Beasts: The Dummy 

This coming-of-age Mexican movie is about a group of school children who fulfill their dreams.

It’s easy to dismiss Joel and Ethan Coen for writing from the world they build from outside the box of overarching Hollywood stereotypes, but their inability to compromise their collective vision is precisely what makes the simplistic nature of their world-building and characters so brilliant. It’s also what led Fargo to collect seven Oscar nominations and two wins for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Frances McDormand’s brilliant portrayal of the sincere, motherly detective whose wholesome demeanor seizes the day over the selfishness, corruption and evil of the men who don’t comprehend that there’s more to life than a little money.

Although bogged down by a slow pace and moralistic intent, ‘Deadly Garage Sale’ (2022) makes the most of its silly and nonsensical premise.

'Reservation Dogs' is stacked with an array of Native American performers and crew telling their own story.

Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.

Slip on your favorite dungarees and spend the day on the east coast of New Zealand before the 90s.