Z Cars: A Lot of Fuss About Light 

Him is visually stunning—all concrete cathedrals and bone-rattling impact shots that look like a nightmare highlight reel. Marlon Wayans is magnetic as this legendary quarterback who's basically selling salvation with a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. But the story keeps running in circles: more tests, more cryptic pep talks, more ritualistic drills. The sports-as-religion metaphor beats you over the head when subtlety would've been more effective. The middle drags, and that finale chooses spectacle over substance. It's undeniably stylish, but left me cold. Also worth noting: despite the Monkeypaw connection, this isn't actually a Jordan Peele film—he didn't write or direct.

Paris is Burning elevated drag and ballroom into the public consciousness and permanently impacted LGBT culture. However, the performers featured in the documentary didn't reap the rewards of their visibility.

A best friend that will stick with you to the end, on a group trip from hell, is someone to die for.

Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.

Sonic is a pretty generic buddy comedy with a light dusting of eccentricity.

Given a choice between a man and a mountain, it’s safer to choose the mountain.