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Rian Johnson is boss! Glass Onion successfully continues to revive the rules of the old school of detective fiction, and Daniel Craig is still enjoying Benoît Blanc immensely. Naturally, you expect a moment of surprise and therefore anticipate some of the betrayals. The cast is interesting, but it’s certainly not as good as in the first film. Edward Norton revels in these roles and Kate Hudson is entertaining, the others rather support the well-written script. The Greek island setting, enlivened by hig-tech gimmicks and amenities (the non-smoking garden) and artwork, is as impressive as the Glass Onion itself.

The best part is the passage with the ride on the burning sleigh, otherwise, it's classic jumping and yipping. The songs aren’t as good as in the films, but for the little ones it’ll be enough. And they’ll also learn something about traditions.

A cynical satire that cuts to the heart. Östlund shuffles the demons of today's society in an incredible way, dealing them out like cards to the each protagonist, but , above all, he entertains and is full of wit even in the most tense moments. The relatively little-known ensemble cast performs the best this year has to offer. Whether it's the king of shit Zlatko Burić, the capitalist Marxist Woody Harrelson or the downright modern couple Harris Dickinson and Charlbi Dean (God rest her soul). Taking away people's social status and shuffling the cards of importance is especially refreshing to watch these days. The film of the year will probably remain Top Gun: Maverick, but Triangle of Sadness is a close second, at least for me. It could even get an Oscar for Best Picture, it meets all the necessary requirements, though I’m not sure if any of the characters was non-binary, maybe the one that couldn’t speak...

I felt a bit as if I was watching the second episode of a series. The beginning feels somewhat rushed and hurried, and the human dimension disappears from the whole Water Journey, as all the important protagonists are already blue (and they call humans Ape). Everyone is family with everyone, and humans are a threat symbolized only by technology destroying Pandora's natural resources. Cameron keeps the pace and narrates with clarity, but the characters often behave illogically, which I rationalised by the fact that they are aliens and when they are not they are assholes. The digressions into nowhere stretch out the runtime, and while it's clear that is Kira script-armoured to support future episodes, it takes away from the main point, which is fooling around with the Pandora equivalent of Willy and diving and exploring the water world and stuff. Each Sully kid has a story to tell at the expense of Sully and Mrs. Sully. Ironically the most interesting character is the Colonel exploring new physical possibilities. There are some scenes that are breathtaking, like crushing one's own skull, the spearmen, even making friends with a whale, but overall it's terribly long and I see more naive nerds than cunning heroes in the leads. Let's hope they wise up and that it will be back to a full rating in the third one. P.S: Horner is very much missed, RIP. There’s no nice new musical theme, just a variation of the old one.

The Banshees of Inisherin begins as a tale of inflated ego, but grows into an otherworldly tale of kindness and vanity. Farrell and Gleeson excel again under the direction of McDonagh. The superb dialogue, the search for the reason for it all and the very slowly escalating conflict are absorbing and, apart from a minor slower passage in the middle, it is an excellent piece of work. Burwell's minimalist music fits beautifully.

Quality. Some of the episodes of this season are among the best of the series as a whole. The first place is proudly held by the one about dishwashing and the nocturnal family.

Aronofsky is undeniable. The initial machismo turns into gloomy depression and the need to accept death, because that’s all you can do. Hemsworth and his brood are perfect for this documentary excess. A stable, contented person who has seemingly everything, but like almost everyone is afraid of old age and death. Well, as it's fashionable nowadays, he wants to be prescribed something for prevention. The first episodes are more about fun, surfing in icy water and testing the limits, but the ending with aging and death strikes the right chord. A really good documentary series.

A Norwegian woman tries to stop a troll that was awakened by railway workers digging a new tunnel. This take on Emmerich's Godzilla-style American disaster romp knows how to poke fun at itself, but it also goes a little more serious at times, which creates a strange contradiction that some viewers may not be able to stomach. Uthaug is a skilled director, not entirely distinctive, but he knows his craft. The effects are decent, the action is good, almost unexpected for the Norwegians, and the jokes are often lethal.

The best reality show I’ve ever come across on TV. Thrilling groundwork, breathtaking challenges and a historical excursion at the end. Some of the things those people put together in the final phase are truly beautiful.

Gibson's depressive and gloomy atmosphere is perfectly conveyed, and I like this nice concept showing time travel in a new and refreshing way. Nolan's precise Westworld-esque visuals and production design in general are unmistakable. The cast of supporting characters is often downright scrumptious. Moretz is excellent as a modern country girl who knows how to play games, and she's pretty decent as a killer. Her scenes with her brother Reynor have great chemistry. There are plenty of Gibson’s wisecracks. The ending is a wee bit creaky, but after a little thought it makes sense if... and that's what season two will show, I've got it right. So, yes, I’m looking forward to the next season.