It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2021? Over the next week we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 15 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2021.

• Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Film of 2021 2020 winner: Enola Holmes, 2019: Booksmart, 2018: The Happy Prince, 2017: God’s Own Country, 2016: The Pass, 2015: Amy

1. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Review Watch

2. House Of Gucci Watch

3. In The Heights Watch Review

4. The Prom Watch Review

5. West Side Story Watch Review

• Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/21.
• Vote for 2021’s best podcast, best venue , best album, best gig, best song, best new musical, best TV/film actress, best TV show, best revival best TV/film actor , best new play and best theatre actor.
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