The video in the player above shows Rick Bentley's interview with the cast of Amazon Prime's 'On Call.' BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The awards season kicks off this weekend with the Golden Globe. Before all the statues get handed out, here is a look at this year’s list of the top 10 films of 2024. 10. “Dune: Part Two”: Rarely does the second part of a two-movie package improve on the first but that was the case with Denis Villeneuve’s film because it was so grand in scope and scale.   This was the best performance of the year for Timothee Chalamet, easily topping his work in “A Complete Unknown.” 9. “September 5”: It is difficult for a film based on a true story to build tension when the outcome is so well known. Director Tim Fehlbaum succeeds in doing that with his film based on events that unfolded during the 1972 Munich Olympics. The crew from ABC had to switch from broadcasting sports to dealing with coverage of a hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes. It is a superb film dealing with a dark subject. 8. “The Substance”: Coralie Fargeat’s film is a tale of horror amplified by dealing with the real-world emotion of vanity. Demi Moore plays a woman who is not happy with the aging process and takes a very dangerous approach to rolling back the years. The impact is eventually horrifying but opens the debate of how far a person would go to preserve their looks. 7. “Wicked: Part 1”: Director John M. Chu hits all the points of the book and musical. The fact he expanded the story to require two movies with the first one clocking in at 160 minutes could have meant a production bloated on its own special effects. The result is just the opposite. The cinematography and special effects are dazzling. It is as if the world of Harry Potter ended up taking over Disneyland and the whole mixture was doused in glitter. The visual elements are so detailed and massive a single viewing of the film will not be enough. 6. “Conclave”: Ralph Fiennes heads an all-star cast for this look behind the velvet curtain at what happens after a Pope dies. The process of selecting the new Pop is shown for its ancient traditions and very modern political power grabs. All of the manipulation is the main story but there is a secondary story that adds depth to the production. 5. “Nosferatu”: It was a great year for horror films, but this beautifully filmed production stands out. Director Robert Eggers is not only tackling that genre but is slamming directly into the original interpretation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” with “Nosferatu.” Making an updated version of the classic film has been a dream of the director for most of his life. And his dream will certainly inspire a few nightmares with filmgoers. 4. “The Brutalist”: Visionary architect Lazzlo Toth – as portrayed by Adrien Brody – leaves Europe after World War II and travels to America to rebuild his life. He settles in Pennsylvania where a wealthy industrialist recognizes his talent for building. The film has a running time of more than 3 ½ hours but is fascinating from start to finish. 3. “Emilia Perez”: Director Jaques Audiarrd has created a magical tale told through song, dance and bold visuals. Selena Gomez plays the partner of Emilia Pérez - played by Karla Sofía Gascón - a Mexican cartel leader who takes a dramatic step toward leaving her violent past. Pérez begins to have a change of heart after calling on a lawyer – played by Zoe Saldaña - to help her fake her death. The film is as emotionally deep as it is beautifully composed. 2. “Anora”: Mickey Madison stars in this thrilling and comedic variation on a modern-day Cinderella story. She captivates as Ani, a sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and marries the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. Madison’s fiery performance has made her an early favorite to win an Oscar. 1. “The Wild Robot”: Every element of this film from storytelling to animation was nearly flawless. “The Wild Robot” is not only the best animated feature to be released this year but it is one of the best films produced by DreamWorks Animation in its 30-year history. The film is the culmination of all the past work done by the company that brings together an endearing script, stunning visuals, first-rate voice acting team and a soundtrack that takes what would have been a marvelous film anyway and elevates it to a place of grandeur. Few films have had the emotional impact of this production made all the more amazing by the fact it is animated.