My top five list for Movies/TV in 2018

I'm not a professional critic, but I know what I like. The list below consists of the top five movies and TV shows that I really enjoyed within the past year of 2018. Let's start with the movies:

5: Solo: A Star Wars Story -- Forget all of the behind the scenes nonsense and just enjoy this movie for the rollicking good time that it is.

4: The Incredibles 2 -- The Incredibles return in a dazzling new adventure that's filled with stunning visuals and a story line that's relevant for today.

3: Black Panther -- a joyous film with a resonant story that makes it more than a superhero tale, with the villain being just as fascinating as the hero, set within a truly magical place.

2: Annihilation -- A fantastic blend of science fiction and horror with a mind-bending concept that makes you think. A marvelous film.

1: A Quiet Place -- my fave of the year, and not just because everybody in it goes BF. It's a gripping, enthralling horror movie with a lot of heart.

My Top Five TV Series:

5: Bodyguard (Netflix) -- I didn't think I would like this series. But this turned out to be a really good thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

4: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix) -- a frightening reworking of a classic story that's also very deeply touching.

3: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- it returned after an almost two year wait, and was even better than the first two seasons. Diving deeper into its science fiction trappings without losing sight of its characters, TMITHC is so good it's stunning.

2: Lost In Space (Netflix) -- A well-done revival of a beloved series, this show is genuinely exciting. Parker Posey and Molly Parker are both superb as Dr. Smith and Momma Robinson, respectively.

1: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix) -- I initially didn't think I would like this one either, but I was wrong. Sabrina is funny and scary, sometimes all at once. I can't wait for more.