Daily Cal Arts

With her debut album 'Sour,' Olivia Rodrigo redefined the boundaries of success for a new artist — an achievement that alone already earns the LP the title of pop album of the year.

In “Spencer,” Kristen Stewart delivers undeniably the most talked about performance of the year, and it's not difficult to see why.

These emotional states evoked by Chastain are as potent an actor could desire from their observers, signaling possibly the most prominent talent in the industry today.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” dazzles and dizzies even its most attentive viewer; the film is a psychological feast boasting richly clever construction and riveting performances.

With her sophomore LP Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa put the pop music genre on her shoulders — and needless to say, she carried it without wavering.

With Taylor-Joy’s gazing eyes and sharp wits pounding through the screen, the audience is transported to the front row of her countless intense chess matches. If you ever thought chess was boring, “The Queen’s Gambit” will surely convince you otherwise.

This year has proven that filmmakers’ original, engaging stories will always have the ability to unite audiences with their crucial explorations of our world.

Shows such as “Big Little Lies” and “Fleabag,” presented as standalone stories in their first seasons, came back with fascinating new characters and plotlines for their second seasons.

From Billie Eilish to Lizzo, Lil Nas X to Lana Del Rey, this year’s musical titans have delivered at every turn, continuing to stun audiences with their talent and creativity.

Whether it be films from the beginning of his emerging career to accompany the budding spring or films to match the adventure of summer, BAMPFA’s Bergman series has proved beautifully versatile and magically niche.