Burning Annie (2007)

The Force Awakens is A New Hope 2.0, in essence. The story structure is virtually unchanged, marking a safe opening to the new trilogy.

This remake of the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name brings a strong representative cast.

The Last Son of Krypton returns as the kind-hearted, blue-eyed boy scout we all know and love.

In Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It (1986), we follow the love life of powerful female protagonist Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) and explore the relationship dynamics she has with her partners. She sees three men simultaneously: Greer Childs, (John Canada Terrell) Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee), and Jamie Overstreet (Tommy Redmond Hicks). Though an 80’s film, She’s Gotta Have It is surprisingly progressive with its themes of female sexuality, although at some points in the film it is handled clumsily. Overall Nola is an incredibly compelling character especially for modern women, as we as a society acknowledge female sensuality more and more without the negative stigma.

'Barbarian' is horror infused with something ridiculous that makes the whole thing entertaining.

This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.