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Best of 2020

A collage of stills from the films featured in this article.

Seventh Row Editors / January 28, 2021

A look back at the best scenes of 2020

Seventh Row’s editors reminisce about six of the best scenes of 2020 and explain why they stuck with us throughout the year.

A collage of stills from three films: Proxima, Residue, and Another Round.

Seventh Row Editors / January 26, 2021

The best sound design of 2020 goes far beyond Sound of Metal

Our writers pick the best sound design of 2020 and write about why its so key to the film’s success.

Three stills from films featured in our best cinematography of 2020 list.

Seventh Row Editors / January 13, 2021

Seventh Row writers on their favourite cinematography of 2020

Alex Heeney, Orla Smith, and Lindsay Pugh write about the best cinematography of 2020 and why they love it.

Seventh Row Editors / January 12, 2021

Ep. 74: Best of 2020

Seventh Row editors Alex Heeney and Orla Smith discuss the best films of 2020, with help from some special guests.

A multicolored collection of neon stills from films, including Spinster, The Perfect Candidate, Amanda, and First Cow.

Seventh Row Editors / January 12, 2021

Seventh Row picks the 30 best films of 2020

Seventh Row editors Alex Heeney and Orla Smith pick the 30 best films of 2020, from First Cow to My Prince Edward.

Stills from Spinster, No Crying at the Dinner Table, First Stripes, Nadia Butterfly, and Monkey Beach,in front of a swirling red background.

Seventh Row Editors / January 11, 2021

The best Canadian films of 2020

Seventh Row’s editors pick the 10 best Canadian films released in 2020 and the 10 best Canadian world premieres.

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