The film is sympathetic to homosexuality, but it's really a movie that's universally about loneliness.ģ) "Edge of Seventeen." This thoroughly winning comedy struck some poignant points as well. Moral warning: one scene implies manual stiumlation between two teen boys, but nothing is actually seen. Writer-director Barry Jenkins crafted a mesmerizing portrayal of loneliness and longing that is universal, following the story of a Miami man from boyhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world. It follows a couple of showbiz dreamers through a year of highs and lows that are especially relatable to anyone who knows someone playing the Hollywood game.Ģ) "Moonlight." As a straight white male, this movie blindsided me by drawing me in fully to the romantic travails of a black gay man.
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone team up for the best musical since "Singin' in the Rain," and it scores extra points because it is the original vision of writer-director Damien Chazelle rather than an adaptation of a Broadway classic. And after that are the five worst movies of the year.ġ) "La La Land." I've seen this four times already, and it gets better every time. But there's always a few movies that stand out from the pack as ones I'd see over and over and recommend to anyone's collection – and a few that I'd rather forget forever.įollowing are my 10 favorite movies this year, the ones that made me laugh the hardest, feel the most thrilled and occasionally made me cry. Each year I see more than 150 movies, and I'm pretty easy to please.