DECEMBER 02, 2021

The 25 Best Movies of 2021 The movies never really went away, but the best of 2021 still made it feel like they came back with a vengeance.  By David Ehrlich, Kate Erbland and Eric Kohn

What Were the Number-One Movies and TV Shows of 2021? We May Never Find Out. Hard numbers still matter, but the more ephemeral metric of impact is now what defines a project's success. In the future, that will be even … By Chris Lindahl, Tom Brueggemann and Tyler Hersko	'Pen15': Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle Explain Their Decision to End the Series at Emotional FYC Event "It's all the most creatively fulfilling experience I could ever imagine in my entire life and, like, a recipe for burning out," Konkle said … By Libby Hill

'West Side Story' Review: Steven Spielberg's First Musical Is a Revelatory Riff on a Beloved Classic The filmmaker honors a sacred piece of musical theater by flexing all over it with some of the most exhilarating setpieces he’s ever s … By David Ehrlich	Netflix's 'The Power of the Dog' and Disney's 'The Last Duel' Rocket to Top of Home Viewing Charts Top home chart ranking wasn't guaranteed for either film, but both are soaring initially. The shared reason why might surprise.  By Tom Brueggemann

	'Nightmare Alley' Review: Bradley Cooper Shines in Guillermo del Toro's Glossy Carnival of Souls Guillermo del Toro finally pivots away from the supernatural, but this grim noir remake is still haunted by the difference between monsters … By David Ehrlich
	Bingeworthy TV Series with Black Leads to Stream on Netflix in December From "Greenleaf" to "L.A.'s Finest," "Nightflyers," and "Top Boy," there's something here to suit almost every palate.  By Tambay Obenson
	Recommendation Machine: 'Joe Pera Talks with You' Is Here to Help the World Make a Little More Sense The latest season of the Adult Swim gem keeps on providing small-scale appreciations as only it can.  By Steve Greene
	Behind the Mic and in Front of the Camera, Billie Eilish Became a Movie Star in 2021 Billie Eilish on writing a killer Bond song, starring in a documentary she had no control over, and seeing herself on screen more clearly th … By David Ehrlich
	Lady Gaga's 'House of Gucci' Style Included 'Four to Five Hours of Hair Prep Every Morning' Gaga has over 55 different hairstyles in Ridley Scott's Gucci murder drama.  By Zack Sharf