Welcome to Inframe Out's Year in Film where we take stock of 12 months of spectacular cinema and unfortunate rubbish. With specialty releases flourishing and blockbusters biting the curb, 2024 has emerged as a fantastic year for film. We've compiled lists of honorable and dishonorable mentions and are presenting entries 10 through six of our best films of 2024.
Evil Does Not Exist - A drama focusing on the complexities of human intentions and environmental interactions, avoiding binary good and bad interpretations. Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, it explores the small human stories in larger planetary contexts.
The Substance - A hyper-plastic commentary on aging and superficiality starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, exploring themes in a manically convincing manner. It's a chaotic blast that combines thematic elements of Reanimator with supernatural high-esteem considerations.
Kinds of Kindness - Yorgos Lanthimos delivers an anthology exploring the extremes of human behavior for societal approval, featuring stars like Emma Stone and Jesses Plemons showcasing unforgettable performances.
Kneecap - A comedic and rebellious narrative about a band confronting cultural erasure, offering an anarchic approach reminiscent of films like Trainspotting.
Anora - A refreshing fairy tale with realistic social undertones, directed by Sean Baker, that balances themes of poverty and empowerment in a textured narrative.
This ranking continues our annual tradition of presenting the best films, with each entry reflecting distinctive storytelling and filmic innovation. Stay tuned for the rest of our rankings.