This Was the Year of Elevated Trash

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2024's unexpected hits blended high-brow artistry with low-brow indulgence, redefining 'elevated trash' in Hollywood

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Babygirl, Conclave, and The Substance - three of the year's best films - all embraced their trashy roots while delivering prestige-level production values and critical acclaim
Director Chloe Zhao, known for her gritty, naturalistic style, surprised fans by helming the campy, over-the-top horror-thriller Babygirl, which grossed $300M worldwide

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