Some are better than others, but this be my order of preference, like the way I prefer cat poo to dog poo...
*Megz Obvz disclaimer alert: again, due to, at times, well rubbish release dates in the UK and probably general slowness by me, some of these are like not proper 2018 films and that. Plus there's like better films I haven't seen...probably.
1. Shoplifters
Japan
Well obvious choice and that, but definitely the best film I saw that featured Lily Franky's buttocks. It's even got a story and stuff about an unconventional family of those shunned by society, complete with nice shots.
2. BlacKkKlansman
America
Clearly influenced by this year's Cannes festival, Lee sees a return to form with his story based on the life of a black undercover policeman infiltrating the KKK, with the help of his trustee Jewish side-kick. Laughs and that. Undoubted fictionalisations of course. But good film and stuff.
3. The Third Murder
Japan
Proper hogging the limelight this year this boy, this change of style courtroom drama is far from his best, but that can still put it far ahead of many others. Questions like the nature of law and that and sort of is designed to make you think about things...I thought.
4. Four Springs
China
Man with camera films his family over a number of years during times of sadness, joy and playing with mobile phones. Got some proper pretty shots to look at and could be the start of a nice documentary career.
5. The Great Buddha+
Taiwan
Strong year for Taiwanese cinema this (from like the three I saw, anyway). Self-referential comedy about some oddballs going about their business of watching one's boss' dashcam footage for larks.
6. Joy of Man's Desiring
Japan
Like a bit old and that (2014), but got its UK premiere this year courtesy of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme. Children are left emotionally abandoned after their parents' death after an earthquake, leaving the old eyes in tears.
7. The Sower
Japan
Post-triple disaster depression leaves one man the obvious scapegoat in the death of his niece. Many questions about society asked alongside some sunflowers.
8. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
UK / America
Latest from the man who done there "In Bruges" and stuff. It's not as good as "In Bruges", but it one enough of the big awards for you to act as though it is.
9. Tokyo Girls
UK / Japan
BBC commissioned documentary about the men who stare at idols and the idols they stare at. Is it all a bit weird? Probably. Is it wrong that the BBC snipped it down when showing it on BBC Four? Yes, also.
10. A Family Tour / I Have Nothing to Say
Taiwan / Hong Kong
Ying's short and then feature prequel tell the joys of a family reunion coach trip through Taiwan for a politically-driven director based in Hong Kong. One in black and white; the other in colour, this is a nice complimentary bumper pack of political fun.
That's that then...
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