The Vigil
A horror film that mixes the atmosphere of a haunted house flick with Judeo-centric themes of sin and forgiveness.
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Cherry
Directed by MCU masterminds Joe and Anthony Russo, Cherry tackles a lot of issues: youthful malaise, PTSD, the opioid crisis, and Midwestern economic collapse.
Earwig and the Witch
Studio Ghibli has been such a grand master of 2D animation that watching it make the jump into 3D almost seems blasphemous.
True Mothers
Japan's 2020 Oscar submission explores parenthood through a young woman who wants her child back from the couple who have adopted him.
The Human Factor
A nuanced analysis of leadership that creates the surreal impression of being in the same room with Bill Clinton and other leaders during the Oslo Accords negotiations.
Beautiful Something Left Behind
A fly-on-the-wall look into an organization where kids receive peer support and group activities to comprehend and grapple with grief.
One Night in Miami
A character study grounded in a quartet of stellar performances.
