Shelf Indulgence: 2024 in Review

Shelf Indulgence: 2024 in Review

Shelf Criticism by Stephen
S2
Dec 31, 2024
51:32

Episode notes

As we bid farewell to 2024, join us for a cinematic celebration of the year that was! In this special year-end episode, we reflect on the best films we watched, from standout older titles on our DVD shelf to the very best of 2024.

You’ll hear the inaugural Shelfies—our awards for screenplay, director, supporting performances, and lead actor/actress—before we reveal Stephen's Top 5 films of the year. Along the way, we’ll revisit some hilarious bloopers, take a sneak peek at the films we’re most excited for in 2025, and, of course, dish out a few final jabs at Christmas Vacation 2.

It’s a jam-packed episode of reflections, laughs, and unapologetic indulgence. Don’t miss this fitting close to an incredible year in film!

Have your own Top 5 or a Shelfie-worthy favorite? Drop us a line at stephen@shelfcriticism.com or on social media @ShelfCriticism. And be sure to like, subscribe, and share to keep the conversation going into 2025!

Keywords

Film
Comedy
arthouse
Bridesmaids
folk horror
French Film
indie film
British Film
Shark
film tropes
Popcorn flicks
cult film
Film Analysis
cult horror classic
Christmas Vacation
Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
Anora review
Babygirl review
Challengers
Zendaya
Nicole Kidman
Mikey Madison
Sean Baker
Bob Dylan
A Complete Unknown
Polite Society
Nida Manzoor
Werewolves (2024 film)
Gladiator II
Denzel Washington
New Year's Day
2025
Blooper Reel
Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World
The Substance
Margaret Qualley