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Best Scenes of 2020

Every year we watch hundreds of films that contain thousands of scenes within them, and through it all, we come away with a handful of moments that stick with us. They contain the one liners, the gut punches, the tear-inducing, pull on your heartstrings, make you want to cry and you don’t know why moments that leave lasting impressions on us for days or even weeks at a time. Whether it be a climatic revelation, a subtle moment of directorial brilliance, or a poignant punctuation to conclude a film, these scenes scenes display a creative, technical, and thematic mastery that we simply can’t stop thinking about. As selected by our writing team, these are our favorite scenes of 2020.

FeaturesCinema As We Know ItJanuary 15, 2021Best of, Best of 2020, 2020, Kevin Conner, Greg Arietta, Megan Benovich, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Best Scenes, Tenet, Lovers Rock, VHYES, Dick Johnson Is Dead, Ema, Gunda, Bloody Nose Empty Pockets

Megan's Top Ten Films of 2020

I wasn’t breaking any Letterboxd records with my new viewing habits this year. There were times when film felt inappropriate to the moment, or stood as a reminder of unbearable reality, or just didn’t play nice with new schedules. I’m glad others found inspiration, solace, and comfort in film, but admittedly it was a challenge for me to sit through a 90 minute experience. But when the mood struck, it was an interesting exercise to get so exploratory about finding new films. I look forward to a time where film feels right again, and when we’re able to enjoy it together. Until then, here are the ones that were the most important to me this year.

FeaturesMegan BernovichJanuary 11, 2021Top10s, Best of, Best of 2020, Top Ten of 2020, Nomadland, First Cow, 2020, Megan Benovich, American Utopia, VHYES, City Hall, Dick Johnson Is Dead, The Wolf of Snow Hollow, She Dies Tomorrow, Wolfwalkers, One Night in Miami