Although I don't like movies set in hospitals, The Good Nurse, following the real-life hunt for a different kind of serial killer was a must.
Although it starts as a thriller, The Big Picture is actually a captivating existential drama, following one man's search for identity.
I tend to avoid slow dramas featuring difficult stories that are hard to watch. Usually, there has to be something...
Devoid of melodrama and focused on the characters, one of which is the prison itself, Guantanamo Bay, Camp X Ray is above all a human story.
As any other Cumberbatch movie The Courier, a run-of-the-mill Cold War spy drama based on real events, is definitely worth checking out.
Vibrant, life-affirming, and full of sexually-charged energy, Y Tu Mama Tambien is a fascinating road trip movie that smells like teen spirit.
For all of us true crime fans, No Man of God feels like serial killer porn, exploring Ted Bundy's last years in prison and his motivations.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile offers a refreshingly different and detached look into the life of a serial killer, Ted Bundy.
Despite its slower tempo, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a captivating experience using a murder investigation to talk about life and death.
Starring Toni Collette, Muriel's Wedding is a charming black comedy with a distinctive Australian vibe, great story, and vibrant atmosphere.
Messy and bland, Child 44 is also a visually impressive period drama with a great cast exploring intriguing themes that warrants one viewing.
Based on true events, Against the Ice is a light period drama following a two-man expedition into the bitter coldness of Greenland.
Once Were Warriors is a harrowing but necessary experience exploring so many different issues through the lens of one dysfunctional family.
Coming from someone who doesn't like indie dramedies, you should check out Red Rocket, a spicy, honest, and authentic small-town tale.
Take a break from your usual movie schedule and check out Elling, a heartwarming, honest, and refreshing drama with a lot of dark humor.
Stylish and featuring that trademark del Toro vibe, Nightmare Alley is too sleek for its own good and works best as a slow period drama.
Silly, easygoing, and struggling to maintain a consistent tone, House of Gucci is a stylish melodrama with a couple of unexpected twists.
If you've never seen a movie about football, The Damned United is a perfect choice because it shows you what the fuss is all about.
Immersive and thought-provoking, The Last Duel shows us a slice of medieval life examined through the lens of one horrible event.
Spencer is not the glamourous biopic I was expecting but a simmering and subdued drama mirroring Diana's state of mind and emotions.