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The Moviejawn crew has watched a lot of flicks this year and here are our personal picks from 2019. Which ones were your favorites? Let us know by commenting below film pals.

1 - Parasite
Parasite: In a year where “eat the rich” was the prevailing movie message, Parasite is a smorgasbord. A sharp dark comedy that explodes into so much more, Parasite is equal parts harrowing and hysterical, and Bong Joon-ho executes it all masterfully.-Ryan Smillie

2 - Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Period tragic romance just isn't my thing, but this was quite enjoyable. Well paced for the style with touching intimacy. -Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy

3 - The Farewell
“Chinese people have a saying: when people get cancer, they die.” Based on writer-director Lulu Wang’s life, The Farewell is about the elephant in the room; Billi’s (Awkwafina) grandmother has cancer and the family plan is to keep it a secret from her. Awkwafina is being pushed for an Oscar nomination, and while it’s a good performance, the film belongs to her grandmother, Nai Nai (Shuzhen Zhao).
-Audrey Callerstrom

4 - The Last Black Man in San Francisco
It's possible to tell yourself a lie so many times that you accept it as truth, even though deep down you *know* it's not. While not the main thrust of the film, the thing that struck me personally is that however you feel about where you came from, it's freeing to acknowledge that you can truly belong on your own accord, regardless of the circumstances. -Ashley Jane Carruthers

5 - The Lighthouse
Very wild. Very silly at times. Very different from The VVitch. There’s a lot going on and I can’t wait to rewatch it. -Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy

6 - The Irishman
Martin Scorsese has perfected the art of the mob film over the years, but his morbid reflection on a life wasted is possibly a career-best work. At the close of a politically and socially tumultuous decade, it feels fitting to have icons of the past crumble before our eyes in a cautionary tale of the perils of subordination and inaction. -Zoe Crombie

7 - Her Smell
Her Smell is emotional, uncomfortable, heartbreaking, and often funny, thanks to Elisabeth Moss, who plays a Courtney Love-type star named Becky Something, lead singer of an all-girl punk band. Told in three-ish parts, Her Smell chronicles Becky’s descent into addiction and madness and her struggle for redemption. The film’s standout scene features Becky, newly sober, trying to connect with her estranged daughter while performing Bryan Adams’ “Heaven” on piano. Damn, it’s good. -Audrey Callerstrom

8 - Marriage Story
In a lot of ways, having this film on Netflix cheapens it. Twitter is abound with memes about the outrageous fight that Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson have that end in him punching a wall. Is it dramatic and over-the-top? Yes, but these are theater people! Of course they’re going to punch a wall during a fight! Laura Dern is terrific as a hardball attorney you want on your side, even if she doesn’t really listen to her client. -Audrey Callerstrom

9 - Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood
Hopefully the talents of Sayuri don’t go unrecognized. -Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport

10 - Varda by Agnès
This is both a great education in filmmaking and a loving look back on the life of Varda.
-Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy

11 - Waves
As soon as Trey Edward Shults dropped Radiohead over an emotional climax I knew I loved this movie. The kind of film that proves that how something is executed that matters more than how melodramatic or cliche it sounds. -Ryan Silberstein

12 - Dolemite is my Name
Enjoyable, fun and uplifting.It was great to see him putting it all on the line for, not only his dream but, the community's dream of seeing themselves represented on the big screen, even if it was in an outlandish characterization.-Benjamin Leonard

13 - Long Shot
This was the best romantic comedy I’ve seen in years. Smart, satirical, swoony- it’ll leave you feeling happy and hopeful. Theron and Rogan have unexpectedly great chemistry, and there’s even a Boyz II Men cameo. What more could you want? -Liz Locke

14 - Tigers are not Afraid
Beautifully sad the way a ghost story should be -Hunter Bush

15 - Fast Color
A unique take on super powers as a trope wrapped around a touching message about family.
-Hunter Bush

16- In Fabric
If a movie about a murderous dress sound ridiculous to you, well, you’re right. But not why you think it is. This movie is beautiful with amazing sound design and lush colors. -Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy

17 - JoJo Rabbit
Can I please have Scarlett Johanson’s wardrobe from Jo Jo Rabbit please? Thanks.
-Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport

18- Love, Antosha
I’d recommend this movie to just about anyone that enjoys the craft behind film. Not only will it remind you of all the great films you’ve missed with Anton in them, you’ll also learn about the movies that inspired him (that perhaps you haven’t seen yet either). -Benjamin Leonard, Best Boy

19 - The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote is absurdly funny and well-acted (particularly by Driver), with sumptuous costume/production design and cinematography which deserves to be seen on a big screen.
-Fiona Underhill

20 - Velvet Buzzsaw
I grew up watching reruns of Twilight Zone and Night Gallery and this feels the most like one of them.
-Hunter Bush