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.

Following a humiliating job search, Gabe looks set for success after answering an online recruitment ad. He soon finds himself on a bizarre cross-country odyssey filled with strange signs and symbols, seedy hotel rooms, dead prostitutes, and possibly extraterrestrial garbage men. Can Gabe put the pieces together and maintain his composure, or will he stay a victim of his own neuroses?
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.
The Night Doctor achieves telling an original story in which the pace accelerates progressively while supported by dark aesthetics.
The film seems like an extreme interpretation of the conspiracy theorists that exist in real life. And then, there’s the twist.
Dead to Me Season 2 pulls together elements of comedy, drama, romance, and thriller to craft this truly gripping series.
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.
James Cameron’s “Aliens” (1986) is a pinnacle of science fiction storytelling. Within this classic monster movie lies a powerful female character, Ellen Ripley (brilliantly portrayed by Sigourney Weaver).