DECEMBER 13, 2021

2021 Critics Poll: The Best Films and Performances, According to 187 Critics from Around the World 187 critics from around the world voted in this year's survey, and one film topped several of the major categories by a landslide.  By Christian Blauvelt

'Succession' Review: Episode 9 Upends Expectations in a Finale That Crowns a 'Winner' - Spoilers "Succession" wraps an ambitious third season with an answer to the Kendall question and a massive betrayal by one of its main players.  By Ben Travers	The Golden Globes' Path to Legitimacy Depends on the HFPA Thinking Small Meet the new Golden Globes, same as the old Golden Globes.  By Libby Hill

As 'West Side Story' Struggles at the Box Office, Headlines Could Become Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Disney opened Steven Spielberg's musical remake in hopes it would gain momentum before Christmas, but that strategy could backfire.  By Tom Brueggemann	The 2021 Black List Picks the 73 Best Unproduced Screenplays of the Year Producers, take note: Your next Best Picture winner could be here.  By Ryan Lattanzio

	The Future of Documentary Filmmaking Is Bright, but It Remains a High-Risk Endeavor Non-fiction production requires risks that streamers are unwilling to take on themselves, while the commodification of truth presents risks … By Chris Lindahl
	'Licorice Pizza' Slashes Christmas Dates in Smart Strategy, but for Indies It's Painful TLC for PTA: Scheduled for 2000 screens, it’s now booked for 800 or less. The new strategy suggests long-term faith in the film.  By Tom Brueggemann
	'Yellowstone' Season 4 Paints a Heroic Portrait of Doomed Men, Reason Be Damned Fearing death is for the weak. Real men just ride, even if it's straight off a cliff.  By Amanda Whiting
	'Robin Robin' Short: Aardman's First Animated Musical Tackles a Bird's Identity Crisis The Oscar contender from Aardman and Netflix fit the musical form, and was made using needle felted wool.  By Jennifer Wolfe
	Paul Thomas Anderson: Superhero Movies Haven't Ruined Cinema "You know what’s going to get [audiences] back in movie theaters? 'Spider-Man.' So let’s be happy about that," PTA said.  By Ryan Lattanzio