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^ Except for the new Borat movie, all of them came out last year. 2019 was actually a very solid year when it comes to movies (just finally got around to watching Knives Out two months ago). But this year, no doubt due to the many Covid-related delays, there's been an influx of quick cashgrabs and mediocre streaming service originals.
I think when push comes to shove, I'll watch the Borat sequel. But it's not necessarily what I'm craving right now. Looking for those really stunning, artsy features that make you appreciate the craft of moviemaking. Each year usually has about a handful of those (subjective opinion of course), but this year, there's hardly been anything I'm really looking forward to. Pixar's "Soul" being the sole exception (And I added "Mank" to that list recently, even though I wasn't so impressed with Fincher's later work). I thought there may be a lot I've missed and it's kind of hard to filter them out right now.
Well, maybe I'll discover a few gems after the fact. Borat 2 seems perfectly fine, but it's more something I'll watch for other reasons than the craft of filmmaking or the intricate plot/character development. It's more a tragicomical display of the abyss that is real life through the lense of a straight-faced comedic devil's advocate.
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