Last time you heard from us, we did the obvious thing and talked about Christmas movies! From certified classics to offbeat horror flicks, you can find that run down in our archives.

For this episode we ran down our personal lists of favorite films from 2020 which was far and away one of the most unusual years for movies... ever. Bruce had some great things to say about a recent Netflix release and all but assured Oscar contender, Chris's list was long on unsettling Covid-inspired picks, and Jared simply could not stick to movies (but no one holds that against him).

Below is our roundup along with links to where you can stream them.
Sound of Metal2019
Boys State2020
Palm Springs2020
The Invisible Man2020
The Last Dance2020
8:462020
Host2020
She Dies Tomorrow2020
I’m Thinking of Ending Things2020
Nomadland2020
The Trial of the Chicago 72020
I’m Your Woman2020
The Queen’s Gambit2020
Mank2020
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom2020

Also, Lee Enterprises just launched a really wonderful new podcast you might like, called The Ethical Life. It's hosted by Richard Kyte, director of the Ethics Institute at Viterbo University, and Scott Rada, Lee's social media manager, and every other week or so they'll explore the intersection of ethics and modern life. You can click the link above, or search for it on your pod player of choice!

Just to be Nominated is hosted and produced by Chris Lay, the podcast operations manager for Lee, along with Bruce Miller, the editor of the Sioux City Journal, and Jared McNett, a reporter for the Globe Gazette in Mason City, Iowa.

Last time you heard from us, we did the obvious thing and talked about Christmas movies! From certified classics to offbeat horror flicks, you can find that run down in our archives.
For this episode we ran down our personal lists of favorite films from 2020 which was far and away one of the most unusual years for movies... ever. Bruce had some great things to say about a recent Netflix release and all but assured Oscar contender, Chris's list was long on unsettling Covid-inspired picks, and Jared simply could not stick to movies (but no one holds that against him).
Below is our roundup along with links to where you can stream them.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/sound-of-metal/watch/">Sound of Metal</a> 2019</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/boys-state/watch/">Boys State</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/palm-springs-2020/watch/">Palm Springs</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-invisible-man-2020/watch/">The Invisible Man</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-last-dance-2020/watch/">The Last Dance</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/8-46-2020/watch/">8:46</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/host-2020/watch/">Host</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/she-dies-tomorrow/watch/">She Dies Tomorrow</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/im-thinking-of-ending-things/watch/">I&rsquo;m Thinking of Ending Things</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/nomadland/watch/">Nomadland</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-trial-of-the-chicago-7/watch/">The Trial of the Chicago 7</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/im-your-woman/watch/">I&rsquo;m Your Woman</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-queens-gambit/watch/">The Queen&rsquo;s Gambit</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/mank/watch/">Mank</a> 2020</li>
<li><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/ma-raineys-black-bottom/watch/">Ma Rainey&rsquo;s Black Bottom</a> 2020</li>
</ul>
Also, Lee Enterprises just launched a really wonderful new podcast you might like, called <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/ethical-life">The Ethical Life</a>. It's hosted by Richard Kyte, director of the Ethics Institute at Viterbo University, and Scott Rada, Lee's social media manager, and every other week or so they'll explore the intersection of ethics and modern life. You can click the link above, or search for it on your pod player of choice!
Just to be Nominated is hosted and produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/toteschris">Chris Lay</a>, the podcast operations manager for Lee, along with&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/siouxbruce">Bruce Miller</a>, the editor of the&nbsp;<a href="https://siouxcityjournal.com/">Sioux City Journal</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TwoHeadedBoy98">Jared McNett</a>, a reporter for the&nbsp;<a href="https://globegazette.com/">Globe Gazette in Mason City</a>, Iowa.

A podcast about movies and TV, hosted by Bruce Miller, editor of the Sioux City Journal, and longtime entertainment writer covering Hollywood, television and streaming programs. Get Bruce's insights and enjoy interviews with directors, stars and experts. Co-hosted by Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises.

A podcast about movies and TV, hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/siouxbruce">Bruce Miller</a>, editor of the <a href="https://siouxcityjournal.com/">Sioux City Journal</a>, and longtime entertainment writer covering Hollywood, television and streaming programs. Get Bruce's insights and enjoy interviews with directors, stars and experts. Co-hosted by <a href="https://madison.com/users/profile/terry.lipshetz">Terry Lipshetz</a>, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises.

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our personal lists of favorite films from 2020

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