As is traditional, Gizzie cat likes to share his favourite films for the past year.
10. The Last Leonardo - fascinating documentary about a disputed painting, which some experts believe to be a work of Da Vinci - hilarious but true behind the scenes film about the workings of the international art market
9. The Courier - 'true' story of a British business man recruited by M16 to infiltrate Russia - excellent and inspiring cold war story
8. De Gaulle - richly depicted biographical film, contrasting De Gaulle's love for his daughter, who has Down's Syndrome, with the Nazis' massacre of so many considered genetically impure. Inspiring, though not quite as good as recent films about Winston Churchill.
7. French Exit - Michelle Pfieffer is brilliant. Funny and absurdist comedy set in Paris, with unexpected turn from the cat.
6. Truffle Hunters - beautifully filmed documentary about a small traditional community of truffle hunters, their relationships with their dogs, and the increasing impact of capitalism on their lifestyle
5. Pig - loss and grief saturates this superbly acted film - Nicholas Cage and Adam Arkin are both brilliant
4. Death of a Ladies Man - charming, poignant; Gabrielle Byrne is brilliant
3. Promising Young Woman - powerful, clever and darkly humorous and disturbing story of revenge
2. Don't Look Up - witty comedy about how politicians, the media, the general public react to news of the apocalypse, be it a plant-killing comet, covid19, or climate change - stay for the early credits for final scene [Editor's note: Gizzie likely intended to write a "planet-killing comet"]
1. Nomadland for the gorgeous cinematography and poignant depiction of life on the road for those with limited economic choices
