Top 50 Amazing Events of 2024
50 Wonderful Things from 2024
Every year, I make a list of 50 Wonderful Pop Culture Things, big or small, meaningful or silly. And every year, I wonder if I’ll struggle to find 50 things, but I never do. These are not the best things of 2024, just wonderful things that brought joy this year.
1. In Netflix’s Ripley, Andrew Scott’s Tom Ripley commits an anticipated act of violence, followed by an 18-minute sequence of silent logistics that’s part slapstick, part chilling thriller.
2. Tim Bagley’s stellar performances on Somebody Somewhere and in Hacks showcased his nuance and empathy, making him a standout in 2024.
3. Samuel L. Jackson’s powerful performance in The Piano Lesson reminded audiences of his theater origins.
4. Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, tells the true story of a woman matched with a serial killer on The Dating Game, with a tense parking lot sequence that resonates with fear.
5. His Three Daughters features Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne as sisters grappling with their father’s last days, with a script that expertly navigates themes of concern and presence.
6. Betty Gilpin shines in Three Women, portraying a woman longing for a specific kind of love with complexity and nuance.
7. Rachel Bloom’s Death, Let Me Do My Special is a poignant one-woman show blending humor and emotion as she reflects on a challenging time in her life.
8. The American remake of Speak No Evil offers a thrilling trapped-in-the-house storyline with Mackenzie Davis and James McAvoy in standout roles.
9. The Front Room, a lesser-known horror film, showcases Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter in a devilishly fun dynamic between a pregnant woman and her creepy mother-in-law.
10. The Netflix series The Perfect Couple may divide opinions, but its buzzy dance number in the opening credits was a standout moment of the year.
11. Simone Biles captivated audiences at the 2024 Summer Olympics with her stunning performances.
Each of these wonderful pop culture moments contributed to the joy and entertainment of 2024, offering a diverse range of stories and performances to celebrate.
