For what it’s worth, the American Film Institute chose its top 10 movies and TV shows of 2018. Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” not only won a spot in the top 10 but got a special prize, too. I must say, “Roma” is playing Hollywood like a fiddle. It’s as if everyone is under a spell. It’s a great movie, but seriously– a special award, too?
The big disappointment? “First Man,” which I loved, was snubbed. The AFI went for smart horror again with “A Quiet Place” after last year’s “Get Out.” Also in is “Black Panther,” reflecting a change in the attitude toward comic book movies.
“This is Us” was the only network TV show to make that list.
AFI MOVIES OF THE YEAR
BLACKKKLANSMAN
BLACK PANTHER
EIGHTH GRADE
THE FAVOURITE
FIRST REFORMED
GREEN BOOK
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
MARY POPPINS RETURNS
A QUIET PLACE
A STAR IS BORN
AFI TV PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR
THE AMERICANS
THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY
ATLANTA
BARRY
BETTER CALL SAUL
THE KOMINSKY METHOD
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
POSE
SUCCESSION
THIS IS US
AFI SPECIAL AWARD
ROMA
