list together. From sequels to new properties, there are always a few films that fall on the outside (of the list). With that, here are my honorable mentions:
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
These films are defined by their unique draw and characters, and still might make my top 10 (later this year), but without further delay, here are my best 5 midseason films (In no particular order):
Inside Out 2 – Animation provides a connection between the real and imaginary. When it comes to Pixar, they build a path between these two with a creative mystique, leading into a place of awe-inspiring stories. With this latest entry, they continue that standard of strong themes and colorful characters, creating a path towards heartfelt moments on the big screen. Pixar proves once again why they are the premier studio in film storytelling.
Dune: Part 2 – There is something to be said about the genuine grip of an escape. From fantasy to adventure, a film’s purity can be drawn by this … leading into a worthy experience. With this next chapter in the Dune franchise, it continues Paul Atreides hero’s quest on the planet Arrakis. With strong world-building and character exploration, this next chapter delves deeper into the mythos to create a truly gratifying and unforgettable Sci-Fi experience.
Late Night with the Devil – Storytelling is about weaving threads of circumstance and worth, even if it means starting from the basics of its own genre. With this film, it builds off the horror genre, but becomes something deeper within a satirical look at late night shows of the 1970’s. From its lead character (Jack Delroy), and the unexpected occurrences of a live Halloween telecast, this film breathes genuine character reflection within the intensity of its scares. From its genuine premise, this is a definitive horror experience worth seeing on the big screen.
The Dead Don’t Hurt – What draws me into a movie is the strength of character. With this latest western, it tells a story of love and sacrifice on the American Frontier. With strong characters (Holger Olsen and Vivienne Le Coudy), you get this visual prowess that highlights their journey with contrasting personalities and emotional depth. This film is more than its genre, rising above to become an unforgettable character’s tale.
The Bikeriders – For all that unfolds on the big screen, sometimes it is the simple look at life’s journey that can be the most thrilling. Inspired by true events, this film follows the exploits of a Midwestern biker gang in the 1960s. With a strong cast of characters, we head on a journey that breaks traditional film structure to showcase strong themes of brotherhood and personal bonds. Within a stripped-down narrative, we witness poignant humanistic moments that lead into a compelling drama that will resonate with the audience, leading to one of the best character-driven stories of the year.
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