Watch List 2024

 

Without any faff, jumping straight into the list:

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This animated story about friendship, loneliness and letting go had a modest release in cinemas and hopefully will be remembered as one of the sweetest, saddest films. More about the film HERE. 

2. 

A romantic thriller with more than you ever bargained for. This film has stood out, even from last year when it was doing the festival circuit. More about this film HERE. 

3. 

A music biopic unlike anything that has come before. Celebrating the Irish language as well telling the story of how Kneecap (the group) came into being. This has been a big hit at cinemas and awards alike. 

4. 

This was a favourite of mine since LFF 2023, a new take on the found footage genre trope as well as a fresh take on possession and haunting, but at the same time the film has a nostalgic quality about it. Coming in at a tight 95 minutes the film never out stays its welcome and keeps you guessing what will happen in the end.

5. 

Dreamworks has definitely stepped up on their storytelling, with How to Train Your Dragon now in the live action business, the animation part of the studio has looked for new stories and The Wild Robot is not only entertaining and heart-warming with tears guaranteed but it feels familiar but told through new beloved characters. A beautifully animated story. 

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The Palm d'Or winner was going make an impression and this unconventional comedy and tragedy will surprise even the most cynical critic. More about this film HERE.

7. 

A romantic comedy with under and overtones of horror and heavily featuring music/musical influences, its a joyful hybrid. More about this film HERE.

8. 

I wasn't convinced the first time I saw this body horror but after reconsidering what the film stands for and what I felt the film was really about, plus a rewatch, I appreciated this bizarre yet brilliant in doses film. More about this film HERE. 

9. 

A film with set in heart of one of the biggest religions yet the film isn't about religion, a murder mystery with no murder. This fascinating and strangely exhilarating film boasts a great cast and a truly brilliant conclusion. More about this film HERE.

10. 

With a soundtrack I can't get out of my head, this anti-romance horror-esque science fiction film, directed by Alice Lowe was highly anticipated and for me, didn't disappoint. More on this film HERE.