Hello everyone, As we move steadily through the new year, John and Jason take a look back at 2021 and talk about their favorite movies.Timestamps:2:23 - Media Consumption15:04 - News25:32 - DiscussionJohn's best of 2021: South Park: Post CovidNinja GirlThe Emperor’s Naked Army Marches on BenedettaDon’t Look UpThe Silent ForestBeyond the Infinite Two MinutesJesusJunk HeadThe Power of the DogJason's best of 2021:The SlugJunk HeadNinja GirlHold Me BackThe Emperor’s Naked Army Marches onGoto-sanItoyes, yes, yesJointDomainsNewsDrive My Car wins Golden Globe for Best Foreign FilmDAFILMS – 10 documentaries from the history of the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival. (Jan 17 - Feb 06) First week was free. Paid subscription service Cinematheque Francaise – a mixture of critically acclaimed features and shorts that are normally only available via festivals. Varying dates for all films. Final ones last until Feb 22.Follow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinemaCredits:Intro music: "A Good Bass for Gambling" by KomikuOutro music: Ninja Girl (2021) Original Soundtrack
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