Movies I Watched in 2020

Dusting off the old blog as we jump into the second year of coronavirus lockdown. I figured a way to pass the time would be to write about what I’ve been reading and watching. I thought about doing a “best movies of 2020” list but then just felt depressed! So, here’s a little recap of movies I watched in January and February. Stay tuned for more posts…

New(ish) Releases

1 — Mank

A little bit meandering, yet ultimately paid off. Would have felt different if perhaps I’d watched Citizen Kane first. Or if I had some context around the politics of the time. Here’s my full Letterboxd review: “

2 — Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Weird and good. So, so good.

3 — The Trial of the Chicago 7

Went into this not realizing it was a courtroom drama. Came out of this admiring the editing and performances.

4 — Promising Young Woman

The good old “main character has batshit revenge idea that just might work” trope.

5 — Nomadland

Beautiful. Watch out for Chloe Zhao.

6 — Minari

Everyone knew I’d bawl during this and they were right! I cannot put this one into words. Go watch now.

7 — On the Rocks

Honestly? Great character work and story. It’s charming, relatable (to anxious overthinkers) and weirdly comforting.

First Watch

8 — Wonder Woman

Yikes!!

9 — Dirty Dancing

I now understand why it’s a classic. I had the time of my life.

10 — Clerks

Funny. I get why it’s a cult classic. But I also get why it’s really only a cult classic.

11 — Citizen Kane

Watched this in preparation for Mank. It is truly unlike most movies I’ve seen — perhaps because of the point in time in which it came out, perhaps not.

Comfort (Re)watch

12 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Skipped the first of the series because I wanted to be jump right into the wizarding world. They’re so little here. It reminds me of the simplicity of being a kid with a big imagination and a want for magical worlds.