Best of 2018 Archives

Best of 2018: Jim Hosking Talks Lee Chang-dong’s Burning

Film

By Jim Hosking | January 7, 2019

Best of 2018: Jim Hosking Talks Lee Chang-dong’s Burning

The writer-director of An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn opens up about his favorite film of the past 12 months.

Best of 2018: Tim Kasher (Cursive) Loves Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Soundtrack for Mandy

Music

By Tim Kasher | December 21, 2018

Best of 2018: Tim Kasher (Cursive) Loves Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Soundtrack for Mandy

The late composer's creepy, atmospheric music made for Kasher's favorite album of the year.

The Art of Water

Music

By Hutch Harris | December 21, 2018

The Art of Water

Hutch Harris on self-producing and self-releasing his debut solo LP, Only Water.

Best of 2018: Alex Pettyfer Talks Michael Pearce’s Beast

Film

By Alex Pettyfer | December 21, 2018

Best of 2018: Alex Pettyfer Talks Michael Pearce’s Beast

The actor — whose first feature as director, Back Roads, is now in select theaters — on the film that has stuck with him most from this year.

Best of 2018: Alan Sparhawk of Low Didn’t Like Courtney Barnett’s Music at First, But Now He Loves It

Music

By Alan Sparhawk | December 20, 2018

Best of 2018: Alan Sparhawk of Low Didn’t Like Courtney Barnett’s Music at First, But Now He Loves It

It’s a puzzle he finally figured out.

Best of 2018: Albert Hammond Jr. Loves a New French-British Band, Calva Louise

Music

By Albert Hammond Jr. | December 20, 2018

Best of 2018: Albert Hammond Jr. Loves a New French-British Band, Calva Louise

Their music took on a whole new life when he heard them live.

Best of 2018: Aaron Maine’s (Porches) 2018 Favorites Are on Their Own Wavelengths

Music

By Aaron Maine | December 20, 2018

Best of 2018: Aaron Maine’s (Porches) 2018 Favorites Are on Their Own Wavelengths

On Lily Konigsberg, JPEGMAFIA, and 1010 Benja SL.

Second Screen: Best TV Shows of 2018

Film

By Jim Hemphill | December 20, 2018

Second Screen: Best TV Shows of 2018

Jim Hemphill, a man who watches too much (but still nowhere near enough to keep up!), picks a few favorites from the past 12 months.

Best of 2018: Frances Quinlan’s (Hop Along) Favorite Album of 2018 is Noname’s Room 25

Music

By Frances Quinlan | December 19, 2018

Best of 2018: Frances Quinlan’s (Hop Along) Favorite Album of 2018 is Noname’s Room 25

“I think it will survive long past the lists of this year.”

Best of 2018: Jeff Rosenstock’s favorite album of 2018 is The Sidekicks’ Happiness Hours

Music

By Jeff Rosenstock | December 19, 2018

Best of 2018: Jeff Rosenstock’s favorite album of 2018 is The Sidekicks’ Happiness Hours

On being a fan of your friends' bands.