A star aligns

A star aligns

Genuine, humble, true to her roots and preternaturally talented, Lily Gladstone seems perfect for this historic moment in the spotlight.

The list

The list

My favorites this year seem to include fewer hidden gems or wildcards compared to more mainstream roundups. I’ll work on that.

Real progress

Real progress

It’s not like one needs a shout-out from The New York Times for validation, but it sure doesn’t hurt.

How to support local journalism

How to support local journalism

That title probably deserves a question mark

Good stuff

Good stuff

Here’s what I liked the most over the last year, on the screen and on the printed page.