The White Helmets (2016)

This thrilling film about feminine rage and male hostility is an incredible depiction of the fragility of the male ego.

The problem isn’t that it’s bad. It's good. But it fails to stand out from a crowd of similar films.

The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.

Inuit girls use their Inuit tradition to hunt down alien monsters, enough said.

This Disney+ movie is about a 12-year-old math genius who wants to become a rapper.

“Nobody 2” is the kind of sequel you expect to roll your eyes at—and then end up grinning through the whole thing. Bob Odenkirk proves once again that an ordinary-looking guy can be the most entertaining action hero alive, battling cartels with harpoons, deep fryers, and pure chaos. Toss in Sharon Stone as a delightfully over-the-top villain, and you’ve got 89 minutes of wild, joyful mayhem that reminds you why going to the movies is just plain fun.