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Little Women

My Favorite Films of 2019

December 28, 2019 By Jonathan McNeal

Hello Dayton MostMetro!

When asked to write a “Best of ” list about movies, it’s hard to decide what to write.  First off, it’s so subjective…do people really want to read about my personal tastes or should I look at films scholastically and determine what is the “best” in regards to craft?  In addition, what should I include – only films that got picked up for distribution? only films that screened in this market?  only films that got a release this year?

Here’s what I’ve decided.  The following list is a collection of films that I saw and loved this year.  (Though some films didn’t play until 2019 in Dayton, movies like CAPERNAUM and IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK and THE FAVOURITE are not on the list because I saw them in 2018.)  And contrary to popular belief, not all the films on the list screened at THE NEON!

I should make it known that I have not seen every film that got a release this year…once in a while, a film even plays at THE NEON that I can’t fit into my schedule.  I tend to shy away from science fiction (though not always), most horror movies and films with gratuitous violence and/or machismo-driven male plot lines (a la Tarantino).  (I have not yet seen THE IRISHMAN – as I intend to see it on our big screen on NYE.)

Here they are. 15 Favorite Films of 2019 (in alphabetical order):

AMERICAN FACTORY – Julia Reichert & Steve Bognar’s masterful documentary is stunningly heartfelt and equally scary.  It’s a call to action from and regarding America’s workforce (which also happens to be filmed in our own backyard).  I’m so happy for Julia & Steve’s success with this film!

BELLE EPOQUE – This little French gem with Daniel Auteuil and Fanny Ardant has not yet found a distributor in the US, but its existential ETERNAL SUNSHINE vibe is so much fun…I hope it makes its way to the States soon.  Here’s a trailer:

THE BLONDE ONE – I love a good, slow-paced, foreign film that’s beautifully shot and fraught with honest sexual tension…especially when I can empathize on some level.  This film is a slow burn, and I love it.  (It played at The Dayton LGBT Film Festival.)

BOOKSMART – This generation’s CLUELESS is smart, fresh and so endearing…the best teen comedy in years!  I watched this film on a flight to Germany…and again on the flight back. Beanie is a treasure! (trailer is for mature audiences)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhd3lo_IWJc

CIRCUS OF BOOKS – This endearing doc about a straight Jewish couple who ran one of the most famous gay adult bookstores in the US while raising three children is poignant, personal and a great history lesson.  (This film screened as part of The Dayton LGBT Film Festival – there is no trailer yet.)


THE FAREWELL – This runaway hit is billed as a comedy, but it’s so much more.

JOJO RABBIT – My feelings about this film ebb and flow…today it happened to make the list. The child performances are extraordinary, and the production design is flawless.  This film has a lot to say about how our children are often taught to hate – and how easy it is to spread misinformation.

THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO – This poetic film isn’t getting much year-end discussion, but I absolutely loved it – from the performances to the score to the cinematography.

LITTLE WOMEN – Thoughtful and exquisite! I complain about movie runtimes a lot.  (I wish MARRIAGE STORY and WAVES were both 15-20 minutes shorter.)  But this film seemed rushed at times…I think it would be stronger with a slightly slower pace and perhaps a runtime of 20 minutes more. Regardless, this is a gorgeous film with a beautiful structure.

PAIN & GLORY – Almodovar’s best film in over a decade…and that’s quite a feat (JULIETA and THE SKIN I LIVE IN are also quite strong from the last several years). This quiet film is full of rich performances, inventive storytelling and fantastic production design.

PARASITE – Must be seen.  This film changes genres on a dime and has so much to say about class.  Full of surprises and beautiful to look at – even when dark and disturbing.

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE – This film will get a release in early 2020, and it is sublime.  I can’t wait to see it again.

ROCKS – This film has not yet been picked up for distribution.  It’s a gorgeous and heartbreaking story about a young girl trying to take care of her younger brother and herself after her mother has disappeared (again). There is sadly no trailer for this – just a clip.

THE TWO POPES – This film isn’t just a chamber piece – though simple moments between these two brilliant actors are certainly worth studying.

UNSETTLED – Winner of this year’s Audience Award at The Dayton LGBT Film Festival, this story about LGBT refugees in America is touching, timely, thought-provoking and powerful.

Don’t get me wrong.  There are many more solid films from this year.  There are movies with standout performances (like HARRIET) or incredible cinematography (like HONEYLAND) or great messages (like BIGGEST LITTLE FARM) or fascinating central subjects (like SOUND OF MY VOICE or PAVAROTTI) – but it’s the “Top 15” that really spoke to me in their entirety.  That said, these other films are certainly worth mentioning (also in alphabetical order): A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, BOMBSHELL, CLEMENCY, DARK WATERS, GLORIA BELL, HONEY BOY, HOPE GAP, HOW TO BUILD A GIRL (here’s Beanie again!!),  THE KINGMAKER, MARRIAGE STORY (sometimes I want to switch this with JOJO RABBIT), STRAIGHT UP, VARDA BY AGNES, and WAVES.

For the sake of trivia, here are the top 3 highest grossing films of 2019 at THE NEON:

#1 – JOJO RABBIT.  #2 – DOWNTON ABBEY.  #3 – HARRIET.   (LITTLE WOMEN could possibly join the list, but it will be split between 2019 and 2020.)

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.

See you at the movies,

Jonathan

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: American Factory, belle epoque, booksmart, circus of books, Dayton, farewell, jojo rabbit, last black man in san francisco, Little Women, marriage story, movies, Neon, pain and glory, parasite, portrait iof a lady on fire, rocks, the blonde one, two popes, unsettled, varda

Jonathan’s Weekly Neon Update

December 10, 2019 By Jonathan McNeal

It is award season, and every film on our horizon is a contender.  On Friday, we will open THE TWO POPES – a film I saw in Toronto and immediately knew I wanted to bring to all of you.  Just yesterday, nominations for The Golden Globes were announced, and THE TWO POPES garnered 4 nominations – including “Best Picture: Drama” as well as nods for both Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins.  I was not raised Catholic, yet I found this film to be intriguing, insightful and important (as well as full of warmth, hope and even with fun moments) – I hope you’ll support it.  Every film on our list is receiving recognition from critics and awards programs.  From LITTLE WOMEN and THE IRISHMAN to MARRIAGE STORY and GIVE ME LIBERTY (with its big local connection), we have the best line-up ever to wrap up 2019.  In addition to having TWO POPES, DARK WATERSwill stick around (audiences are loving it).  If you still need to see the phenomenal PARASITE or the crowd-pleasing JOJO RABBIT, Thursday will be your last chance.
Synopsis for THE TWO POPES: “The Catholic Church’s papacy is a singular institution, with unique demands placed on the men who would see themselves elevated to it. This decade saw one of the Church’s most important moments of transition, but news reports can fail in the face of such enormous, complex change. THE TWO POPES takes us beyond TV images of smoke rising from the Vatican chimney into the hearts, minds, and actions of those charged with leading over a billion faithful. Directed by Brazil’s Oscar-nominated Fernando Meirelles (CITY OF GOD) and starring two acting legends in Sir Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, this insightful story ushers us behind gilded doors to watch the once and future Popes grapple with faith and religious leadership in a rapidly changing world.” (TIFF Catalog) Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our DARK WATERS talk-back on Sunday evening.  It was by far our highest attended screening of the weekend!  Though an exact date and time has yet to be solidified (an announcement will be made within the next couple days), you can come back and learn more about GIVE ME LIBERTY from line-producer (and WSU grad) Karri O’Reilly.  This film has been nominated for 4 Independent Spirit Awards – and it’s a wonderful story with incredible performances from actors we’ll certainly be seeing again and again.

Dale Farmer is bringing his award-winning film to THE NEON on Thursday, January 16 at 7:30.  “Deeply infused with the traditional Appalachian musical genres of Old Time and Bluegrass, THE MOUNTAIN MINOR tells an overlooked story about the people and culture behind the resurgence of American Roots Music today and highlights artful responses to the difficult circumstances of human migration. In the 1920s-1950s, millions of Appalachians left their homes in the mountains and migrated to urban Midwestern centers in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The Mountain Minor is the story of a life-worn Charlie Abner, a generation later, as he struggles with leaving his present life and family in Cincinnati, Ohio to return to the Kentucky Mountain home and musical heritage that once defined him. The story is partially told in flashbacks to depression era Eastern Kentucky, when Charlie’s parents, Oza and Vestal Abner, face the difficult decision to leave the way of life they know and move to Ohio for employment and better opportunities. This is not only film director Dale Farmer’s family story, but the story of thousands of families that left their mountain homes to move to the Dayton, Ohio area to become the heart of the working middle class. This film is unique in that all of its principal actors are traditional musicians-such as Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth LaPrelle and acclaimed banjoist and fiddler Dan Gellert-and they perform all of the music in the film. Pre-film music by The Corn Drinkers will start at 7:30, and the movie will play at 8:00.  A Q&A will follow the film with the writer/director Dale Farmer and actors Ma Crow, Warren & Judy Waldron and Amy Cogan Clay.” (press notes) Tickets are $12 each and will go on sale Dec. 16.

We need your help!  Sponsored by The Dayton Holiday Festival, Mix 107.7 and THE NEON, The Family Holiday Film Series started last Saturday with THE WIZARD OF OZ…and we had a lot of empty seats.  Tickets are FREE for kids 12 and under, and we’ll screen A CHRISTMAS STORY this Saturday, Dec. 14 at Noon.  And next week, THE GRINCH (2018) will screen on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Noon.  Tickets are FREE for children 12 and under and only $2 for anyone over 12.  These tickets will become available at 11:15am on the day of each screening, and they are limited to one ticket per person (aka: everyone must be present in order to pick up tickets – we can’t hold or disperse tickets for people who are not at the theater – thank you for your understanding).  Everyone is welcome!  If you have friends, neighbors, grandkids, or grandmas who like good holiday fun, let ’em know!
Many of you have been asking about showtimes for December 25.  Interestingly, Sony has asked us to go ahead and create showtimes and put tickets on sale for LITTLE WOMEN tomorrow morning.  We’ll go ahead and set showtimes for THE IRISHMAN and MARRIAGE STORY too.  You can get advanced tickets via our website starting tomorrow at 9:00am – www.neonmovies.com.
We hope to see you often over the next few weeks. It’s going to be quite a season!

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dark Waters, Little Women, The Irishman, The Neon, The Two Popes

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August 2 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Strong Kids Triathlon

Join the YMCA for our annual Strong Kids Triathlon on Saturday, August 2nd at the YMCA at the Heights and...

$35 – $40
8:00 am - 11:00 am

‘Stack Em Up to Cancer’ Pancake Breakfast.

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

‘Stack Em Up to Cancer’ Pancake Breakfast.

Clifton Mill and The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network are teaming up to benefit those in need. Clifton Mill...

$10
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Fair 2025

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Fair 2025

Prepare for a safe and fun-filled week at the Greene County Fairgrounds! Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby,...

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

August 2 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

August 2 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh...

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Yoga in the Park

August 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Yoga in the Park

Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself....

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

August 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

The New Carlisle Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday morning on Main Street. Come get lunch. Shop the market.  We'll have...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

6888 Summer Marketplace

August 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

6888 Summer Marketplace

Mark your calendars! The 6888 Kitchen Summer Marketplace returns for 2025! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays (June...

Free
+ 17 More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

August 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

Downtown Troy Farmers' Market will run Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 22nd, 2013 through September 21st,...

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Cheese Book Club!

August 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring

Cheese Book Club!

$30
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Homearama 2025

August 3 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Homearama 2025

The Homearama Touring Edition is back- inviting you to a self-guided summer adventure through some of the Miami Valley's most...

Free
1:00 pm Recurring

Garden Bros Circus

August 3 @ 1:00 pm Recurring

Garden Bros Circus

GARDEN BROS CIRCUS has been entertaining families for over 100 years and is now the Largest Circus on Earth. This...

$14 – $52
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Illy’s Fire Pizza

August 3 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Illy’s Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Polish Summer Picnic

August 3 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Polish Summer Picnic

Polish Summer Festival Sunday - August 3rd 2025 (Chardon Polka Band) Polish Picnic Grounds 3690 Needmore Rd. Dayton,OH Gates open...

$5
4:00 pm Recurring

Garden Bros Circus

August 3 @ 4:00 pm Recurring

Garden Bros Circus

GARDEN BROS CIRCUS has been entertaining families for over 100 years and is now the Largest Circus on Earth. This...

$14 – $52
6:00 pm Recurring

Matilda: The Musical

August 3 @ 6:00 pm Recurring

Matilda: The Musical

Winner of 47 International Awards! Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and special powers. She's unloved by...

$39 – $79
+ 3 More
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