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It was quite the year for movies — several films left an indelible mark on critics and moviegoing audiences as we were transported from the halls of the Vatican to behind the walls of a prison. From indie films to studio blockbusters, there were dozens of movies that moved us, shocked us, thrilled us and surprised us, whether it was sex work or sex at work.