BEST OF 2022 | Thomas's Top Ten Films of 2022

“…making this top ten list was a major challenge for myself. But alas, I am excited to share where I landed on my favorite films of the year.”

Thomas Stoneham-Judge, EditorialThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 11, 2023best of 2022, the whale, the fabelmans, babylon, you won't be alone, close, official competition, the long walk, cha cha real smooth, everything everywhere all at once, rrrComment

BEST OF 2022 | Todd's Top Ten Films of 2022

“If there was ever a year of life-long projects coming to fruition, from Wells to Spielberg, 2022 was it; and I was but a mere spectator of other people’s dreams finally being put to celluloid.”

Todd Pengelly, EditorialTodd PengellyJanuary 11, 2023best of 2022, cha cha real smooth, nope, tar, rrr, the banshees of inisherin, triangle of sadness, all quiet on the western front, the menu, top gun maverick, everything everywhere all at once, eeaaoComment

BEST OF 2022 | Marty's Top Five Horror Films

“Making a list of my favorite scary movies this year was a difficult task, but here it is.”

Marty Millman, EditorialMarty MillmanJanuary 10, 2023best of 2022, nope, x, pearl, crimes of the future, bones and allComment

BEST OF 2022 | Todd's Top Five Animated Films

“…in 2022, animation roared back to show all those who counted it out that there’s still magic in the movies…”

Todd Pengelly, EditorialTodd PengellyJanuary 9, 2023best of 2022, turning red, guillermo del toros pinocchio, mad god, puss in boots the last wish, marcel the shell with shoes onComment

BEST OF 2022 | Top Ten Best Reels of 2022

The year 2022 saw many filmmakers submitting oversized, overly-ambitious, and often risk-laden projects that have us still reeling in the fallout. So, what’s one more list? Let’s get into it.

BEST OF 2022 | Todd's Top Five Documentaries

“…thank you Blair for pushing me to be more inquisitive in my filmgoing and more educated in my consumption. It is because of you that - for my third year running and first time here at ForReel - I can release a comprehensive list of my favorite documentaries of the year.”

Todd Pengelly, EditorialTodd PengellyJanuary 6, 2023jeen-yuhs, all the beauty and bloodshed, moonage daydream, jackass forever, the territory, best of 2022Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: "Avatar: The Way Of Water" And The Way of Blockbuster Sensibilities

“…The Way of Water positions the Avatar franchise as a blockbuster series based specifically on technical - not storytelling - prowess.”

Thomas Stoneham-Judge, MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeDecember 24, 2022avatar the way of water, james cameron, sam worthington, zoe saldana, james flatters, britain dalton, trinity jo-li bliss, sigourney weaver, cliff curtis, stephen lang, kate winslet, avatar, the way of water, 3 stars, 8 out of 12Comment

Sundance Announces 2023 Feature Film Lineup

“…our excitement for the festival continues to mount now that Sundance has officially announced their lineup, which has over a hundred feature length films programmed from 23 different countries - approximately 93% of which are World Premieres.” Image courtesy of Sundance Institute.

EditorialThomas Stoneham-JudgeDecember 7, 2022sundance 2023, sundance, sundance film festivalComment

"Know Your Place", "Sweetheart Deal", "Kimi" Among Five Finalists For SFCS's Inaugural Pacific Northwest Filmmaking Award

“The first winner of this Pacific Northwest Filmmaking Award will be voted on by the full SFCS membership and announced on January 17th, 2023, along with SFCS’s other awards.”

Editorial, Thomas Stoneham-JudgeThomas Stoneham-JudgeDecember 6, 2022seattle film critics society, sfcs, pacific northwest filmmaking award 2023, know your place, kimi, all sorts, sweetheart deal, sam nowComment

Conductor, We Have a Problem: Between the Lines and in the Devilish Details of "TÁR"

“[I]t is not melody or unexplainable emotion that Tár is pursuing, but the damning truths about her own self.”

Taylor Beaumont, MoviesTaylor BeaumontNovember 24, 2022tár, cate blanchett, todd fieldComment

SLIFF 2022 | MOVIE REVIEW: "The Lost King" And The Phenomenal King Finder

“Many of the script's flaws can be overlooked by Hawkins excellent performance. She is, in my opinion, the best part of the film, and succeeds with her portrayal of a woman who is determined to achieve her goal in spite of all odds.”

Marty Millman, MoviesMarty MillmanNovember 10, 2022the lost king, movie review, 8 out of 12, 3.5 stars, philippa langley, stephen frears, steve coogan, jeff pope, Sally Hawkins, st louis international fim festival 2022, st louis international film festival, sliff 2022, sliffComment