To see the intro to this project, as well as links to other decades, click here. 68) “Cups,” from Pitch Perfect (2012) When this movie was released, we were still four years away from TikTok. It’s a rare case where the movies feel like they’re running ahead of the zeitgeist rather than trailing behind it… Read More Listen to America: The 2010s and 2020s
(To see the results of last year’s Grouches, go here. To see the first Grouches, which also carries a significantly more complete version of my criteria, go here.) The Grouches are back this year to award last year’s films, although I’ve timed this up to be on a similar timeframe for the Oscars. (I got… Read More 3rd Annual Grouches: 2021 Movie Year Awards
I’m going to be shy of 600 first watches for the year, and although my caveman instinct to applaud round numbers is a little revolted by that miss, it’s worth noting that I’ll have seen more movies new to me during 2021 than I have in any other year of my life. I love watching… Read More 2021 Year-End Review: 25 Favorite First Watches
Seeing Things Secondhand 