Barack Obama, the former US President, never ceases to influence and inspire. As another year draws to a close, he is back with fresh recommendations for cinema lovers globally.
Last Friday, Obama curated his yearly top-10 movie list. This year’s list is as diverse as ever, including a gripping papal thriller, a romantic dramedy revolving around a sex worker, and not one, but two Timothée Chalamet films.
He took to Instagram to share his list, accompanied by a message, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year.”
Obama’s eclectic selection includes All We Imagine as Light, Conclave, The Piano Lesson, The Promised Land, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Dune: Part Two, Anora, Dìdi (弟弟), Sugarcane, and A Complete Unknown.
Despite the extensive list, some fans were disappointed about the omission of several titles, including Wicked, Challengers, Sing Sing, and I’m Still Here, leading to a flurry of comments on his post.
While unveiling his previous year’s list, Obama had praised the WGA and SAG-AFTRA for their strike, advocating for improved working conditions and protections. He acknowledged that the action had initiated significant changes, transforming the movie industry for the better.
The author of A Promised Land also shared his favorite books of the year on the same day, featuring Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, and Arlie Russell Hochschild’s Stolen Pride.
In addition to his top movies and books, Obama also revealed his favorite songs of the year. The list featured ‘Squabble Up’ by Kendrick Lamar, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ by Shaboozey, ‘Lunch’ by Billie Eilish, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ by Beyoncé, ‘That’s How I’m Feeling’ by Jack White, and ‘Too Sweet’ by Hozier.
FAQs
What are some of Barack Obama’s movie recommendations for this year?
Some of Obama’s movie recommendations this year include All We Imagine as Light, Conclave, The Piano Lesson, The Promised Land, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, Dune: Part Two, Anora, Dìdi (弟弟), Sugarcane, and A Complete Unknown.
What are some of the books that Barack Obama recommends?
Some of the books that Obama recommends include Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, and Arlie Russell Hochschild’s Stolen Pride.
What are some of the songs that Barack Obama likes?
Some of Obama’s favorite songs include ‘Squabble Up’ by Kendrick Lamar, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ by Shaboozey, ‘Lunch’ by Billie Eilish, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ by Beyoncé, ‘That’s How I’m Feeling’ by Jack White, and ‘Too Sweet’ by Hozier.
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