“Y tu mamà también” (2001)
Alfonso Cuaron’s 2001 masterpiece, “Y tu mamà también,” is hilarious and profound, a film that somehow encompasses the meaning of life in a sex-filled teenage road trip.
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” (2025)
An intentionally uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” features a tour-de-force performance from Rose Byrne.
“Resurrection” (2025)
Bi Gan’s 2025 Chinese film, “Resurrection,” offers moments of intense beauty and poignancy, even as it defies easy interpretation.
“Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” (2025)
A web series turned TV show turned movie, “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie” is a hilarious and surprisingly heartwarming Canadian comedy.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023)
Martin Scorsese’s three-hour-plus “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an uneven yet engrossing epic of America’s dark past.
“Shadow of the Vampire” (2000)
Led by Willem Dafoe’s uncanny, fully committed performance as Max Schreck/Nosferatu, the 2000 horror film “Shadow of the Vampire” is an intriguing watch, especially for fans of film history.
“Donnie Brasco” (1997)
“Donnie Brasco” offers a fresh yet familiar take on life in the Mafia, anchored by one of Al Pacino’s finest performances.
“Spider-Man 2” (2004)
“Spider-Man 2” improves upon the first Spider-Man film in every possible way. It’s one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.
“Austenland” (2013)
“Austenland” is only a few steps above a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, but it is still a semi-enjoyable way to spend 90 minutes.
“The Age of Innocence” (1993)
With impeccable acting and gorgeously ornate details, “The Age of Innocence” is Martin Scorsese’s most beautiful film.
“Ace in the Hole” (1951)
Billy Wilder’s “Ace in the Hole” is a scathing takedown of corrupt journalism and self-serving humanity; a masterful film that is just as relevant today as when it was released in 1951.
“West Side Story” (1961)
Even if the storyline and social commentary seem dated, “West Side Story” possesses so much artistic style that it remains a musical classic.