The Enduring Beauty of “Persepolis”
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.

Alfalfa enters a rigged wrestling match against the Masked Marvel, unaware that neighborhood bully Butch has secretly donned the disguise of his opponent.
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.
This surprisingly clever romantic comedy perfectly balances genuine heart with wild reality television chaos. It is an uplifting and funny reminder that second chances and real community can show up exactly when you stop looking for them.
I hadn’t heard of it either until recently—and yet, it’s one of the highest grossing movies of all time.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
You can have the best filmmaker and cast in the world, but if the script is lacking, you’re in a troublesome state. Such is the case with Gemini Man, a film full of tremendous artists.
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.