The summer movie blockbuster season is nearly here, which seems to us like a great time to evaluate the best films of the year so far. If you’re itching to catch up on what everyone’s been buzzing about – or discover a gem that audiences have inexplicably missed, here’s where to start.
Velvet Buzzsaw: Netflix has been a roll recently with acclaimed hits like Roma and Birdbox. This year, the trend continues with Velvet Buzzsaw, an improbable blend of smart satire and chilling horror genres starring Jake Gyllenhaal and the always amazing Toni Collette. Watch the trailer.
Us: Jordan Peele’s latest mix of creepy thriller, dark comedy and brilliant social commentary, Us doesn’t work quite as well as the critically acclaimed Get Out, but it’s still overflowing with clever dialogue, creative metaphors and over-the-top performances by Lupita Nyong’o and the Handmaid’s Tale’s Elisabeth Moss. Watch the trailer.
High Flying Bird: Another Netflix flick, from the acclaimed director of Sex, Lies and Videotape, Traffic and Erin Brockovich, Steven Soderbergh’s latest is about race, politics and business in the NBA and was shot completely on an iPhone. Watch the trailer.
Dumbo: Tim Burton is back with a memorable live-action retelling of the classic tale of everyone’s big-eared pachyderm. While this family film is getting mixed reviews from critics, it still offers Burton fans everything they’ve come to love about the acclaimed director’s work. Watch the trailer.
What are your favorite movies so far this year? Share your picks (and pans) with the Shop Talk blog forum now!
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The only 1 I am interested in is Dumbo.
I haven’t seen anything yet this spring/summer! But definitely plan on seeing MANY movies. Toy story 4, Elton John movie ? too many to list
I would say Firefox it kept me on my feet I didn’t know what was going to happen next
That’s a awesome movie!!!
Us does not compare to Get Out. Us did not know what it wanted to be, schlock horror w camp overtones or thriller w deeper thematic connections. For sure it was scary, but Get Out spoiled us. KC
Have 2 see Endgame, everything else Ill pass on. With 3 hours on Endgame, get DVD or stream minimum to home for viewing, 2 much hassle for cinema: parking, show run, traffic, dinner, lunch?
High Flying Bird sounds like a winner.
I have saw bird box, great movie. I am not interested in the basketball picture but I will watch the other ones
Dunno was great funny and very entertaining.made me laugh and cry all in the same movie.
My 4 favorite movies are
Five feet apart
A star is born
Bohemian Rhapsody
John Wick 3
Not a fan of movies that are violent. I prefer historical and comedies. I have not seen any of these. And personally, nothing can match Disney’s Dumbo.
Velvet Buzzsaw was amsxing
Dumbo was disappointing
I heard Us was not very good at all. I do not know about the rest but my friends were very disappointed.
Very interesting movie
The new Jurassic park and the new Predator movies were good.
Shoppers voice is wonderful website
Apollo 11, dumbo
Excited to preview movies and watch. Great survey!
Thank you. I sure hope after that I have filled out everything I needed to and correctly.
thank you