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We’re kicking off 2022 by setting aside our usual retrospective format for a look back at 2021 in film, via that tried and true structure, the Top 10 list. Keith, Scott, and Tasha have each come to this two-part episode bearing their individual top 10 lists, as well as broader thoughts on a year in which established moviegoing models seemed to be shifting more rapidly than ever. This week covers the films at the 10 through 6 slots on their lists, as well as an abbreviated discussion of the film that’s number one on the list of films we wish we could have covered on the main show.

If you have thoughts you’d like to share on our picks, your picks, or anything else about the past year in film, you can send an email to comments@nextpictureshow.net or leave a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.

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Ewan Beck

As far as I can tell, Keith is correct that Licorice Pizza is set solely in 1973 (the year of the oil embargo and Joel Wach's mayoral bid), but it seems PTA slightly fudged the dates in regards to the legalisation of pinball in California, which didn't happen until June of 1974. I wouldn't normally pipe up with such things in comment sections, and it feels a bit lame of me to bring up the only sticking point on the most tranquil Next Picture Show episode I've ever heard, but Tasha did say it was a significant point.