Film-Forward

Though the mixture of horror elements and straightforward domestic drama is sometimes uneven, Nanny is still compelling.

An ultra-meta, hybrid documentary that pursues too many different ideas, characters, and conceits.

A long-winded, twist-heavy espionage thriller, starring and directed by Lee Jung-jae, with solid action in the middle.

A romcom weepie that knows it’s a romcom weepie. It even references famed tearjerkers like Terms of Endearment and Beaches.

A bold attempt to confront the past—in all its ugliness.

The story of the man who invented the modern-day bullet proof vest is a classic American tale: a not-quite rags-to-riches beginning, followed by success that swells until it gets out of hand.

Funny, tender, and surprising, this debut by Filipino writer/director Martika Ramirez Escobar is the definition of brimming with life.

A surprisingly dull interpretation that is never as modern or steamy as it aims to be.

Once you figure out the mystery, it’s impossible to look at this movie the same way twice, ensuring repeat viewings once it hits Netflix.