American Fiction [2023]
First, a family drama and only then a satire of racial stereotypes, American Fiction is an intelligent dramedy well worth your time.
Drama
Past Lives [2023]
Past Lives is a unique romance movie without any drama or melodrama, a satisfyingly thoughtful meditation on the “what could’ve been” concept.
The Whale [2022]
Cleverly avoiding emotional manipulation and remaining completely honest, The Whale is a movie about life, love, and ultimately, death.
The Nest [2020]
Simmering, ambiguous, and immersive, The Nest is a moody family drama you should check out only if you’re older than 40.
Challengers [2024]
Technically flawless, Challengers is an immersive and sexually charged escapist experience that will take you on an intriguing journey.
Pain Hustlers [2023]
Based on bizarre true events, Pain Hustlers offers a thought-provoking but also quite entertaining look at the start of the opioid epidemic.
Winter’s Bone [2010]
Grippingly real, Winter’s Bone offers an uncompromising and rather bleak snapshot of the harshness of life in crime and drug-ridden rural America.
Reality [2023]
Unfolding in real-time and based on actual events, Reality is a gripping drama about two FBI agents questioning an NSA operative.
The Judge [2014]
Part courtroom drama, part dysfunctional family study, The Judge is a subtle and surprisingly upbeat movie with a stellar cast.
Scoop [2024]
Scoop takes us behind the scenes of the infamous BBC Prince Andrew Epstein interview offering juicy, satisfying, and bizarre juxtapositions.
Stand by Me [1986]
Emotional, authentic, and, above all, thought-provoking, Stand by Me is simply one of the best coming-of-age movies ever made.
The Promised Land AKA Bastarden [2023]
Following a familiar Western structure, The Promised Land is a brooding and authentic snapshot of life in the 18th century Danish Jutland.