As 2024 fades into the rearview for Visual Intonation and the filmmaking community, it’s time to take stock of the year’s cinematic triumphs and failures. What made us laugh, cry, or think? What films stopped us in our tracks, and which ones slid under the radar but left a lasting mark? In this end-of-year special, we reflect on the films that defined the year—both the blockbusters that dominated the screen and the quiet indies that demanded our attention. From cultural touchstones to u...