My Top Ten Films for 2022

 MY TOP FILMS FOR 2022-

#1 Everything, Everywhere, All At Once- Completely original with terrific performances. It's a lot to take in upon first viewing but so worth the journey.

#2 The Fabelmans- A minor masterpiece from Steven Spielberg. His most personal film is a love story to his family and to the movies themselves. Wonderful cast.

#3 The Banshees of Inisherin- Martin McDonough's dark comic/drama is beautifully filmed and acted with a standout performance from Colin Farrell.

 #4 Avatar: The Way of Water- while it comes up short on a plot, the immersive experience of the visuals, both flora and fauna are remarkable Nothing else like it, especially in IMAX 3D.

#5 Babylon- A love it or hate it film that worked for me. A bit too long but a wonderful love letter to film with an energy all its own.

#6 TAR- Cate Blanchett's remarkable performance alone makes this a must see.

#7 All Quiet on The Western Front.- a wonderful remake that puts you in the center of the madness that was World War One, told from the German perspective.

#8 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio- A brilliant stop motion miracle that reexamines the fairy tale from a different, darker perspective. A  beautiful work of art.

#9 The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent- Nicholas Cage is a blast playing Nicholas Cage in this gonzo comedy.

#10 Emily the Criminal- Aubrey Plaza is terrific in this original and surprising crime drama.

Honorable mention-

EO- a remarkable journey through a life of a donkey, told from the donkey's perspective. Encounters both good and bad can be  heartbreaking. Don't expect a Disney film.