Florence Pugh, arguably the must-see actor of the year, stars as Paige, the two-time Divas wrestling champion, who grew up in a family of professional English wrestlers. “Fighting with My Family” tells the true story of the wrestler and her fight to get to the top while keeping her roots in the family name. PHOTO COURTESY OF MGM STUDIOS
In lieu of a top 10 list, I’m giving you a top 20 yet again—there are easily 50 movies I enjoyed in 2019 and another 20 I have yet to catch up on, including Pedro Almodòvar’s “Pain and Glory” and Shia Lebouf’s “Honey Boy.” In addition to those two, you’ll also see some films missing that most critics adored such as James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari” (worth watching for Christian Bale alone) and Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” (also worth watching since it garnered Best Picture, but it’s no “The Host”).
You’ll also see some Oscar contenders farther down my list
than perhaps expected such as Sam Mendes’ “1917.” If you didn’t see “1917” in
theaters then don’t bother seeing it at all. It is a master class in filmmaking
with cinematographer Roger Deakins at the helm using not just a Steadicam, but also
the Trinity System rig, creating what appears to be two long takes and seamless
transitions. This type of cinematography is unprecedented and will most likely remain
unmatched for years.
I hope this list inspires you to watch something new and
find something you love. Enjoy.
“Little Women” – In theaters
“JoJo Rabbit” – In theaters
“Diane” – Hulu
“The Mustang” – Hulu
“Wild Rose” – Hulu
“Fighting with my Family” – Amazon Prime
“The King” – Netflix
“To Dust” – Hulu
“The Lighthouse” – Bozeman Public Library or
rent on iTunes
“The
Art of Self-Defense” – Hulu
“Honeyland”
– Hulu
“Fast
& Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” – Bozeman Public Library or rent on
iTunes
“The
Peanut Butter Falcon” – Bozeman Public Library or rent on iTunes
“Monos”
– Rent on iTunes
“Uncut
Gems” – In theaters
“Joker”
– Bozeman Public Library or rent on iTunes
“The
Irishman” – Netflix
“1917”
– In theaters
“Us”
– Hulu
“Ready
or Not” – Bozeman Public Library or rent on Amazon Prime
Other strong films that didn’t quite make the cut:
“Knives Out” – In theaters
“Dolemite is My Name” – Netflix
“The Beach Bum” – Hulu
“Her Smell” – Hulu or HBO NOW
“Woman at War” – Hulu
“The Farewell” – Big Sky Community Library or rent on iTunes
“I Lost My Body” – Netflix
“Ford v Ferrari” – In theaters
Anna Husted has a
master’s in film studies from New York University. In Big Sky she can be found skiing
down a mountain or at the movies at Lone Peak Cinema. When not gazing at the
silver screen or watching her new favorite TV show, she’s reading, fishing or
roughhousing with her cat, Indiana Jones.
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My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a connection over this visitor and share curiosity and concern about his presence in the city. The coyote expands their world–until, one night, their world is shattered. Their lives are pushed suddenly into uncharted territory, sending them on a surreal odyssey that changes their city–and the world–forever.
Directed by LX Miller. Starring Max Schneider and Denise Hergett
Verge Theater is continuing their mission to provide accessible theater to our community. Tickets for My Barking Dog are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $35. Audience members are offered the opportunity to select the price point that is comfortable for them when purchasing tickets.
My Barking Dog runs March 15-17, 22-24, 28-30
Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begin at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees offered at 3:00 p.m.
Suitable for ages 16 . No animals are harmed in the staging of this production.
Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
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Saturday, March 23rd 6:00-8:00pm
We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience. This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher consciousness, and help us achieve self-actualization. No prior experience is necessary. Register at santoshabigsky.com/workshops-special-events
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March 23 (Saturday) 6:00 pm - April 23 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm