Here I'd add a caveat: Why mainstream Hollywood movies suck today. The independent scene, plus world cinema remains as incisive and vibrant as ever. My favourite films of last year include Aftersun (British), The Banshees of Inisherin (Irish), Decision to Leave (Korean), RRR (Indian), The Worst Person in the World and The Innocents (both Norwegian), for instance. Plus a raft of interesting low budget horror films. :)