(d) Bobcat Goldthwait B+ A documentary about the brilliant Boston & NY comic Barry Crimmins and how he took the pain of terrible events in his childhood and turned it into a positive: the transition into an eye-opening political satirist and a voice for those less privileged. An adoring and loving look at a voice that fits right into the world of Bobcat's usual/unusual way of looking at the world.

(d) Todd Haynes B+ Like much of Haynes' work, a lush, ravishing portrayal of life in the 1950s. This time anchored by subtle performances from Blanchett and Mara that make their relationship believable rather than cliched. A visually gorgeous film , and I guess these days because it takes place at Christmas, it's then a "Christmas movie", and thus the best Christmas movie of the year. And Cate is so good - this should have really been titled "Cate".

(d) Sean Baker B+ Right off the bat, it's just cool a movie this lovely was shot entirely on an iPhone - an achievement for the future direction of cinema no matter how you look at this. But then it just hits the sweet spot for me, a day in the life. And a day in the life of two charming transexual prostitutes in Los Angeles on Christmas Day. Yup - completely refreshing. Not for everyone I suppose, but I still recommend it highly.