BARACK OBAMA released his annual series of lists outlining some of his favourite songs, books and movies from the year.
Every December the former President releases his lists, sharing them on social media. This year was no exception as Barack highlighted some of his favourite movies from 2019. His movie list features plenty of talked-about favourites such as ‘Little Women’, ‘The Irishman’ and ‘Booksmart’.
The ex-President also showed how he is clearly a movie buff by including lesser-known titles such as ‘Diane’, World war II film ’Transit’ and crime epic ‘Birds of Passage’.
Many have spoken out about their anticipation of Barack’s list release.
Jay Ruttenberg, editor of the comedy journal ‘The Lowbrow Reader’, told NPR before the release: “I am very excited to see the president - or the former president's lists.
“He does a really good job with them.”
Barack Obama made a revelation on Twitter (Image: Getty Images)
Barack Obama revealed his list of top movies from 2019 (Image: Getty Images)
Mr Ruttenberg added how in recent years there has been fewer critics for subjects like music.
He said: “In a very strange way, Obama has - I wouldn't say rushed, but he's come in to fill a hole a little bit with these sort of nerdy lists he issues every year.”
The editor claimed how it was “kind of impressive and very unusual for a former president".
He added: “Some people think it's frivolous, but I actually think it's showing that culture is important.”
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Barack's choices were praised on Twitter (Image: Getty Images)
Included in his list were honourable mentions of TV shows that Barack felt considered as powerful as movies.
In this separate list, Barack praised British comedy-drama Fleabag.
The official account for the programme responded to the tweet with a picture of writer and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
It was captioned: “The feeling is mutual.”
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Barack also added he enjoyed 'Fleabag' (Image: Getty Images)
Barack also praised 'American Factory' which he and Michelle worked on (Image: Getty Images)
Many praised the former President for his choice in movies.
Jacob Detamore posted: “Once again, he shows us how intelligent he really is.”
One Twitter user posted: ”This has to be the coolest president we’ve ever had.
“This is a great list. Love that Obama watched Fleabag.”
The documentary is shortlisted in the front runners for an Academy Award (Image: Getty Images)
Another wrote on Twitter: “You have a great taste in movies! I enjoyed a lot of them, too!”
Marcus S added: “It only reinforces my opinion than he has amazing taste.”
Barack also heralds Netflix’s ‘American Factory’ among the year’s best documentaries, a film that he and his wife Michelle Obama partnered on via their production company Higher Ground.
The documentary, showing the plight of working-class america and its clash w