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Alonso Duralde’s Top 11 Films of 2024

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 20, 2024 | Spotlight |

Our chief US film critic’s annual compilation of the year’s finest, including war, death, tennis, queer takes on pop culture, and hundreds of beavers.

Mufasa: The Lion King

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 17, 2024 | Spotlight |

Better than a CG-animated prequel to a remake has any right to be, but director Barry Jenkins’ time and effort could surely be better applied elsewhere.

Kraven the Hunter

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 11, 2024 | Spotlight |

This absurd (and violent) Spider-Man spinoff plays it so straight that it’s quite frequently hilarious, whether or not that was the intent.

Y2K

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 7, 2024 | Spotlight |

Kyle Mooney’s teen disaster comedy ‘Y2K’ starts out promisingly enough before blowing 2000 opportunities for thrills, laughs, or insight.

Nosferatu

Posted by Alonso Duralde | Dec 5, 2024 | Spotlight |

Exquisite filmcraft and committed performances, yet Robert Eggers’ take on the silent-horror classic feels more like an adoring tribute than a rethinking or reimagining.

Author: Alonso Duralde

Alonso Duralde’s Top 11 Films of 2024

Mufasa: The Lion King

Kraven the Hunter

Y2K

Nosferatu