These Are the 50 Best Movies of 2019

From black-and-white nautical madness to Brad Pitt in space (and the '60s), 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]( The end is here, at least for the cinematic year, which has gifted us with a bounty of audacious dramas, documentaries, comedies, thrillers and action-adventures. From crowd-pleasing blockbusters to under-the-radar triumphs, eclectic imports to boundary-pushing epics (we’re looking at you, The Irishman), there’s been something for everyone at the theater – and, also, on the various streaming services that now compete for cinephiles’ attention. The Oscar season may be just kicking into high gear, but at Esquire, we’re ready to crown the year’s 50 (!) standouts. Which is exactly what we’ve done here, in the final installment of our rundown of the Best Films of 2019.[Read More]( [The Savior Elite: Inside the Special Operations Force Tasked with Rescuing Navy SEALS]( "RAMP DOOR!" The jumpmaster screams the command over the roaring engine, and the back hatch of the HC-130 aircraft yawns open into night. A cold wind enters the cabin. It brushes past the seven soldiers seated in rows, sending stray pieces of paper, fabric, and tape fluttering in the thin air. In front, the team leader, Tech. Sgt. Jordan St. Clair* looks out past the ramp door. He can see nothing. A low blanket of clouds blots out the moon and stars and erases the distinction between the black sky and the black Atlantic Ocean beneath. He turns back to his men, each strapped with over a hundred-and-fifty pounds of gear. Their faces are lit only by the lambent glow of chemlights.[Read More]( [The Classic Watch That's Perfect for Any Modern Outfit]( [Created by Esquire for Rado]( Rado's Captain Cook Automatic timepiece melds vintage design with contemporary materials. [Read More]( [LeBron James Is No Socialist, But His New Nike Ad Makes a Good Case for Socialism]( LeBron James is not, to the best of my knowledge, a socialist. In the past, he has plainly stated that he would like to become a billionaire athlete, and nothing about his career suggests he was lying. James signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 for an undisclosed amount, but that was rumored to be worth a billion dollars on its own. Every new endorsement deal he inks also provides him with equity in the company. He has a media company, Uninterrupted, and an entertainment production company, SpringHill Entertainment, both of which continue to expand. He is part owner of Liverpool FC, the English soccer club. If his recent Instagram stories provide an inkling of future endeavors, he may also be getting into the tequila business. Oh, and then there’s the whole matter of making more than $30 million a year playing basketball.[Read More]( [Take That Haul of Holiday Cash and Buy These Ridiculously Good Slippers Immediately]( I have long been an advocate for the wearing of slippers. From drafty windows to splinter-prone floorboards to all the hard-angled stuff that kids and pets tend to leave lying around, there are a lot of reasons for keeping your feet warm and protected in your home. But I never considered myself an advocate for the wearing of a specific kind of slippers. I just endorsed the idea broadly, without focusing on the items more narrowly.[Read More]( [J.J. Abrams Confirmed What Finn Was Going to Tell Rey in The Rise of Skywalker]( If you watched Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker over the weekend, and were left thinking that maybe, just maybe, a clerical error led to someone losing a couple pages from the script, then you’re not alone.[Read More]( [Read More on Esquire.com]( 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