A Month of Faves-- Favorite Shows and/or Movies of the Year

A Month of Faves is hosted by Girlxoxo, Traveling with T, and Estella's Revenge. Today's theme is what were your favorite TV shows and/or movies this year? How many were book adaptations?

TV Shows

1. Haunting of Hill House--Netflix based on Shirley Jackson's book. It was scary an fascinating and nothing like the book but I didn't mind at all. It also had something to say about grief and how it continues to affect us.

2. Sharp Objects-- HBO based on Gillian Flynn's book. It was gritty and dark and sinister. Amy Adams was phenomenal.

3. Bodyguard-- Netflix. I binge-watched this in two days. Great drama and action. Top-notch British series.

4. Insecure-- HBO. I just can't get enough of Issa Rae.

5. Westworld-- HBO. There were definite problems I had with it but I'm hooked and can't wait for the next season.

6. The Alienist-- TNT. Based on the book by Caleb Carr. It wasn't over the top and the acting was top-notch.

7. The Staircase-- Netflix. I still have no idea. But what a ride.

8. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina-- Netflix. It was creepy and fun.

Movies

This list is all over the map! But each of these spoke to me and have stuck with me.

1. Kedi-- A beautifully filmed documentary on the cats of Budapest. A definite highlight of the year for me. Click on the link for more info.

2. Wonder-- based on the book by R.J. Palacio. The book was so well-written and while I still think the book is superior, the movie was still a tear-jerker. G and I had some good conversations after reading and watching the movie together.

3. Black Panther-- It was fresh and fantastical and beautiful. I loved every minute. And finally a villain with logic and a heart-breaking story.

4. A Quiet Place-- While some of the plot devices bugged me, this was such a breath of terrifying fresh air.

5. Colossal-- It did not go where I thought it would go and I loved that. It was quirky and dark and unexpected. Loved it.

6. Call Me By Your Name-- Italy and romance. It was what I needed.

7. Love, Simon-- based on the book by Becky Albertalli. Loved the book but the movie was really well done. A great coming-of-age story.

8. The Incredibles 2-- Best kids movie this year. I loved seeing the Incredibles back in action.

9. Unsane-- Wow. This was horrifying but so well done. I can't recommend it enough. Scared me something awful and still have nightmares.

10. My Cousin Rachel-- based on the novel by Daphne Du Maurier. I have not read the book but I want to after seeing this adaption with Rachel Weisz. Du Maurier know how to write complex women. This one is a nail-biter.

11. Sorry to Bother You-- I haven't seen one quite like this but wow. The satire and commentary on race and capitalism is done so well. One of the best of the year.

12. Game Night-- I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. It was a surprising win for me. I wasn't expecting much and boom! So good.