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    Best movies of 2019: ‘Parasite,’ ‘The Irishman,’ and more

    We look back at some of the best movies of this year. Critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White have each picked five of their favorite movies. White’s picks include “The Lighthouse,” “The Souvenir,” “The Load,” “The Irishman,” and “Black Mother.”

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Dec 25, 2019 • 1 min read

    We look back at some of the best movies of this year. Critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White have each picked five of their favorite movies. White’s picks include “The Lighthouse,” “The Souvenir,” “The Load,” “The Irishman,” and “Black Mother.” Duralde’s picks include “Pain And Glory,” “Booksmart,” “Parasite,” “Little Women,” and “Marriage Story.”

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    Special broadcast: KCRW’s best of 2019
    1. 0:00Best movies of 2019: ‘Parasite,’ ‘The Irishman,’ and moreYou’re reading this
    2. 15:02Best documentaries of 2019: ‘Apollo 11,’ ‘Honeyland,’ and more
    3. 15:24Best neighborhood restaurants of 2019: Joy, Mh Zh, and more
    4. 25:10Best TV shows of 2019: ‘Watchmen,’ ‘Fleabag,’ and more
    5. 47:21Best of 2019 books: ‘Where Reasons End,’ ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf,’ and more
    6. 56:32Best architectural makeovers of 2019: Formosa Cafe, Christ Cathedral, and more
    7. 64:41Best LA musicians of 2019: Billie Eilish, Finneas, and more
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Alonso Duralde

      film critic; co-host, "Linoleum Knife" movie podcast; author, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas” (Second Edition) and "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film"

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      Dave White

      film critic and co-host of the movie podcast Linoleum Knife

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    The full episode

    1 of 7
    Special broadcast: KCRW’s best of 2019
    1. 0:00Best movies of 2019: ‘Parasite,’ ‘The Irishman,’ and moreYou’re reading this
    2. 15:02Best documentaries of 2019: ‘Apollo 11,’ ‘Honeyland,’ and more
    3. 15:24Best neighborhood restaurants of 2019: Joy, Mh Zh, and more
    4. 25:10Best TV shows of 2019: ‘Watchmen,’ ‘Fleabag,’ and more
    5. 47:21Best of 2019 books: ‘Where Reasons End,’ ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf,’ and more
    6. 56:32Best architectural makeovers of 2019: Formosa Cafe, Christ Cathedral, and more
    7. 64:41Best LA musicians of 2019: Billie Eilish, Finneas, and more
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