My Top Ten Films of 2021 (In no particular order)-

The Unknown Saint- quietly amusing fable about a thief determined to retrieve his hidden loot from an unlikely place.

Cruella- a surprising entertainment starring Emma Stone in the origin of Cruella De Ville.

The summer of Soul- fascinating documentary on the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 that most people never even knew happened.

Pig- Nicolas Cage’s best work since “Leaving Las Vegas”. He stars as a man searching for his truffle pig. Doesn’t sound like much but it’s terrific.

Dune: Part One- Despites some flaws, this is a sweeping epic science fiction adventure.

Belfast- wonderful coming of age story set against the turbulent times of the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland.

Last Night in Soho- terrific mash-up of swinging ‘60’s London, a ghost story, a murder mystery and horror film rolled into one really fun film.

Licorice Pizza- odd coming of age love story with terrific performances by Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim.

The Power of the Dog- Brilliantly written and directed by Jane Campion, the film sneaks up on you until an explosive revelation at the end makes you rethink everything.

The Tragedy of Macbeth- Denzel Washington is a towering presence in this Joel Coen black and white, ethereal adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.