The 45 Best Movies of the Year (So Far)

From black-and-white nautical madness to Brad Pitt in space, this is the greatest cinema of the year. If you have trouble reading this message, [view it in a browser](. [The Best Movies of 2019 (So Far)]( It’s been a bountiful movie year, and this November may be the most rewarding month yet, thanks to the arrival of two incredible standouts: Martin Scorsese’s mob epic The Irishman, which reunites the director with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci (along with Al Pacino). There's Noah Baumbach’s divorce drama Marriage Story, led by knockout lead turns from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. Throw in the arrival of Pedro Almodóvar’s excellent Pain and Glory, and you’ve got a trio of new releases not to be missed. There’s more great stuff on the way before the calendar turns to 2020 (including an Oscar-worthy performance from…Adam Sandler?!). But for now, these are our picks for the best films of 2019.[Read More]( [The 58 Best Gifts That'll Impress Any Guy]( Men, no matter their particular interests and hobbies, are generally a pain in the ass to shop for. We admit that. But there's a skill to choosing gifts for men that'll help you select something the guy in your life might actually like—and that he hasn't already gone out and bought for himself. However daunting the task might seem heading into the holiday season or coming up on a big birthday, it can be done. Seriously. Whether you're searching for a great gift idea for a husband, a dad, a boyfriend, or any other man who'd appreciate something unique and thoughtful. These are 58 of the best gifts to get your guy, from sneakers and watches to drool over to smart tech to keep him enthralled for hours.[Read More]( [Bikram Choudhury, the Subject of the New Netlix Doc, Is Going on Tour Next Year]( The new Netflix documentary Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator recounts horrific allegations sexual assault and other forms of abuse against Bikram Choudhury, the founder of the popular, eponymous form of hot yoga. Choudhury became incredibly successful in the early 2000s thanks to yoga teaching sessions which were required to get accreditation to open a Bikram yoga studio, of which there are now tens of thousands.[Read More]( [The Best Books of the 2010s Nudged the World in a New, Better Direction]( To choose the ten best books of the decade is, of course, an impossible task. (That’s why we here at Esquire refused to complete the assignment as directed and chose eleven.) Frankly, we can’t imagine the past decade without these books. Read on for our list of the books that changed everything these past ten years.[Read More]( [The Story of Jimmy Hoffa's Dangerous Life and Mysterious Death That The Irishman Left Out]( Among the many triumphs of Martin Scorsese's The Irishman is the pitch-perfect casting of Al Pacino. The actor portrays controversial union boss Jimmy Hoffa in the new gangster epic, making for one of Pacino's greatest roles in decades. But it's also a character that allows Pacino the opportunity to play a role that he does best: portraying real people. From NYPD officer Frank Serpico in Serpico to bank robber Sonny Wortzik in Dog Day Afternoon, Pacino has established himself as one of cinema's greatest imitators. And, like many of the magnanimous real-life character's he's portrayed in his decades-long career, the true story of Jimmy Hoffa needs little embellishment for the purposes of storytelling. Hoffa made a lot of enemies in his day–and a lot of dangerous friends, too. His death is still a mystery. But the real-life events that preceded his disappearance are some of the most enduring tales of corruption and power in American history.[Read More]( [The 18 Best Robes for Lounging Like Your Life Depends on It]( It’s officially hibernating season, because no one should have to go outside more than absolutely necessary in this weather. And sure, you could hang out and watch Netflix for ten hours in the beat-up sweatpants you’ve had since college. But why not throw on a cozy robe and relax like royalty? We rounded up our 18 favorite bathrobes that’ll transport you back to a simpler time, one where your mom would wrap you up like a burrito in a fluffy towel after your bath. Honestly, what could be better than that?[Read More]( [Read More on Esquire.com]( [Black Friday Flash Sale! Up to 94% off all magazine! Shop Now!]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Notice]( esquire.com ©2019 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019