Clearing the decks for (hopefully) a better movie viewing year than last. Given that I saw 1/4 of the movies I normally do, this will be fast.
2024 (12/8), 2023 (27/18), 2022 (12/50), 2021 (21/37), 2020 (23/4), 2019 (15/25), 2018 (22/20).
(2/2 which - given I saw a third of what I usually see, is still pretty rough. I've already seen more this year with Sundance and - I have a feeling - that's part of why Sundance felt stronger this year than last.)
Features
Sorry, Baby (2025, Eva Victor). 4 stars. One of my absolute favorite films of the year. Such an incredible debut. I can't wait to see more. Still devastated it didn't get its screenplay nomination.
The Perfect Neighbor (2025, Geeta Gandbhir). 3.5 stars. Thrilled this is up for best documentary - I thought it might have had a shot at editing, too. Chilling and very well done.
Shorts
Relationship to Patient (2024, Caroline Creaghead). 3 stars. I really liked Eleanore Pienta in this, enough so that I was delighted when she showed up in Josephine.
Holiday House (2024, Alex Heller). 3 stars.
