Top 10 Favorite Films of 2018

[@MrChernandez123]

If you feel uncomfortable ranking films just put them in alphabetical order or any other superfluous order. The main thing is that we hear your perspectives on the films that most resonated with you within the year. The order doesn't really matter, at least for me.

[@oof-rr5nf]

I agree!

[@frostfang1]

I forgot it's even ranked half time until it says number one and I'm instantly offended and then forget its ranked again because I'm too busy trying to figure out how I'm going to rent all these movies and which one to start with. Oh wait they are conveniently ranked. I guess I just start with 1 and then continue through to 10, possibly skipping the ones I've already seen.

[@idontcaresir]

This guy is so underrated

[@oof-rr5nf]

No fucking lies here.

[@chandrawagner4061]

Cant believe it took me till today to find him

[@sophiaro4593]

So everybody in favour of having YOU host the Oscars say Aye. AYE!

[@aloinopsis]

AYE!

[@thorbjoernmaadhengis9644]

AYE!

[@benschach108]

Aye!

[@emiliawilson4378]

Aye

[@megacrashthehedgehog5377]

AYE!

[@realrecognisereviews]

Nice List! Surprised I didn't see Into The Spider-verse or Hereditary here though.

[@saraanderson8242]

Did I pause in the middle of this video to finally go watch “Eighth Grade”? Yes, absolutely.

[@quietman208]

I didn't even get to that part in the video yet I scrolled down, read your comment, and said... Fuck it I'm finally go watch it.

[@heathersprague8625]

I did not realize that Tony was waiting to dissolve until you pointed it out.

[@coldcrashpictures]

It's easy to miss, seeing as how the moment goes so fast. I didn't notice until one day when I was re-watching "Age of Ultron."

[@frostfang1]

Out of context, meaning I havent seen the movie yet thats one of the two things I thought seeing it. One that he was taking in that he could do nothing to save him, it's literally slipped through his fingers. And then that he was waiting to go too. I think partially because there was a moment, a pose where the dissolved spider dust is behind him and that would have been the cinematic moment they would have chosen for his hands to start dissolving and for his dust to join with spidey's dust. And then it passes and sort of relaxes and you realize that he was expecting it as much as you were.

[@Dorian_sapiens]

Anti-monarchism is a bold stance to take, in 2019. Hope you're ready for the backlash!

[@coldcrashpictures]

I literally lol'd at this.

[@biocapsule7311]

@@coldcrashpictures While I generally agree with you on hereditary monarch, the idea of rulers have 'always' been under-qualify is somewhat untrue. While most ruler tend not to actually live up to their reputation, some do even if rare. And then there are those who don't have much of a reputation, mainly because nothing much tend to happen under their reign (which can be a good thing). The bad thing about hereditary monarch is ultimately the lack of choice, which frankly isn't limited to monarch. I don't see current US elections being plentiful in choices either.

[@idontcaresir]

*_King Maker_* 18:07 that should have been the title of the damn movie

[@leaaehm1522]

well it was - it was called the wife, wasn't it ;)

[@frostfang1]

I suddenly have a weird mashup movie in my head of all these movies because of the one about the two girls fighting for the queens affections. Theres some kind of narrative there that I cant quite navigate. Like it's a song rather than a movie.

[@incognitomode2616]

It’s called the Favorite. That’s the movie you are thinking of.

[@JoRiver11]

"Heroes aren't born in the face of victory, but in the face of defeat." Damn.

[@Sajirah]

I totally missed the meaning behind Tony looking at his hands until just now. That scene is even more heartbreaking now.

[@miyahlyons5671]

The way you analyzed Infinity War was amazing!

[@carlyrussell8461]

I saw Eighth Grade in 2018 when I was the same age as the main character of the film which seems to be a unique experience given that most of the films fans are in their 20s. It was probably one of if not the most impactful films I had seen at the time just because of the fact that you barely ever see serious coming of age stories about pre/younger teens without them being over the top or overly comedic

[@razieldumas]

Not even lying but "on home video" made me flashback to the nineties.

[@LetsCrashThisParade]

Legit since like yesterday you're quickly becoming a highlight channel for me, saw you uploaded and clicked right away dude!

[@coldcrashpictures]

Thank you!

[@MariekevanBuytene]

You have just made me cry about a superhero movie. Well done.

[@marisam.]

Y’all know it my favorite time of the year!

[@lafregaste]

I still cry every time I remember Avengers Infinity war and Endgame... T____T such a good movie

[@beaniecattube]

Dang dude, don't you look spiffy♡ loved your video about the highlight movies of your 20's btw!

[@oggy06]

OMG Yes!! Literally been excited for this video since the end of 2018! Gonna get some tea & some snacks for it!!

[@warrengday]

Great video. Very insightful and funny as always. @1:02 - roared with laughter. And again with "this is the internet" i loved The Wife. What other films have a difficult choice? What a sad end, nooooo.

[@julietnolt9800]

So happy to have another one of these! time to refurbish my movie list

[@andrewweinberger4430]

I've enjoyed watching each of your successive top ten lists from 2014 on and watching your look change ever so slightly. Glad to see the ever expanding DVD collection is a constant.

[@murdermythoughts]

I get so excited every time you upload! Thank you!

[@DeRien8]

This was a great list. A couple of these I hadn't heard of, and I only actually saw 2 of these movies. You really did get me more interested in watching several of these that I haven't seen yet. 8th grade definitely looks like awkward fun reminding me of my own middle school experience, but set in the world of the students I teach now

[@FelicityGemini]

Im glad I found your channel. you have a way with words, my friend. cheers.

[@Roll587]

I've been waiting for this!

[@tasmaniandevil5175]

and I am still waiting for ...

[@chelseacuzzocrea6956]

I love how you rank stories like this!!!!! ❤️ i wish i was a movie character

[@Stauderhorse]

Always great to see a new video from you! I have a hard time keeping up with new releases because it feels like there are so many movies coming out all the time. You have such great taste in films and present your arguments so well that I now feel obligated to watch this entire list. So thanks for the awesome suggestions!

[@bagofbugs]

Blindspotting getting recognition honestly makes me so happy. It has some of my favorite people who worked really hard on it, and it’s really well done. I just love it a lot; it’s one of my favorites.

[@moomel1099]

I watched Buster Scruggs recently, didn’t think much of it but found myself thinking about the stories so much. I couldn’t get some of them outta my head.

[@rickmiller1840]

excellent assortment of films to include. Outstanding work as always. Cheers.

[@climbinguphill]

BLIND SPOTTING IS SO FREAKING GOOD. More people need to see it.

[@aquaartistcat5835]

It's funny how many times you say 'inevitable' in reference to Thanos, now that Endgame has come out.

[@GehenDieLeute]

Thanos is a fascist and it's weird how this film humanises the representation of a genocidal maniac for so many people. Thanks though for the video, I enjoy your recommendations!

[@coldcrashpictures]

That’s a fair assessment-that the film humanizes a genocidal maniac. But it ALSO pushes an axe through his chest with impunity. I’ve got no problem with a good-faith attempt to understand the origins of such evil so long as you’re also ready to make sure he dies, dies, DIES a thousand brutal deaths.

[@GehenDieLeute]

@@coldcrashpictures good point!

[@j2174]

Thanos may be a murderous arse, but sorry, don't think he quite fits the definition of facist. Assuming you used that over others because it is a 'dirty' word?

[@towermoss]

How is he a fascist? How does The State or national identity show up in anything he does? In the film, he's a crusader, simple as that. In the comics he's more of a warlord general.

[@GehenDieLeute]

@@towermoss he ticks several boxes, most glaringly with how he puts himself on top of a self-established hirarchy, and commits genocide (half the population of the whole universe is quite a genocide I'd say). "Just a crucador, simple as that" sounds like you misunderstood not only what Thanos does, a fascist is, but also crucadors. On the first point, very helpful reading might be this essay by Umberto Eco, listing 14 points by which to define a fascist: interglacial.com/pub/text/Umberto_Eco_-_Eternal_Fascism.html You might recognize some of the boxes Thanos ticks off. Hope this helps!

[@eightbuttonsred]

Just saying that I have been binge watching your videos all day and that I really really appreciate the work you put into your KZbin Channel :)

[@PeasAndQuiet625]

Big fan since you listed Rose and Charlie from The African Queen in your favorite on-screen couples video while *also* selling the movie brilliantly to new viewers. (I'm always trying to get my friends to watch that one) Anyway, I love how carefully you construct your scripts for your videos. You're able to share your subjective opinions in a way that's backed up by objective successes/failures of the film while also doing it in a fun, light-hearted, yet passionate way. I also like how you discuss the popular movies but don't spoil the less popular ones. Great format that I wish more reviewers used. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video!!! c:

[@coldcrashpictures]

Thanks so much!

[@miosnikzycia2913]

Solid list. You deserve many more subscribers

[@evasketches]

Wow im so glad i found this channel. Also, you deserve more recognition, your videos are so well made and interesting. i was sure you have near a million subscribers

[@phaedrus4931]

Excellent video! Love your takes and pin-point precision vocabulary when discussing social and class issues in film. Did that naturally arise out of your experience watching film, living, and studying film, or did you also study those issues formally or informally?

[@coldcrashpictures]

I studied film in college, but honestly, the thing that helped me most was talking and listening to actual screenwriters. They have a way of articulating their opinions in ways that are hard to disagree with -- to "speak objectively about their own subjectivity." You can take their critiques and use them to actually WRITE BETTER FILMS. Whereas mainstream film criticism is basically just gussied-up platitudes: "the acting was great," "the writing was awesome," etc.

[@Jo-ot6hw]

@@coldcrashpictures Who are some of the screenwriters you learned from? Just discovered your channel tonight and it made me really, really love film again and want to take a class.

[@coldcrashpictures]

I love listening to people like William Goldman, Joss Whedon, David Mamet, Guinevere Turner, John Carpenter, Spike Lee, Robin Swicord, Brad Bird, and pretty much everyone featured in “Tales From the Script” talk about the craft... even though some of them *coughmametcough* have absolutely bonkers opinions about pretty much anything else *coughclimatechangedenialcough*

[@jordan3119]

Really great channel dude

[@samscroggins6814]

I usually don’t like r*pe and revenge films bc it’s either extremely graphic or shows a character getting a power/gift from being r*ped which I despise but I will definitely check out revenge, you sold it lmfao

[@LulaRu]

Eighth Grade was my favourite movie from 2018. Also, I know you talk about movies but, do you like anime? I need to recomend you Violet Evergarden because I'm sure you would like it. (Also-also, that bear from Annihilation gave me nightmares haha).

[@Bzzzzzapkaplooie]

I’ve been anticipating this list since December. This video made me love Infinity War more and gave me some good ammo the next time someone tries to shame me for seeing its excellence.

[@chloesavannahcummings7982]

I feel very bad that you do not get more views coldcrashpictures. You are very professional and affable. I think you may go far but I know you should go far.

[@troyedoestheart9360]

I love how this was an amazing breakdown of infinity wars in disguise as a top 10 list. Seriously though I’m so glad to see annihilation on your list. That movie blew my mind in a lot of ways. The scenes in the lighthouse terrified me, the score unsettled me, and the imagery made me wanna watch it again. -spoiler alert- after watching it 4 times I am pretty convinced that when that creature touched Lena (and Kane) that it was an exchange of dna/soul. So in the end both of Lena and Kane where confused because they where no longer the same people. Just a theory though. Love you channel (even though it’s been a while) and I’m excited to watch the ones on your list I haven’t yet.

[@BlackReshiram]

Annihilation is one of my favorite movies ever!

[@Solarstar10]

Super awesome list. Although something worth pointing out, the bear in Annihilation wasn't fully CGI. A lot of it was actually done with practical effects. There's a great video here on KZbin showing how they made it.

[@МаксимЩербань-т6ы]

Holy shit you're still alive. Good news everybody.

[@Bigpete1970]

Thanks to you I have a growing list of films to watch. Social media didn't exist when I was in the 8th grade, in fact I was well being an adult by the time Facebook launched. I'll watch the movie in the hope of maybe understanding some of the youth today.

[@Rikku147]

Gha That last line reviewing infinity war killed me. And here I was gonna be dismissive of your number 1 choice 😣

[@kathrinapayton2911]

yeah its super interesting because thats actually the only good opinion of the movie that i've seen. these little character moments that he noticed require you to watch the other marvel movies to understand, and even he said he had to watch the movie twice to see them. so i dont necessarily think the movie is GOOD, because its character moments are going unseen by the majority of the audience. however, he said this list is his personal favorite and not 'the best movies' so its completely valid. i mean i personally dont care for it and im not going to rewatch it but i think its super cool that ppl can find things even in 'bad' films that resonate with them

[@helderlage]

I am Portuguese, I live in Lisbon, Portugal, EU ... most of the movies that come to us are American ,,, I want to thank you for teaching me to look at cinema critically and, more than that, learn to look at the my life through the cinema

[@liallialcroc]

I've only been subscribed for days but you've already added so many movies to my personal watch list of movies. I really like to hear your opinions, they make me think and see moves differently, thank you :)

[@chrisbcpack]

'the revenge' might be one of my favorite films...ever? i've recently seen like every interview the director coralie fargeat did for the movie and she seems incredibly well-spoken, despite french obviously being her native language, and i loved the way she spoke at length about how the #metoo movement helped with her creation of the film and how she used the movie as a way to show how men of all types help to keep the patriarchy going, not just the 'alpha typical' dudes. the film really seems like a labor of love for her.

[@samscroggins6814]

Ik this is rlly late but that’s amazing! I love that it was female directed too. Do u by any chance know where to watch it?

[@captaincymbal814]

I think Americans and us English view monarchy differently.

[@emiliawilson4378]

Movies give me hope. I understand how you want them to be realistic, and how the sobering reality is something that you admire, and how escapism through movies is looked down on a lot, but what reality do you want to be portrayed? Your reality? My reality? The real one or the one in my perspective? I understand that life is not rainbows and unicorns as some movies describe it as. But sometimes, it doesn't go the way you expected it to go. It's very unique and very weird and very twisted and painful, but more often than not, it ends well anyway. It depends on what perspective you see it in. What energy and faith you have surrounding you. You could not believe in those things but I found them to be true. In my reality. I know that you see movies from the perspective of art, and we all have different tastes in art. Maybe you like the novelty of movies that show the actual status quo, rather than finding ways or creating solutions or ending on a note of hope. But without hope, no matter how redundant and old school it is, we all cease to exist. And hope is something that is contagious. Movies can trigger your brain and make you think without having to be horrifying or bleak or too sober. Without escapism, without diversion, I think we would go crazy. Time heals because we start to forget, and because we start to distract ourselves with other things. That's also a reality. And it's how real life usually is too. I read the news, but I honestly do not know how your brain is capable of watching the news dramatized. The horror is already felt and understood. Maybe it is made for those who have difficulties to sympathise. But usually within the horror, in reality, there's so much love and hope and tenderness and gentleness and even understanding sometimes. I've seen it presented so many times in real life and it was mind boggling but after a while I realised to not be surprising. Love and kindness exists all around us, and is usually only strengthened by tough situations. One beautiful example for that is Moonlight. I absolutely loved thag movie. It didn't follow any trope really, and ended on forgivness, change, resilience, vulnerability, and love. And that happens in real life more often than one would think. I really loved the dilemma that you presented both Thanos and T'chlla had. And I love how the two sides can be good but just with different perspectives. That usually really is how reality go. I have this philosophy that hard work, even if it was all invested in the wrong path and wound up useless, it's never worthless, and the universe will pay you back in whatever other path you go to. That has been a reality for me and many people I know. Friendship and goodness and love and hope is never a waste, one way or another. It all depends on your perspective.

[@tiedtothebottle]

Your videos are AMAZING. Subscribed!

[@musicalsith6895]

I love that mug!

[@davidcheater4188]

Good to see you back. And you look FINE!

[@coldcrashpictures]

Thanks, it's the 4K!

[@davidcheater4188]

@@coldcrashpictures Pretty sure it's the tie and the vest. Oh, and I found your choices of movies interesting.

[@oliviahelck9288]

youre very underrated. i love you.

[@nonenone4862]

I watched 8th grade because an old childhood friend said the main character reminded her of me. It was a painfully familiar feeling viewing.

[@dominicburke8908]

Putting infinity war on here ,,,,, I’ll never understand

[@boniboni4912]

Huy time to see some movies! Great channel keep it going!!!

[@ruufusdeleon1264]

The moment you referenced the "Prophecy" bear you sold me on "Annihilation".

[@ruufusdeleon1264]

And then I went on the others on the list including "The Favourite" which just finished watching - Amazing. So keep those selections coming.

[@DeRien8]

I have no idea what the "Prophecy" bear is, but after the way the one in Annihilation scarred me for months after watching it, I'm rather tempted to investigate.

[@mohammedmakile6432]

Just ten seconds in and you're already so cute lol

[@tasha385]

I just discovers your channel. And I’ve watched three of you vids already....*subscribes*

[@cmegan06]

Did you see sorry to bother you? It was really good

[@moneky6962]

Killmonger was a fabulous villain

[@Solnai42]

Coming back to this and I'm curious, Infinity War was #1 for 2018, but Endgame wasn't on your list for 2019? Just a matter of the year in film or something else?

[@nugrahadwianggoro]

Always like your videos and your crooked smile. I know you love movies, but I would really want to know your take on your favorite TV shows, since we currently live in the golden age of it. I want videos of your top 10 tv shows of all time, currently airing, and maybe new shows by the end of this year!

[@j2174]

Green Book was actually a good film. Not every film or story has to be use one character in only a 'negative' way to use as a comparison or juxtaposition for the other. When I saw Green Book, I was sitting behind a group of 5 or 6 middle-aged and older black women who were really enjoying the film.

[@oof-rr5nf]

This was so good!!!!!

[@free_falling_in_abyss]

Did he see into the spiderverse? I want to see his opinion on it cause it's sooo great.

[@Liquessen]

Ooh, that alliteration during The Favourite, mmmm!

[@56purple78]

watched this just after endgame so thanks for the tears, great vid tho

[@michelkudluk6193]

Damn dapper.

[@mayaan773]

Apparently, I hadn't watched this yet so thanks for letting me know about it on IG ! I was only so certain because I love and watch all your videos. Anyways, I wanted to talk about the movie Eighth Grade from the perspective of someone from Gen Z. I entered 6th grade in 2012 the same year Instagram really took off. My whole middle school experience (and high school for that matter) was intertwined by the existence and effect of social media. And being an awkward nerdy outcast dealing mental illnesses, Eighth Grade hit my experience right on the nose. I actually saw the film with my parents and I sat between them. One scene we'd be laughing so hard and the next bawling and all holding hands. I've never watched a film that was so cathartic for me. And the fact that one of my favorite comedians directed and wrote it! Anywho, I really fucking love that movie so thanks for speaking about it

[@coldcrashpictures]

Yay! Glad you found this one! "Eighth Grade" was sooooo good. One of the few Hollywood movies I've ever seen that used social media realistically. That's the difference between a Boomer writing it and a Millennial writing it, I guess. Can't wait to see what kinds of movies the Digital Natives (my favorite name for Gen Z) end up making!

[@kclink1579]

And how often do you see the big bad cry and still comes off as intimidating??

[@aragoonn]

Annihilation is sci-fi Heart of Darkness but with metaphor ramped up to 10 and I love it.

[@Advent3546]

Love seeing love for Blindspotting.

[@parthpant8894]

I cannot believe how much our interests match....The Cakemaker is one of my favourite movies of all time and I absolutely loved the feminist themes in The Wife.... That movie was really underrated!!!!

[@annaadams9706]

this is so random and i mean this in the best way but you have the same slanted/frozen bottom lip thing that milo ventimiglia has and i dig it

[@coldcrashpictures]

My partner has mentioned the same :)

[@mochigalaxy]

Hi! I'm so glad I found this channel. Do you have a letterboxd?

[@kyrriana1772]

When I saw Infinity War, I had particularly bad time in my life. It just had everything. Loneliness, financial struggle, losing friends left and right, bad health, you name it. So I watched it, thinking its a bloody superhero movie, what could possibly go wrong. I guess I picked the wrong movie, because I felt like a dead horse after a long session of being kicked. I got legit mad at the film like it owed me something. Perhaps I have to rewatch it with more insight. If the anger ever subsides.

[@coldcrashpictures]

Ah, sorry. Superhero films definitely built an "escapist" reputation that Infinity War didn't quite follow. Me? That's exactly what I liked about it. But, yeah: if I'm craving escapism, I'd go for something like Thor.

[@kyrriana1772]

@@coldcrashpictures Im actually really glad that super hero movies are making an effort to be a lot more than just an escapist film. But still, that did not saved me from the expectations that AT LEAST SOMETHING will go right. From my perspective I just watched a movie where the villain won, and the protagonists never stood a chance. Which was clear through the whole movie. It felt weird. Well at least they were consistent. Nothing quite puts me off like an all-powerfull villain unexpectedly losing to the power of friendship.

[@towermoss]

Mackenzie Davis would make a good Captain Marvel. Did you see her in that Terminator movie?

[@ross-carlson]

Completely agree about Infinity War, I don't understand how Black Panther got so much more praise, it was good but IW was absolutely amazing, nearly the level of Dark Knight in terms of taking comic book films where they've never been before.

[@SaiiiiiiSaiiiii]

You greatly entertain me.

[@jalonmayes3535]

Hey I just wanted to say wow I love ur presentation of ur videos amazing

[@damienisdamaged5554]

Um weird question is the guy who plays the biographer in the wife the same guy who played JD in Heathers

[@coldcrashpictures]

Yup-that’s Christian Slater!

[@discoskull]

Duuuuude that's my favorite mug, even if I've had to replace it twice because of roommates putting it into the dishwasher like fools. Also a very good list here, though I personally would've found a way to squeeze Hereditary onto it. Best horror movie I've seen in years.

[@coldcrashpictures]

Hah -- I ruined one in the dishwasher, too! Good thing I had two spares!

[@thorbjoernmaadhengis9644]

Oh My! So cute in a suit! Had to restart the video because I got distracted from what you were saying...

[@alex7ink]

OMG, I go to and am a member of that exact ArcLight. Hello there fellow Chicagoan!

[@no_mnom]

Even if black panther had a difficult choice to make the fact that for most of the movie the armor made him completely invincible made it not that good

[@ShadowBorn1321]

"he's looking at his hands... because he's waiting to dissolve too." *literal insuppressible sob*

[@mwakampundu239]

I honestly wished that Wanda would be the one to get rid of Thanos even if it seems that was too much to ask for. She went through too much... Her brother, then Vision... He really did take everything from her.

[@nateds7326]

5:43 oh god im getting traumatic girl with the dragon tattoo flashbacks

[@SeptemberDay]

Hey there, Dexter-Morgan- lookalike-but-with-more-charisma! Love the channel 💖

[@j2174]

Mackenzie Davis is a great Canadian actress. She will be the lead in the new Terminator film.

[@coltondempsey2181]

That’s my six word review “none of it is boring” That’s not six words bro

[@ragdedude83]

Apart from this channel having great content that opens my eyes to other views of cinema. This channel also has one of the HOTTEST host in all of KZbin. Lord knows I'm not the only one thirsting over them cute eyes 😍

[@oof-rr5nf]

You definitely are not the only one.

[@sabrinepadilha7189]

Hugs from Brasil! Nice list :)