Electra Elf: The Beginning (2005)

Religion, race and generations collide in this romantic comedy starring Jonah Hill

A strong representation of African Americans in this film features evil spirits and horror-themed elements.

Another story focuses on the bond between a young man and a shelter dog in this Netflix drama film.

Four documentaries, now streaming on the Criterion Channel, embody the adopted slogan of the current protest movement: Woman, Life, Freedom

If “Good Time” was a lean exercise in suspense, “Uncut Gems” is an ongoing panic attack. It handcuffs us to an immoral man, made up of selfishness and unreliability. At every point, Adam Sandler connects himself to this idiotic soul, unearthing the misguided opportunism that comes with gambling addiction

During the third act, the momentum stalls, largely due to the film’s obsession with Kubrick’s visual design. But all in all, Doctor Sleep is a cinematic success, defined by rich characters and high powered emotion.