Inside an Estonian smoke sauna in a forest, a group of women confess their secrets and intimate experiences as a form of cleansing both body and soul as a ritual that helps them embrace the healing power of sisterhood. From the UK Observer’s Wendy Ide: “It’s an intense watch; at times infectiously hilarious, at others
Set in a bleak near-future London where subsidized housing has disappeared, a community called The Kitchen refuses to move out. A man desperate to find a way out forges a bond with a 12-year-old who’s lost his mother in this potent sci-fi thriller directed by Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah) and
A whimsical romantic comedy that won the Cannes Jury Prize, this is Finland’s entry into this year’s Oscars. Part of director Aki Kaurismäki Proletariat Trilogy, which explores the lives of the working class across Finland with deadpan humor, Fallen Leaves is narrated by a stray dog, who sheds light on the obstacle course thrown in
More than just a film, Origin is an emotional experience that continuously challenges its audience to reflect on how caste systems are connected to racism, and to see how both have deeply impacted our history and our present day divisions.
A rare cinematic gem, Poor Things invites viewers to laugh as they grapple with its complexities, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on the mind and heart. Immersive and full of visual splendor, the acting, production, and musical craftsmanship are sure to earn this one multiple Oscar nominations across the categories.
The dramatized true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the union head of a French nuclear powerhouse who became a whistleblower after discovering international deals that shook the French nuclear sector. After a violent sexual assault, powerful industry forces conspire to turn her into a suspect, leaving her unable to trust anyone in this gripping
Kevin Hart gets recruited by his ex and the FBI to pull off a crazy heist on an international flight in this action comedy that is sure to trend on Netflix. Prepare to suspend disbelief and embrace the light thrillers, and look for Sam Worthington, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jean Reno, and Paul Anderson.
The hit Broadway musical turned movie is now streaming, and it stars Sara Bareilles as Jenna, a waitress who enters a pie contest in a different county to escape her town and loveless marriage, and ends up dusting a long lost dream off the shelf. From CNN: “alternately sweet and silly, touching and raunchy.” Read
Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for US documentaries in ’22, this inspiring quilt of a narrative stitches together moments in history with visions of space, and the readings and interviews with the influential poet, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni, who ultimately asks us to envision a world where equity is the way of
After his famous author husband dies in a tragic accident, Marc (Dan Levy) tries to manage his grief during a trip to Paris with two close friends (Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel), as all three of them come to terms with the things they’ve been avoiding in this sometimes weepy, sometimes sweet and funny feature directed