Muslin, cannibalism, and the sunken place defined the best films of 2017.

“…a character study of a ruthless and wily soul.”

“…unfolds with an animated artistry that is nothing short of majestic.”

“…puts you inside Van Gogh’s paintings, and lets you walk around in them.”

“…so seductive, you might not notice there is a troubling streak of hedonism at its core.”

“…about a muse who uses.”

“…feels something like Charlie Kaufman anime.”

“…an All the President’s Men-style salute to the press.”

“…Beauty and the Beast, with no need for a transformative prince.”

“…captures the way racial oppression has seeped into the very soil of America.”