This year, I am thankful to one of the few films that truly inspired me this year. Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals may look like an overtly pretentious art film, but it actually is a perfect balance of prestige and pulp fiction. It’s both a deft psychological thriller and a sharp commentary of the soulful nature of art. Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams lead what is by far the best cast of the year, with every single performer giving nomination worthy performances. This is a labor of love from start to finish, created by a filmmaker who is slowly becoming one of the new masters. – Michael Fairbanks
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