Film Feature: The 10 Best Films of 2022, By Patrick McDonald

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OFFICIAL COMPETITION

Official Competition
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Why a 10 BEST for 2022?: Many gasp-worthy moments, but in particular this film will make you think, laugh and primarily make you feel an artistic vision of a movie within a movie outside a movie. Oh, you lucky potential audience member, you. Available for streaming rental or purchase.

GUILLERMO dEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Photo credit: Netflix





Why a 10 BEST for 2022?: Reflects on life, loss, fascism and hope through the machinations of a wooden puppet who is primarily comic relief. Send in the clowns. Available on Netflix.

HAPPENING

Anamaria Vartolomei as Anne in ‘Happening’
Photo credit: IFC Films





Why a 10 BEST for 2022?: The timing for this empathetic film was perfect, in the midst of the regression for a woman’s private medical choice in the U.S. Should be required viewing for men. Available for streaming rental or purchase.

CLICK HERE for a two-part interview with lead actor Anamaria Vartolomei and adapter/director Audrey Diwan of HAPPENING, by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com.

TÁR

Tár
Photo credit: Focus Features





Why a 10 BEST for 2022?: An object lesson in power and fame, with the tables turned upon a legendary (in that alternative world) classical music conductor and the results of her actions. Cate Blanchett is sensational. In theaters or available through Video on Demand.

RRR

RRR
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Why a 10 BEST for 2022?: Quite simply the best movie experience I had in 2022 … and it was on a streaming network! There are so many sensations and rousing adventures in this film it’s almost impossible to describe … except to say it’s a must see. Available on Netflix.

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By PATRICK McDONALD Editor and Film Critic/Writer HollywoodChicago.com pat@hollywoodchicago.com

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