Top Picks: The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2024

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Richard Brody highlights the best movies of 2024, emphasizing the vitality of independent filmmaking despite economic challenges. The list includes films like "Nickel Boys," "Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point," and "Megalopolis," showcasing innovative storytelling and expanded cinema techniques. Brody notes the influence of streaming and mobile viewing on cinematic experiences, while also reflecting on the historical art of benshi in Japanese cinema. The year's films are seen as part of a broader artistic struggle for liberation and consciousness expansion.
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