While Ballad of a Small Player didn’t fully work for me, it is effective in immersing you in Doyle’s world, mind, and experiences—and it sure is a wild ride.

The Secret Agent is a slow burn that will keep you guessing if you’re willing to allow the film to take you where it wants to go.

Honeyjoon is a beautiful and human film about the complexities of life and the difficult emotions we experience.

A Man on the Inside is full of heart and a degree of earnestness that you don’t often see. It’s funny without shying away from the difficulties of life.

The Singers is filled with great music, but more than that, it’s a reminder of the power of connection.

Largo is a reminder of the power of stories and the importance of remembering our humanity.

Though The Running Man didn’t quite work for me, I appreciate Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall’s attempts at some levity.

After this year, we definitely need it. 

If you’re in the mood for a dramatic family mystery filled with twists and turns, consider checking out All Her Fault, which is now streaming on Peacock.

City of God is a tremendous accomplishment! I cannot recommend this film enough.

One Battle After Another is unafraid to tackle some of the most relevant themes that we’re facing today, while also featuring an emotionally powerful film with characters you want to root for.

Se7en came out 30 years ago, and it’s still thrilling to watch today, no matter how many times you’ve seen it before.

I think we all could learn something about empathy and connection from this sweet film about a girl and her alien/dog/friend.

Though High and Low was released over sixty years ago, it’s still a great mystery today and is a worthwhile watch for any mystery fan.

If you haven’t seen Poker Face, I highly recommend it, especially for fans of old-school whodunnits!

This film came out in 1957, but it is still absolutely thrilling today. I truly can’t wait to watch this film again!

Sunshine is a thoughtful, harrowing, and beautiful all in one movie—which is not an easy task.

Ironheart is an engaging superhero series that highlights how grief changes everything without it ever feeling too over-the-top or exploitative.

We Were Dangerous is a heartfelt, funny, and unflinching film about three young women who choose to assert their agency in a system that tries to strip them of dignity.