Episode 798: Top Five Films of 2022 So Far
In this episode, Tyler and David are joined by Battleship Pretension editor-at-large Scott Nye to count down their top five films of 2022 so far.
2022 has been a surprisingly strong year so far for movies. Strong in that the movies are good and surprising in that some of the best movies seem to be coming from unexpected places and directors. Tyler, David and Scott’s top five films of 2022 so far include Michael Bay’s Ambulance and more!
Battleship Pretension is a movie discussion podcast started in 2007 by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Since then, we’ve done live comedy shows, written reviews, commentaries and more.
Battleship Pretension is a film discussion show and a film review website founded by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Beginning in March 2007, Battleship Pretension the show (known to fans simply as “BP”) embodies the type of laidback, free-flowing conversations had by lovers of film around the world. Battleship Pretension the website is dedicated to being a destination for those seeking worthwhile opinions on current releases, be they foreign, independent, studio pictures, theatrical, home video releases, etc. From its meager beginnings in Los Angeles, Battleship Pretension has amassed a worldwide audience and readership. From Germany to Korea to Australia, people have tuned in to share in Tyler and David’s love of film. As Battleship Pretension’s following continues to grow, the purpose remains the same: Reach out to the international cinephile community, invite them to join in the discussion and perhaps even start one of their own.
5. Elvis
Haven’t liked a Luhrmann joint this much since Romeo + Juliet. This material is a really great fit for his indulgences!
4. Eläinoikeusjuttu (Just Animals)
Compelling doc about a few key figures in the contemporary animal rights movement in Finland.
3. Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
The Apollo stuff is fine but to me it’s secondary to all the wonderful snapshots into a kid’s life in the sixties.
2. Jackass Forever
I’m pretty much a ride-or-die fan (well, Bad Grandpa excluded) and this is still such a invigorating jolt in the cinema landscape even if this doesn’t compare to Jackass Number Two or Jackass 3D.
1. Top Gun: Maverick
Downright Eisensteinian clarity in visual storytelling and narrative.