CVHS Votes Best of 2021
Well 2021 has…certainly been a year, one full of peaks and valleys. But after a year of seeing movie theaters, big and small, closed down due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, it was nice to see some reopen to the public. Entertainment in 2021 was dominated by a slew of blockbusters, whether premiering on the big screen or in the comfort of a living room via a streaming service, but smaller indie productions also emerged. Overall, different media in 2021 had a great impact on several CVHS students. A few days ago, we asked a few of you what your favorite movies, TV shows, and albums in 2021 were. Here is your list.
Music
3. “When I Close My Eyes” (7 votes)
“Cutler’s new approach to breakup songs brings a new light to breakups and shows the growth that one would experience after such an event. ”
Read the full review here by Corinne Davidson:
2. “Happier Than Ever” (16 votes)
“The way Eilish writes makes you go through the lyrics and feelings of the songs right along with her, and takes your mind on a field trip across galaxies you may have never even heard of. ”
Read the full review here by Delaney Rasmussen:
1. “Red (Taylor’s Version)” (33 votes)
“Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2012 album ‘Red’ improves upon her past work, blending together the past and present. Her brilliant songwriting and storytelling is more vivid than ever.”
Read the full review here by Maya Wong:
TV Shows
3. “Owl House” (9 votes)
“‘The Owl House’ is sure to entertain all audiences with its fantastical setting, lovable characters, and heartfelt messages.”
Read the full review here by Jessica Truong:
2. “Outer Banks” (28 votes)
“This fast paced-show will leave you on the edge of your seat, holding your breath, unable to sit still. Each episode ending with a cliffhanger will leave you aching to see what happens next.”
Read the full review here by Jenna Nosseir:
1. “Loki” (35 votes)
“‘Loki’…offers an entertaining, action packed, and mysterious plot as two Loki’s fight for control of the sacred timeline. This show is a must watch and does not disappoint.
Read the full review here by Leland Tsai:
Movies
5. “Black Widow” (2 votes)
“Marvel fans will adore ‘Black Widow’ due to stunning action sequences and great performances by Scarlett Johanson and scene-stealing Florence Pugh.”
Read the full review here by Rebecca Ireland:
4. 3-WAY TIE! (3 votes)
“West Side Story”
“The original ‘West Side Story’ is amazing, but new age cinematography helps add so much dynamic to the new version. Whether you are familiar with the original or not, the new version is definitely a movie you need to watch.”
Read the full review here by Melissa Boussaroque:
“Raya and the Last Dragon”
“This fast paced and unique story leaves the viewer curiously anticipating Raya’s next bold move. This film provides great Southeast Asian representation for Disney’s young audience.”
Read the full review here by Jennifer Mi:
“The Suicide Squad”
“From an action-packed fight against a giant psychic starfish to tragic character backstories, ‘The Suicide Squad’ offers a wide variety of scenes and plotlines sure to keep every type of movie-goer entertained.”
Read the full review here by Kai Liebowitz:
3. “In the Heights” (4 votes)
“Despite ‘In the Heights’ dazzling choreography and cinematography, issues of colorism within its casting represent larger problems within the film industry.”
Read the full review here by Zoe Dorado:
2. TIE! (6 votes)
“Cruella”
“Though flawed, “Cruella” pivots Disney in a new direction with their live action remakes, featuring gritty direction and great performances from Emma Stone and Emma Thompson.”
Read the full review here by Drew Paxman:
“Dune”
“‘Dune’ captures all the modern aspects of film with amazing cinematography, visual effects, sound design, plot structure, and great acting by Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac.”
Read the full review here by Kai Liebowitz:
1. “Spider-Man No Way Home” (58 votes)
“This movie does a spectacular job at taking all the Spider-Man fans’ hopes and dreams and encapsulating them into one movie that is sure to leave a mark on all the O.G. Spiderman supporters.”
Read the full article here by Delaney Rasmussen:
What was your favorite movie/tv show/video game of 2021?
I agree that Spider-Man No Way home deserved to be first but i’m surprised the suicide squad was even on the list. The movie wasn’t too good and I have only heard negative reviews of the movie.
I liked the list for movies and TV shows and I agree that Spider-Man No Way Home deserved to be ranked as number 1 for 2021. However, I do not agree with the music rankings and think that there are many other bigger songs than the ones ranked for 2021.
I really agree with “Spider Man No Way Home” winning the best movie in 2021. It was my favorite.
I agree with the movie and Tv show categories picks and the two winners were immensely popular and are made by Marvel. I don’t really agree with the music pick since it’s not really the type of music I enjoy, but i respect everyone’s opinion. A movie however I wish was in the top five was Shang Chi as that was personally tied with Spiderman for my favorite film of the year.
I blindly voted on these because the options were very limited and I haven’t watched any of these except no way home
I would agree that Spider-Man No Way Home is definitely a top 3 movie of 2021.
I agree with these ratings! I really enjoyed watching Spiderman:No Way Home, as well as Dune. Both are amazing movies.
I think that these rankings are rated very well. I agree with all of it.
I agree with ranking all of these. They are all great.
It’s so fun so see what people liked to watch and listen to this year!
I definitely agree with all these rankings!
I agree. Spider-Man No Way Home is the best movie of 2021. Nothing comes close.