Like most things in life 2021 was still a fractured one because of the global pandemic. As vaccines rolled out the world started to feel a little more normal and films were being released more regularly. Then when Sydney shut down in late June we were deprived of films for a while. But we finally got back on track and in the end the year turned out pretty well for film. The biggest event for me was finally seeing the much delayed Dune. Saw it on the biggest screen possible and what an event that was. Also very pleased to finally see the latest from Wes Anderson. The French Dispatch was wonderful and another film that was delayed from 2020. As usual there were some wonderful films released early in 2021 with Minari being a personal favourite. But my favourite film of 2021 without doubt was the latest from the extraordinary Paul Thomas Anderson. Licorice Pizza opened in Australia on Boxing Day and it did not let me down. Just a truly superb film with great characters, dialogue and music. A wonderful way to finish off the year. 

1. Licorice Pizza

2. Minari

3. The Killing of Two Lovers

4. Promising Young Woman

5. Quo Vadis, Aida?

6. First Cow

7. Dune

8. The Worst Person in the World

9. One Night in Miami...

10. Nine Days