best of D/X Anuario 2021 · 5 · Songs: 10-1 · Clips: 5-1

[TheWayWeWere]

Cruella was so surprisingly good, since I was against entire idea at first  

[BlackoutZone]

The graphics are so fun

Love to see some AURORA love, she had better moments, but she is still great and deserves recognition

Good Girls and Piece Of My Mind from second batch are my favorites, amazing songs

 

I'm not really a movies person, but I did loved Dune a lot so I understand the 'overhymping' The shots were stunning throughout the movie, especially on IMAX

[JGibson]

Good Girls + Serotonin 

[Legend E]

Good Girls major bop

[Sunderland 4ever]

15 hours ago, D/X said:

#32. Sleigh Bells - "Locust Laced"

Glad to see them back.

 

I want to watch Cruella. The two Emmas are top actresses.

[KasioKas]

15 hours ago, D/X said:

10-6

So after being a long time movie theater experience defender, I've become a full streaming stan. All movies included here are based on their digital/streaming release date, so no Eternals or No Way Home. Since COVID impacted releases and basically the whole industry, some 2020 digital releases are included here.

 

 

To be honest I was expecting NOTHING from this film and I was very impressed: the production design, cinematography, performances, concept... up until that third act. I guess that's why critics were mixed, but it's not that bad. It could use a little tweaking, but technically is flawless.

 

 

Not gonna lie: I did fall asleep and the glacial pacing it's definitely a problem. But the rest, once again technical, is literal artwork. Even more, that ending... my jaw dropped. I loved the concept and the execution (minus the unnecessary 2 + hours).

 

 

I'm a lowkey ODH. I despised people overhyping this film and saying that it was gonna be this gen's LOTR, HP or Star Wars. LMAO.

Nevertheless it was really well done, but the mesianic story came very late (specially being over fucking paprika). And the gazillion weird ass names thrown at your face under the first 4 minutes and for the rest of the 2 hours was annoying. Yet here it is.

 

 

Flawless production design, makeup, and Queen Emma was perfect. The story was kinda ridiculous but overall it was cute. Oh, and that SOUNDTRACK.

 

 

This is one of those 2020 or something films included in this list. I was very surprised at the high concept for such a relatively "unknown" film, and how it blended dark comedy with full-blown drama. Love this type of hidden sci fi gems.

 

 

Text-Friendly Version:

#10. Last Night In Soho

#09. The Green Knight

#08. Dune

#07. Cruella

#06. Synchronic

 

 

 

 

 

Wanna watch last night but keep thinking it might be horror or have jump scares and I don't need that lol

Dune was just... okay... The actress who played Timothy's mother acted circles around EVERYONE, that's the one thing I remember

Cruella was alright, enjoyed it more than I thought I would, the fashion was cool

[Moonlightbae]

glad to see I'm not the only one who started recently! the graphics are a massive serve already 

We're Good is my fave from the songs so far!

Didn't watch a lot of TV/Movies this year so I'll have to check some of these! Squid Game was good tho.

[Remmy]

Heard of #10-8 but I don't think they're something I would enjoy

Cruella yesss  Definitely a bit ridiculous and very camp but it's SO fun and easily Disney's best live action adaptation. Both Emmas devoured and did what they needed to do

[Mr. Loco]

Cruella was great, but Glenn's Cruella >>>>>>>>>>

I love Dev, but TGK felt like a mess and a half 

Last night in Soho was just okay 

[Yvess]

Yaaaaas at CRUELLA!!!

[D/X]

Thanks for all your comments!  

They are really appreciated.

 

Spoiler

On 12/21/2021 at 2:34 AM, OreGuy said:

it's a shame that u don't know ANY of these songs

OMG SAME, that soundtrack took that movie to another level, and the way everything fits with the fashion too

Don't worry, I kinda expect this to happen to anyone watching my best of.  Yeah the Cruella soundtrack truly elevated the film.

 

19 hours ago, TalkThatRihanna said:

Hmm I don’t know any of these. Lemme wait for the next update 

Really hope there's something you know next one.  

 

17 hours ago, Tsareena said:

really excited about spell tab. she has it

love locust laced, serotonic, piece of my mind

movies I really enjoyed cruella

Yeah, I think she is very promising new artist and has a style that while not at all disruptive or something, it feels unique.

 

17 hours ago, TheWayWeWere said:

Cruella was so surprisingly good, since I was against entire idea at first  

Me too! You know Disney can be a hit or miss with their remakes but this one gladly was good.

 

16 hours ago, BlackoutZone said:

The graphics are so fun

Love to see some AURORA love, she had better moments, but she is still great and deserves recognition

Good Girls and Piece Of My Mind from second batch are my favorites, amazing songs

 

I'm not really a movies person, but I did loved Dune a lot so I understand the 'overhymping' The shots were stunning throughout the movie, especially on IMAX

Thanks! Yeah I actually really liked the movie and was surprised about this but people were doing too much about it lol.

 

9 hours ago, KasioKas said:

Wanna watch last night but keep thinking it might be horror or have jump scares and I don't need that lol

Dune was just... okay... The actress who played Timothy's mother acted circles around EVERYONE, that's the one thing I remember

Cruella was alright, enjoyed it more than I thought I would, the fashion was cool

The first hour and something it's more of a mystery/thriller and then out of nothing turns into horror lol. Nothing too scary but there's definitely jumpscares.

Yeah agree that performances were not that much stellar there sans Jessica, i believe that was the character's name.

8 hours ago, Moonlightbae said:

glad to see I'm not the only one who started recently! the graphics are a massive serve already 

We're Good is my fave from the songs so far!

Didn't watch a lot of TV/Movies this year so I'll have to check some of these! Squid Game was good tho.

I'm a procrastinator lol hence why I'm starting "kinda" late, but it's never too late though!

 

4 hours ago, Remmy said:

Heard of #10-8 but I don't think they're something I would enjoy

Cruella yesss  Definitely a bit ridiculous and very camp but it's SO fun and easily Disney's best live action adaptation. Both Emmas devoured and did what they needed to do

Yeah it was ridiculous specially the dogs killing people lol but I enjoyed the whole fashion and how stylish it was. Yeah Emma Thompson is really great as well! 

 

3 hours ago, Mr. Loco said:

Cruella was great, but Glenn's Cruella >>>>>>>>>>

I love Dev, but TGK felt like a mess and a half 

Last night in Soho was just okay 

Queen Glenn's Cruella will forever be iconic. I love Dev as well but yeah, TGK is definitely not for everyone unless you're ready for something very slow.

 

[D/X]

 3

Halfway through!

 

30-21

Now I'm seriously CONCERNED about this set.  Feel free to just comment the Mariah Carey GIF and that's it! Here's for you to copy it:

 

 

 

 

Alt-J surprisingly returned to a mix between the styles they had in their previous albums, and while not their best, it's a very solid track.

Yet another surprising return! LOVED this track and the rock energy it has.

 

 

 

Second and last appearance from CHVRCHES. Once again, another powerful song, both in lyrics and sound.

 

 

Another gen-z cute discovery with a lofi sound.

 

 

Sorry, ANOTHER gen-Z discovery. I think she went TikTok viral, but this was my proper introduction to her. A very haunting song that feels nostalgic.

 

 

Perhaps one of the best discoveries this year. This man might look bland and cute but he actually has some unique dreamy pop proposal.

 

 

Alt rock at its finest with a touch of 90's grunge.

 

Perhaps this song might be used as a stab to those artist that exploit mental health issues for attention... or it might follow the extremely depressing lyrics that could be read as a career suicide note.

 

 

Glass Animals had an AMAZING year. It's been years since I've lowkey liked their songs but this one is a career standout. The whole storytelling behind that title is very original.

 

 

The Marías delivering yet another sexy bop to dance to.

 

 

Text-Friendly Version:

#30. Alt-J - "U&ME"

#29. Spoon - "The Hardest Cut"

#28. CHVRCHES - "He Said She Said"

#27. Morgen - "Odd One Out"

#26. BENEE - "Happens To Me"

#25. Still Woozy - "Rocky"

#24. Bachelor - "Stay In The Car"

#23. Sir Sly - "Welcomes The Pressure"

#22. Glass Animals - "Space Ghost Coast To Coast"

#21. The Marías - "Un Millón"

 

 

 

 

 

[D/X]

5-1

The first list to be finished! And Germany delivering with QUALITY

 

 

Perhaps the biggest surprise for me this year. Not a fan of cartoon series, specially with this particular style, and yet I was emotional and shocked at that finale.

This is how you get inspired by real-life events and confuse people to ask themselves if this was real or not. Plus the story is so frustrating and despite being half fiction, you know this is the kind of shit that happens with big companies.

 

 

The way I become obsessed with this series. Really blew me away in every single aspect. The originality and comedy is on point. But more than anything, the way Moritz is an UNHINGED psychopath and clear parody of this Silicon Valley entrepreneurs is genius. The actor deserves an Emmy cause he was REALLY good. What a finale for a series.

 

 

Another surprise! Tbh I wasn't planning in watching this because I'm not a fan of Steve Martin, yet this has to be the best he's been in his career.

 

 

Having been a long time catholic, this spoke to me very closely and I was HAUNTED by how genius Mike Flanagan could relate Holy Saturday to horror and to... well if you seen it you know. Minus the long ass pretentious monologues, this is Netflix top tier quality.

 

 

Text-Friendly Version:

#05. Invincible - Season 1

#04. The Billion Dollar Code

#03. How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast) - Season 3

#02. Only Murders In The Building - Season 1

#01. Midnight Mass

 

 

 

 

[JGibson]

U&E + He Said She Said + The Hardest Cut 

[TalkThatRihanna]

I don’t know any of these again (sometimes my taste can be generic  ), lemme wait for the next update again

 

[Lazuli]

U&ME is a cute comeback for alt-j! 

not he said she said being your highest chvrhces song tho  

 

[BlackoutZone]

HAPPEN TO ME  MEGA taste, whole Benee album was charming and I come back to it often, but Happen To Me or Same Effects are massive highlights

Cute CHVRCHES pick too

[TheWayWeWere]

for music update

 

 

Only Murders is cute, I guess, I like the energy and it's such a light watch for me 

[Mr. Blue_Shirt]

The design looks good 

 

Be Sweet, Good Girls, Locust Laced, He Said She Said praise wow  I didn't know Broods & Alt-J release music this year   I feel like dicovered music & new artists this year that i forgot some of the artist that i like mess nnn

 

I feel like i want to listen to BENEE's music. After her massive viral song last year, i didn't have any interest in her before

 

---

 

Wandavision, Invincible & Squid Game (i agree with the ending) acclaim YES   I haven't watched Locke & Key new season but season 1 is actually good. Also i haven't watch Only Murders In The Building but after i've seen many acclaims from the critics and award show, now i'm curious

 

---

 

The Green Knight is soo good  i've seen mutliple times already

 

[McNulty]

I kinda agree with you on Succession but the last 3 episodes were serving HARD

Wandavision was easily the best Marvel show this year even tho I hated the last two episodes

Invincible is incredible, one of the best animation I have ever seen

Only Murders In The Building was good, Steve Martin and Martin Short carried the show honestly.

Midnight Mass has been on my watchlist for a while, I'll probably gonna watch it soon

 

-----

on the movies side:

Last Night In Soho & Cruella were fun, Dune is probably one of my top 3 movies this year so far

I didn't like The Green Knight, I found it incredibly boring

 

 

Ps: I love your banners and the amazing graphics

Edited December 22, 2021 by McNulty

[Sunderland 4ever]

10 hours ago, D/X said:

#26. BENEE - "Happens To Me"

OMG that was my SOTY throughout the month of January.

 

My other favorite is Un Millón by The Marias.

[KasioKas]

Gonna check out only murders at some point.. just don't have tiiiiiiiime

 

LOVED invincible! Soo uncensored, just full on grit. DEFINITELY check out more anmated shows, it allows a lot more action etc because it's drawn and not restricted to budgets of filimg live!

[K$Ellie]

Good Girls, Cure For Me, Lucust Laced and Be Sweet are great  the Benee album from last year was really cute and underrated

[Moonlightbae]

[Legend E]

okay girl wtf is he said she said doing above good girls