Movies · 2016
A Vintage Year for Cinema and Spectacular Surprises
In 2016, cinema bridged the gap between grand blockbuster spectacles and intimate, breathtaking storytelling. From historic Oscar twists to groundbreaking sci-fi and original musicals, the year delivered unforgettable cinematic milestones.
- Drama | Dir. Barry Jenkins
Moonlight
Directed by Barry Jenkins and starring Trevante Rhodes, this poetic coming-of-age drama won Best Picture after one of the most famous Oscar night mishaps in history.
- Musical Drama | Dir. Damien Chazelle
La La Land
Damien Chazelle's vibrant musical starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling enchanted audiences worldwide and swept six Academy Awards.
- Sci-Fi Drama | Dir. Denis Villeneuve
Arrival
Amy Adams delivers a powerhouse performance as a linguist attempting to communicate with extraterrestrial visitors in Denis Villeneuve's cerebral sci-fi masterpiece.
- Action/Superhero | Marvel Studios
Captain America: Civil War
Directed by the Russo brothers, this massive blockbuster pitted Chris Evans's Captain America against Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, dominating the global box office.
- Sci-Fi/Action | Dir. Gareth Edwards
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Felicity Jones leads a gritty rebel team on a dangerous heist to steal the Death Star plans in Gareth Edwards's acclaimed Star Wars prequel.
- Drama | Dir. Kenneth Lonergan
Manchester by the Sea
Casey Affleck earned an Academy Award for his heartbreaking portrayal of a grieving janitor forced to care for his teenage nephew in Kenneth Lonergan's emotional drama.
- Psychological Thriller | South Korea
The Handmaiden
Park Chan-wook's sumptuously shot erotic thriller starring Kim Min-hee mesmerized international audiences with its intricate twists and gothic atmosphere.
- Animated Comedy | Walt Disney Animation
Zootopia
Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman voice an unlikely detective duo solving a mystery in Disney's billion-dollar, Oscar-winning animated hit.
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