A perfectly satisfying and emotionally resonant film that rings somewhat hollow when all is said and done.

Beneath Hollywood was a thriving indie scene, and already we’re seeing foreign countries stepping up to fill the void Hollywood is leaving.

Beneath Hollywood was a thriving indie scene, and already we’re seeing foreign countries stepping up to fill the void Hollywood is leaving.

Beneath Hollywood was a thriving indie scene, and already we’re seeing foreign countries stepping up to fill the void Hollywood is leaving.

Beneath Hollywood was a thriving indie scene, and already we’re seeing foreign countries stepping up to fill the void Hollywood is leaving.

Beneath Hollywood was a thriving indie scene, and already we’re seeing foreign countries stepping up to fill the void Hollywood is leaving.

Hollywood seems to have given up on producing meaningful art along with its entertainment almost entirely.

Hollywood seems to have given up on producing meaningful art along with its entertainment almost entirely.

Despite the overall average-ness of 2019, there were some great films that were released this year...

Now that the year is over, it’s time to look back and reflect on what I saw.

A Hidden Life is a whole lotta film, and I have a lot to say about it, both good and bad.