Emotional, authentic, and, above all, thought-provoking, Stand by Me is simply one of the best coming-of-age movies ever made.
Following a familiar Western structure, The Promised Land is a brooding and authentic snapshot of life in the 18th century Danish Jutland.
Gripping from start to finish, The Zone of Interest is a cinematic masterpiece digging at the heart of our society and individualism.
Drugs, wrestling, and family drama all clash in The Iron Claw, a gripping and emotional biopic driven by Zac Efron's stellar performance.
Featuring a moody "Lana del Rey" atmosphere, Priscilla is a gripping tale of grooming, strength, and love driven by strong performances.
Harrowing, visually impactful, and without any hints of melodrama, Society of the Snow is a masterpiece based on actual events.
Kingdom of Heaven is an immersive, atmospheric, and compelling historical epic exploring religious conflict during the Crusades.
Based on bizarre true events, Owning Mahowny is a compelling portrait of an ordinary bank manager who also happens to be a compulsive gambler.
A bit slow but also captivatingly thought-provoking and subversive, Young and Beautiful is an erotic coming-of-age story you must experience.
Dheepan is a compelling family drama, an immigrant story set against the backdrop of a crime-ridden French hood you need to experience.
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial is not just a gripping courtroom drama but a fascinating character study featuring excellent performances.
Still relevant, Klute is a fascinating character study of an intelligent and beautiful call girl embroiled in a strange missing person case.
Based on fascinating true events, The Lost King is a relaxing English dramedy perfect for lazy evenings when you just want to space out.
Flawed but visually alluring and full of great performances, Mondocane is a Italian coming-of-age crime drama with a post-apocalyptic setting.
Honest and disturbing, Bruno Reidal is a movie offering a fascinating look into the mind of a young killer living in rural France in 1905.
True Story is an unusual character-driven thriller exploring the relationship between a vicious killer and a disgraced journalist.
Emotional, intelligent, and emotionally intelligent, Guillermo del Toro's Pinnochio is a dark fairy tale like no other.
Unfolding in a gorgeous ski resort, Force Majeure is a realistic, immersive albeit slower dramedy exploring marriage, gender and life itself.
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.
No matter what you think about Jennifer Anniston, you should see Cake, not really a drama and not really a comedy but certainly a good movie.
Brutally honest and harrowing, I Stand Alone is a traumatic experience that proves just how potent, nihilistic, and spectacular movies can get.
Charming and refreshing, Hawaii, Oslo is an intelligent drama with a deceptively easygoing atmosphere. I say deceptively because we will...
Featuring stunning and alien Tasmanian vistas, The Hunter is not an exciting thriller but an immersive and atmospheric drama worth check out.
Featuring an honest and epic tale of perseverance, The Beautiful Country is a masterpiece touching upon many current issues plaguing our society.
Small Engine Repair is a movie where almost nothing happens until it does and you realize something was happening all along the way.
Refreshing and original, La Nuée AKA The Swarm is a captivating family drama with some horror elements that you simply must check out.
Unfolding at a slow but steady pace, Stillwater is an authentic and character-driven drama with great performances.
Are you ready to step into the world of sex, drugs, and groovy disco music with 54, a movie based on real events that went on in Studio 54.
Did you ever wonder why some people are more obedient? Experimenter follows real and fascinating research of this issue conducted at Yale.
Deep, dark, and brooding, The Living is one of the few good indie movies exploring small-town crime with superb character development.
Based on the incredible life of Bobby Fischer, Pawn Sacrifice is one of those thoroughly engaging biopics that you can watch anytime.