1/ It was an odd year in film, our critic @davidlsims writes. “At the end of last year, I pondered whether the pandemic was irrevocably changing cinema.” theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
2/ In his list of the top films of 2021, Sims considers the movies that affirm the vitality of the medium, no matter the size of the screen. Below, we revisit that list and look back at what he wrote about some of the films when they were first released.
3/ The new film adaptation of “Dune” is epic in scale and ambition. But its true power lies in its quieter, human underpinnings. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
4/ Mikey, the motormouthed lead of the film “Red Rocket,” is clearly bad news––but he’s still a mesmerizing car wreck to watch. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
5/ “The Card Counter” is a carefully realized character drama—and a broader reflection on America’s failures in the War on Terror. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
6/ “The Green Knight,” starring Dev Patel as Gawain, is a voyage of self-discovery that evokes the original epic poem’s mix of chivalry, temptation, and valor while digging into its contradictions. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
7/ In “The Power of the Dog,” one brother wants to prove his toughness in a harsh wilderness; the other craves domesticity and companionship. The conflict between their competing desires powers Jane Campion’s enthralling new film. theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
8/8 Comment what film got you through the year below. 👇
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