Some years are easier than others, but besides my top two, I had a tough time choosing what films to include on my Top Ten this year. I have a mix of inspirational stories and thrill rides, well-crafted genre films and movies that defy categorization. From the mundane to the totally weird - to represent my eclectic taste and to also highlight films that maybe need that extra spotlight. I love that no two people's lists are exactly alike, and hopefully this collection represents me in some way. Enjoy!
10. Grand Theft Hamlet
Directed By: Sam Crane & Pinny Grylls
The pandemic hit us all in different ways, but one positive thing that came out of that bizarre, dark time was the spike in digital technology to connect us. I remember virtual movie parties, Jackbox game sessions with friends over Zoom, and finally updating my video game consoles to play Animal Crossing and Mario Kart over the web. Grand Theft Hamlet is a completely unique documentary that perfectly captures that specific era in time, as a couple of out-of-work British actors during the pandemic attempted to recreate the entirety of Shakespeare's Hamlet within the confines of the game Grand Theft Auto Online, recruiting strangers from around the globe to their cause. It's a hilarious, poignant, unique story told entirely with in-game footage.
