2020 was a tough year, but movies are still alive - in some regards, they’re thriving. 2020’s A Year in Film mashup is a celebration of cinema’s resilience, but it also aims to capture the melancholy of our times: Heartbreak, bittersweetness, and horror take a front seat in last year’s edit. Don’t let anyone tell you there weren’t enough releases in 2020; this was a year where movies - whether through VOD or streaming - were a perfect escape from the chaos right outside our windows. So pull up a seat and bust out the popcorn as we take one last look at the films of 2020…

2020 has undoubtedly been the dumpster fire to end all dumpster fires, but its cinema was as strong as ever. With almost everyone stuck inside, we consumed more media, content, and streaming entertainment than ever before. But even with theaters on the brink, it didn’t mean that we suffered from a lack of new movies; in fact, with a dearth big-budget blockbusters, 2020 was the year for arthouse films and indies to shine. This year was also a milestone for Strange Harbors, as I was able to (virtually) attend three film festivals as accredited press - an immense opportunity that allowed me to see a large number of the films listed below. We’re all eager to move on to 2021, but before we do, let’s take one last look at the best movies that shaped the last 365 days. Minor spoilers ahead…