Blending raw emotion, breathtaking cinematography, and a narrative that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, The Brutalist is a top 2025 Oscar contender and a must-watch for lovers of bold, novelistic storytelling, American history, and cinematic experiences.
Richard Gere stars as a declining documentary filmmaker determined to tell his own unvarnished life story to his former student (Michael Imperioli), with his wife and collaborator (Uma Thurman) bearing full witness. As his secrets are revealed and his 60s youth reenacted (by Jacob Elordi), it become the story of “a man cleansed of the
Finally, the songwriter gets her due in this awe-inspiring documentary about the 15-time Oscar nominated Diane Warren, the woman behind the hits songs and 450 musicians including some of biggest legends of the past 50 years — from Aerosmith to Taylor Swift, Beyoncé to Celine Dion, Lady Gaga to Britney Spears. A sneak peak quote
Another slick, round-the-world spy action-comedy, this one aiming for broad, PG-13, Family Movie Night appeal for fans of its all-star cast. Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz take the lead as two married former CIA agents who get pulled back in after their cover is blown. Andrew Scott, Kyle Chandler, Glenn Close co-star in the fast-paced
Arriving in the midst of what feels like an apocalypse in Los Angeles, the Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker behind The Act of Killing, Joshua Oppenheimer, is behind this “Hollywood musical” unlike any other about the last surviving family of an apocalypse living in a high-end converted salt mine with a son who has never seen the
The long-awaited follow-up to the The Wrong Trousers, the endearing British franchise returns with its eccentric inventor Wallace introducing his latest tech invention — a gnome-like robot — to the skepticism of his loyal pooch Gromit. Clever-fun, fast-paced, and warmhearted, it’s a rare all-ages watch that can endear itself to everyone.
Homer’s classic poem Odysseus gets a retelling that begins from the tale end of the journey, as the King (played by Ralph Fiennes) finally washes ashore in Ithaca after his epic 20 year quest — only to be confused with a beggar as his wife (Juliette Binoche) and son (Charlie Plummer) are held captive by
A soaring, historically relevant epic that echoes the many struggles for human rights throughout the mid 20th century, The Color Purple‘s musical film is a larger than life reinvention to a revered classic that has shaped three generations. Watch it with someone who’s struggling and in need of hope.
A well-known tech entrepreneur’s preoccupation with “biohacking” and extreme anti-aging regimens is captured in this documentary, from diet and exercise to hundreds of pills to the latest experimental treatments – like transferring blood plasma from younger generations to penis shockwave therapy. While the film doesn’t dive too deeply into the effectiveness of his regimen, it
An absurdist dramedy about the clash of two worlds, Universal Language entertains as much as it motivates. Beyond the madness lies an urgent plea for unity, an appeal that resonates with people hoping for a better, more harmonious future.