I watch movies and TV for a living — here's my 10 best films and shows of 2024

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The year in movies and TV was a bit odd in 2024.

Last year’s Hollywood strikes somewhat reduced the output of major movies and shows.

Still, the studios, networks andstreaming servicesreleased hundreds of titles and I watched a lot of them.

Still, I was a bit dubious about Timothee Chalamet portraying the icon, but admit I was wrong.

Chalamet completely nails Dylans voice and aura.

His performance of The Times They Are A-Changin is an electric, captivating scene.

Director James Mangold and his co-writer Jay Cocks do well to let the music tell most of the story.

Dylans work and life need no embellishments.

Yet, Conclave proved to be an utterly riveting thriller set during the election of a new pope.

Its a super secretive process, and if the movies depiction gets anywhere close, one filled with intrigue.

Backstabbing, blackmail, bullying these cardinals would fit right in with the nobles on Game of Thrones.

Powell even co-wrote the latter with director Richard Linklater, so hes clearly a man of varied talents.

They make a story that might feel heavy and ponderous instead come across as healing and profound.

As much as Sing Sing pulls on your heartstrings, its never mawkish.

Even with little prior knowledge and zero emotional ties, I adored it.

Honorable mentions:Didi, Inside Out 2, Juror No.

But except for the setting, theyre not that alike.

Alvarez and his cohorts handle it all with insight, nuance and, above all, humor.

But money is a merciless master; not even Pierpoint bank is too big to fail.

So, I went into The Penguin a bit blind, but never felt like I had missed anything.

Is the already-ordered second season necessary?

Although Jason Segels Jimmy is still the main protagonist, theres less emphasis on his work as a therapist.

The writing is sharp, the production is impeccable and the performances from Gary Oldman on down are sublime.

Each episode has such warmth and heart that it feels like youre getting a big hug.