Cinema Joes

Welcome back to another January edition of CinemaJoes! Last episode we reviewed the two big blockbusters that helped close out 2021. Now, we have compiled a list of all our highlights from the year, including the best blockbusters, small/mid-budget films, international releases, and world class performances. One of us even auditions for House of Gucci 2! Make sure to check back in two weeks for Part II, where we talk about all the films released prior to 2021 that helped us get through the last year. Favorite Big Budget Film Justin: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DisneyPlus) Alex: The Matrix: Resurrections (HBOMAX) Noah: The Matrix: Resurrections (HBOMAX) Favorite Small Budget Film Justin: Licorice Pizza (Theaters) Alex: The Lost Daughter (Netflix) Noah: Bo Burnham’s Inside (Netflix) Favorite International Film Justin: Quo Vadis, Aida? (Hulu) Noah: Ushiku (N/A) Favorite Performance Justin: Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud); Runners Up: Idris Elba (The Suicide Squad), Bucky Bakray (Rocks), Kosar Ali (R