All in all, 2024 was a fantastic year for movies.

Most particularly, it was a phenomenal year for acting.

This updated version ofNosferatumight just be the best version yet.

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Anorafeels richly lived-in, incredibly complex, and emotionally riveting in every way.

A massive,highly experimental character piece with a comparatively minuscule budget.

In terms of acting alone, it’s one of the most memorable trios of the 21st century.

Pamela Anderson as Shelly in a showgirl costume with a dark blue feather headdress in The Last Showgirl

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It stars the legendaryColman Domingoand the underratedPaul Racialongside a group of real alumni of the RTA playing themselves.

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Professor Albin (Willem Dafoe) and Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) in a cemetery in the snow in Nosferatu

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Paul fighting Feyd-Rautha in Dune Part Two

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Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda look up together in Wicked: Part One

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A recreation of the original Saturday Night Live cast photo in the Saturday Night movie.

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Mikey Madison sitting on Max Eydelshteyn’s lap and smiling in ‘Anora’

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Brian F. O’Byrne and Ralph Fiennes descending marble stairs

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Art, Tashi, and Patrick sitting on a bed laughing in Challengers.

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Clarence Maclin and Colman Domingo sitting in school desks in Sing Sing.

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