Even in a down year there are great movies to be found. Even in a Covid-plagued year like 2020 we still got Nomadland and Tenet, among others. But 2022 was a return to full strength. There was the release of a number of movies filmed pre-pandemic and put on ice. And there were some big freaking swings from heavy hitters. For us, what stood out was the depth of quality. A deeper bullpen or middle class of movies. An incredible year for imaginative new horror films. And a year in which the big blockbusters that took risks came through with all time classics.
We had no trouble coming up with 25 four star movies for this list. We beg you to check out some of the titles you haven’t heard of. Competition was fierce, so please save your complaints for next year.
LAST SECOND UNRANKED ADDITION: Babylon
Who should watch it?
- Film historians and people who love debauchery.
Where to watch: In Theaters NOW!
25. Triangle of Sadness
Who should watch it?
- Socialists and Capitalists alike
Where to watch: VOD
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24. The Fabelmans
Who should watch it?
- Children of divorce
- Fans of monkeys
Where to watch: Theaters and VOD
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23. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Who should watch it?
- Fans of Nic Cage
- Nic Cage
Where to watch: Starz / VOD
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22. Pearl
Who should watch it?
- The aspirational
- If your name is Pearl
Where to watch: VOD
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21. Men
Who should watch it?
- Come on….
Where to watch: VOD
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20. The Northman
Who should watch it?
- Those in need of REVENGE!!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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19. Armageddon Time
Who should watch it?
- Anyone born of wealth or privilege
Where to watch: VOD
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18. Bones and All
Who should watch it?
- People with empty stomachs
Where to watch: VOD
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17. Petite Maman
Who should watch it?
- The recently divorced
- Those courting a divorcee
Where to watch: Hulu
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16. The Batman
Who should watch it?
- Let’s be honest, if you were going to watch it you’d have watched it by now
Where to watch: HBO Max
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15. Emily the Criminal
Who should watch it?
- Required viewing for all members of the Aubrey Plaza Hive (we meet Thursdays at 5pm)
- Anyone interested in a slick new way to make some spending money – it’s Holiday time, after all, and who couldn’t use an extra $100?
Where to watch: Netflix
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14. After Yang
Who should watch it?
- Those nostalgic for the golden era of Collin Farrell
- ^ and if you’re not one of those people, then anyone who trusts an 89% on the Tomatometer
Where to watch: Showtime
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13. Happening
Who should watch it?
- The Supreme Court
Where to watch: AMC
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12. Girl Picture
Who should watch it?
- Sad, Scandinavian, artsy types
Where to watch:
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11. Turning Red
Who should watch it?
- Anyone alive in 2002
Where to watch: Disney+
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10. Glass Onion
Who should watch it?
- Agatha Christie
- Paul McCartney
Where to watch: Netflix
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9. Barbarian
Who should watch it?
- Breast feeding enthusiasts
- Barbarians
Where to watch: HBO Max
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8. Decision to Leave
Who should watch it?
- Fans of crime thrillers
Where to watch: VOD
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7. The Banshees of Inisherin
Who should watch it?
- Adults wondering why they lost touch with so and so
- Students of the Irish accent
Where to watch: HBO Max
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6. Tar
Who should watch it?
- Cellists
- Violinists
- Cate Blanchett stans.
Where to watch: VOD
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5. Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
Who should watch it?
- Anyone with a god damn beating heart
Where to watch: Netflix
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4. Top Gun: Maverick
Who should watch it?
- You mean you haven’t?
Where to watch: VOD
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3. Aftersun
Who should watch it?
- Fathers
- Daughters
Where to watch: Theaters (if you hurry)
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2. Nope
Who should watch it?
- UFO junkies
- Conspiracy junkies
- Fans of Westerns
- Fry’s Electronics representatives in training
Where to watch: Peacock
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1. Everything Everywhere All At Once
Who should watch it?
- You
- Yo momma
- & dare we say it…everyone else
Where to watch: Showtime
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That’s it for 2022. Happy viewing, folks!
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