There are action sequences, plenty of clever puns (Gromit reads “Virginia Woof”), and sweet messages about real human (or animal) connection and work being more satisfying than any “smart” device.
This is a tribute to the rare instances when great filmmakers just got it wrong. For every Kelly Reichardt or Paul Thomas Anderson out there – artists who have managed to go their whole careers ...
There were a lot of good films, don’t get me wrong, but very few ones that were truly masterful. However, it was a diverse and fun year, with each month having meaningful releases that kept me engaged ...